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PlAN yOuR OwN TREATMENT
energy level should primarily be chosen
based on your own comfort.
the energy levels vary from level 1 to level
3 with a light fluence of 3-5 [J/cm2].
each treatment pulse should be applied
on different skin spot with no repetition or
overlap. the entire treatment area (unde-
rarms, bikini line, arms, back, shoulders,
chest, legs and allowed facial areas) will
be determined by the user.
nOtes:
1. response to epil Mini hair reduction
differs between individuals, depending
on biological factors.
2. this device works best on dark hair or
hair that contains more melanin. Brown
and light brown hair will respond, but
typically will require more treatment
sessions. red hair may show some
response. white, grey or blond hair
shows a more limited response.
3. It may take up to 3-4 weeks before
the full results of the treatment can be
seen. hair will continue to grow, up to
two weeks after a hair reduction ses-
sion. however, afterwards, as the hair
grows in three different stages, it will
naturally and gradually fall out depen-
ding on the hair growth stage in during
which the treatment was performed.
some hair may not be affected by the
device as of the different hair growth
phases- only hairs in the active growth
phase will be affected. to remove this
hair multiple treatment sessions are
required to achieve the desired results.
4. the number of sessions required for
achieving long term results is different
for every treatment area and changes-
for every user, as it is affected by type
of skin, hair and hormonal changes.
5. Maintenance will be needed from time
to time if growth is still visible.
6.you may use the treatment log at the
end of this user guide, in order to as-
sist you with recording your specific
treatments areas, dates and duration.
fAcIAl TREATMENT
the facial skin is a sensitive area that
requires special care and caution. Make
sure you follow all instructions and safety
precautions carefully in order to avoid ad-
verse effects.
It is recommended you first do a body
treatment and get to know the device, be-
fore moving on to facial treatments.
this device can be used to treat all facial
areas below the cheek line such as upper
lip, cheek, jaw, chin and neck.
warnIngs!
· Do not use energy level
higher than level 2 since it
may cause burns.
· Do not use this device on
the face above the cheek
line or around the eyes,
eyebrows and eyelashes
as this could cause se-
rious eye damage.
1. Mark the treatment area with a white
eye pencil. use the mark as guidance
for delivering the pluses. this way you
can avoid overlapping treatment areas
or treating unwanted facial areas.
2. use a mirror to help you place the treat-
ment window correctly on the treatment
area.
3. follow the instructions for use with addi-
tional care to the following specific area
instructions.
nOte:
facial hair may be hormonal and as
such, it can take more sessions to achieve
a permanent hair reduction.
upper lip, cheek, jaw, neck and
chintreatment
Place the treatment window on the area as
indicated in the picture. trigger one pulse
on each spot.
· upper lip: avoid the nostri-
ls and lip, as these areas
are more sensitive.
you can “fold” your lip
inward or press the lips to-
gether to achieve a better
spread treatment area.
· cheekand jaw: Place the
treatment window on the
area as indicated in the
picture. trigger one pulse
on each spot, moving from
one side of the jaw/cheek to
the other.
· neck and chin: Place the
treatment window on the
area as indicated in the
picture. trigger one pulse
on each spot, moving from
one side of the neck/chin
to the other.
nOte:
the skin on lower third of the neck
is more sensitive.avoid from overlapping
treatment areas.
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