HoMedics duo pro IPL-HH160-GB, Instruction Manual

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InStrUCtIonS­For­USe­–­SKIn­rejUVenatIon­
N.B. It is recommended to carry out the Spot test (see above) at least 48hrs prior to treatment to
choose a safe treatment level for your skin.
1. Prior­to­use,­make­sure­your­skin­is­cleaned­(free­of­any­residue­such­as­powders,­creams,­makeup,
antiperspirants­or­deodorants)
Warning! neVer­use­flammable­liquids­such­as­alcohol­or­acetone­to­clean­the­skin­before­using­duo.
2.­ Make­sure­the­skin­rejuvenation­cartridge­is­installed­(see­instructions­on­page­12­on­how­to­change­the
cartridge)
3.­ having­followed­duo­set-up­steps­above,­press­the­power­button­to­turn­on­the­device.­the­Led­indicator
for­level­1­will­illuminate.
4.­ the­device­sets­itself­on­the­lowest­energy­level.­Use­the­power­button­to­increase­the­energy­level­to
reach­the­level­determined­in­the­spot­test­and­according­to­your­convenience.­the­energy­level­lights­will
light­up­blue­(aFt)/white­(IPL)­according­to­the­selected­level.
5.­ When­using­the­skin­rejuvenation­cartridge­on­your­face,­be­sure­to­wear­the­goggles­provided.
6.­ Place­the­applicator­treatment­window­on­the­required­treatment­area­with­full­contact­to­the­skin­(the
applicator­will­not­trigger­a­pulse­if­there­is­not­full­skin­contact­and­the­green­‘ready’­indicator­light­will
stop­flashing­but­remain­illuminated­when­the­device­is­in­good­contact­with­the­skin).
7.­ dependent­on­the­energy­level­selected­the­device­can­be­used­in­two­ways:
Freeglide method (AFT): this­is­the­method­used­on­energy­levels­1-3.­hold­the­pulse­button­down­
continuously­and­slowly­move­the­device­over­the­skin­maintaining­constant­contact.­In­this­mode­it­is
necessary­to­repeatedly­pass­the­device­over­the­same­area­up­to­5­times­to­ensure­maximum­coverage
N.B. the­higher­the­level­the­slower­you­will­need­to­glide­the­device.­this­is­because­the­more­energy
released,­the­slower­the­pulse­rate.
Single shot method (IPL) :­this­is­the­recommended­method­to­use­for­high­energy­levels­4-5.­With­the
treatment­window­in­contact­with­the­skin,­press­the­trigger­button­and­wait­for­the­flash.­only­shoot­once
before­moving­the­device­to­the­next­treatment­area­ensuring­there­are­no­gaps­or­overlaps­in­the­treated
area.­Wait­for­the­status­indicator­Led­to­stop­flashing­(up­to­3.5­seconds)­before­pressing­the­pulse­button
again.­during­both­treatment­methods­you­will­see­a­bright­flash,­hear­a­popping­noise­and­may­feel­a
mild­stinging­and/or­heat­sensation.­In­this­mode,­it­is­only­necessary­to­do­two­passes­over­the­same
treatment­area.­
The product should not be used for more than 30 minutes at one time. After 30 minutes are up,
switch the device off and unplug from the wall.
NB:
If­the­device­is­left­on­but­not­used­for­approximately­3­minutes­it­will­automatically­switch­itself­off.­If
this­has­happened,­press­the­power­button­to­turn­the­device­back­on.
Post treatment care for facial treatment
apply­a­calming­lotion­such­as­aloe­Vera.
avoid­using­peeling­and­bleaching­creams­or­products­for­at­least­24­hours­as­this­irritates­the­treated­skin.
avoid­more­than­15­minutes­of­direct­sun­exposure­for­at­least­2­weeks­post­treatment.­If­recently­treated­skin
is­exposed­to­sunlight­in­this­time­period,­make­sure­to­apply­SPF­30­or­higher­sunscreen.
Skin Type Suitability
See­below­for­skin­type­table­
treatment­is­very­effective­in­skin­types­1­to­3.­For­skin­types­4­and­5,­more­treatment­will­be­required­to
achieve­the­desired­results.­this­is­because­a­greater­part­of­the­energy­delivered­by­the­unit,­will­be­absorbed
by­the­skin.­It­is­not­recommended­to­treat­skin­type­6­because­most­of­the­energy­would­be­absorbed­by­the
skin­causing­irritation­and­other­adverse­effects.­different­parts­of­the­body­will­respond­differently­to
treatment,­areas­with­more­skin­(i.e.­cheeks­and­eyes)­will­react­faster­than­areas­with­less­(forehead)­
Skin­type
1 2 3 4 5 6
Level­4/5 Level­4/5 3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 not­suitable
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