PHILIPS BRI940 Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Remover Instruction Manual

PHILIPS BRI940 Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Remover

Specifications

• Models: BRI940, BRI944, BRI945, BRI946, BRI947, BRI948
• Technology: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
• Areas of Use: Body and female face (below the cheekbone)
• Treatment Modes: Stamp & Flash, Slide & Flash
• Light Intensity Adjustment: Yes

Product Usage Instructions

Welcome

Welcome to the world of Philips Lumea! You are only a few weeks away from silky-smooth skin. Lumea uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, known as one of the most effective methods to continuously prevent hair growth. In close collaboration with expert scientists and dermatologists, we adapted this light-based technology, originally used in professional beauty salons, for easy and effective use in the comfort of your home. Lumea is gentle and offers convenient and effective treatment at a light intensity that you find comfortable. Unwanted hairs are finally a thing of the past.

Device Overview

Ensure you have selected the appropriate model based on the attachments provided. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and settings on your Lumea device before proceeding.

Recommended Treatment Schedule

Follow the recommended treatment schedule provided in the user manual for optimal results. Consistency is key in achieving long-lasting hair reduction.

How to Use Your Lumea

1. Clean and dry the treatment area.
2. Select the appropriate attachment for the area you wish to treat.
3. Plug in the device and select the desired light intensity.
4. Place the device on your skin and press the flash button to deliver the light pulse.
5. Move the device to the next treatment area following the Stamp & Flash or Slide & Flash technique.
6. After completing the session, clean the attachments and store the device in a safe place.

FAQ

• Q: Can Lumea be used on all skin types?
  • A: Lumea is suitable for a wide range of skin tones. However, it may not be suitable for very dark skin tones or on tattoos or dark spots.
• Q: How often should I use Lumea for best results?
  • A: It is recommended to use Lumea once every two weeks for the first four to five sessions, then adjust based on your hair regrowth.

Suitable skin tones

Suitable body hair colors

Welcome

Welcome to the world of Philips Lumea! You are only a few weeks away from silky-smooth skin. Lumea uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, known as one of the most effective methods to continuously prevent hair growth. In close collaboration with expert scientists and dermatologists, we adapted this light-based technology, originally used in professional beauty salons, for easy and effective use in the comfort of your home. Lumea is gentle and offers convenient and effective treatment at a light intensity that you find comfortable. Unwanted hairs are finally a thing of the past. Lumea can be used on the body and on the female face (below the cheekbone).  To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/support. For further information, please go to www.philips.com/Lumea to find our experts’ advice, tutorial videos and FAQs and make the most of your Lumea.
Note: Keep these instructions with your product at all times.

Device overview

1. Light exit window (with integrated UV filter)
2. Attachments
   • a Body attachment
   • b Face attachment (BRI944, BRI945, BRI946, BRI947, BRI948)
   • c Bikini attachment (BRI947, BRI948)
   • d Underarm attachment (BRI947, BRI948)
   • e Precision attachment (BRI946)
3. SmartSkin sensor
4. Integrated safety system
5. Reflector inside the attachment
6. Electronic contacts
7. Opening for electronic contacts
8. Flash button
9. On/off button
10. Confirmation button
11. Toggle buttons
12. Intensity lights
13. SmartSkin button
14. ‘READY to flash’ light
15. Air vents
16. Device socket
17. Adapter
18. Small plug
19. Pouch (not shown)
20. Cleaning cloth (not shown)

Contraindications

Conditions

Never use the device:

• If you are under the age of 18 years or above 65 years.
• If you have skin tone marked with in the ‘Suitable skin tones’ table at the start of the user manual.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the device was not tested on pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• If you have any active implants such as a pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump, etc.

Medications/History

Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below:

• If your skin is currently being treated with or has been treated in the last 7 days with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), topical tretinoin and azelaic acid.
• If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane or Roaccutane in the last six months. This treatment can make skin more susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
• If you are taking photosensitizing agents or medications, check the package insert of your medicine and never use the device if it is stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic reactions or if you have to avoidsun when taking this medicine.
• If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of aspirin, in a manner that does not allow for a minimum 1-week washout period prior to each treatment.

