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7. Possible side effects using Veet Infini’Silk™ Pro
When used according to the instructions, side effects and complications associated
with use of Veet Infini’Silk™ Pro are uncommon. However every cosmetic procedure,
including those designed for home use, involves some degree of risk. Therefore it is
important that you understand and accept the risks and complications that can occur
with pulsed light hair removal systems designed for home use.
Adverse reaction
Degree of risk
Minor skin discomfort –
Although home pulsed light hair removal is generally very well-tolerated, most users do
feel some mild discomfort during use, usually described as being a mild stinging sensation
on the treated skin areas. The stinging sensation usually lasts during the time of the
application itself or for a few minutes thereafter.
Anything beyond this minor discomfort is abnormal and means that either you should not
continue to use Veet Infini’Silk™ Pro because you are unable to tolerate the hair removal
application, or that the energy level setting is too high.
Minor
Skin redness –
Your skin may become red right after using Veet Infini’Silk™ Pro or within 24
hours of using Veet Infini’Silk™ Pro. Redness generally clears up within 24 hours. See your
doctor if redness does not go away within 2 to 3 days.
Minor
Increased sensitivity to skin –
The skin of the treated area is more sensitive so you may
encounter dryness or flaking of the skin.
Minor
Pigment changes –
Veet Infini’Silk™ Pro targets the hair shaft, in particular the pigmented
cells in the hair follicle and the hair follicle itself. Nevertheless there is risk of temporary
hyperpigmentation (increased pigment or brown discoloration) or hypopigmentation
(whitening) to the surrounding skin. This risk of changes in skin pigmentation is higher
for people with darker skin tones. Usually discoloration or changes to skin pigment are
temporary and permanent hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation rarely occur.
Rare
Excessive redness and swelling –
In rare cases treated skin may become very red and
swollen. This is more common in sensitive areas of the body. The redness and swelling
should subside within 2 to 7 days and should be treated with frequent applications of ice.
Gentle cleansing is OK, but you should avoid exposure to the sun.
Rare
