Possible Side Effects - Hyundai IPL 209 Bedienungsanleitung

VI. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
In principle, all methods of epilation and cosmetic interventions to a human body may cause some
adverse effects. IPL technology is not an exclusion. These are mostly common reactions, which
disappear within few hours/days. In case of more severe reactions (e.g. excessive redness or more
intensive pain as a result of not following the rules in these instructions (mainly as a result of setting
a high intensity, repeated application on the same area (more than 2 times) or application on a
skin which is not hair-free) it is necessary to interrupt the treatment, evaluate the correctness of the
procedure in accordance with the rules in the instructions and in case of any doubts or unusual skin
reaction consult the further use of the device with your dermatologist or physician.
Common and harmless side effects:
– Mild pain – pain is perceived differently by different people. Under normal circumstances,
the treatment with IPL device should not be painful. However, regarding different
pain thresholds, it is possible that some people may experience certain discomfort
(e.g. burning, prickle, tingling). But the pain should not be intensive and should
disappear quickly. If you experience an excessive discomfort or pain at lower
settings, do not use the device and consult your physician/dermatologist.
– Slight redness – this reaction is relatively common and in most cases it disappears quickly.
It may occur immediately or within 24 hours after the treatment. The skin may
show similar reaction as after sunburn. It is recommended to perform the
treatment before sleep, so the possible redness does not interfere with your
daily routine. However, if the problems persist for more than approx. 3 days,
consult the further use of the device with your physician/dermatologist.
– Smell of burnt hairs – it usually occurs if you have not removed your hair before use and the
– Sensation of dryness and itching – especially in combination with mechanical hair removal.
Rare side effects:
– burns, excessive redness or swelling – often as a result of using a light intensity that too
– discoloration – it may manifest itself as either a darker patch or a lighter patch than the
surrounding area. This also often occurs as a result of using the intensity that
is too high for your skin tone.
– Skin inflammation – various infections and inflammations, that may occur after using the
If the above-mentioned problems (excessive redness, discoloration, inflammation around hair
follicle) do not disappear within 3 days, consult your doctor – some problems may be induced
by other causes constituting a separate health problem. Do not use the device until your skin
regenerates or restores its original colour.
VII. MAINTENANCE
To ensure an optimal condition of the device, clean it regularly after each session
(or during the treatment, if needed). Neglecting the maintenance may lead to reduced
effectiveness of the device.
flash burned the upper part of hairs above the skin surface. In such
case stop using the device and remove hair from the treated areas.
It is common and it will disappear within few days. You
can ease the symptom (but not immediately after use!)
using a non-scented moisturizer.
high for your skin tone.
device on wounded areas (e.g. by shaving) or on ingrown hairs.
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