Never use the device:

• If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past3 months.
• If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin’s sensitivity to heat.
• If you take immunosuppressive medications.

Pathologies/Disorders

Never use the device:

• If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
• If you have congestive heart disease.
• If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria, etc.
• If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
• If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
• If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic reaction.
• If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history of skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated.
• If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
• If you have any bleeding disorder.
• If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection or AIDS).
• If you have a skin pigmentation disorder such as vitiligo.

Skin conditions

Never use the device:

• If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles, open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex (cold sores), wounds or lesions and haematomas (bruises) in the areas to be treated.
• On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, tanned or fake‑tanned skin.
• On the following areas: on moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn and a change in skin tone, which makes it potentially harder to identify skin-related diseases.
• On the following areas: warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.

Location/Areas

Never use the device on the following areas:

• Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows. Lumea can only be used on the body and on the female face (below the cheekbone).
• On the lips, scalp, perineum, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears.
• On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.
• Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
• Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all beardgrowing areas, nor on the whole genital area. The hairs in these areas have different characteristics. The skin may get burnt (with pain, prolonged skinredness and pigmentary changes).
  Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the device, we advise you to consult your doctor.

Important safety instructions

Warnings

Please read and follow these instructions to optimize the use of the device and prevent/minimize the risk of injury, skin reactions and side effects.

• Before you use Lumea, you should clean your skin and make sure it is hair‑free, entirely dry and free from any lotion or gel.
• Keep the device and the adapter dry.
• The device is not washable. Never immerse the device in water and do not rinse it under the tap.
• Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this device in wet surroundings (e.g. near a filled bath, a running shower or a filled swimming pool). Moisture can damage the device and lead to a potential safety hazard.
• Always check the device before you use it. Do not use the device or adapter if it is damaged. Always replace a damaged part with one of the originaltype.
• If the device or adapter is broken or damaged, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric shock.
• Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light exit window and/or attachment is broken, as safe operation cannot be guaranteed under these circumstances.
• Do not attempt to open or repair your device. Opening Philips Lumea may expose you to dangerous electrical components and to pulsed light energy, either of which may cause bodily and/or eye injury.
• Always return the device to a service center authorized by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.
• No modification of this equipment is allowed. Do not modify, override or cut off any part of the device (e.g. adapter or the cord), as this causes a hazardous situation.
• Do not look at the flash while using the device. Use the device in a well-lit room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes. While not necessary for safety, you may wear sunglasses or goggles for your convenience if you find the light uncomfortable or too bright.
• Do not flash the same spot multiple times during a treatment. The surface of the attachment should overlap the previous spot to make sure you flash the complete skin area, but treating the same area multiple times does not increase efficacy.
• For hygienic reasons, the device should only be used by one person.
• Do not use hair removal creams in the area (to be) treated with the device, as chemicals may cause skin reactions.
• Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be treated. This may cause burns on your skin.
• The device can be stored at a temperature between -25 °C and 70 °C. Use the device at a temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C. The device will not work properly outside of this temperature range. This may cause burns on your skin.
• Hair removal by intense pulsed light sources can cause increased hair growth in some individuals. Based upon currently available data, the highest risk groups for this response are females of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian heritage treated on the face and neck.
• If you experience skin irritation or skin redness after treatment, wait until it disappears before applying any product to your skin. If you experience skin irritation after applying a product to your skin, wash it off with water. If you still get skin reactions, stop using the device and consult your doctor.
• If shaving, epilating or waxing causes skin irritation, we advise you not to usethe device until the skin irritation has disappeared.
• This device is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep Lumea out of the reach of children.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device. Supervision is required to avoid potential risks such as exposure to the light output, electrocution, strangulation from the cables or choking on the attachments.
• Always avoid exposure to natural sunlight and artificial sunlight up to 4 weeks before your Lumea treatment and 48 hours afterwards. Sensitive or tanned skin is more likely to result in burns or pigmentation changes. Protect your skin from sunlight with clothing or apply sun-blocking products of not less than SPF50 on the non-covered treatment areas. Read the instructions in the chapter ‘Using your Lumea before and after sun exposure or tanning’ to learn how to use your Lumea safely.
• Do not use your Lumea within 2 weeks after using artificial tanning products (such as creams, sprays or pills). Artificially tanned skin is more likely to result in burns or pigmentation changes. Read the instructions in chapter ‘Using your Lumea before and after sun exposure or tanning’ to learn how to use your Lumea safely.
• If you notice a skin tone change since the last treatment, we advise you to perform a skin test and to wait 24 hours before your next treatment. If after this period skin reactions occur or persist, use a lower device setting which did not lead to skin reactions or stop using the device when already at the lowest setting (➀).
• Always check the device before you use it. Make sure that the SmartSkin sensor window is clean when using the device, to avoid improper operation (see ‘D Clean & store after treatment’).
• The light exit window and the inner parts of the attachment can become very hot (>210 °C) during usage. Always let the light exit window, as well as the inner parts of the attachment, cool down before you touch them.
• This device has a detachable power supply unit. Only use the adapter provided with this device. Do not use an extension cord. The reference number (AD2069x20020HF) can be found on your device. The ‘x’ in this number refers to the plug type for your country.
• Follow the recommended treatment schedule. Increasing the frequency, especially in the initial phase, can increase the risk of skin reactions.

