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• If you suffer from a blood clotting disorder.
Do not use the device under any circumstances if you are taking any of the following
medication:
• If you are taking medication that makes the skin more sensitive to light, including
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol),
tetracyclines, phenothiazines, thiazide diuretics, sulphonylurea, sulfonamide, DTIC,
fluorouracil, vinblastine, griseofulvin, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids
(BHAs), Retin-A
• If you are undergoing or recently underwent treatment with azelaic acid.
• If you have been on a course of steroids in the past three months.
• If you have had a skin exfoliation treatment or other skin smoothing procedure in the last
six to eight weeks.
• If you have undergone radiation or chemotherapy in the past three months.
Do not use the device under any circumstances in the following areas:
• On mucous membranes in the nose or throat area.
• On or next to an active implant, such as a pacemaker or a device for incontinence, insu-
lin pump, etc.
• On the face above the cheekbones, around the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes,
as this could result in severe damage to the eyes.
• On nipples, areolae, inner labia, vagina, anus, nose and ears.
• Men must never use the device on the scrotum or face.
• On piercings or other metal objects, such as earrings or jewellery.
• On tattoos or permanent make-up in the area to be treated.
• On dark brown or black patches, such as large freckles, birthmarks, moles, blisters or
warts.
• On eczema, psoriasis, lesions, open wounds or acute infections. Wait until the affected
area has healed before using the device.
• On damaged or cracked skin or in areas at risk of malignancy.
• On an area of your body where you may like to have hair in the future.
This list is not exhaustive.
If you take prescription medicine, are monitored regularly due to an illness and/or are
unsure whether the device is safe for you to use, consult your doctor or dermatolo-
gist before using the device.
Possible side effects:
If the device is used in accordance with these instructions for use, side effects and compli-
cations rarely occur in relation to the use of the device.
• After treatment, it is possible that the skin will be slightly red, itchy or warm to the touch.
These reactions are harmless and will quickly wear off.
• For a short time, you may experience a skin reaction similar to sunburn on the treated area.
If this reaction does not wear off within three days, consult a doctor.
® , Accutane ® and/or topical retinoids.
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