The Aspen Ultrasound Series is not designed like a traditional therapy Ultrasound generator. It uses unique technology and design features that allows the sound heads to be left in place, cover almost the entire breast, and computer controls the delivery of Ultrasound at preset parameters. It requires no messy transducer gel, uses no wand that requires someone’s time and energy to move, and is used as an overall part of the Aspen Rehabilitation Technique (ART)*. The Aspen Ultrasound Series design and manufacture is exclusive and only available through Aspen Rehabilitation.

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External Ultrasound has been used for years in medical communities and rehabilitation settings  for many conditions that create scar tissue, fibrosis, and pain. It is an important rehabilitative adjunct to the overall treatment of Capsular Contracture. Without confusing medical terms and lingo, it essentially allows for a softening, loosening, and increase blood circulation to the implant Capsule which may be beginning to harden and constrict. External Ultrasound assists in softening and reducing scar tissue hardening during the overall treatment program.

Some studies (1-2) have also shown that it may be effective in cases where Bacteria have contaminated the implant and is unresponsive to Antibiotics. The Ultrasound helps the Antibiotic penetrate and more effectively do its job. It can also be used for Bruising and Hematomas (3) to assist healing. Bacteria (BioFilms), bruising, and Hematomas have been linked as possible causes for Capsular Contracture. Treating these root causes may be an essential tool to treating the underlying triggers of Capsular Contracture.

1. Carmen JC, Roeder BL, Nelson JL, Beckstead BL, Runyan CM, Schaalje GB, Robison RA, Pitt WG. Ultrasonically enhanced vancomycin activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms in vivo. J Biomater Appl. 2004 Apr;18(4):237-45.
   
   
2. Carmen JC, Roeder BL, Nelson JL, Ogilvie RL, Robison RA, Schaalje GB, Pitt WG. Treatment of biofilm infections on implants with low-frequency ultrasound and antibiotics. Am J Infect Control. 2005 Mar;33(2):78-82.
   
   
3. Berna-Serna JD, Sanchez-Garre J, Madrigal M, et al. Ultrasound therapy in rectus sheath hematoma. Phys Ther. 2005;85:352°V357.

Ultrasound’s properties are based on its ability to cover a certain area at a certain power over time (Tempero-Spatial) . Standard Ultrasound uses a wand head that is usually 10 cm in size (Note small traditional  transducer to RIGHT of picture) . The standard rule of effective Ultrasound use is not treating an area twice the size of the wand head (No matter what power setting) as it becomes less effective (4) (5). Standard Ultrasound is traditionally used for local or spot areas of  tissue, but is not adviseable to treat an area that’s much larger, like a breast implant. This rule applies to use over even the smallest breast implant. It’s too large an area for traditional Ultrasound usage guidelines. This is because Capsular Contracture is not a “spot” scar or “local” area of firmness. Capsular Contracture occurs to the covering of the entire implant therefore the whole implant must be treated by Ultrasound. (See Photo 1 Below of a Breast Implant Capsule)

A ridiculous example would be like trying to cook a steak with a lighter. Yes, it’s a source of intense energy but it can only cover one small area. Even if you moved it back and forth over the entire steak for hours, it would not do the job of lets say……an oven. The oven provides energy over the entire steak and cooks its appropriately. You get the point by now.

4.	Duck FA. Medical and non-medical protection standards for ultrasound and infrasound. Prog Biophys Mol Biol. 2007 Jan-Apr;93(1-3):176-91

5.	Nyborg, W L. Biological effects of ultrasound: development of safety guidelines. Part II: general review.Ultrasound Med Biol. 2001 Mar;27(3):301-33

It is important to note that Ultrasound by itself is not solely responsible for helping treat implant Capsular Contracture. It is a part of a total treatment program (Aspen Rehabilitation Technique*) that must be used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques to achieve best results.

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