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Possible side effects
Some people will experience slight discomfort (e.g. heat or redness of the skin) when using the device –
this is normal. You may feel heat and tingling when activating the flash, followed by redness in the skin.
This type of reaction usually disappears within 24 hours. Adverse reactions are usually immediate or
appear within 24 hours. In rare cases, they may take up to 72 hours to appear. If you experience abnormal
skin reactions please contact your physician.
Side effect
Warm feeling or tingling sensations during
treatment which typically disappear after a few
seconds to a minute and decrease with continued
use.
Discomfort or pain is intense during treatment or
persists after a treatment.
Skin redness during or after treatment which
disappears within minutes to several hours.
Skin redness which does not go away within
24 - 48 hours after treatment.
In very rare cases:
Swelling and redness around the hair follicle that
disappears within two or three days.
Swelling and redness around the hair follicle that
does not disappear within two to three days.
Temporary changes in skin color (lightening or
darkening).
Increase in hair growth in areas of treatment (more
likely to be seen with subjects of Mediterranean
descent).
In case of adverse events please contact your national competent authority and the device manufacturer.
Trouble shooting
The following troubleshooting guide may help you solving initial problems you may experience with this
device.
Problem
Power bars do not light up when treatment window
is placed on the skin.
The device doesn't work on small areas.
Flashing sequence slows down.
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How to assess and react
This is expected and normal for all IPL treatments.
You can keep on using the device as instructed.
Stop using the device and consult your physician
before using it again.
This is expected and normal for all IPL treatments.
You can keep on using the device as instructed
once skin redness has disappeared.
Stop using the device and consult your physician
before using it again.
You can keep on using the device as instructed
once swelling and redness around the hair follicle
has disappeared.
Stop using the device and consult your physician
before using it again.
If your skin color changes, stop using the device
and consult your physician.
If this increase persists over several treatments,
stop using the device and consult your physician.
Solution
Make sure the device is connected to an electrical
outlet. Press any button (4 or 5) to activate it.
Ensure both skin tone sensors are in full contact
with the skin. If needed, move the device in a way
that both skin tone sensors get skin contact.
Use the precision head* (12) on small, hard-to-
reach areas (*if available).
Make sure both skin tone sensors are in contact
with the skin.
Device is in heat-protection mode. To get back to
normal speed, allow device to cool down.