HoMedics ELLE MACPHERSON THE BODY Instruction Manual page 7

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SPOT TEST
The spot test is intended to determine your skins reaction to the IPL treatment and help you set the optimal
energy level for each treatment area.
Do a spot test on each area you intend to treat 48 hours prior to the full treatment.
Note: For facial area treatments the test should be done in a hair-free area such as below the ear or the side of
the neck.
1. Prior to use, make sure your skin is shaved, clean and dry (free of any residue such as powders, creams,
makeup, antiperspirants or deodorants).
Warning! NEVER use flammable liquids such as alcohol or acetone to clean the skin before using the IPL.
2. Set up the IPL as per user instructions 2 to 5 (see page 8).
3. Place the applicator treatment window on the required test area with full contact to the skin.
4. The device sets itself on the lowest energy level. Deliver the first pulse, on energy level 1, by pressing the
trigger button. You will see a bright flash, hear a popping noise and you may feel a mild stinging or/and
heat sensation. Within 3 seconds the device will be ready for the next pulse and the indicator light on the
applicator will be solid green.
5. Remove the applicator from the skin and place it on the next spot of the test area.
6. Use the energy "+" button to increase the energy level by 1. The energy level lights will light up green
according to the selected energy level. Deliver the second pulse, on energy level 2, by pressing the trigger
button.
7. Only if you feel comfortable repeat steps 5 to 6 until you have reached the maximum energy Level of 6.
Stop the test once you do not feel comfortable, increasing the energy level increases the risk of adverse
effects.
If you see adverse effects such as severe redness or blistering stop the test immediately.
8. Wait 48 hours and examine the tested area.
If the skin in the test area seems normal (no response or milled redness) you can proceed with a full
treatment in the highest comfortable energy level you tested.
If you see extreme redness, swelling or blistering, even in the low energy level settings do not do the full
treatment in that area.
Note: Do not treat full areas in energy levels you have not tested before!
Do not treat the tested area for at least 1 week after the spot test is done.
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