Overview of a RéAura treatment 1 Prepare 1 Before you start using Philips RéAura, read the user manual carefully, watch the enclosed instructional DVD and set your objectives on www. philips.co.uk/myreaura. If you have any questions, you can contact the Philips skincare expert team. 2 Charge your device. 3 4 2 Set up your device 1 Click the application tip onto the device. 2 Switch on the device. The status indicator and the intensity selection button light up.
Overview of a RéAura treatment ‘zone-completed’ sound. If you don’t, the treatment will not be effective. 3 Treat 1 Place the application tip on your skin at a 90degree angle. Make sure there is full skin contact. 4 Treat the other cheek zone until you hear the ‘zone-completed’ sound. 5 Treat the forehead by applying one dose until you hear the ‘zone-completed’ sound. 6 Switch off the device. 90° D Note: When there is good skin contact, the application tip lights up red.
Overview of a RéAura treatment 4 Take care of your skin 1 2 Remove the gel with cold water or a mild cleanser. Charge your device for next use. 3 Store your device safely in its pouch. 4 Make a diary entry in your online treatment guide on www.philips.co.uk/myreaura. Apply laser aftercare complex to hydrate your skin. 5 Clean and store your device 1 2 Detach and rinse the application tip under a running tap. Clean it with the brush. Clean the device with the cleaning cloth.
E n gl ish Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Important safety information Safety features Important Contraindications and other warnings Stay out of the sun Consult your doctor Class 1M laser Electromagnetic fields (EMF) 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 2 What is Philips RéAura laser skin rejuvenation? Introduction What is in the box? Laser skin rejuvenation device 11 11 11 12 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.
1 Important safety information Before you start using Philips RéAura, read this user manual carefully, watch the enclosed instructional DVD and set your objectives on www. philips.co.uk/myreaura. If you have any questions, you can contact the Philips skincare expert team. 1.2 Important 1.2.1 Danger •• Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not charge this device in wet surroundings (e.g. near a filled bath, a running shower or near a filled swimming pool).
1.2.3 Caution •• This device is only intended for reducing signs of ageing on the face, neck, chest, hands and forearms. Do not use it on other areas of your body. •• If the device is used for commercial or professional purposes, if it is used on other body parts than those for which it is explicitly intended or if it is used by persons explicitly excluded from use, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses any liability for damage caused. •• If the device is damaged, stop using it.
•• If you have recently tanned, see section ‘Stay out of the sun’ below. D Note: If you have any questions or need advice, contact the Philips skincare expert team. 1.3.3 Where not to use the device •• Within the bony rim around the eye. •• In areas other than face, neck, chest, hands or forearms. •• On nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina and anus. •• Inside ears, nose or mouth or on lips. •• Over or near implants or on or near piercings or jewelry or other metals attached to the body. 1.
E n gl ish 2 What is Philips RéAura laser skin rejuvenation? 2.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips RéAura laser skin rejuvenation! With Philips RéAura you can now bring back your skin’s natural radiance. Philips RéAura evens skin tone, smooths skin texture and reduces fine lines on your face, neck, chest, hands and forearms.
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E n gl ish 3 What results can you expect? 3.1 How the laser works on the skin •• Our skin is made up of different layers. The epidermis is the outer protective layer. Beneath this there is a deeper layer called the dermis, which contains a network of collagen fibres that give the skin its firmness and smoothness. The production of collagen decreases as you age, and existing collagen fibres can become damaged by sun exposure.
3.4 How to judge your results Seeing results can be difficult when changes are gradual. By recording the skin condition before the first treatment, you know where you started. This will help you see the same changes that dermatologists see. Our skincare expert team has many years of skincare consulting experience. They are there to help you see all the changes in your skin over time, changes which you may find hard to see. Call them if you are unable to see changes or want confirmation of your results. 3.
To achieve the best results with Philips RéAura, apply sufficient laser to your skin during your 8-week programme. Remember to always follow these seven principles: 1 Treat only one body area (e.g. the face) during your first 8 weeks. 2 Use setting 2 or 3. 3 Treat twice a week for 8 weeks without skipping treatments. 4 Apply one laser dose per zone per treatment. 5 Use the laser performance gel and the laser aftercare complex. 6 Get advice from the Philips skincare expert team.
4.4 Apply one laser dose per zone per treatment •• Philips RéAura works on the principle of delivering exactly the right amount of laser energy (called a dose) to a certain zone of your body. Philips has defined specific treatment areas for this device: the face, neck, chest, hands and forearms. Each area is divided into zones. 4.5 Use the laser performance gel and laser aftercare complex 4.5.
E n gl ish 4.6 Get advice from the Philips skincare expert team If you need information or have a question, you can also get in touch with the Philips skincare expert team. The team consists of beauty advisors who have years of experience in advising on skincare products and salon treatments. The skincare expert team is ready to give you personal advice and to ensure you get the most out of your treatments.
5 Using Philips RéAura 4 Apply not more than a pea-sized dollop of laser performance gel to each zone for optimal skin contact and smooth gliding. 5.1 A full-face RéAura treatment in detail 5.1.1 Prepare 1 2 Before you start using Philips RéAura, read the user manual carefully, watch the enclosed instructional DVD and set your objectives on www. philips.co.uk/myreaura. If you have any questions, you can contact the Philips skincare expert team.
Press the on/off button to switch on the device. E n gl ish 2 90° •• The status indicator lights up green continuously. •• The intensity selection button lights up white. 3 D Note: The device does not work without the application tip. If the application tip is not attached, the status indicator lights up orange continuously. Press the intensity selection button to select the intensity setting. The intensity lights light up one after the other.
