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- 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 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 pace maker
or a device for incontinence, insulin 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 ear rings
or jewelry.
- 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.
