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Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. Using
professional light technology, Gillette Venus Silk·expert Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a hair removal device
that can be used comfortably at home.
1 Description
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Treatment window
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SensoAdapt™ skin tone sensors
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LED Power bars
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Gentle mode button and indicator
5
Treatment button
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Socket
7
Power supply with pin release button (7a)
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Pin insert
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Removable front with reflector
10 Glass filter
11 Serial number
2 How Does Silk·expert Work?
Silk·expert is designed to help break the cycle of hair growth. Light energy is transferred through the skin's
surface and is absorbed by melanin present in the hair shaft. The absorbed light energy is converted to
heat energy (below the surface of the skin), which disables the hair follicle. Treated hairs naturally fall out
over the course of a few days to 1-2 weeks.
What to Expect
Immediately post treatment, you should not see any significant side effects from treatment (Refer to
section 4 for more information on side effects).
In the first few weeks following the initial treatments, you will still see some hairs growing. These are likely
to be hairs that were missed during treatment i.e. they were lying dormant and not in their growth phase
(Anagen) during treatment, when IPL is most effective.
Around 6 weeks into the 12 week treatment program you should see a reduction in hair growth. However,
many hairs may still not have been treated in their growth phase. It is important to continue the weekly
treatments.
After the 12 week program, you should see a significant reduction in hairs within the treated area. Any
remaining hairs should be finer and lighter in color. Continued monthly treatments, or treatments as
required, should maintain the reduction in unwanted hair.
3 Important Safety Information
3.1 Contraindications
DO NOT use the device if you have very dark skin. The Skin Tone sensors located near
the output window of the device will determine the tone of your skin. If the Skin Tone
sensors determine your skin is too dark for safe use, operation will be prevented.
DO NOT use the device if your skin has been artificially or naturally tanned recently
or is burned from sun overexposure. Your skin may be extra sensitive following sun
exposure and particularly susceptible to burning, blistering, discoloring or scarring
if you use the device. Wait 1 week until sunburn or tan disappears before using the
device. Treating tanned skin with IPL may result in permanent Hyper (darkening) or
Hypo (lightening) changes to the treated skin.
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