SC2001/00
FAQs - Project SC2001 - Philips Lumea
MISCELLANEOUS
57. What is the difference between IPL and Laser?
-
Intense Pulsed Light
(IPL) is the name for the technology used by
Lumea
IPL hair removal solution. IPL emits light at
all visible wavelengths (like a photo fl ash) while laser emits a single beam of light at a very specifi c wavelength (like a laser
pointer).
- When it comes to hair removal, IPL and laser are equally effective and safe to use. Laser is more expensive than IPL and
usually requires a longer treatment due to the smaller light exit window.
Technical principle
Efficacy (treatment interval)
Application time
Required hair length
Side effects
Pain level
Costs
Skin types
Hair types
IPL
+ (~2 weeks)
Emits light of all visible wavelengths
(like a photo flash)
+ (large appl. window)
++ (0 mm)
+
+
+ (effective products start at 400
€
)
1,2,3,4,5
Dark blond, brown, black
Laser
+ (~2 weeks)
Emits a single beam of light at a very
specific wavelength (like a laser pointer)
–
– (small appl. window)
++ (0 mm)
+
+
–
– (effective products start at 900
€
)
1,2,3,4,5
Dark blond, brown, black
58. Where can I fi nd more information about Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system?
- Please visit our website
www.philips.com/lumea
or call the Philips Lumea consumer call centre in your country. Look for the
tool free phone numbers in the worldwide guarantee leafl et.
NEW QUESTIONS
Ad) DURING USE
59. I can feel that the appliance gets warmer in the course of the treatment. What can I do to prevent this?
- The skin and/or the appliance may heat up in the course of the treatment. If you experience this, simply lift the appliance
after each fl ash from the skin and/or take a short break to let your skin and the appliance cool down.
Ad) PREPARING FOR USE
60. How should I select the intensity for my different body areas?
- Select the right intensity for different areas of your body by performing a skin test near the area of treatments. This will not
only ensure that you get the best results but will also reduce the risk of skin reactions.
- Start by using the lowest recommended intensity according to the skin- and hair type table. Increase the intensity, ensuring it
is not inconvenient or painful. Pain is linked to skin reactions such as burning, redness and discoloration. If the application
starts to become painful at anytime, reduce the intensity to the point that at which it is no longer uncomfortable. Different
areas of the body can be more sensitive than others. Simply adapt the intensity according to the sensation you experience.
- Please consider the following in mind when using the device at higher light intensities:
- The method may be more effective but you may also experience a higher risk of skin reactions.
- The pain sensation may be stronger.
- If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an artifi cial tanning method, your skin may be darker than during
the previous treatment. Perform a skin test on the area to be treated to determine if you should switch to a lower light
intensity than usual.
Ad) PREPARING FOR USE
61. Is there anything I need to pay attention to before I use Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system for the fi rst time?
- When you use the appliance for the fi rst time, we recommend that you to perform a skin test on the area you want to treat.
This allows you to check your skin’s reaction to the treatment but also helps you to get accustomed to using the device.
Choose an area close to the intended treatment area using the following instructions:
a) Press the on/off button. This will switch on the appliance. Intensity light 1 will come on automatically, telling you that
the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1.
b) Apply one fl ash at the lowest recommended intensity for your skin type.
c) As long as it feels comfortable (ie not painful), increase the setting by one level at a time within the recommended range
for your skin type and apply one fl ash for each setting. Do not apply more than one fl ash on the same spot.
d) After the skin test, wait for 24 hours before checking your skin for any reaction. If the skin shows a reaction, note the
highest setting that did not result in a reaction and use at this setting.
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