Common Skin Reactions; Rare Side Effects - Philips Lumea Prestige BRI959 User Manual

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After use

Common skin reactions

Rare side effects

- Burns, excessive redness (e.g. around hair follicles) and swelling:
these reactions occur rarely. They are the result of using a light
intensity that is too high for your skin tone. If these reactions do not
disappear within 3 days, we advise you to consult a doctor. Wait
with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and
make sure you use a lower light intensity.
- Skin discoloration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discoloration
manifests itself as either a darker patch (hyperpigmentation) or a
lighter patch (hypopigmentation) than the surrounding area. This is
the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone.
If the discoloration does not disappear within 2 weeks, we advise
you to consult a doctor. Do not treat discolored areas until the
discoloration has disappeared and your skin has regained its normal
skin tone.
- Skin infection is very rare but is a possible risk following a (micro)
wound, a skin burn, skin irritation etc.
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The Slide & Flash mode offers convenient use on larger areas like legs.
Keep the flash button pressed while you slide the device over your
skin to release several flashes in a row.
Note: The device needs up to 2 seconds (when used with cord, or up to
3.5 seconds when used without cord) in between two flashes, so make
sure you flash on every area you wish to treat. Sliding too fast over the
skin will cause missed spots.
Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel warm.
This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.
Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of shaving
and light treatment. You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet face
cloth. If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturizer on the
treated area.