Who should not
use the device?
Carefully read the information
below before you begin
treatment with the device. If
you still have any doubts or
are unsure whether the device
is safe for your use, please
consult with your physician.
Warnings
Do NOT use the device:
•
If you have very dark skin
(see skin tone chart below).
Very dark skin may absorb
too much light energy
and is therefore more
prone to injury (e.g. burn,
discolouration or scarring).
Skin
Tones
Hair
Colour
•
On artificially or naturally
tanned skin or after sun
exposure as this can cause
serious burns or skin injury.
Avoid more than 15 minutes
of sun exposure for 4 weeks
before your treatment and
for at least 2 weeks post
treatment. If during this
period your treated skin
2
area is exposed to sunlight,
make sure to apply SPF
30 or higher sunscreens.
•
If you have dark brown or
black spots such as: birth
marks, moles, or blisters in
the area to be treated.
•
Directly on the nipples,
genitals or around the
anus, as these may have
a darker skin colour and/
or greater hair density.
•
On mucous membranes
such as: nostrils, lips of the
mouth, eyelids and ears, as
it may lead to serious injury.
•
Over piercings or any
metal items such as
earrings or jewelry on
the area to be treated,
as it may cause burns.
•
Over areas with tattoos or
permanent make-up. Cover
tattoos or permanent
make-up with a white
plaster before treatment.
Do not use the device
directly over the tattoo
or permanent make-up,
even when covered.
Additionally:
•
Never look directly at the
light coming from the
applicator and lamp, as
it may cause eye injury.