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cohol) or acetone to clean the skin one hour before using
the device as it may cause burning of the skin.
5. Do a preliminary test on a small patch of skin in the in-
tended treatment area, 48 hours prior to first use of the
IPL 8500 to determine energy level settings for your treat-
ment (as depicted in the preliminary test section).
Important:
Do not use any cream or gel while using the
device since it may dirt your device and prevent its nor-
mal operation.
Remember:
The IPL 8500 comes with a built-in skin-tone
sensor, enabling the application only on a suitable skin tone.
This unique safety feature will not let you treat areas where
your skin is too dark or too tanned, even if your general
skin type is lighter.
Step 3: Device operation
Note:
A preliminary test should be conducted before pro-
ceeding to a full treatment. See “preliminary test” section
above.
1. Prepare your skin (see step 2).
2. To turn the IPL 8500 device on, press the ON/OFF but-
ton (
). Energy level 1 green indicator will light on. The
device sets itself on the lowest energy level—level 1. For
other energy levels press the increase energy level but-
ton (+) or decrease energy level button (-).
3. You may decrease or increase the energy level accord-
ing to your convenience (to reach the level determined
in the preliminary test section). The energy level indica-
tor lights will light up green according to the selected
energy level, one green light for energy level 1, two lights
for energy level 2, etc.
4. Place the IPL 8500 treatment window on the desired body
area with full contact with the skin.
• If IPL 8500 is not properly applied, the status indicator
will be “momentary” orange.
• If your skin tone is too dark/ tanned, the status indicator
will be “momentary” red. In these cases, the IPL 8500
will not trigger a pulse in that area of skin.
5. Press the device window gently against your skin to be
treated to ensure proper contact and use the trigger but-
ton to release a pulse (make sure all treatment window
is in contact with the skin). Start moving the device with
each pulse to the next spot, while the device is detached
or not with your skin, according to your comfort. When
the pulse will be released, you will see a bright flash, you
will hear a popping noise, and you may feel a mild sting-
ing and/or heat sensation. After each pulse, the device
will immediately recharge and will be ready for the next
