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• If you have an active implant such as a pacemaker, in-
sulin pumps, or similar devices since it may cause inter-
ference.
• If you are pregnant or with a slight chance of being preg-
nant or nursing since it has not been established and
may result in stimulation of pigmentation.
• If you have skin cancer or on areas at risk of malignancy
or if you have received radiation therapy or chemother-
apy within the past 3 months since it has not been es-
tablished and the immune system can be compromised
which can lead to serious injury.
• If you suffer from epilepsy, it could trigger seizure.
• If you have damaged or broken skin or history of Herpes
or Psoriasis outbreak in the treatment area since it can
result serious side effects.
• If you suffer from keloid scar (growth of extra scar tis-
sue where the skin has healed after an injury) formation
in the treatment area since it has not been established
and may result serious skin complications.
• If you have been taking Tetracycline antibiotics and medi-
cation with the following active ingredients within the last
two weeks: Retinoid acid, Retina-A, Vitamin A such as
Accutane as it is considered to be a photo-sensitive drug
and may result serious skin injury.
• If you are photosensitive or have other diseases related
to light sensitivity as it may lead to serious injury.
• If you suffer from severe or decompensated metabol-
ic conditions, such as diabetes, since it may cause a
greater risk of delayed healing and infection in the case
of an adverse effect.
• If you have had a skin peel or other skin resurfacing pro-
cedure within the last 8 weeks in the treatment area as it
may result in stimulation of pigmentation.
Note:
If you have undergone any other aesthetic procedures
or any uncertainty regarding potential side effects, consult
your physician before using the IPL 8500.
What you must do to avoid serious harm –
WARNINGS
• Do not use IPL 8500 on naturally dark skin (see guidance
at the back cover and high Fitzpatrick level in the “Who
should use the IPL 8500 section”).
• Do not use the IPL 8500 if you have dark brown or black
spots such as freckles, birth marks, around the nipples,
moles or blisters on the area to be treated.
• Do not use the IPL 8500 on mucous membranes such
as nostrils, lips of the mouth, eyelids, ears, genital area
and the anus as it may lead to serious injury.
