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4. POTENTIAL RISKS, SIDE EFFECTS AND SKIN REACTIONS
Use of the SmoothSkin Bare+ could result in side effects.
The table below lists the known skin reactions that may occur following treatment with the
SmoothSkin Bare+.
SIDE EFFECT
HOW TO ASSESS & REACT
Mild pain / discomfort in the area being treated.
This is expected and is normal for all IPL treatments. You can
keep on using the device as instructed, and the pain should
diminish with continued use.
Warm feeling or tingling sensations during treatment, which
typically disappear after a few seconds to a minute and
decrease with continued use.
This is expected and is normal for all IPL treatments. You can
keep on using the device as instructed, and the pain should
diminish with continued use.
Itchiness in the treatment area.
This is expected and is normal for all IPL treatments. You can
keep on using the device as instructed.
Skin redness during or after treatment which disappears within
minutes.
This is expected and is normal for all IPL treatments. You can
keep on using the device as instructed once skin redness has
disappeared.
Skin redness which does not disappear within minutes and lasts
24-48 hours.
Stop using the device immediately and consult your physician
before using it again.
Pain or discomfort that is intense during treatment or persists
after a treatment.
Stop using the device immediately and consult your physician
before using it again.
DO NOT USE
the SmoothSkin Bare+ device on man’s face, jaw, or neck. The
hair in a man’s beard area is too dense, and using the SmoothSkin Bare+
device in these areas may result in skin injury.
SmoothSkin Bare+ is not recommended for use on red, grey or blonde hair.
The SmoothSkin Bare+ is not effective on these hair colours.
