TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY CHART - CHECK IF YOU CAN SAFELY USE THIS LASER WHERE YOU CAN AND CANNOT USE THIS LASER INTRODUCTION TO EPILASER ABSOLUTE & LASER HAIR REMOVAL Congratulations on your new Epilaser Absolute! How does laser hair removal work?
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During Your First 3 Months After 3 Months SPOT TEST INSTRUCTIONS CHARGING THE LASER Charging the Laser EPILASER ABSOLUTE TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR YOUR EPILASER ABSOLUTE Cleaning the Laser Recharge Every 3 Months for Long-Term Storage Recycling/Disposal TROUBLESHOOTING LIMITED WARRANTY...
Match your skin tone of the area(s) you wish to treat to the skin tones shown below to determine if you can safely use this laser. The Epilaser Absolute is intended for use only on Type I (white) to Type IV (light brown) skin tones.
WHERE TO USE THIS LASER WHERE TO USE THIS LASER The Epilaser Absolute can be used on the Epilaser Absolute is not safe for use on the following areas of the body: following areas of the body: Women’s facial hair (cheeks and below)
Congratulations on your new Epilaser Absolute! The Epilady Epilaser Absolute gives you long-lasting hair removal results at home, unlike temporary solutions such as shaving and waxing. The Absolute works in the same way as professional laser hair removal. It treats the hair follicle, not just the hair, giving you permanent hair reduction after a series of treatments.
For best results, treat every 2 weeks for up to 3 months or until you are satis ed with the amount of hair reduction. Read these instructions before using We recommend saving these instructions for future reference. Before you use your new Epilaser Absolute read this instruction manual to: Determine if the Absolute is safe for you to use (see page 1).
Epilaser Absolute Safety Features Laser Power Switch - To prevent accidental use the power switch at the bottom of the laser unit must be turned 1/4 of a turn to turn on the laser. Skin Contact Sensor - The laser treatment window must be in full contact with the skin in order for the laser to operate.
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EPILASER ABSOLUTE’S 3 SAFETY FEATURES Power Switch Skin Contact Sensor Skin Tone Sensor...
EPILASER ABSOLUTE INTENDED USE (INDICATIONS) Epilaser Absolute is an over-the-counter device intended for adjunctive use with shaving for hair removal sustained with periodic treatments. The Absolute is also intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth de ned as a long-term, stable reduction in hair counts following a treatment regime. Permanent hair reduction is de ned as long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured out to 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of the treatment regimen.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE THE EPILASER ABSOLUTE (CONTRAINDICATIONS) Not Safe Skin Tones: DO NOT use the Absolute if your skin tone matches one listed as “Not Safe” on the Skin Tone Safety Chart (see page 1). If you use the Absolute on medium brown, Type V and Type VI dark brown, or black skin tones—all indicated as “Not Safe”...
WARNINGS DO NOT use the Epilaser Absolute on the following areas of your body: On or around the eyes, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Doing so may cause permanent eye injury. Anywhere on or around the forehead, temples, nostrils, ears, nipples, genitals, or around the anus.
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Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian heritage, treated on the face and neck. DO NOT use the Epilaser Absolute if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The Absolute has not been tested on pregnant women. Hormonal changes could increase skin sensitivity and the risk of skin injury.
BENEFITS & RISKS Bene ts When used as directed, the Epilaser Absolute is an over-the-counter device for personal use that provides permanent hair reduction. The results vary from person-to-person and depend on which body area is treated and how closely treatment instructions are followed.
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In rare cases, some users may experience skin-swelling, especially around the hair follicle. If the swelling doesn’t go away within 2-3 days, stop using the Absolute and see your doctor. In rare cases, temporary or permanent skin discoloration may occur. Because of the small treatment area (1 mm²...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EPILASER ABSOLUTE (A) Treatment Window: The end of the laser that must make contact with the skin and the area you wish to laser. When the laser is on you will see a white light shine from this end.
After Your First 3 Months Hair follicles that have been deactivated by the Epilaser Absolute will not grow back. Perform occasional touch-ups or additional treatments if necessary. For best results, treat every 1-2 weeks for 2 months or until you are satisfied with the amount of...
SPOT TEST INSTRUCTIONS Before your rst full treatment, we recommend doing 3 spot tests with the Epilaser Absolute on the area(s) you plan to treat at least 1 day before. Spot Test Instructions 1. Prepare your skin (see page 17).
CHARGING THE LASER Before your rst treatment and between treatments, charge the laser. 1. Connect the pin end of the charger cable to the laser. 2. Connect the other end (USB) to your USB charger. 3. The indicator light on the bottom of the laser will blink red while the laser is charging.
EPILASER ABSOLUTE TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Before every treatment check the charge of your Epilaser Absolute. If you turn it on and the red light is on rather the green, connect it to the charger. Prepare Your Skin 1a: Clean the treatment area. Remove all cosmetics, lotions, and creams that may block the laser light.
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Turn On Laser 3a: Rotate the bottom of the laser 1/4 turn. The indicator light at the bottom of the laser will turn green and an audible signal will emit to let you know the laser was turned on. 3b: Once the laser is on, the treatment window will emit a white beam of light to let you know the Absolute is ready for use.
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Target and Treat Hair 4c: When the laser treats the area, the green indicator light will ash. You will be able to see this in the mirror you are using. 4d: If the Absolute is moved too soon, the indicator light will ash red and an audible signal will sound, indicating that the treatment was not applied.
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Reposition and Repeat for Next Hair After treating one hair, shift and reposition the treatment window in the area until you have located another hair you want to treat. Follow step 4 (see page 19) for each hair you wish to treat. Treatment Tips Using the Absolute correctly takes some practice.
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Turn O the Absolute when Done with Treatment Twist the power switch at the bottom of the device 1/4 turn to the o position. The indicator light will turn o , and an audible signal will sound. Remove Charger Cable If for some reason you had the Absolute plugged in while using it (you should not), remove the cable and store it with the device.
CARING FOR YOUR EPILASER ABSOLUTE The Epilaser Absolute doesn’t require special care, but we do recommend that you keep it clean, especially the treatment window area. Cleaning the Laser 1. Turn OFF the Absolute and uplug the power adaptor from the device and the electrical outlet.
Recharge Every 3 Months for Long-Term Storage If you do not plan on using your Epilaser Absolute for a long period of time, we recommend that you recharge the device every 3 months to maintain the life of the battery. Refer to the charging instructions in this manual for charging procedure.
Your Problem It’s Possible that... What you should do Your Absolute is not charged. Charge your device (see page 16). My Epilaser Absolute won’t turn on. While I’m charging my Your Absolute is not connected Con rm that: Absolute, the battery properly.
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Your Problem It’s Possible that... What you should do Everything is done correctly, The laser has not been turned on. Rotate the power switch at the but the laser will not emit a bottom of the Absolute until the pulse. indicator light of the laser turns green (see page 18).
Proof of purchase must be presented for warranty service. This guarantee is not extended for any period during which the Epilaser Absolute (or any part thereof ) is in repair or if your Absolute is replaced by Epilady during the warranty period.
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Service DO NOT return your product to the seller if you need service. If your Absolute needs service before the 1-year warranty period expires, contact EpiladyUSA Customer Support. We will issue you a Return Authorization (RA) number to send in your Absolute for repair/replacement. lost.
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