BaByliss Homelight Manuel D'utilisation page 44

Redness
Your skin could become red just after use of the Homelight epilator or in the 24 hours following treatment.
The redness generally disappears within 24 hours. Consult your physician if it persists longer than 2 to 3 days.
Hypersensitivity of the skin
The skin is more sensitive in the area that has been treated and could dry out and scale.
Burns or sores
Very rarely, the skin may be exposed to injuries or burns following the application. Several weeks may be
necessary for it to heal completely and, in exceptional cases, a scar may remain.
Scarring
Even if these cases are very rare, permanent scars may appear. Generally, the scars take the form of
a whitish superficial lesion (hypotrophic). Nonetheless, the scar may be large and red (hypertrophic)
or large and extended beyond the injured area (keloid). More advanced cosmetic treatment may be
required to improve the appearance.
Change in pigmentation
The Homelight appliance targets the hair roots, in particular the pigmented cells of the bulb. Nonetheless,
there is a risk of temporary hyperpigmentation (increase in the brown pigmentation or discolouration) or
hypopigmentation (whitening) of the surrounding skin. The risk of change in pigmentation is higher among
people with darker skin.
Generally, the change in pigmentation and the discolouration are temporary. Cases of permanent
hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation are rare.
Excessive redness and swelling
In some rare cases, treated skin may become very red and swollen. This reaction is more common on
sensitive areas of the body. The redness and the swelling should disappear within 2 to 7 days during which
you should apply ice to the affected area regularly. Gentle cleaning does not pose a problem, but you
should avoid any exposure to the sun.
Infection
A skin infection is extremely rare, but may occur after a burn or a lesion of the skin caused by the Homelight
epilator.
Bruising
Very rarely, using the Homelight epilator may cause some blue or purple bruising which could last 5 to
10 days. As the blue disappears, the skin may take on a rusty colour (hyperpigmentation) that could be
permanent.
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