HoMedics Duo Pro, Instruction Manual

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­­What­are­IPL­and­aFt?
duo­is­a­home-use­device­for­the­permanent­reduction­of­hair­growth­based­on­Intense­Pulsed­Light­(IPL)­and
advanced­Fluorescence­technology­(aFt)­that­is­found­in­salons­across­the­globe.­It­works­below­the­skin's
surface­and­does­not­involve­any­cutting­or­pulling,­reducing­hair­growth­with­minimal­pain.
duo­gives­you­the­power­to­fight­unwanted­hair­growth­delivering­long­term­results­for­perfectly­smooth
skin.­the­combination­of­both­Intense­Pulse­Light­(IPL)­and­advanced­Fluorescence­technology­(aFt)­in­a
single­device­provide­highly­flexible­treatments­that­can­be­tailored­perfectly­to­different­parts­of­the­body
and­to­different­skin­tones.­Choose­between­Freeglide­aFt­which­delivers­up­to­1­pulse­per­second­for­fast
and­easy­treatments­that­are­comfortable­even­on­sensitive­skin­or­single­shot­IPL­treatments­with­the­benefit
of­additional­control­when­using­higher­power.­
Please read all instructions and safety precautions carefully prior to use.
• duo­should­ideally­be­used­on­the­legs,­underarms,­bikini­line,­chest,­stomach,­arms­and­on­the­face­below
the­cheek­bones­(not­for­use­on­the­face­by­men).­
•­ do­not­use­the­device­over­mucous­membranes­i.e­nose­and­ears.
•­ do­not­use­the­device­over­piercing­or­any­metal­items­such­as­earrings­or­jewellery.
•­ do­not­use­the­device­on­tanned­skin­during­4­weeks­after­sun­exposure­(more­than­15­minutes­in­direct
sunlight­without­protection)­as­this­can­cause­serious­burns­or­skin­injury.­
• avoid­more­than­15­minutes­of­direct­sun­exposure­for­at­least­2­weeks­post­treatment.­If­recently­treated
skin­is­exposed­to­sunlight­in­this­period­of­time,­make­sure­to­apply­SPF­30­or­higher­sunscreens.
• do­a­spot­test­on­a­small­patch­of­skin­in­the­intended­treatment­area,­48­hours­prior­to­first­use­of­the­IPL
(see­spot­test­page­5).
• do­not­use­the­device­on­naturally­dark­skin­(see­guide­on­box­and­inside­back­cover).
• Keep­out­of­children's­reach.
• the­device­is­to­be­used­for­hair­reduction­purposes­only.­do­not­use­it­for­any­other­purpose.­
• Use­duo­only­according­to­the­instructions­for­use.
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When shouldn’t Duo be used?
• Pregnant­or­nursing­women­must­avoid­the­use­of­the­device.
• do­not­use­the­device­if­you­have­skin­cancer­or­on­areas­at­risk­of­malignancy.
• do­not­use­the­device­if­you­suffer­from­epilepsy.
• do­not­use­the­device­if­you­are/were­under­radiation­therapy­or­chemotherapy­within­the­past­3­months.
• do­not­use­the­device­if­you­have­an­active­implant­such­as­a­pacemaker,­insulin­pumps,­or­similar­devices.
• do­not­use­on­damaged­or­broken­skin­or­if­you­have­a­history­of­herpes­or­Psoriasis­outbreak­in­the
treatment­area.
• do­not­use­if­you­suffer­from­kelodial­scar­formation.
• do­not­use­if­you­have­taken­tetracycline­antibiotics­within­the­last­two­weeks.
• do­not­use­if­you­have­been­taking­medication­with­the­following­active­ingredients­within­the­last­two
weeks:­retinoids,­accutane­and­retin-a.
• do­not­use­the­device­if­you­are­photosensitive­or­have­other­diseases­related­to­light­sensitivity.
• do­not­use­if­you­suffer­from­metabolic­conditions,­such­as­diabetes.
• do­not­use­if­you­have­had­a­skin­peel­or­other­skin­resurfacing­procedure­within­the­last­6­–­8­weeks.
• do­not­use­the­device­if­you­were­exposed­to­strong­sunlight­or­an­artificial­tanning­machine­during­the
past­30­days.
• do­not­use­the­device­if­you­have­dark­spots­such­as­large­freckles,­moles­or­blisters­on­the­treatment­area.
• neVer­use­flammable­liquids­such­as­alcohol­or­acetone­to­clean­the­skin­before­using­the­device.
• do­not­use­the­device­on­the­face­above­the­cheek­line;­around­the­eyes,­eyebrows­or­eyelashes­as­this
could­cause­serious­eye­damage.
• do­not­use­the­device­over­mucous­membranes­as­in­the­nose­and­ears
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