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Skin conditions
Location/Areas
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If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
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If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history of
skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated.
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If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose
veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
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If you have any bleeding disorder.
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If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection
or AIDS).
Never use the device:
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If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles, open
lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex (cold sores), wounds or lesions and
haematomas (bruises) in the areas to be treated.
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On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned or fake‑tanned skin.
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On the following areas: on moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented
areas, scars, skin anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in
a burn and a change in skin color, which makes it potentially harder to
identify skin-related diseases.
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On the following areas: warts, tattoos or permanent make‑up.
Never use the device on the following areas:
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Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows.
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On the lips, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the
nostrils and ears.
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If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated in the last three weeks.
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Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all beard-
growing areas, nor on the whole genital area.
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On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin
reactions.
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Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, subcutaneous injection
ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the
device, we advise you to consult your doctor.