How IPL works

1. With Intense Pulsed Light technology, gentle pulses of light are applied to the skin and absorbed by the hair root. The lighter the skin and the darker the hair, the better the pulses of light are absorbed.
2. The pulses of light stimulate the hair follicle to go into a resting phase. As a consequence, the hair sheds naturally and hair growth is prevented.
3. The cycle of hair growth consists of different phases. IPL technology is only effective when the hair is in its growing phase. Not all hairs are in the growing phase at the same time. This is why we recommend you to follow the initial treatment phase (4 treatments, every treatment 2 weeks apart) and then the follow‑up treatment phase (touch‑ups every 4 weeks) to make sure all hairs are effectively treated in the growing phase.
   Tip: To assure long-lasting hair removal, touch-ups every 4 weeks are recommended.

Suitable body hair colors

Treatment with Lumea is not effective if you have light blond, grey, red or white hairs as hairs with these colors do not absorb enough light.
Note: To check if your body hair color allows usage of the device, consult the hair color table on the foldout page.

Recommended treatment schedule

Initial phase

To achieve effective hair reduction, follow the initial treatment schedule. Initial treatment schedule

For the first 4 treatments, use Lumea once every 2 weeks to ensure that all hairs are treated.

• Perform a treatment within 3 days before or after the planned treatment date.
• If you have not treated yourself within 3 days before or after the planned treatment date, restart the initial phase. Plan in 4 treatments, 1 treatment every 2 weeks.

Note: If you do not restart the initial phase, you may not see effective hair reduction.

Note: Replacing one of the IPL treatments with another hair removal method (waxing, epilating, etc.) will not help to reach the desired hair reduction. If you want to remove hairs in between the Lumea treatments, you can use your normal hair removal method (excluding hair removal creams).

Touch-up phase

After the initial phase (4 treatments), we recommend touch-ups every 4 weeks.

Touch-up treatment schedule

Perform a treatment every 4 weeks. Repeat this 8 times to achieve effective hair reduction. This is to maintain results and enjoy smooth skin for months.

• We advise you to perform a treatment within 4 days before or after the planned treatment date.
• The results may vary based on your individual hair growth and also across different body areas.
• If you have completed the touch-up phase and you see the need to continue treatment (hair starts coming back), we advise you to restart the initial phase.

Note: Using the device more often does not increase efficacy.
Tip: Mark the treatment schedule on your calendar to remind yourself of the planned treatments.

