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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 your skin was treated with a physician-prescribed drug within the
past 6 months, please consult with your physician.
7. Possible side effects using Silk'n Freedom
When used according to the instructions, side effects and complications associated with use of Silk'n
Freedom 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.
Adverse Reaction
Minor Skin Discomfort –
Although home pulsed light hair removal is generally very well-tolerated, most users do feel
some mild discomfort during use, usually described as being a mild stinging sensation on the
treated skin areas. The stinging sensation usually lasts during the time of the application itself
or for a few minutes thereafter.
Anything beyond this minor discomfort is abnormal and means that either you should
not continue to use Silk'n Freedom because you are unable to tolerate the hair removal
application, or that the energy level setting is too high.
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Consult with your physician prior to
using the Silk'n Freedom.
Degree of Risk
Minor
Adverse Reaction
Skin Redness – Your skin may become red right after using Silk'n Freedom or within 24
hours of using Silk'n Freedom. Redness generally clears up within 24 hours. See your doctor
if redness does not go away within 2 to 3 days.
Increased Sensitivity to Skin – The skin of the treated area is more sensitive so you may
encounter dryness or flaking of the skin.
Pigment Changes – Silk'n Freedom targets the hair shaft, in particular the pigmented
cells in the hair follicle and the hair follicle itself. Nevertheless there is risk of temporary
hyperpigmentation (increased pigment or brown discoloration) or hypopigmentation
(whitening) to the surrounding skin. This risk of changes in skin pigmentation is higher
for people with darker skin tones. Usually discoloration or changes to skin pigment are
temporary and permanent hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation rarely occur.
Excessive Redness and Swelling – In rare cases treated skin may become very red and
swollen. This is more common in sensitive areas of the body. The redness and swelling
should subside within 2 to 7 days and should be treated with frequent applications of ice.
Gentle cleansing is OK, but one should avoid exposure to sun.
Please note: Hair removal by lasers or intense pulse light sources can cause increased hair
growth in some individuals. Based upon currently available data, the highest risk groups
for this response are females of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian heritage
treated on the face and neck.
8. Long Term Hair Removal the Silk'n
Freedom Way
A typical full hair growth cycle may take 18-24 months. During this time multiple Freedom sessions may
be required in order to achieve permanent results.
The efficiency of hair removal varies from person to person according to body area, hair color, and how
Silk'n Freedom is used.
Typical Silk'n Freedom hair removal plan during a full hair growth cycle:
Treatments 1-4 – plan two weeks apart
Treatments 5-7 – plan four weeks apart
Treatments 8 + – treat as needed, until desired results are achieved.
Degree of Risk
Minor
Minor
Rare
Rare
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