Rare Side Effects - Philips BRI858 Manual

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.
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.
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