• If your skin has been artificially or naturally tanned recently. Your skin may be
extra sensitive following sun exposure and particularly susceptible to side effects
of IPL treatment (e.g. burn, blister, discolour or scar to your skin). Also, avoid
unprotected exposure to direct sunlight after your IPL treatment. Your skin may
be extra sensitive and particularly susceptible to sunburn.
Certain conditions can also prohibit the use of this device.
DO NOT USE the device if any of the following applies:
• You have a chronic medical condition.
• You have a chronic skin disease (e.g. psoriasis or vitiligo) or damaged skin (e.g.
sunburn, cuts, open wounds or active infections) in the areas you wish to treat.
• You have varicose veins in the area you wish to treat.
• You have a known sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity) or are taking
medication that may make the skin more sensitive (e.g. Retin A, Accutane and/or
other topical retinoids).
• You have had a skin peel treatment on the area you wish to treat.
• You have any of the above, this device may injure your skin or make existing
conditions worse. You may experience side effects such as burns, blisters and
skin color changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation) or scarring.
If you are unsure whether this device is safe for you to use, please consult your
physician or dermatologist.
If you take any kind of medication regularly and over a long period of time, please
consult your physician for any potential impact on skin sensitivity to light.
WARNINGS
DO NOT USE on ...
• scalp, eyebrows or anywhere near or around the eyes. Use in these areas may
permanently damage your eyes.
• red, very blonde, grey or white hair. The device is not effective on these hair
colors.
• nipples, genitals or around the anus. These areas may have a darker skin color
and/or greater hair density and using the device in these areas may cause
discomfort/pain or injure your skin.
• dark brown or black spots such as freckles, birthmarks, moles or warts in the
treatment area.
• a tattoo or permanent makeup in the treatment area.
• beard / facial hair for men.
DO NOT look directly into the glass filter (10) or attempt to activate the device
toward the eyes. To protect the safety of your eyes and those of individuals nearby,
the device will only activate when both skin tone sensors are placed against the
skin. If at any time the device activates when both sensors are NOT in contact with
the skin, STOP use immediately and contact your retailer.
DO NOT USE more than once a week on the same area. This will not speed up the
results and may increase the chances of injury to your skin.
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