Possible Adverse Reactions; Aftercare; Cleaning The Boots Smooth Skin System - iPulse smooth skin Instructions For Use Manual

5. Possible adverse reactions

Most people will experience some discomfort (heat or redness of the skin) when using the
Boots Smooth Skin system, and this is normal. You may feel heat and tingling when triggering
the light pulse followed by localised redness in the skin. This type of reaction usually disappears
after 24 hours and is not a side effect that needs any action.
Side effects are usually immediate or appear within 24 hours. In rare cases it may take up to
72 hours to appear.
OTHER EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET THEM
EFFECT
Strong pain in the area being treated
Heat and redness of the skin which continues
Blistering or burning of the skin
Swelling, fragile skin, bruising
Changes to the pigmentation (colour)
of the skin in the area treated
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET THEM
Stop treatment immediately, cool the affected
area with cooling gel packs and apply
If the pain lasts longer than 24 hours seek
medical advice.
If itching continues past the first 24 to 48 hours
seek medical advice.
Continue to cool the affected area with cooling
If there is no improvement in the next 24 hours
seek medical advice.
Cool the area with cooling gel packs.
Seek medical advice immediately.
Continue to moisturise the area and protect
sun cream.
Your skin pigment should return to normal
in time.

6. Aftercare

Avoid exposing a treated area to the sun for
SPF30 sun lotion to the area. Continue to
protect the skin with SPF30 throughout
the treatment and for 2 weeks
each treatment.
After treatment has started you should:
DO NOT
and saunas for 24 hours after treatment.
However, you can take a cool shower or wash
with cool water

7. Cleaning the Boots Smooth Skin system

For best results the handset of the Boots
Smooth Skin system should be regularly cleaned
during use to prevent the build up of gel and
the whole system inspected and cleaned after
each treatment.
Before cleaning, the Boots Smooth Skin system
must be disconnected from the mains supply.
Clean the outside of the unit and handset
using a damp, not wet, cloth and dry thoroughly
before using.
after treatment
treated area
after
treatment and for at least 2 weeks after the
last treatment
creams) during the treatment—shaving is
acceptable as long as you avoid shaving for
24 hours after each treatment
for 24 hours after treatment
Any of the above may cause hypersensitivity in
the treated areas.
DO NOT
agents because of the risk of fire
The handset cradle can be removed from the
base unit and cleaned separately but must
be dried thoroughly before being refitted.
Take care not to scratch or chip the glass
block on the handset as scratches and chips
can reduce the effectiveness of the unit.
If the glass block is cracked or broken the unit
must not be used.
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