HoMedics duo pro IPL-HH160-GB, Instruction Manual

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Recommended treatment protocol:
With­repeated­treatments­over­time­you­can­expect­to­see­cumulative­hair­reduction.­It­is­important­to
maintain­the­treatment­schedule­over­the­first­8-12­weeks­followed­by­subsequent­treatments­as­and­when
required.­Previously­dormant­hair­follicles­may­become­active­at­any­time­(it­is­only­possible­to­treat­follicles­in
the­growth­phase).­It­is­important­to­remember­that­results­will­vary­with­each­individual­and­are­not
immediate,­evaluate­results­after­the­8-12­week­treatment­program­is­complete.
duo­gives­you­the­power­to­fight­unwanted­hair­growth­delivering­long­term­results­for­perfectly­smooth
skin.­­
For body treatment
treatment­protocol­depends­on­Skin-type/Level­selection.­having­determined­the­appropriate­level
according­to­the­above­chart­and/or­spot­test,­follow­these­recommendations.
Freeglide AFT - Levels 1, 2 and 3
due­to­the­lower­energy­levels­treatments­can­be­repeated­up­to­twice­a­week­on­an­on-going­basis­as
required.­Freeglide­aFt­mode­provides­a­comfortable­treatment­even­in­the­most­sensitive­areas­and­with
darker­skin­tones.­More­regular­treatment­is­required­to­achieve­similar­results­to­Single­Shot­mode
Single Shot IPL - Levels 4 and 5
Using­higher­levels­of­energy­the­sessions­should­be­separated­by­a­minimum­of­2­weeks.­Initially,­it­is
recommended­to­treat­every­two­weeks­for­6­treatments­and­then­complete­top-up­treatments­as­required
with­at­least­a­two­week­interval.­Single­Shot­IPL­is­a­higher­energy­treatment,­but­can­cause­some­discomfort
as­it­exposes­the­skin­to­higher­temperatures­during­treatment.­It­is­not­recommended­to­use­single­shot
mode­if­you­have­skin­type­5­–­see­skin­tone­chart­on­inside­back­cover.
the­effect­of­the­treatments­will­depend­on­skin­type­and­hair­colour,­the­results­are­cumulative.­as­you
continue­to­perform­more­treatments­you­should­notice­less­hair­regrowth.­­
•­­due­to­hormonal­or­other­physiological­changes­dormant­hair­follicles­may­become­active­and­new­hairs
can­appear­–­maintenance­hair­reduction­sessions­may­be­required­from­time­to­time.­
What to expect when using Duo
•­ a­flash­of­light­–­it­will­not­harm­the­eyes­when­the­applicator­is­applied­with­full­contact­to­the­skin,­on­the
recommended­treatment­areas,­but­avoid­looking­directly­at­the­flash.
• Fan­noise­–­Lower­than­that­of­a­hair­dryer.
• a­pop­noise­with­each­pulse­–­whenever­a­pulse­is­activated.
• a­sensation­of­warmth­–­from­the­light­energy­after­each­pulse.
• a­mild­stinging­sensation­-­similar­to­that­of­being­snapped­with­a­rubber­band.
For facial treatment (with facial attachments *available separately)
treatment­protocol­depends­on­Skin-type/Level­selection.­having­determined­the­appropriate­level
according­to­the­above­chart­and/or­spot­test,­adhere­to­following­recommendations.­Follow­the­same
procedure­as­detailed­above;­take­care­not­to­treat­moles­or­the­lips.­Use­white­eyeliner­or­a­piece­of­paper­to
protect­delicate­areas­as­necessary.
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hair­Colour
Skin­type
1 2 3 4 5 6
Black Level­4/5 Level­4/5 3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 not­suitable
dark­Brown Level­4/5 Level­4/5 3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 not­suitable
Brown Level­4/5 Level­4/5 3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 not­suitable
dark­Blonde Level­4/5 Level­4/5 3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 not­suitable
White­Blonde not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable
red not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable
White not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable not­suitable
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