HoMedics duo pro IPL-HH160-GB, Instruction Manual

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Note: If­you­experience­any­problems­with­the­device,­please­refer­to­below­information­to­try­to­resolve­it.
If the device does not trigger a pulse
• Make­sure­that­the­power­cord­is­plugged­properly­into­the­handset­and­the­electrical­outlet.
•­ Verify­there­is­full­contact­with­the­skin.­the­pulse­button­will­activate­a­flash­pulse­only­when­the
applicator­is­in­full­contact­with­the­skin.­
•­ In­case­the­cartridge­is­not­properly­connected­the­indicator­and­level­lights­will­flash­simultaneously.
• If­the­indicator­and­level­lights­are­flashing­simultaneously­and­the­cartridge­is­properly­connected­to­the
unit,­this­indicates­that­the­cartridge­needs­replacing.
FaQ’s
Does AFT/IPL actually work?
yes,­these­technologies­are­proven­to­achieve­long-term­hair­reduction­results.­the­use­of­light­energy­has
been­well­documented­for­over­17­years­in­professional­journals­and­by­well-respected­institutions.
Which body areas can the device be used on?
the­device­is­designed­to­remove­hair­everywhere­below­the­cheek­line­with­the­most­commonly­treated
areas­being­the­legs,­underarms,­arms­and­bikini­line.­Men­should­not­use­the­device­for­facial­treatment.
Is the device safe for use?
the­device­has­been­tested­and­approved­by­dermatologists­and­physicians­to­meet­the­european­safety
standards­for­a­home­use­device.­this­electronic­device­must­be­used­according­to­the­instructions­for­use
and­user­precautions.
What effect does the device have on different coloured hair?
duo­works­best­on­dark­hair­or­hair­that­contains­more­melanin.­Brown­and­light­brown­hair­will­respond­but
typically­will­require­more­treatment­sessions.­red­hair­may­show­some­response.­White,­grey­or­blond­hair
show­limited­response.­nevertheless,­some­users­have­noted­hair­reduction­after­multiple­treatment­sessions.
Does it hurt to use the device?
Some­users­may­experience­discomfort­(when­dealing­with­thicker­and­darker­hair)­but­this­discomfort
diminishes­once­the­session­is­completed.­When­correctly­used­most­users­feel­a­slight­mild­
stinging­or/and­heat­sensation­at­the­time­of­the­pulse­light­similar­to­that­of­snapping­an­elastic­band.
When are results from the device achieved?
results­are­not­immediate,­typically­after­two­weeks­many­of­the­hairs­in­the­treated­area­will­simply­fall­out.
as­the­hair­grows­in­three­different­stages­and­only­hairs­in­the­active­growth­phase­will­be­affected,­multiple
sessions­are­required­to­achieve­the­desired­result.­results­are­cumulative;­as­you­continue­your­treatment
programme­you­will­notice­less­and­less­hair­regrowth.
Will my hair grow back after a treatment?
It­is­not­possible­to­successfully­treat­all­hair­follicles­successfully­in­a­single­treatment.­the­results­are
cumulative­and­you­will­notice­an­improvement­in­the­results­the­more­treatments­you­complete.
Successfully­disabling­hair­follicles­is­dependent­on­the­growth­phase­at­the­time­of­treatment,­so­a­number
of­treatments­over­a­period­of­time­yield­the­most­effective­cumulative­results.­Follow­the­initial­course­of
treatments­until­the­end­and­top-up­as­often­as­necessary.
How long after sun exposure can the device be used?
It­is­recommended­to­wait­four­weeks­after­unprotected­sun­exposure.­tanned­skin­contains­more­Melanin
that­can­increase­the­risk­for­adverse­effects.
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