Operation Manual

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If you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles in the
areas to be treated.
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If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid
scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
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If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of
varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
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If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
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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.
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If you have had surgery in the areas to be treatedin the last three
weeks.
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If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
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If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
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If you have any bleeding disorder.
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If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS)
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Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below:
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If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated
in the past week with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxy
Acids (BHAs), topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
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If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane or Roaccutane in
the last six months. This treatment can make skin more susceptible to
tears, wounds and irritations.
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If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.
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If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the
package insert of your medicine and never use the 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.
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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.
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If you take immunosuppressive medications.
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Never use the device on the following areas:
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On the face.
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On nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the
nostrils and ears.
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Men must not use it on the scrotum and face.
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Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, pacemakers,
subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
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On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin
anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn
and a change in skincolor, which makes it potentially harder to
identify skin-related diseases.
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On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin color.
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