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Slight discomfort /
mild stinging sensation in the skin
Hypersensitivity of the skin
Change in pigmentation
Excessive redness of the skin and swelling
Increased hair growth
Mild stinging sensation in the skin
Even though the pulsed light depilation is generally tolerated well, most people who use
it feel a slight stinging sensation during use, also described as a prickling sensation on the
area being treated. Generally, this sensation lasts throughout the application, even for a
few minutes afterward. Any discomfort beyond this sensation is abnormal and means
that either you must stop the treatment, because you cannot tolerate it, or you must
lower the selected power level.
Redness
Your skin could become red just after use of the Lumilisse® Hair Remover or in the 24
hours following treatment. The redness generally disappears within 24 hours. Consult
your physician if it persists longer than 2 to 3 days.
Hypersensitivity of the skin
The skin is more sensitive in the area that has been treated and could dry out and flake.
Burns or sores
In rare circumstances, your skin may burn or blister after treatment (follow instructions in
Section 6 for proper usage).
Scarring
Even though these cases are very rare, permanent scars may appear. Generally, the scars
take the form of a whitish, superficial lesion (hypotrophic). Nonetheless, the scar may be
large and red (hypertrophic) or large and extended beyond the injured area (keloid). If
scarring occurs, consult your physician.
Change in pigmentation
The Lumilisse® Hair Remover targets the hair roots, in particular, the pigmented cells of the
bulb. Nonetheless, there is a risk of temporary hyperpigmentation (increase in the brown
pigmentation or discoloration) or hypopigmentation (whitening) of the surrounding skin.
The risk of change in pigmentation is higher among people with darker skin.
Generally, the change in pigmentation and the discoloration are temporary. Cases of
permanent hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation are rare.
Side Effects
Redness
Burns or sores
Scarring
Infection
Bruising
Severity/Likelihood
of the Side Effect
Light
Light
Light
Rare
Rare
Rare
Rare
Rare
Rare
Rare
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