Philips SC1992, SC1991 User Manual [es]
SC1992
SC1991
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Light-based hair removal is one of the most effective methods to
treat unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is different from
current home hair removal methods because it signicantly reduces
hair regrowth. Philips has been investigating this method together with
leading dermatologists for over 15 years. You can now use this innovative
technology comfortably in the privacy of your own home, whenever
you want.
This appliance has been specically designed and optimised for use by
women, but can be used by men as well.
Philips Lumea Essential enables treatment of unwanted hair on body areas
below the neckline.
Philips Lumea Essential is designed for use by one person only.
For more information about Philips Lumea Essential, see www.philips.com/
lumea. Check our homepage regularly for updates.
Benets
This appliance provides the following benets:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use
Philips Lumea Essential uses a light-based technology called ‘Intense
Pulsed Light’ (IPL). IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for
hair removal and has been in use for the last fteen years. Philips Lumea
Essential now brings this innovative technology to the comfort of your home.
Effective hair regrowth prevention for everyday smoothness
This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and
silky-smooth skin. Our studies have shown a signicant hair reduction after
just two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after four
to ve treatments. A reduction in hair density is visible from treatment to
treatment. How fast the effect becomes visible and how long the results
last varies from person to person. For more information, see section ‘How
to achieve optimal results’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas
Philips Lumea Essential has been developed in close cooperation with
leading dermatologists for an effective and gentle treatment, even on the
most sensitive body areas.
No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs
Philips Lumea Essential is equipped with a high-performance lamp which
does not require replacement. This lamp can generate over 100,000 ashes
and should enable you to continuously maintain results for more than 5 years*
while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.
*Based on average usage scenario and recommended treatment regime
for one user.
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How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works
Hair growth
Hair growth rates differ from person to person, depending on age,
metabolism and other factors. However, everyone’s hair normally grows
in 3 phases.
1 Growing phase (anagen phase)
The hair grows actively from the root. In this phase the concentration of
melanin is highest. Melanin is responsible for the pigmentation of the hair.
Melanin concentration is also the determining factor for the efcacy of
the Intense Pulsed Light technology. Only hairs in the growing phase are
susceptible to treatment with light.
2 Degradation phase (catagen phase)
Hair growth stops and the root shrinks before the hair sheds.
3 Resting phase (telogen phase)
The old hair separates from its hair follicle and sheds. The follicle remains
at rest until the biological clock tells it to become active again and grow a
new hair.
Working principle
- The appliance works by heating up the hair and root beneath the skin.
The melanin in the hair and hair root absorbs the released light pulses.
The darker the colour of the hair, the more light can be absorbed.
This process stimulates the hair to go into the resting phase.
- In between treatments, hair sheds naturally and regrowth is inhibited.
Hairs can take one or two weeks to shed.
- Optimal hair removal cannot be obtained with a single session, since
only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light.
During a treatment, hairs on the treated area are usually in different
stages of the hair growth cycle. To effectively treat all hairs you have to
repeat the treatment once every two weeks for the rst two months.
An integrated optical lter ensures that no UV light reaches the skin
and ensures that the appliance is safe for the skin.
General description (Fig. 5)
1 Intensity lights (1- 5)
2 On/off button
3 ’Ready to ash’ light
4 Air vents
5 Appliance socket
6 Flash button
7 Openings for electronic contacts
8 Light exit window with integrated UV lter
9 Electronic contacts
10 Body attachment (suitable for all body areas below the neck)
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11 Metallic frame inside the body attachment
12 Integrated safety system
13 Adapter
14 Small plug
15 Pouch
Also included: cleaning cloth
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this
appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. near a lled bath, a running shower
or a lled swimming pool).
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
- If the appliance is broken, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric
shock.
- Never insert any objects into the appliance.
Warning
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
- The appliance is not intended for children under the age of 15 years.
Teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years can use the appliance with
the consent and/or assistance of their parents or the persons who have
parental authority over them. Adults from 19 years and older can use
the appliance freely.
- Only use the adapter supplied.
- Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not use the appliance if the glass of the light exit window is broken.
To prevent damage
- Make sure nothing obstructs the air ow through the ventilation slots.
- Never subject the appliance to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop it.
- If you take the appliance from a very cold environment to a very warm
environment or vice versa, wait approximately 3 hours before you use it.
- Store the appliance in the pouch supplied so that it does not become
dusty.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
Always switch off the appliance after use.
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- Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or UV light for several
hours, to prevent damage.
- Do not ash against any other surface than the skin. This can cause
severe damage to the body attachment and/or the light exit window.
Only ash when the appliance is in contact with skin.
Caution
- Never use the appliance around the eyes and near the eyebrows to
avoid the risk of eye damage.
- Use this appliance only at settings suitable for your skin type (see the
table in section ‘Recommended light intensities’ of chapter ‘Preparing
for use’). Use at higher settings than those recommended can increase
the risk of skin reactions and side effects.
- This appliance is only intended for removing unwanted human body
hair from areas below the neckline. Do not use it for any other purpose.
- Make sure the skin in the area to be treated is clean, dry and free from
creams, lotions and other cosmetics. If the skin is not clean and dry, the
integrated safety system may not work as intended and the appliance
may not ash or may ash unintentionally.
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the
lifetime of your Philips Lumea Essential:
- Do not expose the appliance to ambient temperatures lower than
15°C or higher than 35°C during use.
- The appliance is equipped with a built-in overheat protection. If the
appliance overheats, it does not ash. Do not switch off the appliance,
but let it cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you continue with
your treatment. After 5 minutes the appliance switches off automatically.
Then let it cool down for another 10 minutes.
- Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualied people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
- Do not use the appliance if any of the situations mentioned in section
‘Contraindications’ apply to you.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulationsregarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
Contraindications
For whom is Philips Lumea Essential NOT suitable?
Philips Lumea Essential is not designed for everyone. If any of the following
is true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!
Do not use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Philips Lumea Essential has not been tested on pregnant women, therefore
we advise you not to use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast
feeding. Hormonal changes could increase the sensitivity of your skin and
the risk of injury to the skin.
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Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or
hair colour, i.e.:
- If you are of skin type V (you rarely get sunburnt, you tan very well and
your skin colour is dark brown) or if you are of skin type VI (you rarely
or never get sunburnt and you tan very darkly; your skin colour is
brownish black or darker). In this case you run a high risk of developing
skin reactions, such as discolourations, strong redness or burns, when
you use Philips Lumea Essential. See also chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ and consult the
‘Recommended light intensities table’ in the quick start guide.
- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white,
grey or red. The treatment will not be effective.
Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases
listed below, i.e.:
- If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history
of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.
- If you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles in the areas
to be treated.
- 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 a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of
varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
- If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with ashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including
HIV infection or AIDS).
Never use the appliance if you take any of the medications
listed below, i.e.:
- If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated
with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
- If you have taken any form of isotretinoin such as Accutane
Roaccutane
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in the last six months.This treatment can make skin more
susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
- If you are on painkillers, which reduce the skin’s sensitivity to heat.
- If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the
package insert of your medicine and never use the appliance if it is
stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic reactions
or if you have to avoid sun when taking this medicine.
- If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of aspirin,
in a manner that does not allow you to stop using them at least one
week prior to each treatment with Lumea.
- If you take immunosuppressive medications.
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Never use the appliance on the following areas:
- On the face.
- On nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the
nostrils and ears. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Using the
appliance in the bikini area’.
- Men must not use it on the scrotum or face.
- Over or near anything articial like silicone implants, pacemakers,
subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
- On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars or other
skin anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn
and a change in skin colour, which makes it potentially harder to identify
skin-related diseases (e.g. skin cancer).
- On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin colour (hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation).
- On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin
reactions. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned (last 2 weeks) or
fake-tanned skin
- All types of tanning can inuence the safety of the treatment. This
applies to exposure to natural sunlight as well as articial tanning
methods, such as tanning lotions, tanning appliances etc. If you are
tanned or are planning to tan, see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Tanning advice’.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the
appliance we advise you to consult a doctor.
Preparing for use
For optimal results, prepare the areas on which you intend to use the
appliance in the manner described below.
Preparing treatment areas
1 Shave the areas you intend to treat as long as these areas still show
hair regrowth.
Note: Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the roots (e.g
epilating), you can start the treatment right away. In this case, we advise you to
shave in between treatments for optimal results.
Please note that treatment on unshaved or improperly shaved
areas has a number of undesired effects:
- The light exit window and body attachment may become
contaminated with stray hairs and dirt. A contaminated light exit
window and body attachment can reduce the life and efcacy of the
appliance. Contamination of the light exit window can also cause the
treatment to become painful or cause skin reactions like redness and
discolouration.
- Hairs on your skin can burn, which can result in an unpleasant smell.
2 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry and free
from oily substances (e.g. residues of deodorants, lotions, perfumes,
tanning creams and sunscreens).
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3 Check the appliance, especially the light exit window and
body attachment, for trapped hair, dust and bres. If you see any
contamination, clean the appliance according to the instructions in
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
If shaving causes wounds or lesions, your skin may be more sensitive
to IPL than that of others. This may cause the IPL treatment to feel
uncomfortable or it may lead to other unwanted side effects. We advise
you to wait until the irritation has disappeared.
4 Once the hairs stop growing back, which usually happens after
4-5 treatments, you no longer have to shave before you use the
appliance.
Light intensity
Unlike professional light-based appliances, Philips Lumea Essential has been
developed for consumer use and its light pulses are gentler. Therefore you
can expect a convenient and effective treatment at a light intensity that
you nd comfortable.
Philips Lumea Essential provides ve different light intensities. Adjust the
light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and to a level you nd
comfortable.
The recommended light intensities table below helps you to establish the
right light intensity.
1 Consult the table below to determine which light intensities are
appropriate for your skin and body hair colour.
Tip: You can put the table in the quick start guide on your skin and compare it
with your skin colour.
Tip: We advise you to store the quick start guide in the pouch for future
reference.
2 Reduce the light intensity if you experience any pain or discomfort.
Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin irritation because their
skin absorbs more light. Therefore lower intensities are recommended
for persons with darker skin.
The light pulse can feel warm or hot on the skin but should never be
painful. Different body areas may require different light intensities, see
to the table below. To prevent skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Recommended light intensities (1-5)
In the table below, ‘x’ means that the appliance is not suitable for you.
Note: The colour of your skin may change, for example because your skin
has been exposed to tanning. It may then be darker than during the previous
treatment. Therefore it is important that you check the setting to be used
before every treatment and per area. Some areas may be darker than others.
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Body hair colour: Dark blond/light brown/
Skin colour and characteristics:
White (always sunburn, no tanning) 4/5 x
Beige (easy sunburn, minimal tanning) 4/5 x
Light brown (sometimes sunburn, good tanning)
Mid brown (rarely sunburn, fast and good
tanning)
Dark brown (rarely sunburn, very good
tanning)
Brownish black and darker (rarely to never
sunburn, very dark tanning)
Important
To check whether Philips Lumea Essential is suitable for you, see section
‘For whom is Philips Lumea Essential not suitable?’.
Tanning advice
- Avoid sunbathing when you use Philips Lumea Essential
regularly (every two weeks).
Sunbathing can cause skin to darken (tan) or can cause sunburn (reddening
of the skin). Using Philips Lumea Essential on darkened (tanned) and/or
sunburned skin increases the risk of adverse side effects and skin reactions.
See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin
reactions’.
- Sun exposure before treatment: Wait 2 weeks and perform
a skin test.
Wait at least 2 weeks after sunbathing before you use the appliance.
Perform a skin test (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use and
skin test’) on the area to be treated to determine the appropriate light
intensity. Failure to do so increases the risk of developing skin reactions
after treatment with Philips Lumea Essential.
- Sun exposure after treatment: Wait 48 hours before
sunbathing after treatment with Philips Lumea Essential.
Wait at least 48 hours after treatment before you expose treated areas
to the sun. Even after 48 hours, make sure that the treated skin shows no
adverse reaction to the treatment before you expose it to the sun. Cover
treated areas when you go out into the sun or use a sunblock (SPF 30+) in
the two weeks after treatment. Exposing treated areas to sunlight without
protection immediately after treatment increases the risk of adverse side
effects and skin reactions. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible
side effects and skin reactions’.
- Tanning with articial light
Follow the instructions in ‘Sun exposure before treatment’ and ‘Sun
exposure after treatment’ above.
brown/dark brown/black
4/5 x
1/2/3 x
x x
x x
white/grey/red/
light blond
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- Tanning with creams
If you have used an articial tanning lotion, wait until the articial tan has
fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea Essential.
Note: For more details on unwanted skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Using the appliance
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Light intensity’ to determine which light intensities are most
suitable for your skin and body hair colour.
Shave the area you intend to treat before you use the appliance (see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Preparing treatment areas’).
If the treatment becomes painful at any point in time, reduce the
light intensity setting until the treatment is comfortable again. If you
notice skin reactions stronger than slight redness, stop the treatment
immediately and read section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in
this chapter.
First use and skin test
When you use the appliance for the rst time or after recent tanning, we
advise you to perform a skin test on each area to be treated to check
your skin’s reaction to the treatment and to get accustomed to light-based
treatment.
1 Choose an area close to the area you intend to treat.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the adapter in the
wall socket.
Note: Make sure the body attachment is placed on the appliance.
3 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
, Intensity light 1 goes on.
Note: The appliance always automatically selects the lowest light intensity
setting. See section ‘Light intensity’ in chapter ‘Preparing for use’ to determine
the appropriate light intensity.
4 To adjust the light intensity setting, press the on/off button one
or more times until you have reached the required setting. The
corresponding intensity light lights up.
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5 Place the appliance at a 90° angle on the skin so that the body
attachment is in contact with the skin.
Tip: For easier use, stretch the area of skin you want to treat.
, The ‘ready to ash’ light on the back of the appliance starts blinking
to indicate that the appliance is getting ready to release a ash.
, When the appliance is ready to release a ash, the ‘ready to ash’
light lights up green continuously.
6 Press the ash button to release a ash.
Note: The visible light produced by the appliance is the reection of the ash
on the skin and is harmless to your eyes. It is not necessary to wear goggles
during use. Use the appliance in a well-lit room; this reduces the perceived
brightness of the ash.
7 Release the ash button once the appliance has ashed.
8 Slide the appliance over the skin to the next area to be treated. As
long as it feels comfortable (not painful), increase the setting by one
level within the recommended range for your skin type and apply
one ash for each setting. Do not apply more than one ash on the
same spot.
9 When you have nished the treatment, press and hold the on/off
button for 2 seconds to switch off the appliance.
10 After the skin test, wait for 24 hours and check your skin for
any reaction. If your skin shows reactions, choose the highest setting
that did not result in any skin reaction for subsequent use.
Subsequent use
1 Before every treatment, clean the body attachment, the light exit
window and the metallic frame inside the body attachment. For more
information see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
2 Start each treatment by selecting the light intensity very carefully,
based on your skin’s sensitivity and on how comfortable treatment
feels. See section ‘Recommended light intensities’ to select the right
setting for your skin type and hair colour combination.
Note: Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a number
of reasons. See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter
for more information.
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3
Follow steps 2-6 of the previous section (‘Before rst use and skin test’).
Note: It is normal that the appliance and the body attachment become warm
during use.
4 Slide the appliance over the skin to the next area to be treated
and repeat steps 5 and 6 of section ‘First use and skin test’ in this
chapter. After each ash, it takes up to 3.5 seconds until the appliance
is ready to ash again. The ‘ready to ash’ light on the back of the
appliance starts blinking again to indicate that it is charging. Wait until
this light lights up continuously before you continue.
Tip for SC1992: The SC1992 has a ‘slide and ash’ feature: for a more efcient
treatment, keep the ash button pressed while you slide the appliance over
your skin.
Do not treat exactly the same area multiple times during one session.
This does not improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but increases
the risk of skin reactions.
5 To avoid untreated areas, make sure the ashes are produced close
to each other. Note that effective light only comes out of the light
exit window. However, always make sure you do not ash the same
area twice.
6 When you have nished the treatment, press and hold the on/off
button for 2 seconds to switch off the appliance.
7 Check the light exit window and the body attachment for hairs and
dirt and clean the appliance after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Tips
How to achieve optimal results
- It is normal that hairs are still visible after the rst few treatments (see
chapter ‘Introduction’, section ‘Working principle’ for more information).
- To remove all hairs successfully and prevent the hair follicle from
becoming active again, the treatments have to be repeated once every
two weeks for the rst two months. Your skin should be smooth and
hair-free by then. Please read section ‘Maintenance phase’ to nd out
how you can keep these results.
Maintenance phase
- To ensure that your skin stays smooth and hair-free, we advise you
to repeat the treatment every four to six weeks. The time between
treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also
across different body areas. If too many hairs grow back between
treatments, simply shorten the treatment interval again, but do not
treat any area more often than once every two weeks. When you use
the appliance more frequently than recommended, you do not increase
the effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions.
Guidelines for treatment
Average treatment time
Area Approx. treatment time
Underarms 1 minute per underarm
Bikini line 1 minute per side
Entire bikini area 4 minutes
One lower leg 8 minutes
One full leg 14 minutes
Note: The average treatment times above have been observed during research
and tests. Individual treatment times may vary from person to person.
Intended treatment areas
The appliance is intended to treat unwanted hairs from the underarms,
arms, stomach, bikini area and legs. It should not be used on the face.
Using the appliance on the legs
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for your legs.
- You can move the appliance up and down or across the leg, whichever
is more convenient to you. In order to maintain full contact with the
skin you can also place and hold the appliance on your skin sideways.
Note: Bony areas like shinbone and ankles are more sensitive than other areas
of the body. When you press the body attachment hard onto these areas, the
skin can be more susceptible to skin reactions, such as skin irritation and
redness. See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter.
Press the body attachment onto the skin just hard enough to make the ‘ready
to ash’ light go on, but not harder.
Using the appliance in the bikini area
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for use’,
section ‘Light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for your bikini area.
In principle, Philips Lumea Essential is safe and gentle enough for treatment
of the entire bikini area (e.g. for ‘Brazilian’ or ‘Hollywood’ style). Use a lower
setting on darker pigmented, more sensitive skin in the bikini area. Do not
use the appliance on inner labia, vagina and anus. Men who wish to treat
their pubic area must not use the appliance on the scrotum.
Note: For hygienic reasons, always clean the body attachment before you start
treating another body area (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Using the appliance on the underarms
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Setting the light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for
your underarms.
Make sure you remove any deodorant, perfume, cream or other skin care
product from your underarms before treatment.
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Tip: To achieve optimal results on your underarms, stand in front of a mirror to
get a good view of the area to be treated and the ‘ready to ash’ light. Raise
your arm and place your hand on the back of your neck to stretch the skin in
the underarm area.
Note: The reected light does not harm your eyes. If the scattered light is
unpleasant, close your eyes when you release a ash.
Possible side effects and skin reactions
Common skin reactions:
- Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel
warm. This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.
- A skin reaction similar to sunburn may occur on the treated area for a
short while. If this does not disappear within 3 days, we advise you to
consult a doctor.
- Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of
shaving and light treatment. This is harmless and disappears within a
few days. You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet facecloth.
If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturiser on the
treated area 24 hours after the treatment.
Rare side effects:
- Burns, excessive redness and swelling: these reactions occur rarely and
are usually the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your
skin colour. 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 discolouration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discolouration manifests
itself as either a darker or lighter patch than the surrounding area. This
is the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin colour.
In rare instances (usually a result of using too high intensity on too dark
skin), the effects of a pigment change can last longer than is usually
observed. In all cases, the effects are eventually reversed. Do not treat
discoloured areas until the discolouration has disappeared and your
skin has regained its normal skin colour.
- Skin infection and inammation: This occurs very rarely and may be
caused by using the appliance on wounds or cuts that resulted from
shaving, on already existing wounds or on ingrown hairs.
- Excessive pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you have
used the appliance on unshaved skin, if you use the appliance at a light
intensity that is too high for your skin colour, if you ash the same
area more than once and if you use the appliance on open wounds,
inammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc. See chapter ‘Important’,
section ‘Contraindications’ for more information.
After use
- Do not apply any perfumed cosmetics to the areas treated immediately
after treatment.
- Do not use deodorant immediately after treating the underarms. Wait
until any skin redness has disappeared completely.
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- See chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Tanning advice’ for information
about sun exposure and articial tanning.
Cleaning and maintenance
To ensure optimal results and a long life for the appliance, clean the
appliance before and after each use and, if necessary, also during the
treatment. The appliance loses its effectiveness if you do not clean it
properly.
Never clean the appliance or any of its parts under the tap or in the
dishwasher.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Never scratch the light exit window or the metallic frame inside the
body attachment.
Note: Stop using the appliance when it is no longer possible to clean the light
exit window or the body attachment.
1 Switch off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down.
Note: The light exit window becomes hot during use. Make sure it has cooled
down before you clean it.
2 To remove the body attachment, grab the projections at the top and
bottom and pull gently.
3 If necessary, clean the outside of the appliance with the soft cleaning
cloth supplied with the appliance.
4 Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the appliance with a few drops
of water and use it to clean the following parts:
- the light exit window
- the outside surface of the body attachment
- the metallic frame inside the body attachment
Make sure that the electronic contacts do not get wet.
Note: If water does not clean effectively, use a few drops of high-percentage
alcohol to clean the parts mentioned above.
Note: Make sure you clean the appliance before and after each use and,
if necessary, also during the treatment according to the instructions in this
section.
Storage
1 Switch off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down.
2 Clean the appliance before you store it.
3 Store the appliance in the pouch supplied at a temperature between
-20°C and +70°C.
Tip: We advise you to store the quick start guide in the pouch for future
reference.
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Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service
or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaet for
contact details).
Spare parts
The following spare parts are available:
- Body attachment
- Adapter
- Cleaning cloth
- Pouch
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/
support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaet.
Technical specications
Models SC1992 and SC1991
Rated voltage 100V-240V
Rated frequency 50Hz-60Hz
Rated input 24W
Protection against electric shock Class II Q
Protection rating IP 30 (EN 60529)
Operating conditions Temperature: +15° to +35°C
Relative humidity: 30% to 95%
Storage conditions Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Relative humidity: 5% to 95%
Spectrum of body attachment >500nm
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could
encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with
the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of
frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in
your country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
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The adapter/
appliance becomes
warm during
charging.
I have switched on
the appliance but I
cannot increase or
decrease the light
intensity.
The ‘ready to ash’
light does not
work when I place
the appliance on
the skin.
The ‘ready to
ash’ light does
not work when
I place the body
attachment on
my skin, but the
cooling fan works.
The ‘ready to
ash’ light lights up
continuously, but
the appliance does
not produce a
ash when I press
the ash button.
Intensity light
1 continues to
blink and I cannot
change the setting.
This is normal. No action required.
The appliance
has to be reset.
You have not
properly placed
the appliance on
the skin.
The overheat
protection has
been activated.
The appliance
needs to be reset.
The body
attachment is not
placed on the
appliance properly.
To reset the appliance, switch off the appliance and
then switch it on again. If you still cannot adjust the light
intensity, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country,
your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
Place the appliance at a 90° angle onto the skin in such a way
that all 4 sides of the integrated safety system touch the skin.
Then check if the ‘ready to ash’ light lights up continuously
and press the ash button.
If this does not work, place the appliance on a part of
your body where it is easy to establish full skin contact, for
example on your lower arm.Then check if the ‘ready to
ash’ light works. If the ‘ready to ash’ light still does not start
ashing when you place the appliance on the skin, contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer
or a Philips service centre.
When the overheat protection has been activated, the fan
still works. Do not switch off the appliance and let it cool
down for approx. 15 minutes before you continue to use it.
After 5 minutes the appliance switches off automatically. Then
let it cool down for 10 more minutes. If the ‘ready to ash’
light still does not work when you place the appliance on
the skin, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country,
your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
To reset the appliance, switch off the appliance and switch it
on again. If the ‘ready to ash’ light lights up continuously, but
the appliance still does not produce a ash when you press
the ash button, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your
country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
Properly place the body attachment on the appliance.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
All intensity lights
go on alternately.
All intensity
lights are blinking
simultaneously.
The appliance
produces a strange
smell.
The skin feels
more sensitive
than usual during
treatment.
I experience an
unacceptable pain
sensation when I
use the appliance.
The appliance
needs to be reset.
The appliance is
defective.
The body
attachment and/or
the lter glass is
dirty.
You have not
shaved the area
to be treated
properly.
You stored the
appliance in a
dusty environment.
The light intensity
you have chosen
is too high.
You did not shave
the areas to be
treated.
The light exit
window is broken.
You did not shave
the areas to
be treated
You treated an
area for which the
appliance is not
intended.
You have used a
light intensity that
is too high for you.
To reset the appliance, switch off the appliance and switch it
on again. If the intensity lights continue to go on alternately,
contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country, your
Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country, your
Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
Clean the body attachment and the light exit window
carefully. If you are unable to clean the body attachment
properly, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country,
your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre to replace the
body attachment.
If there are hairs on the area to be treated, these hairs may
get burnt when you use the appliance. As a result, you notice
a strange smell. Shave the area to be treated properly before
you use the appliance. If shaving causes skin irritation, trim
hairs as short as possible and use the Lumea Essential at a
comfortable setting.
Clean the appliance and the body attachment (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Check the skin/hair colour table before each use, to ensure
you select the right light intensity for each treatment. If
necessary, select a lower light intensity.
Shave the areas to be treated before you use the appliance.
If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as short as possible
and use the Lumea Essential at a comfortable setting.
If the light exit window is broken, do not use the appliance
anymore, to avoid the risk of skin reactions. Contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer
or a Philips service centre.
Shave the areas to be treated before you use the appliance.
If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as short as possible
and use the Lumea Essential at a comfortable setting.
You must not use the appliance on your face, inner labia,
vagina, anus, nipples and areolas. Men must not use it on
their face or scrotum.
Reduce the light intensity to a level that is comfortable for
you. See chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Light intensity’.
Problem Possible cause Solution
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The treated areas
become red after
the treatment.
The skin reaction
after the treatment
lasts longer than
usual.
The hair-removal
results are not
satisfactory.
The light exit
window is broken.
The appliance is
not suitable for
your hair or skin
colour.
Slight redness
is harmless and
normal and
disappears quickly.
You have used a
light intensity that
is too high for you.
You have used a
light intensity that
is too low for you.
You did not make
enough overlaps
when you used
the appliance.
You do not use
the appliance
as often as
recommended.
You respond
more slowly to IPL
treatment than the
average user.
The appliance is
not suitable for
your hair or skin
colour.
If the light exit window of the body attachment is broken, do
not use the appliance with this body attachment any more.
Go to your dealer or a Philips service centre or contact
the Consumer Care Centre to have the body attachment
replaced.
Do not use the appliance if your body hair is light blond, red,
grey or white. Do not use the appliance either if you have
dark skin. Consult the body hair and skin colour table in the
Quick Start Guide.
No action required.
Select a lower light intensity the next time. See chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Light intensity. If the skin reaction
lasts longer than 3 days, contact your doctor.
Perform a skin test to determine if you can use a higher light
intensity (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use
and skin test’.
For proper hair-removal results, you have to make overlaps
when you use the appliance. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Subsequent use’, step 4.
To remove all hairs successfully and to prevent the hair
root from becoming active again, the treatments have to be
repeated once every two weeks for the rst two months. To
ensure that your skin stays smooth, we advise you to repeat
the treatment every four to six weeks. The time between
treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth
and also across different body areas. If too many hairs grow
back between treatments, simply shorten the treatment
interval again, but do not treat any area more often than
once every two weeks. When you use the appliance more
frequently than recommended, you do not increase the
effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions.
Continue using the appliance for at least 6 months, as hair
regrowth can still decrease over the course of this period.
Also take into account the other solutions to this problem.
Do not use the appliance if your body hair is light blond, red,
grey or white. Do not use the appliance either if you have
dark skin. Consult the body hair and skin colour table in the
Quick Start Guide.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Hair starts to
grow again in
some spots on the
treated areas.
The appliance
does not work.
You did not make
enough overlaps
when you used
the appliance.
Hair starts to grow
again as part of
the natural cycle of
hair growth.
The appliance is
defective.
For proper hair-removal results, you have to make overlaps
when you use the appliance. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Subsequent use’, step 4.
This is normal. It is part of the natural cycle of hair growth
that hair starts growing again. The hairs that come back,
however, tend to be softer and thinner.
Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country, your
Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
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Introducción
Enhorabuena por la compra de este producto y bienvenido a Philips.
Para sacar el mayor partido de la asistencia que Philips le ofrece,
registre su producto en www.philips.com/welcome.
La eliminación del vello basada en la emisión de pulsos de luz es uno
de los métodos más efectivos para tratar el vello corporal no deseado
con los resultados más duraderos. Es diferente a las soluciones caseras
actuales porque reduce signicativamente el crecimiento del vello. Philips
ha estado investigando este método junto con los mejores dermatólogos
durante más de 15 años. Ahora puede utilizar esta innovadora tecnología
cómodamente en la intimidad de su casa, donde desee.
Este aparato se ha diseñado y optimizado para ser utilizado por mujeres,
pero también puede ser utilizado por hombres.
Philips Lumea Essential permite el tratamiento del vello no deseado de las
zonas del cuerpo por debajo del cuello.
Philips Lumea Essential se ha diseñado para el uso individual.
Para obtener más información sobre el sistema Philips Lumea Essential,
consulte www.philips.com/lumea. Compruebe nuestra página de forma
regular para estar al día.
Ventajas
Este aparato proporciona las siguientes ventajas:
Tecnología “Luz pulsada intensa” (Intense Pulsed Light, IPL)
para uso doméstico
El sistema Philips Lumea Essential utiliza una tecnología basada en la luz
denominada “Luz pulsada intensa” o IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). La tecnología
IPL también se utiliza en los tratamientos de belleza profesionales para la
eliminación del vello y lleva en uso quince años. Philips Lumea Essential le ofrece
la oportunidad de beneciarse de este sistema en la comodidad de su hogar.
Prevención ecaz del crecimiento del vello para una piel suave
todos los días
Este método le ofrece una prevención duradera del crecimiento del vello
para una piel suave como la seda. Nuestros estudios ya han demostrado
una reducción del vello signicativa tras dos tratamientos. Los resultados
óptimos se obtenían normalmente tras cuatro o cinco tratamientos. Se
aprecia una menor densidad del vello con cada tratamiento. La rapidez con
que se aprecian resultados visibles y la duración entre cada depilación varía
de una persona a otra. Para obtener más información, consulte la sección
“Cómo lograr resultados óptimos” del capítulo “Uso del aparato”.
Tratamiento delicado, incluso en zonas sensibles
Philips Lumea Essential se ha desarrollado en estrecha colaboración con
importantes dermatólogos para conseguir un tratamiento ecaz y delicado,
incluso en las zonas más sensibles del cuerpo.
No necesita piezas de repuesto, por lo que no hay gastos ocultos
Philips Lumea Essential incorpora una lámpara de alto rendimiento que no
requiere sustitución. Esta lámpara puede generar más de 100.000 pulsos y
debe permitirle mantener los resultados de manera continua durante más
de 5 años*, al mismo tiempo que le ahorra dinero en caras sustituciones
de la lámpara.
*De acuerdo con un uso regular y régimen de tratamiento recomendado
para un usuario.
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Funcionamiento de la tecnología de luz pulsada intensa de Philips
Crecimiento del vello
Los índices de crecimiento del vello varían según la persona, dependiendo
de la edad, el metabolismo y otros factores. Sin embargo, por lo general,
el crecimiento del vello se produce en tres fases.
1 Fase de crecimiento (fase anágena)
El vello crece activamente desde la raíz. En esta fase, es cuando se da la
mayor concentración de melanina, responsable de la pigmentación del vello.
La concentración de este pigmento es además el factor determinante de la
ecacia de la tecnología de luz pulsada intensa. El tratamiento con luz solo
actúa ecazmente en el vello en fase de crecimiento.
2 Fase de degradación (fase catágena)
El crecimiento del vello se detiene y la raíz se reduce antes de que el vello
se caiga.
3 Fase de reposo (fase telógena)
El vello ya crecido se separa del folículo y cae. El folículo permanece en
reposo hasta que el reloj biológico le informa de que es hora de activarse
para dejar crecer vello nuevo.
Principio de funcionamiento
- El aparato elimina el vello calentándolo desde la raíz. La melanina del
vello y la raíz absorben los pulsos de luz emitidos. Cuanto más oscuro
es el vello, más luz puede absorberse. Este proceso estimula el paso del
vello a la fase de reposo.
- Entre cada tratamiento, el vello se cae de forma natural y se inhibe su
crecimiento. El vello puede tardar una o dos semanas en caer.
- Una sola sesión no consigue una eliminación óptima, ya que el vello
solo puede tratarse en la fase de crecimiento y en la zona tratada
habrá vello en distintas fases del ciclo de crecimiento. Para tratar de
forma ecaz todo el vello, tiene que repetir el tratamiento una vez
cada dos semanas durante los primeros dos meses.
Un ltro óptico integrado evita que la luz UV llegue a la piel, y garantiza
que el aparato no produzca ningún daño en la piel.
Descripción general (g. 5)
1 Pilotos de intensidad (1- 5)
2 Botón de encendido/apagado
3 Piloto de “listo para emisión de pulso”
4 Rejillas de ventilación
5 Toma del aparato
6 Botón de emisión de pulsos de luz
7 Aberturas para contactos electrónicos
8 Ventanilla de salida de luz con ltro UV integrado
9 Contactos electrónicos
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10 Accesorio para el cuerpo (adecuado para cualquier zona del cuerpo
por debajo del cuello)
11 Marco metálico del interior del accesorio para el cuerpo
12 Sistema de seguridad integrado
13 Adaptador de corriente
14 Clavija pequeña
15 Funda
También incluye: paño de limpieza
Importante
Antes de usar el aparato, lea atentamente este manual de usuario y
consérvelo por si necesitara consultarlo en el futuro.
Peligro
- El agua y la electricidad forman una combinación peligrosa. No utilice
este aparato en ambientes húmedos (p. ej., cerca de un bañera llena,
una ducha o una piscina).
- Mantenga el aparato y el adaptador siempre secos.
- Si el aparato se rompe, no toque ninguna pieza interior para evitar
una descarga eléctrica.
- No inserte nunca ningún objeto en el aparato.
Advertencia
- Este aparato no debe usarse por personas (adultos o niños) con
su capacidad física, psíquica o sensorial reducida, a menos que sean
supervisados o instruidos acerca del uso del mismo por una persona
responsable de su seguridad.
- Asegúrese de que los niños no jueguen con este aparato.
- El aparato no está indicado para el uso en menores de 15 años.
Los adolescentes de entre 15 y 18 años pueden utilizarlo con el
consentimiento y ayuda de sus padres o de las personas que ejerzan la
autoridad parental sobre ellas. Los adultos a partir de 19 años pueden
utilizar este aparato sin problemas.
- Utilice únicamente el adaptador que se suministra.
- No utilice el aparato ni el adaptador si están dañados.
-
El adaptador incorpora un transformador. No corte el adaptador para
sustituirlo por otra clavija, ya que podría provocar situaciones de peligro.
- Si el adaptador está dañado, sustitúyalo siempre por otro del modelo
original para evitar situaciones de peligro.
- No utilice el aparato si el cristal de la ventanilla de salida de luz está roto.
Para evitar daños
- Compruebe que nada impida el paso del aire por las ranuras de ventilación
- Evite golpes fuertes en el aparato, no lo sacuda ni lo deje caer.
- Si cambia el aparato de un entorno muy frío a otro muy cálido o al
revés, espere unas tres horas antes de usarlo.
- Almacene el aparato en la funda suministrada para que no se llene
de polvo.
- No deje nunca el aparato desatendido cuando esté enchufado a la
toma de corriente. Apáguelo siempre después de cada uso.
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- No exponga el aparato a la luz solar directa ni a la luz UV durante
varias horas para evitar daños.
- No enfoque hacia supercies que no sean la piel ya que puede causar
daños graves en el accesorio para el cuerpo o la ventanilla de salida de
luz. Active el aparato solamente cuando esté enfocando a la piel.
Precaución
- No utilice nunca el aparato alrededor de los ojos ni cerca de las cejas
para evitar el riesgo de sufrir daños oculares.
- Utilice el aparato únicamente con los ajustes adecuados para su tipo de
piel (consulte la tabla de la sección “Intensidades de luz recomendadas”
del capítulo “Preparación para su uso”). La utilización del mismo con
ajustes más altos de los recomendados puede aumentar el riesgo de
reacciones cutáneas y efectos secundarios.
- Este aparato se ha diseñado para eliminar únicamente el vello humano
no deseado de las zonas por debajo de la línea del cuello. No lo utilice
con otra nalidad.
- Asegúrese de que la piel de la zona que va a tratar está limpia, seca y libre
de cremas, lociones y otros cosméticos. Si la piel no está limpia y seca,
puede que el sistema de seguridad integrado no funcione como debería
y el aparato no emita pulsos o lo haga de forma no intencionada.
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente para evitar comprometer la vida
útil del sistema Philips Lumea Essential:
- No exponga el aparato a temperaturas ambientales inferiores a 15 °C
o superiores a 35 °C durante su uso.
- El aparato está equipado con una protección contra el
sobrecalentamiento integrada. Si el aparato se sobrecalienta, no
emite pulsos de luz. No lo apague, deje que se enfríe durante unos
15 minutos antes de continuar con el tratamiento. Después de
5 minutos, el aparato se apaga automáticamente. Después de eso, deje
que se enfríe otros 10 minutos.
- Para revisiones o reparaciones, lleve siempre el aparato a un centro
de servicio autorizado por Philips. Las reparaciones llevadas a
cabo por personal no cualicado pueden dar lugar a situaciones
extremadamente peligrosas para el usuario.
- No utilice el aparato si en su caso se aplica cualquiera de las
situaciones mencionadas en la sección “Contraindicaciones”.
Campos electromagnéticos (CEM)
Este aparato de Philips cumple los estándares y las normativas aplicables
sobre exposición a campos electromagnéticos.
Contraindicaciones
¿Quién NO debería utilizar el sistema Philips Lumea Essential?
El sistema Philips Lumea Essential no se diseñado para todo el mundo. Si su
caso es uno de los siguientes, este aparato no es adecuado para usted.
No utilice el aparato si está embarazada o está dando el pecho.
Philips Lumea Essential no se ha probado en mujeres embarazadas, por
lo tanto le recomendamos que no utilice el aparato si está embarazada o
dando el pecho. Los cambios hormonales pueden aumentar la sensibilidad
de la piel y el riesgo de lesiones en la misma.
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Nunca utilice el aparato si tiene un color de piel o de vello
inadecuado, es decir:
- Si su piel es del tipo V (si casi nunca se quema por el sol, se broncea
muy bien y su color de piel es marrón oscuro) o si su piel es del tipo
VI (si nunca o casi nunca se quema por el sol y se broncea mucho;
su color de piel es moreno pardusco o más oscuro). En este caso
tiene muchas posibilidades de desarrollar reacciones cutáneas como
decoloraciones, piel muy roja o quemaduras cuando utilice el sistema
Philips Lumea Essential. Consulte también la sección “Posibles efectos
secundarios y reacciones cutáneas” del capítulo “Uso del aparato” y
consulte la “Tabla de intensidades de luz recomendadas” de la guía rápida.
- Si el color natural del vello en las zonas de tratamiento es rubio claro,
blanco, gris o pelirrojo. El tratamiento no será ecaz.
Nunca utilice el aparato si padece cualquiera de las
enfermedades siguientes, es decir:
- Si padece alguna enfermedad cutánea, como cáncer de piel, si tiene
antecedentes de cáncer de piel o cualquier otro tipo de cáncer
localizado en las zonas que se van a tratar.
- Si tiene lesiones precancerígenas o numerosos lunares atípicos en las
zonas que se van a tratar.
- Si tiene antecedentes de desorden del colágeno, y es propenso a la
formación de queloides o sufre de mala cicatrización.
- Si tiene antecedentes de desorden vascular, como presencia de venas
varicosas o ectasia vascular en las zonas que se van a tratar.
- Si su piel es sensible a la luz y aparece con facilidad una reacción
alérgica o erupción.
- Si tiene infecciones, eccemas, quemaduras, folículos inamados, heridas
abiertas, abrasiones, herpes simplex, heridas o lesiones y hematomas
en las zonas que se van a tratar.
- Si le han operado en alguna de las zonas que se van a tratar.
- Si padece de epilepsia con sensibilidad a la luz parpadeante.
- Si padece de diabetes, lupus eritematoso, porria o una enfermedad
cardiaca congestiva.
- Si sufre algún desorden sanguíneo.
- Si tiene antecedentes de enfermedad inmunodepresiva (incluida la
infección por VIH o SIDA).
Nunca utilice el aparato si está tomando las medicaciones
siguientes, es decir:
- Si actualmente se está tratando la piel o si recientemente se ha tratado
la piel con ácidos alfa-hidróxidos (AHA), ácidos beta-hidróxidos (BHA),
isotretinoína tópica y ácido azelaico.
- Si ha tomado isotretinoína en cualquier presentación, como Accutane
o Roaccutane
ocasionar la aparición de heridas e irritaciones.
- Si toma analgésicos que reducen la sensibilidad de la piel al calor.
- Si toma medicación o componentes fotosensibles, consulte el
prospecto y no use nunca el aparato si se indica que puede causar
reacciones fotoalérgicas, fototóxicas o si tiene que evitar la luz solar
durante el tratamiento con esta medicación.
- Si toma anticoagulantes o toma aspirinas de forma sistemática, sin que
pueda suspender la medicación durante un mínimo de una semana
antes de cada tratamiento con Lumea.
- Si toma inmunodepresivos.
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, en los últimos seis meses. Este tratamiento puede
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Nunca utilice el aparato en las zonas siguientes:
- En la cara.
- En los pezones, las aureolas, los labios menores, la vagina, el ano y el
interior de los oricios nasales y las orejas. Consulte la sección “Uso del
aparato en la zona del bikini” del capítulo “Uso del aparato”.
- Los hombres no deben utilizarlo en el escroto ni en la cara.
- Sobre o cerca de ningún implante articial de silicona, marcapasos, vías
de inyección subcutáneas (dosicadores de insulina) o piercings.
- En los lunares, pecas, venas varicosas, zonas de pigmentación más
oscura, cicatrices u otras anomalías cutáneas sin consultar antes con
su médico. El tratamiento puede ocasionar quemaduras y cambios
en el color de la piel, lo que podría dicultar la identicación de
enfermedades de la piel (por ejemplo, el cáncer de piel).
- En verrugas, tatuajes o maquillaje permanente. El tratamiento
puede ocasionar quemaduras y cambios en el color de la piel
(hipopigmentación o hiperpigmentación).
- En las zonas en las que use desodorantes de acción prolongada.
El tratamiento puede ocasionar reacciones en la piel. Consulte el
apartado “Posibles efectos secundarios y reacciones cutáneas” del
capítulo “Uso del aparato”.
No utilice nunca el aparato sobre piel con quemaduras solares,
piel recientemente bronceada (últimas 2 semanas) ni piel con
autobronceador.
- Todos los tipos de bronceado pueden inuir en la seguridad del
tratamiento. Esto se aplica a la exposición natural a la luz del sol y
a los métodos de bronceado articial, como lociones y aparatos
autobronceadores, etc. Si está bronceada o planea estarlo, consulte el
apartado “Consejos de bronceado” del capítulo “Preparación para su uso”.
Nota: Esta lista no es exhaustiva. Si no tiene la certeza de poder utilizar el
aparato, le aconsejamos que lo consulte con un médico.
Preparación para su uso
Para obtener unos resultados óptimos, prepare las zonas que va a tratar
según lo descrito a continuación.
Preparación de las zonas que se van a tratar
1 Afeite las zonas que va a tratar siempre que en ellas el vello siga
creciendo de nuevo.
Nota: No utilice cremas depilatorias en lugar del afeitado.
Nota: Si su último método de depilación ha consistido en eliminar vello desde
la raíz (por ejemplo, depiladora), puede comenzar el tratamiento directamente.
En ese caso, le recomendamos que se afeite entre cada tratamiento para
obtener unos resultados óptimos.
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