Philips Lumea Essential, User Manual

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11 After the skin test, wait for 24 hours and check your skin for
any reaction. If your skin shows reactions, choose the highest setting
that did not result in any skin reaction for subsequent use.
Subsequent use
1 Before every treatment, clean the light exit window, the outside
of the attachments, the metallic frames inside the attachments and
the reddish filter glass inside the precision attachment. For more
information see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
2 Start each treatment by selecting the light intensity very carefully,
based on your skin’s sensitivity and on how comfortable treatment
feels. See section ‘Recommended light intensities’ to select the right
setting for your skin type and hair colour combination.
Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a number of
reasons. See chapter ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter
for more information.
3 Follow steps 2-7 of the previous section (‘Before first use and skin test’).
Note: It is normal that the appliance and the attachment become warm
during use.
4 Slide the appliance over the skin to the next area to be treated
and repeat steps 5 and 6 of section ‘First use and skin test’ in this
chapter. After each flash, it takes up to 3.5 seconds until the appliance
is ready to flash again. The ‘ready to flash’ light on the back of the
appliance starts blinking white again to indicate that it is charging.
Wait until this light lights up continuously before you continue.
Tip: For a more efficient treatment, keep the flash button pressed while you
slide the appliance over your skin.
Do not treat exactly the same area multiple times during one session.
This does not improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but increases
the risk of skin reactions.
5 To avoid untreated areas, make sure the flashes are produced close
to each other. Note that effective light only comes out of the light
exit window. However, always make sure you do not flash the same
area twice.
6 When you have finished the treatment, press and hold the on/off
button for 2 seconds to switch off the appliance.
7 Check the light exit window and the attachments for hairs and
dirt and clean the appliance after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Treatment plan and effectiveness
A typical full hair growth cycle may take 18-24 months. During this time,
multiple treatments with Philips Lumea Essential may be required in order
to achieve permanent hair reduction.
The effectiveness of hair reduction varies from person to person according
to body area, hair colour and how the Philips Lumea Essential is used.
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