Side Effects - Medisana IPL 850 Instruction Manual

Possible side effects:
If this device is used as intended then side effects and compli-
cations are very rare. Nevertheless any cosmetic application in-
volves a certain risk potential. It is therefore important that you
are familiar with the possible dangers in conjunction with the hair
removal by IPL technology (IPL=intense pulsed light) in home
use:
• It is possible that the skin is slightly reddened after treatment,
a higher amount of skin sensitivity occurs or that you expe-
rience a general sense of discomfort. These reactions are
mostly harmless and quickly ease. However, if these reac-
tions are still present after 24 hours contact your doctor.
• After treatment skin reactions may occur similar to sunburn or
scarring or pigmentation changes may also occur. Swellings
or a strong degree of redness may also occur. These symp-
toms should subside within 2 to 7 days. Contact your doctor
to rule out further complications.
• In extremely rear cases infections or bruises / contusions may
occur. In such cases contact your doctor immediately.
• The use of the device can in very rare cases lead to blue
or pink coloured haematomas which can last 5 to 10 days.
When the haematomas fade, this can lead to a rusty brown
discolouration of the skin (hyperpigmentation) which may be
permanent.

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