What to expect

During initial phase

• After the first treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for the hairs to fall out. In the first weeks following the initial treatments, you still see some hairs growing. These are likely to be hairs that were not in their growing phase during the first treatments.
• After 2-3 treatments, you should see a noticeable reduction in hair growth. However, to effectively treat all hairs, it is important to keep on treating according to the recommended treatment schedule.
• After 4 treatments, you should see a significant reduction of hair growth in the areas that you treated with Lumea. A reduction of hair density should be visible as well.

During touch-up phase

• Keep on treating with frequent touch-ups (every 4 weeks) to maintain the result.

How to use your Lumea

A Remove hair & clean your skin

1. Remove hair before every treatment as long as hair is still visible. You can either shave, epilate or wax. Make sure you start to treat before new hair is visible on your skin. If you choose to wax, wait 24 hours before you use Lumea.
   Note: If shaving, epilating or waxing causes skin irritation, we advise you not to use the device until the skin irritation has disappeared.

2. Clean and dry your skin. Make sure that it is free from any lotion or gel.

B Test skin 24 hours before treatment

1. Test your skin to find the correct light setting:

   • For every new body area and/or new attachment.
   • After sun exposure or tanning (see ‘Using your Lumea before and after sun exposure or tanning’).

2. Select the correct attachment to test your skin (see ‘Attachments’).

3. Press the on/off button to turn on the device.

4. Choose an area for your skin test.

5. Press the device firmly onto your skin and hold it in place. The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashing without full skin contact.

6. Confirm that the ‘READY to flash’ light lights up white to ensure that there is full contact with your skin.

   • If the ‘READY to flash’ light is orange, your skin is too dark to treat. Try Lumea on a lighter body area.

7. Try each setting on your skin and find your comfortable setting. If the flash feels uncomfortable and you experience pain, lower the setting. If you still experience an uncomfortable feeling while using the lowest setting (➀), please stop using the device.

   • When the ‘READY to flash’ light is white, press the flash button on the handle once, to treat one spot with setting ➀. The device makes a soft popping sound. The flash gives you a warm sensation.
   • You will see a flash of light.
   • Note: You can toggle through the light intensity settings by pressing the toggle button.
   • Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➁
   • Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➂
   • Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➃
   • Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➄

8. Wait 24 hours.
   Note: Even though you found your comfortable setting during the skin test, it may occur that skin reactions show within 24 hours after usage.

9. Check your skin for any reactions (e.g. redness, irritation, rash). If there are no skin reactions after 24 hours, start the treatment with the highest comfortable setting. If the highest comfortable setting resulted in a skin reaction, choose a lower setting that did not result in any skin reactions. If you did not test a lower setting, repeat the skin test.

C Treatment

IMPORTANT: First finish sections A (Remove hair & clean your skin) and B (Test skin 24 hours before treatment) before starting treatment.

1. 1. Connect the power adapter to the device and plug into a power outlet.

2. Press the on/off button to turn on the device.
3. Choose the setting you selected after the skin test (section B, step 9).
4. Press the device firmly onto your skin and hold it in place. The ‘READY to flash’ light should light up white.
5. Press the flash button to release a flash on your skin. The flash treats the skin in that spot. The device makes a soft popping sound. The flash gives you a warm sensation. After each flash, it takes up to 3.5 seconds until the device is ready to flash again. You can release a flash when the ‘READY to flash’ light lights up white.
6. Move to an adjacent spot and press the flash button again. The surface of the attachment that is in contact with your skin is slightly larger than the light exit window. Do not flash the same spot multiple times during a treatment. The surface of the attachment should overlap the previous spot to make sure you flash the complete skin area, but treating the same area multiple times does not increase efficacy.
7. Continue until you have treated the full area. There are two treatment modes (see ‘Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash’).
8. Turn off the device when you finished the treatment.
9. Remove hair before every next treatment, as long as hair is still visible.
   Note: Do not try the device on difficult or sensitive areas (ankle and bony area).