•• Once you have moved across the zone in one direction, start again but move in another direction. If you moved in a horizontal direction, now move across the zone in a vertical direction.Continue to move the device in vertical and horizontal strokes until you hear the ‘zonecompleted’ sound. 3 5 Treat the forehead by applying one dose until you hear the ‘zone-completed’ sound. 6 Press the on/off button to switch off the device.
5.1.4 Take care of your skin 2 Remove the gel from your face with a cotton pad or a cleansing towelette. Wash the residue off your skin with cold water or use a mild cleaning gel, foam or lotion. Pat your skin dry. D Note: Do not use aggressive alcohol-based cleansers or peeling creams or foams. Take care not to wipe any gel into your eyes. Apply the laser aftercare complex to hydrate your skin during the process of skin renewal.
5.2 How to apply one laser dose per treatment zone 5.2.1 Laser dosage system The Philips RéAura skin rejuvenation device does not work on the basis of treatment time. Its working principle is delivering exactly the right amount of laser energy or dose to a predetermined treatment area. Each treatment area - face, neck, chest, hands, or forearms - is divided into zones. Each zone is treated with a preset amount of laser energy or dose.
•• Neck and chest: Pull the skin taut with your free hand for better results. •• Hands: Make a fist to ensure good skin contact. You can also treat your fingers. However, good skin contact is harder to achieve because of the small surface area. •• Arms: support your forearm on a table. Treat the area between elbow and wrist. If you are taller, you have longer forearms. Because the surface to be treated is larger, you may need more than two doses to treat the whole treatment area.
5.3.3 Red skin contact light •• If the application tip does not light up red, it is not in full contact with the skin. Place the application tip on the skin so that the contact pins are in full contact with the skin. You can apply a bit more laser performance gel to improve skin contact. 90° 5.3.4 Treatment lights and humming sound •• Continuous green light and humming sound: laser energy is being applied continuously.
6.1 Sun protection Sun exposure can cause unwanted pigmentation, especially in between treatments, when your skin is more vulnerable to UV light. To help protect your skin and to promote the cell renewal process: •• Avoid significant sun exposure (e.g. sunburns or suntanning) and artificial tanning for at least 2 weeks before, during and 2 weeks after treatment. When you go outside during this period apply a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or above on the treated areas.
•• Your skin may be red and warm during and immediately after treatment. This is a natural reaction to the laser. This reaction may grow stronger if you move the device over the same area several times. •• Another reaction that is very common is slight swelling of the skin, usually in the form of slight puffiness on the cheek bones. •• In addition, your skin may be more sensitive to touch and temperature changes. These skin reactions are normal and indicate that the cellular renewal process has started.
Please contact your doctor and inform the Philips skincare expert team in the following cases: •• If you have doubts about the safety of the device based on information in the user manual. •• If you have a skin or other medical condition or take medicines which cause you to doubt whether it is safe for you to use the device. •• If you experience extreme discomfort during or immediately after treatment. •• If you experience other skin reactions than described above.
8 Environment Philips is committed to bringing the most sustainable products to the market. Accordingly, Philips RéAura skin rejuvenation has been designed to provide you the best proposition in all key sustainability criteria, such as outstandingly low energy consumption or primary use of ecologically friendly materials.
Question Answer What results can I expect? Philips RéAura laser skin rejuvenation helps you achieve improvements with respect to specific signs of ageing. It does not completely remove all signs of ageing and the results vary from person to person. Are the efficacy and safety of Philips RéAura laser skin rejuvenation clinically proven? Yes, the safety and efficacy of Philips RéAura have been clinically proven. The results have been confirmed by a panel of independent dermatologists.
Question Answer Can this device cause skin cancer? The device is a laser skincare device for home use. It has been developed with Fraxel®, the leading laser skincare specialists. Fraxel® laser technology is known as the golden standard in laser skin rejuvenation and has been used by professional dermatologists in the US for almost 10 years. It is a safe, non-invasive procedure, with more than half a million treatments performed to date.
Question Answer Where can I get support if I have questions? You can get advice and answers from the Philips skincare expert team. You can reach them by phone for free at 0800 331 6015 or by email or chat at www.philips.co.uk/myreaura. Their opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For medical concerns and questions, please contact your doctor.
12 Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the device. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Philips skincare expert team for free at 0800 331 6015. Problem Possible cause Solution The device does not work. The battery is empty. Charge the device. The application The status indicator lights up orange continuously to tip is not indicate that the application tip is not attached properly. attached properly.
Problem Possible cause Solution The device suddenly switches off. The battery is empty. Charge the device. The device is too hot or too cold. The status indicator lights up red continuously because the temperature inside the device is too high or too low. The fan inside the device continues to work to help cool down the device. When the status indicator lights up green continuously again, the device has cooled down and you can use it again.
Problem Possible cause Solution The device is in error mode. Switch on the device by pressing the on/off button. If the status indicator lights up green again, you can continue your treatment. If the status indicator continues to flash, contact the Philips skincare expert team. The adapter becomes warm during charging. This is normal. No action required. I hear the sound of a fan during treatment. This is normal. No action required. You can continue your treatment.
Problem Possible cause Solution You have to reset To reset the device, switch it off and then on again. If the After I select an the device. intensity light continues to flash, call the Philips skincare intensity setting, expert team. the intensity light continues to flash The treatment You probably lights rarely go on move the device during treatment. either too fast or too slow. I do not feel the laser beam on my skin during treatment.
