When To Avoid Using Flash&Go; Precautions - How To Use Flash&Go™ Safely - Silk'n Flash&Go User Manual

5. When to avoid using Flash&Go™?
Certain conditions may prevent the use of Flash&Go™ temporarily. DO NOT USE Flash&Go™ if any of
the following currently apply to you:
If you are pregnant or nursing (lactating).
If you were exposed to strong sunlight or an artificial tanning machine during the past 4 weeks.
If you have a tattoo or permanent makeup on the area to be treated.
Avoid treating areas with dark brown or black spots, such as birth marks, moles or warts.
If you have eczema, psoriasis, lesions, open wounds or active infections, such as cold sores in the area to
be treated. Wait for the affected area to heal before using Flash&Go™.
If you have a history of kelodial scar formation, a known sensitivity to light (photosensitivity) or are taking
medication that makes the skin more sensitive to light, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents,
(e.g., aspirins, ibuprofens, acetaminophen), tetracyclines, phenothiazines, thiazide, diuretics, sulfonyluraes,
sulfonamides, DTIC, fluorouracil, vinblastine, griseofulvin, Alpha-Hydroxi Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi
Acids (BHAs), Retin-A , Accutane and/or topical retinoids.
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If you have abnormal skin conditions caused by diabetes, for example, or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
If you are currently or have recently been treated with Alpha-Hydroxi Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi Acids
(BHAs), Retin-A , topical retinoids or azelaic acid.
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If you have been treated with Accutane® (isotretinoin) within the past 6 months.
If you have been on a steroid regimen within the past 3 months.
If you have a history of herpes outbreaks in the area of treatment, unless you have consulted your
physician and received preventative treatment before using Flash&Go™.
If you suffer from epilepsy.
If you have an active implant, such as a pacemaker, incontinence device, insulin pump, etc.
If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as porphyria, polymorphic light eruption,
solar urticaria, lupus, etc.
If you have a history of skin cancer or areas of potential skin malignancies.
If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy treatments within the past 3 months.
If you have any other condition which in your physician' s opinion would make it unsafe for you to be treated.
If you are unsure if Flash&Go™ is safe for you to use, please consult with your doctor or
dermatologist.
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6. Precautions – How to use Flash&Go™ Safely
Choose your energy levels CAREFULLY!
Energy level refers to the intensity of the light pulse that is projected on your skin during use, from the
lowest level to the highest level. Indicator lights on the control pad illustrate the energy level at which the
machine is set. As the energy level increases, so do the results of Flash&Go™ as well as the risk of side
effects (see section 8 -"Risks of Using Flash&Go™").
Always begin your first use of Flash&Go™ at the lowest energy setting!
Only if you experience little or no discomfort during and after use of Flash&Go™ at the lowest energy
setting, raise the energy level by one indicator light the next time you use Flash&Go™, and so on for each
subsequent hair removal session.
For detailed instructions on energy level setting, see "Energy Level" box in section 10.2 - "Treating with
Flash&Go™ for the first time".
Avoid adverse effects!
Do not treat the same area of skin more than once per hair removal session!
Try to avoid overlapping pulses!
If your skin blisters or burns, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY!
Avoid complications after use of Flash&Go™!
Do not expose treated areas of skin to the sun!
Sun exposure includes constant unprotected exposure to direct sunlight for over 15 minutes, or constant
unprotected exposure to diffuse sunlight for over 1 hour.
To protect recently treated skin when exposed to sunlight, be sure to thoroughly apply sunscreen SPF 30
or higher, for 2 weeks after each hair removal session.
Always shave the area to be treated and make sure that the skin is clean and dry before using
Flash&Go™.
Cover birthmarks and tattoos before Flash&Go™ application.
Never look directly at the light coming from the Flash&Go™ treatment surface.
Do not use Flash&Go™ on nipples and genitals (male or female).
Do not use Flash&Go™ on any body site where you might later want hair.
Do not use Flash&Go™ for any purpose other than hair removal.
Never point the Flash&Go™ treatment surface in an attempt to emit a light pulse into open space. Always
make sure that the surface is pointed at, and in full contact with the skin during application.
Remove the Flash&Go™ treatment surface from the skin if either the skin or the surface is too hot.
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