D Clean & store after treatment

1. Unplug the device from the power outlet.
2. Let the device cool down.
3. Moisten the soft cloth supplied with a few drops of water.
4. Take the attachment off the device.
5. Clean the light exit window of the device (A).
6. Clean all surfaces of the attachment, including the metal reflector and window of the attachment (parts B, C, D, E).
7. Let all parts dry thoroughly.
8. Store in a dust-free and dry place.

Learning more about your Lumea

Attachments

For optimal results, it is important to use the correct attachment intended for the specific body area you want to treat. Lumea offers full‑body treatment withseveral attachments designed for use on specific body areas. SenseIQtechnology adapts the treatment program when a different attachment is connected.
Note: The device may not work anymore and show an error when there is dirt on the attachment connector. Clean the contact leads when this occurs.
To place the attachment, simply snap it onto the light exit window.

• To remove the attachment, pull it off the light exit window.

Body attachment

The body attachment has the largest treatment window and a curved-in design to effectively cover and treat areas below the neckline, especially large areas such as legs, arms and stomach.

Face attachment (BRI944, BRI945, BRI946, BRI947, BRI948)

The face attachment has a precise flat design with extra integrated red glass filter for safe and precise treatment on the sensitive skin above the upper lip, chin and sideburns. The device is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from areas below the cheekbones. When you use the device on areas with sharp contours like the jawline and chin, it may be difficult to establish full skin contact and release a flash.
Tip: Place your tongue between your upper lip and your teeth or puff out your cheeks to make the treatment easier.

Underarm attachment (BRI947, BRI948)

The underarm attachment has a specifically curved-out design to treat underarm hairs that might be hard to reach.

Bikini attachment (BRI947, BRI948)

The bikini attachment has a specialized design for effective treatment of the bikini area. It has a curved-out design and has a higher light intensity compared to body attachment. Hair in this area tends to be thicker and stronger than leg hair.

Precision attachment (BRI946)

The precision attachment has a curved-out design for use on bikini and underarm areas. It has a medium sized window with a glass window. It isdesigned for precise and effective coverage of bikini and underarm areas.

SmartSkin sensor

Lumea offers SenseIQ technology for a personalized hair removal treatment. The integrated SmartSkin sensor measures the skin tone at the start of each session and during the session. This provides two features:

1. The SmartSkin sensor prevents you to treat areas of your skin that are too dark: if it detects a skin tone that is too dark for treatment with Lumea, the ‘READY to flash’ light starts blinking orange. It does not flash when you press the flash button. The device automatically disables. This prevents you from developing skin reactions.
2. The SmartSkin sensor will help you to select the light intensity setting that is comfortable for your skin. For this you can use the SmartSkin button

Selecting the light intensity

Lumea provides 5 different light intensities, you will always be able to change to a light intensity setting you find comfortable.

1. Press the on/off button to turn on the device. The device starts to operate at light intensity setting 1.
   Note: To adjust the light intensity setting manually without using the SmartSkin button, use the toggle button until you have reached the required setting. The corresponding intensity light level lights up white.

2. Press the SmartSkin button and put the device to your skin.

3. After the device has scanned your skin, the light intensity indicators will blink white to indicate which intensities are most comfortable based on your skin tone.

4. Press the confirmation button to confirm that you want to use the indicated setting. Lumea automatically uses the highest indicated intensity, which is shown by a blinking intensity indicator. Lumea gives you the freedom to select the light intensity that you find most comfortable. Skin sensitivity can differ per person. Therefore, the skin test is the most important guide for selecting your light intensity setting (see ‘B Test skin 24 hours before treatment’).

5. Using Lumea should never be uncomfortably painful. If you experience discomfort, reduce the light intensity setting. You can do this by using the toggle buttons.
   Note: The device is automatically disabled when your skin tone is too dark (dark, marked with in the ‘Suitable skin tones’ table at the start of the user manual), to prevent you from developing skin reactions. The ‘READY to flash’ light will blink orange to indicate if the skin tone is too dark.

