Viss IPL, Owner'S Manual

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• If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an
allergic reaction.
• If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair
follicles, open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or
lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated.
• If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
• If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
• If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
• If you have any bleeding disorder.
• If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS).
• On areas of your skin where you are currently being treated with
or have recently been treated with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs),
Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
• If you have taken oral isotretinoin Accutane® or Roaccutane®
in the last six months. This treatment can make skin more
susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
• When you are on painkillers, which reduce skin’s sensitivity to
heat. If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications,
check the package insert of your medicine and never use this
device if it is stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions,
photo-toxic reactions or if you have to avoid sun when taking this
medicine.
• If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of
aspirin, in a manner which does not allow for a minimum 1-week
washout period prior to each treatment.