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Your skin may be red and warm during and
immediately after treatment. This is a natural
reaction to the laser. This reaction may grow
stronger if you move the device over the
same area several times.
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Another reaction that is very common is slight
swelling of the skin, usually in the form of slight
puffiness on the cheek bones.
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In addition, your skin may be more sensitive to
touch and temperature changes.
These skin reactions are normal and indicate
that the cellular renewal process has started. The
severity and duration of the skin reactions depend
on your skin type, your personal sensitivity and
environmental conditions.
Any skin reactions usually disappear within
12 hours. nevertheless, it is not uncommon
for some discomfort to continue beyond 12
hours if your skin happens to be more sensitive.
Monitor the reactions of your skin and record
your experiences for future reference. If you
experience unusual reactions or have questions,
do not hesitate to contact the Philips skincare
expert team.
Warning:
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Do not start a new treatment if your skin is still
red or swollen. This means that your skin has
not yet recovered from the previous treatment.
To prevent side effects, allow your skin more
time to recover.
6.2.3 Skin reactions days or weeks after
treatment
As result of the cell renewal in your skin you may
experience the following:
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Dry and flaky skin
You may experience rougher and drier skin
and some flaking for several days or weeks
after treatment. The flakes that come off are
dead skin cells. This is normal and decreases
over time. To reduce the dryness, apply
the laser aftercare complex liberally
whenever needed.
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Sensitive skin
Your skin may become more sensitive to
touch or temperature changes for a few
days after treatment. This is also a normal
sign of cell renewal. Continue to apply the
laser aftercare complex, as it contains calming
ingredients specifically formulated to neutralise
these effects.
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Tiny dark spots
Tiny dark spots may appear on your skin for
up to four weeks after treatment. These spots
are pigmented skin cells that are being pushed
out of the skin. They are usually barely visible
to the naked eye. As your body's natural
biological processes refresh your skin, these
spots will disappear.
6.2.4 Possible side effects
Clinical studies have shown that Philips RéAura
laser skin rejuvenation produces very few side
effects. You can significantly reduce the risk of side
effects by following the instructions in this user
manual and applying proper sun protection (see
section 'Sun protection').
Although the risk of side effects is small, possible
side effects include inflammation, pigmentation
changes (hyper-pigmentation), cold sores,
reactivation of the herpes simplex virus, acne
flare-up, eczema flare-up and allergic reactions to
the laser performance gel or the laser aftercare
complex. If any of these side effects occur, stop
treatment and contact your doctor.
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