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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
− To ensure your own safety, do not use the controls on this unit while driving.
− The device must always be used with safety goggles.
− Always keep the device and the adapter dry.
− To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not touch any parts if the unit is broken.
− Do not use the device in a humid environment - for example with running water or a full
bath.
− The device may be used by children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
device and understand all risks associated with the use of the device.
− The device must not be used by children under 15 years of age. Persons aged 15-18 only
under the supervision of a guardian.
− The device is equipped with a transformer and can only be used with the original one
supplied.
− Always check the device before use. Do not use the device if any part is damaged.
− If the adapter is damaged, do not use it. There is a risk of electric shock.
− The light emitting treatment lamp/window may be very hot after use. Do not touch the insi-
de of the window immediately after application.
− Before using the device, you should clean the skin and ensure that it is completely hairless,
dry and free of greasy substances.
− Make sure that nothing obstructs the flow of air from the vents of the device.
− Never subject the device to shocks, shake it or drop it.
− If you move the device from a very cold environment to a very warm environment or vice
versa, wait about 3 to 4 hours before using it.
− Store the device in a dry place where it will not get covered in dust.
− Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or UV radiation, otherwise it may be damaged.
− Never leave the device unattended when it is switched on. Always switch off the device after
use.
− For hygienic reasons, the device is intended for one user.
− The device is only intended for removing unwanted hair from parts of the body from the face
and neck down. Do not use it for any other purpose.
− The device is not washable. Never immerse the device in water or wash it under the tap.
− The device is not intended for children. It is not a toy and children should not use it.
− Do not mark the treated areas with a pencil or pen. It could cause skin burns.
− Use only with settings that are appropriate for your skin type. When used with settings other
than those recommended, the risk of skin reactions and side effects may increase.
− Never leave the device unattended when it is switched on. Always switch off the device after
use.
− Do not use the device if any of the cases listed in the contraindications section apply to you.
− Do not treat the same area of skin more than once during one session. This does not increase
the effectiveness of the treatment, but increases the risk of skin reactions.
− Hair removal using lasers or intense pulsed light sources can cause increased hair growth in
some individuals. According to available data, the highest risk of this reaction is in women of
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian descent treated on the face and neck.
− The box contains small pieces that can be dangerous for children. Always keep the product
out of the reach of children. The bags can cause suffocation if placed on the head and the
pieces they contain are a choking hazard.
Contraindications
− Never use the device if you have skin type VI (for type V at your own discretion). In this case,
you are at high risk of skin reactions, such as excessive or insufficient pigmentation, significa-
nt redness or burns. For a list of skin types, see page 3.
− Never use the device if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The device has not been tested on
pregnant or lactating women.
− Never use the device if you have any active implant, such as a pacemaker, neurostimulator,
insulin pump, etc.
− Do not use the device if you are taking any of the following medicines:
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if your skin has been treated in the last week with alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), beta hydroxy
acids (BHA ), topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
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if you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane or Roaccutane in the last six months.
This treatment thins the skin so that it can then be more prone to cracks, injuries and
irritation.
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If you are taking photosensitive products or medicines, check the package leaflet of the
medicine and never use the device if the medicine causes photoallergic reactions, photo-
toxic reactions or if you should avoid the sun while taking this medicine.
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if you are taking anticoagulants (including large doses of aspirin).
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if you are taking analgesics that reduce your skin‘s sensitivity to heat.
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if you are taking immunosuppressive medicines.
− Never use the device:
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if you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy in the last 3 months.
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if you have undergone surgery in the last three weeks in the areas you want to treat.
− Do not use the device if you have or have had the following illnesses:
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if you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
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if you have had heart failure.
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if you have a light-sensitive disease such as polymorphic light flare (PMLE), solar urticaria,
porphyria, etc.
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if you have had a collagen disorder, including keloid scarring or poor wound healing.
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if you suffer from light-sensitive epilepsy.
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if you have light-sensitive skin that easily get a rash or have an allergic reaction.
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if you have a skin condition, such as active skin cancer, a history of skin cancer, or any
other localized outbreak of cancer in the areas you want to treat.
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if you have a history of a venous disorder, such as varicose veins or spider veins in the
areas you want to treat.
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if you have any bleeding disorder.
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if you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection or AIDS).
− Do not use the device:
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if you have inflammation, eczema, burns, inflamed hair follicles, open wounds, abrasions,
herpes simplex virus, injuries or lesions and hematomas in areas you want to treat.
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If you have irritation (redness or cuts), sunburn, recent sunburn or artificially tanned skin.
− Do not use the device on the following places/areas:
