Philips TT 3000 User manual

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Table of contents
Introduction 7
Benefits 8
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use 8 Effective hair re-growth prevention for everyday smoothness 9 Gentle treatment 9 Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility 9
Lamp does not require replacement 9 How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works 10
Hair growth 10
Working principle 10
What effect can you expect after treatment? 11
General description 11 Important 12
Danger 12 Warning 12
To prevent damage: 13 Caution 14
Keep the following things in mind to avoid
compromising the lifetime of your Philips Lumea: 14
For whom is Philips Lumea for men not suitable? 14 Contraindictions 15 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) 17
Charging 18 Preparing for use 19
Preparing treatment areas 19 Setting the light intensity 20
Recommended light intensities (1-5) 21
Tanning advice 23
Using the appliance 24
First use and skin test 24 Subsequent use 25
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Guidelines for treatment 28
Average treatment time 28
Intended treatment areas 29
Using the appliance on the shoulders, chest, back
and legs 29
How to achieve optimal results 29
Maintenance phase 30
Possible side effects and skin reactions 30
After use 32
Cleaning and maintenance 32 Storage 33 Replacement 34
Replacement parts 34
Environment 34
Removing the rechargeable batteries 35
Guarantee and service 36 Technical specifications 37 Troubleshooting 37
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ lumeaformen. Hair removal with light is one of the most effective methods to get rid of unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is completely different from current home hair removal methods and Philips has been investigating this method together with leading dermatologists for over 10 years. You can now use this innovative technology comfortably in the privacy of your own home, whenever and wherever you want. This appliance has been designed and developed for removing men’s body hair on areas mentioned below:
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- arms
- underarms
- pubic area (excluding the scrotum)
- shoulders
- chest
- back
- legs Do not use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system for men above the neckline, i.e. do not use it on your face or neck. Do not use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system for men on the scrotum. If you want to remove hair from the scrotum, use the Bodygroom included in the package. Please note that the Philips Lumea for men is designed for use by one person only. This appliance has been specifically designed for use by men, but can be used by women as well. For more information about Philips Lumea for men, see www.philips.com/lumeaformen. Check our homepage regularly for updates.
Benefits
This appliance provides the following benefits:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use
Philips Lumea for men 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 fifteen years. Philips Lumea for men now brings this innovative technology to the comfort of your home.
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Effective hair re-growth prevention for everyday smoothness
This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and smooth skin. Our studies have shown a significant hair reduction already after two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after six to seven 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 chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘How to achieve optimal results’.
Gentle treatment
Philips Lumea for men has been developed in close cooperation with leading dermatologists for an effective and gentle treatment.
Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility
Because the appliance runs on rechargeable batteries, it is portable and can be used anywhere.
Lamp does not require replacement
Philips Lumea for men is equipped with a high­performance lamp. This lamp can generate over 80,000 flashes 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 efficacy of this method. 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. The hair now sheds naturally and the hair growth 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
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treat all hairs you have to repeat the treatment every two weeks for a few times. An integrated optical filter ensures that no UV light reaches the skin and guarantees that the appliance is safe for the skin.
What effect can you expect after treatment?
- After you have treated the hairs every two weeks
two to four times (depending on your skin/hair type and the intensity setting), you notice that hair growth decreases and that the hairs that grow back are softer.
- After you have treated the hairs six to eight
times (depending on your skin/hair type and the intensity setting), you notice that most of the hairs do not return.
- After you have treated the hairs eight times,
continue to use the Lumea for men to maintain a smooth skin. For more information, see section ‘Maintenance phase’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
- If you stop using the Lumea for men, the hairs
start to regrow after some time.
General description (Fig. 2)
A Light exit window with integrated UV filter B Body attachment C Metallic frame inside the body attachment D Safety system (safety ring with contact switches) E Flash button F Intensity lights (1- 5) G % Intensity increase button H ^ Intensity decrease button I Charging light and battery-low indication J On/off button K ’Ready to flash’ light
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L Appliance socket M Adapter N Small plug O Air vents
Also included: pouch, cleaning cloth and Bodygroom
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 bath, a shower or a 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, or lack of experience and knowledge, 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 younger
than 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.
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- Only charge the appliance with the
adapter supplied.
- Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is
damaged.
- Do not use the appliance if the light exit window
is broken.
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
To prevent damage:
- Make sure nothing obstructs the air flow 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 so that it does
not become dusty.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
switched on. Always switch off the appliance after use.
- Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or
UV light.
- Do not flash against any other surface than the
skin.
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Caution
- This appliance is only intended for removing
unwanted body hair from areas below the neck. Do not use it for any other purpose.
- Use this appliance only at settings suitable for
your skin type. Use at higher settings than those recommended can increase the risk of skin reactions and side effects.
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the lifetime of your Philips Lumea:
- Do not expose the appliance to 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 flash. Do not switch off the appliance, but let it cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you continue with your treatment.
- Always return the appliance to a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.
- Never use the appliance in any of the cases
mentioned in the section ‘Contraindications’.
For whom is Philips Lumea for men not suitable?
Philips Lumea for men is not designed for everyone. If any of the following is true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!
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Contraindictions Never use the appliance if you have an
unsuitable skin and/or hair colour, i.e.:
- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is
light blond, white, grey or red.
- 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 strong redness, burns or discolourations, when you use Philips Lumea.
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, if you have a history of skin cancer or any other localised cancer 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, inflammation
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 flashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus er ythematodes,
porphyria or congestive heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive
disease (including HIV infection or AIDS).
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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
Accutane This treatment thins the skin and can therefore make it 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, photo­toxic 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 which does not allow for a minimum 1-week washout period prior to each treatment.
Never use the appliance on the following areas:
- In the face.
- On the inside of the nostrils and ears.
- On the nipples, areolas and anus.
- If you are a man: on the scrotum.
- If you are a woman: on the labia minora and
vagina. Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Over or near anything artificial like silicone
implants, pacemakers, subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
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or Roaccutane® in the last six months.
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- 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 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.
- 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 48 hours) or fake­tanned skin:
- All types of tanning can influence the safety of
the treatment. This applies to exposure to natural sunlight as well as artificial 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: The list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the appliance, we advise you to consult a doctor.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.
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Charging
Fully charge the batteries before you use the appliance for the first time and when the batteries are empty. Fully charging the batteries takes up to 1 hour and 40 minutes. Charge the appliance when the charging light lights up orange during use to indicate that the battery is low. When this happens, the remaining capacity is at least 30 flashes. Fully charged batteries provide at least 320 flashes at light intensity 5. Fully charge the appliance every 3 to 4 months, even if you do not use the appliance for a longer time.
Charge the appliance in the following way:
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put
the adapter in the wall socket.
, The charging light flashes green to indicate that
the appliance is charging.
, When the batteries are fully charged,
the charging light lights up green continuously.
Notes:
- The adapter feels warm during charging. This is
normal.
- You cannot use the appliance during charging.
- This appliance is equipped with battery overheat
protection and does not charge if the room temperature exceeds 40°C.
Never cover the appliance and adapter during charging.
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3 After charging, remove the adapter from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance.
Preparing for use
For optimal results and greatest effect, prepare the areas on which you intend to use the appliance in the manner described below.
Preparing treatment areas
1 Always shave the areas you intend to treat
before you use the Lumea for men. The Lumea for men can only be used on a shaved skin.
Note: Philips recommends that you use the Philips Bodygroom included in the package to preshave the areas to be treated with the Philips Lumea for men. Use the Philips Bodygroom dry because the Philips Lumea for men can only be used on dry skin.
Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the root (e.g epilating, waxing etc.), wait until you notice significant hair regrowth before you use Philips Lumea for men.
Note: Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
Please note that treatment on unshaved or improperly shaved areas has a number of undesired effects:
- The light exit window and attachment may
become contaminated with stray hairs and dirt. A contaminated light exit window and attachment can reduce the life and efficacy of the appliance.
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In addition, burns or black spots that appear on the light exit window and attachment due to contamination can cause the treatment to become painful or cause skin reactions like redness and discolouration.
2 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free,
entirely dry and free from oily substances (e.g. present in cosmetic products like deodorants, lotions, perfumes, tanning creams and sunscreens).
3 Check the appliance, especially the light
exit window and the body attachment for trapped hair, dust and fibres. If you see any contamination, clean the appliance according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Notes:
- If shaving causes wounds or lesions, your skin may
be more sensitive and the light treatment might feel uncomfortable sometimes.
- Once the hairs stop growing back - which usually
happens after 6-7 treatments - you no longer have to shave before you use the appliance.
Setting the light intensity
Philips Lumea for men is an appliance developed for home use and therefore not comparable with professional light-based appliances with respect to pain sensation. Pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea for men are gentler than those from professional appliances and therefore you can expect a convenient and effective treatment. Adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and to a level you find comfortable.
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The table with recommended light intensities below helps you to establish the right light intensity.
1 Consult the table below to determine which
light intensities are most suitable for your skin and body hair colour and to check if this method is suitable for you (if it is not, this is indicated with x in the table).
2 Each body area and possibly even parts of a
body area may require a separate appropriate light intensity according to the recommended light intensities table below. The method is more effective at higher intensities, but you should 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 intensity you use can feel warm or hot on the skin, but should never feel uncomfortable. 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.
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Skin colour & charac­teristics:
hair colour: dark blond/light brown/ brown/dark brown/ black
hair colour: white/grey/ red/light blond
Light
White (always sunburn, no tan­ning)
4/5 4/5 4/5 3/4 1/2/3 x
x x x x x x
Beige
brown
(easy
(some-
sun-
times
burn,
sun-
mini-
burn,
mal
good
tan-
tan-
ning)
ning)
Important:
To check whether Philips Lumea for men is suitable for you, see section ‘For whom is Philips Lumea for men not suitable?’. If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an artificial tanning method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an artificial tanning method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.
Mid brown (rarely sun­burn, fast and good tan­ning)
Dark brown (rarely sun­burn, very good tan­ning)
Black (rarely to never sun­burn, very dark tanning)
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Tanning advice Sun exposure before treatment
- Wait at least 48 hours after sunbathing before you
use the appliance. Sunbathing can cause skin to darken (tan) and/or can cause sunburn (reddening of the skin).
- After these 48 hours, check the skin for any
remaining sunburn. Do not use Philips Lumea for men as long as sunburn persists.
- When the sunburn has disappeared, 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.
- If your skin is tanned, perform a skin test (see
chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use and skin test’) on the area to be treated and select the appropriate light intensity. A failure to do so causes a risk of developing skin reactions after treatment with Philips Lumea for men.
Sun exposure after treatment
- Wait at least 24 hours after treatment before you
expose treated areas to the sun. Even after 24 hours, make sure that the treated skin does not show any redness from the treatment anymore before you expose it to the sun.
- Cover treated areas when you go out in the sun
or use a sun block (SPF 30+) in the two weeks after the treatment.
- Exposing treated areas to the sun immediately
after treatment without protection can increase the risk of adverse side effects and skin reactions. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
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Tanning with artificial light
- Follow the instructions in ‘Sun exposure before
treatment’ and ‘Sun exposure after treatment’ above.
Tanning with creams
- If you have used artificial tanning lotion, wait until
the artificial tan has fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea for men.
Using the appliance
If the treatment becomes intolerably 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 first time, we advise you to perform a skin test on the 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 intended
treatment area.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the
appliance.
, Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate
that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1.
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3 Apply one flash at the lowest recommended
intensity for your skin type.
