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WARNING
Do not use the device under any circumstances if you suffer from one of the following
ailments:
• If you suffer from skin cancer or have done in the past, or if you have had potential ma-
lignancies on the skin areas to be treated.
• If you suffer from epilepsy with flash sensitivity.
• If you suffer from collagen disorders, including the formation of keloids or poor tissue repair.
• If you suffer from herpes or psoriasis in the treatment area, unless you have consulted a
doctor and received preventative treatment.
• If you are photosensitive or suffer from another form of light sensitivity, such as porphyria,
polymorphic photodermatosis, solar urticaria, lupus, etc.
• If you suffer from a metabolic disorder, such as diabetes.
• 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
®
, Accutane
®
and/or topical retinoids.
• 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.
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