Warnings And Safety Precautions - HoMedics duo QUARTZ Instruction Manual

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WHAT ARE IPL AND AFT?
Duo Quartz is a home-use device for the permanent reduction of hair growth based on Intense Pulsed Light
(IPL) and Advanced Fluorescence technology (AFT) that is found in salons across the globe. It works below the
skin's surface and does not involve any cutting or pulling, reducing hair growth with minimal pain.
Duo Quartz gives you the power to fight unwanted hair growth delivering long term results for perfectly
smooth skin. The combination of both Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and Advanced Fluorescence Technology (AFT)
in a single device provide highly flexible treatments that can be tailored perfectly to different parts of the
body and to different skin tones. Choose between Freeglide AFT which delivers up to 1 pulse per second for
fast and easy treatments that are comfortable even on sensitive skin or single shot IPL treatments with the
benefit of additional control when using higher power.
Please read all instructions and safety precautions carefully prior to use.
• Duo Quartz should ideally be used on the legs, underarms, bikini line, chest, stomach, arms and on the face
below the cheek bones (not for use on the face by men).
• Do not use the device over mucous membranes i.e nose and ears.
• Do not use the device over piercing or any metal items such as earrings or jewellery.
• Do not use the device on tanned skin during 4 weeks after sun exposure (more than 15 minutes in direct
sunlight without protection) as this can cause serious burns or skin injury.
• Avoid more than 15 minutes of direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks post treatment. If recently treated
skin is exposed to sunlight in this period of time, make sure to apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreens.
• Do a spot test on a small patch of skin in the intended treatment area, 48 hours prior to first use of the IPL
(see spot test page 4).
• Do not use the device on naturally dark skin (see guide on box and on page 7).
• Keep out of children's reach.
• The device is to be used for hair reduction purposes only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Use Duo Quartz only according to the instructions for use.

WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When shouldn't Duo Quartz be used?
• Pregnant or nursing women must avoid the use of the device.
• Do not use the device if you have skin cancer or on areas at risk of malignancy.
• Do not use the device if you suffer from epilepsy.
• Do not use the device if you are/were under radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past 3 months.
• Do not use the device if you have an active implant such as a pacemaker, insulin pumps, or similar devices.
• Do not use on damaged or broken skin or if you have a history of Herpes or Psoriasis outbreak in the
treatment area.
• Do not use if you suffer from kelodial scar formation.
• Do not use if you have taken Tetracycline antibiotics within the last two weeks.
• Do not use if you have been taking medication with the following active ingredients within the last two
weeks: Retinoids, Accutane and Retin-A.
• Do not use the device if you are photosensitive or have other diseases related to light sensitivity.
• Do not use if you suffer from metabolic conditions, such as diabetes.
• Do not use if you have had a skin peel or other skin resurfacing procedure within the last 6 – 8 weeks.
• Do not use the device if you were exposed to strong sunlight or an artificial tanning machine during the
past 30 days.
• Do not use the device if you have dark spots such as large freckles, moles or blisters on the treatment area.
• NEVER use flammable liquids such as alcohol or acetone to clean the skin before using the device.
• Do not use the device on the face above the cheek line; around the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes as this
could cause serious eye damage.
• Do not use the device over mucous membranes as in the nose and ears
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