6. After moving to another body area or sun exposure or tanning (see ‘Using your Lumea before and after sun exposure or tanning’), perform a skin test to determine a comfortable light intensity setting. To re-activate the setting indication feature, press the SmartSkin button .
   Note: Perform a skin test before you start to treat another body area or after a skin tone change. Determine the light intensity setting for each body area separately.

Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash

Your Philips Lumea has two treatment modes for more convenient use on different body areas:

• The Stamp & Flash mode is ideal to treat small or curvy areas like knees and underarms. Simply press and release the flash button to release a single flash.
• The Slide & Flash mode offers convenient use on larger areas like legs. Keep the flash button pressed while you slide the device over your skin to release several flashes in a row.

Using your Lumea before and after sun exposure or tanning

Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight

Exposing your skin to natural or artificial sunlight may result with tanning which influences the sensitivity and color of your skin. Therefore the following is important:

• Do not expose your skin to sunlight unprotected when using Lumea. During the entire IPL treatment period, and especially in the first 48 hours after treatment, protect your skin from sunlight with clothing or apply sunblocking products of not less than SPF50 on the non-covered treatmentareas.
• Do not start or resume using Lumea within 4 weeks after exposing your skin to sunlight unprotected (natural sunlight or tanning bed).
• Do not use Lumea on sunburned body areas.

Tanning with creams, sprays or pills

If you have used artificial tanning (creams, sprays or pills), wait at least 2 weeks before you use the device. Perform a skin test before starting or resuming your treatment with Lumea (see ‘B Test skin 24 hours before treatment’).

Traveling with the device

When you travel with the device, check with the airplane carrier to confirm that the device can be carried and/or used on the airplane.

After use

Aftercare

After use, you can apply lotions, creams, deodorant, moisturizer or cosmetics to the treated areas.

Warning: If you experience skin irritation or skin redness after treatment, wait until it disappears before applying any product toyour skin. If you experience skin irritation after applying a product to your skin, wash it off with water. If you still get skin reactions, stop using the device and consult your doctor.

Common skin reactions

Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel warm. This reaction disappears quickly.v Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of shaving and light treatment. You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet face cloth. If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturizer on the treated area.

Rare side effects

• Burns, excessive redness (e.g. around hair follicles) and swelling: these reactions occur rarely. They are the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone. If these reactions do not disappear within 3 days, we advise you to consult a doctor. Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.
• Skin discoloration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discoloration manifests itself as either a darker patch (hyperpigmentation) or a lighter patch (hypopigmentation) than the surrounding area. This is the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone. If the discoloration does not disappear within 2 weeks, we advise you to consult a doctor. Do not treat discolored areas until the discoloration has disappeared and your skin has regained its normal skin tone.
• Skin infection is very rare but is a possible risk following a (micro)wound, a skin burn, skin irritation, etc.
• Epidermal heating (a sharply defined brownish area which often occurs with darker skin tones and is not accompanied with skin dryness): this reaction occurs very rarely. In case this reaction does not disappear within 1 week, we advise you to consult a doctor. Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.
• Blistering (looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin): this occurs very rarely. In case this reaction does not disappear within 1 month or whenthe skin gets infected, we advise you to consult a doctor. Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.
• Scarring: often the secondary effect of a burn, which can take longer than a month to heal.
• Folliculitis (swelling around hair follicles combined with pustule formation): this reaction occurs very rarely and is the result of bacteria penetrating the damaged skin. In case this reaction occurs, we advise you to consult a doctor as folliculitis may need antibiotic ointment.
• Pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you use the device on skin that is not hair-free, if you use the device at a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone, if you flash the same area more than once and if you use the device on open wounds, inflammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc.

Troubleshooting

Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or
read the international warranty leaflet.
Recycling

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• Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Technical specifications

Electromagnetic compatibility – Compliance information

This device complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields

Explanation of symbols

The warning signs and symbols are essential to ensure that you use this product safely and correctly and to protect yourself and others from injury. Below you find the meaning of the warning signs and symbols on the label and in the user manual.

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