4 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 flash for each setting. Do not apply more than one flash on the same spot.
5 After the skin test, wait for 24 hours and
check your skin for any reaction. If the 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, light exit window and metallic frame of Philips Lumea for men.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the
appliance.
, Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate
that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1.
Note: It is normal that the appliance and the attachment become warm during use.
3 Start each treatment by selecting the light
intensity very carefully, based on your skin’s sensitivity and on how comfortable the treatment feels.
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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4 Press the % button to increase the intensity.
To lower the intensity, press the ^ button.
, Every time you press the button, the
corresponding intensity light starts to flash. This takes a few seconds.
5 Place the appliance at a 90° angle on the skin
so that the body attachment and the safety ring are in contact with the skin.
Note: It may be difficult to have the safety ring make proper contact with the skin on certain areas. In that case, you could hold the Lumea for men upside down, while you press the flash button with your thumb.
6 Press the safety ring fully onto the skin with
slight pressure.
, The ‘ready to flash’ light on the back of the
appliance lights up green when all contact switches of the safety ring are in contact with the skin and the appliance is charged.
Note: The safety ring has contact switches that together are the safety system of the appliance. This safety ring prevents unintentional flashing without skin contact.
Tip: For easier use, stretch the skin you want to treat. On areas with softer skin, you may need to exert
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more pressure on the appliance to push in all contact switches.
Note: Bony areas like shinbone, ankles or ribs are more sensitive than other areas of the body. When you press the appliance hard onto these areas, the skin can be more susceptible to skin reactions like irritation and redness. See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter. Press the appliance onto the skin just hard enough to make the ‘ready to flash’ light go on, but no harder.
7 Press the flash button to release a flash. After
the appliance has flashed once, release the flash button.
Note: The visible light produced by the appliance is the reflection of the flash on the skin and is harmless to your eyes. It is not necessary to wear goggles during use.
8 Let go of the flash button after the appliance
has flashed. For the next flash, repeat steps 5 to 8. After each flash it takes up to 3.5 seconds until the appliance is ready to flash again.
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.
9 To avoid untreated areas, always make
sure there is some overlap with the previously treated area when you place the appliance on the skin.The effective light only comes out of the light exit window with integrated UV filter. Make sure the flashes are produced close to each other. Ask somebody else to help you
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with the treatment if you want to treat your back to ensure that the treated areas overlap.
10 Switch off the appliance after you have finished
the treatment.
11 Check the body attachment and light exit
window for hairs and dirt and clean the appliance after use. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Guidelines for treatment
Average treatment time
Area Approx. treatment time
Underarms 2-5 minutes Entire pubic area (excluding
scrotum) Shoulders 10-15 minutes Chest up to 30 minutes, depending on size
Back up to 30 minutes, depending on size
One lower leg 10-15 minutes One full leg up to 25 minutes
2-5 minutes
of hairy area
of hairy area
Note: The average treatment times above have been observed during research and tests. Individual treatment times may vary from person to person.
Note: Fully charged batteries offer at least 320 flashes at intensity 5. How long you can use the
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appliance depends on the size of the area to be treated and the intensity setting used.
Intended treatment areas
The appliance is intended to treat unwanted hairs on the underarms, shoulders, back, chest, arms, pubic area (excluding the scrotum) and legs.
Using the appliance on the shoulders, chest, back and legs
If you use the appliance to treat your shoulders, chest, back and legs you may have to recharge the appliance during the treatment. This is normal. How long you can use the appliance depends on the size of the treatment area and the intensity setting used.
Tip: If you want to treat your back and your shoulders, you require the help of your partner or a friend to guarantee complete coverage and best results.
Tip: The back and chest are often tanned. Take special care to select the appropriate intensity for treating the tanned skin to prevent skin reactions.
How to achieve optimal results
- It is normal that hairs are still visible after the first
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 first two to three months. Your skin should be smooth and hair-free by then. Please
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