17
Protect any moles, birthmarks etc. or
patches of sensitive skin in the treatment
area using white card or thick white paper
to cover the marks and reflect the energy
of the flash.
Protect lips and the lip margin using white
card or thick white
paper to reflect the
energy of the flash.
White eyeliner pencil
should be used to mask any permanent or
semi-permanent lip liner on the lip margin.
Avoid overlapping treatments. If following
a treatment the area is particularly sensitive,
a cool compress may be soothing and a
fragrance-free moisturising cream can
be applied.
In the unlikely event that you see pigmentary
changes in your skin (light or dark patches),
stop using the Boots Smooth Skin
PLUS
on
your face. Seek medical advice to
determine the cause.
DO NOT treat the eye socket or around
the eye area.
DO NOT use for eyebrow shaping. It is
important to avoid accidentally treating
the eyebrows as any hair loss is likely to
be permanent.
DO NOT treat the scalp, it is important
to avoid accidentally treating the
scalp because any hair loss is likely
to be permanent.
DO NOT treat inside the nostrils (as these
are delicate mucous membranes and may
cause a serious adverse reaction) or ears.
DO NOT use perfumed products or make
up for up to 24 hours after a treatment
as this may cause irritation.
Advice for women
Treating the face, cheek and jaw
A white eyeliner pencil can be used to mark
out the treatment area, treatment should be
carried out in a line from the ear, down the
face and follow the jaw line as shown.
The skin on your face and neck is exposed
to natural UV light daily, even when it is
cloudy, ONLY treat your face with the unit
set to skin type IIII. DO NOT use a higher skin
type setting.
Before starting a treatment of your face
make sure you have completed a patch
test as described on page 11 and you have
taken care to protect any moles, birthmarks,
lips etc. using white card or thick white
paper as described under the Face and
neck section.
Prepare the treatment area as described on
page 11 and remember to use a thick layer
of cooled activator gel before using the
Boots Smooth Skin
PLUS
.
If necessary additional lines of treatment
may be added until the required area has
been covered. Take care not to overlap
treatment areas.
