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Silk’n SensEpil™ is a powerful device. As such, it should be used with special attention to safety. Do not use Silk’n SensEpil™ on the face or neck! Do not use Silk’n SensEpil™ on tanned skin or after recent sun exposure! Such use can cause serious burns or skin injury. Not Safe Do not use Silk’n SensEpil™...
Before using Silk’n SensEpil™ for the first time, please read this User Manual in its entirety. Pay particular attention to sections on device use procedures, device operation, and after-use procedures. We recommend you re-familiarize yourself with this User Manual before each use of Silk’n SensEpil™. Silk’n SensEpil™...
2. Silk’n SensEpil™ Intended Use 2.1. Silk’n SensEpil™ intended use Silk’n SensEpil™ is intended for removal of unwanted hair. Silk’n SensEpil™ may be used to remove unwanted body hair. Ideal body areas for Silk’n SensEpil™ use include the underarms, bikini line, arms and legs. 3.
Treating dark skin with Silk’n SensEpil™ can result in adverse effects such as burns, blisters, and skin color changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation). A unique is embedded in Silk’n SensEpil™ to measure the treated skin complexion at the beginning of each session and SKIN COLOR SENSOR occasionally during the session.
diuretics, sulfonyluraes, sulfonamides, DTIC, fluorouracil, vinblastine, griseofulvin, Alpha-Hydroxi Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi Acids (BHAs), Retin-A ® ® Accutane and/or topical retinoids. ® 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.
Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol (including perfumes, sanitizers, or other applications containing alcohol) or acetone to clean the skin before using Silk’n SensEpil™. Use of Silk’n SensEpil™ may cause temporary pigmentation changes (See “Possible Side Effects” below). Keep this device out of the reach of children. Do not use Silk’n SensEpil™ on children or allow children to use it. 7.
8. Possible Side Effects using Silk’n SensEpil™ When used according to the instructions, side effects and complications associated with use of Silk’n SensEpil™ are uncommon. However every cosmetic procedure, including those designed for home use, involves some degree of risk. Therefore it is important that you understand and accept the risks and complications that can occur with pulsed light hair removal systems designed for home use.
9. Long Term Hair Removal the Silk’n SensEpil™ Way Silk’n SensEpil™ is a personal light-based device for long-term hair removal. The process of laser and light-based hair removal is well known and established. It has been proven in clinical use around the world for over 15 years as a safe and effective way to achieve long-term hair reduction 9.1.
This is the recommended treatment schedule that has proven to produce the best results, but you may plan your personal treatment schedule differently and still get satisfactory results. Note that treating the same body part more often than once in two weeks, will not improve hair removal results. Typical maintenance with Silk’n SensEpil™...
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Energy Level Energy level determines the intensity of the Silk’n SensEpil™ light pulse delivered to your skin, from the lowest level (-) to the highest level (+). Corresponding on the represent the increases in energy. As energy level increases, so does hair removal INDICATOR LIGHTS CONTROL PANEL results as well as the risk of possible side effects and complications.
If your skin blisters or burns, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY! 10.3. What to Expect when treating with Silk’n SensEpil™? For many people, using Silk’n SensEpil™ may be their first experience with a light-based device designed for home use. Silk’n SensEpil™ is simple to use, and hair removal sessions go by quickly.
11. Maintenance of Silk’n SensEpil™ 11.1. Cleaning Silk’n™ SensEpil After each hair removal session, it is recommended to clean your Silk’n SensEpil™ device, and especially the APPLICATOR TIP Unplug Silk’n SensEpil™ before cleaning. Use a dry, clean cloth and a specially formulated cleaner for electronic equipment to gently wipe Silk’n SensEpil™ surface, and especially the APPLICATOR TIP Never immerse Silk’n SensEpil™...
12.2. “A light pulse is not emitted when I press the ”. PULSE SWITCH Make sure that you have good contact with the skin and that the is evenly and firmly pressed to the skin. For your safety, the APPLICATOR TIP PULSE BUTTON will activate a pulse only if the is firmly pressed against the skin.
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SensEpil™ runs on regular electric power it can be used for as long as needed to complete a full hair removal session of the desired body part(s). 4. Is Silk’n SensEpil™ safe? Silk’n SensEpil™ has been designed with your safety in mind, and tested and approved by top dermatologists and plastic surgeons to meet their safety standards for a home-use device.
Do not use Silk’n SensEpil™ on tanned skin or after sun exposure! Tanned skin and particularly following sun exposure, contains large quantities of the pigment Melanin. This applies to all skin types and complexions, including those which don’t seem to tan quickly. The presence of large quantities of Melanin exposes the skin to higher risk of adverse effects when using Silk’n SensEpil™...
16. Labeling Class II equipment Degree of protection against electric shock: type BF applied part WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment CE Mark Follow operating instructions This device comply with Part 15 of the (FCC) Federal Communications Commission Rules. CSA Mark for USA and Canada.
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The FCC Wants You to Know This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
EC Declaration of Conformity We Home Skinovations Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the home Skin treatment products Brand name: Home Skinovations Model name: SensEpil; Disposable Lamp Cartridge Models Number: AS101028A are fully in conformity with the essential requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC amended by Directives 93/68/EEC.
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Quick Start Silk’n SensEpil™ Setup 1. Remove Silk’n SensEpil™ and other components from box. BASE UNIT, APPLICATOR 2. Verify that the is inserted correctly into the DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE APPLICATOR 3. Plug the power cord into the Silk’n SensEpil™ socket. BASE UNIT 4.