Concept2 IL5000, Manual

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Bruising Negligible
Mild discomfort / unpleasant sensation on the skin
Although hair removal by the appliance is generally well tolerated, most people who use the
epilator experience a mild discomfort, often described as a tingling sensation on the treated
area of the skin. This sensation generally lasts throughout the entire application process.
Sometimes even a few minutes afterwards. Any other feelings of discomfort are uncommon
and means that you have to either stop the treatment, or lower the selected power.
Redness
Skin that has been treated by the epilator may turn red after use or within the next 24 hours.
The redness usually disappears within 24 hours. If the redness persists for more than
2-3 days, contact your doctor.
Hypersensitivity of the skin
The skin is more sensitive in the area that has been treated and may be dry or peeling.
Burns or wounds
Very rarely, burns or wounds may appear on the skin after the application. It may take several
weeks for the skin to heal completely and in some exceptional cases a scar may remain.
Scarring
Although these cases are very rare, permanent scars may appear. Generally, the scars take
the form of a whitish superficial lesion (hypotrophic). However, the scar may be large and red
(hypertrophic) or larger than the injured area (keloid). More advanced cosmetic treatment
may be required to improve the appearance.
Change in pigmentation
The epilator targets the hair roots, especially the pigment cells of the hair follicle. However,
there is a risk of temporary hyperpigmentation (brown pigment increase or discolouration)
or depigmentation (lightening) of the surrounding skin. The risk of a change in pigmentation
is higher among people with darker skin.
Changes in pigmentation and colour are generally temporary. Cases of permanent
hyperpigmentation or depigmentation are rare.
Excessive redness of the skin and swelling
In some rare cases, the treated skin may become very red and swollen. This reaction is more
common on sensitive areas of the body. The redness and the swelling should disappear
within 2-7 days during which you should regularly apply ice packs to the affected area.
Gentle cleansing is not a problem, but you should avoid any exposure to the sun.
Infection
Skin infection is extremely rare, but it may occur after a burn or a lesion caused by the
epilator.
Bruising
The appliance may very rarely cause blue or purple bruises, which can last for 5 to 10 days. As
the blue colour of the bruise disappears, the skin may turn rusty brown (hyperpigmentation),
this change can be permanent.
If you experience persistent discomfort or irritation during or after the epilator treatment,
consult your doctor.