User manual EPILA SI-809

[. . . ] After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Please refer to this manual when you encounter any troubles or do not know what to do when using our product. NOTES CONTENTS 1. After using: unplug the adaptor and store the product out of reach of children. Always keep the product under 40 degrees Celsius to protect the laser generator of the product from the heat. [. . . ] If you are tanned we recommend you wait until your skin goes back to its normal colour as the laser works more effectively on normal skin tones. The laser is more effective on lighter skin tones and darker hair, however results can still be gained from light hair. If you have hepatitis including herpes and cellulites we recommend treatment of these conditions before use. A person using isotretinoin or similar acne treatments should not use the laser whilst using such medication. A patient with keloid or hypertrophic scar should only use the laser after seeking medical advice. Medical advice should be sought before using the laser in sensitive areas around the nipple, genital and anal areas. The best candidate for laser hair removal are those who have dark coarse hair. However the treatment will work on lighter hair colours as long as the skin tone is also light in tone. Laser treatment will not work on white hair and hair with no pigment. TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting a repair, check in accordance with the following chart. 6. SAFETY CAUTION We strongly recommend you follow this caution to avoid any danger or damage to you or your property. Do not disassemble, repair or convert. Do not touch the power cord or plug with a wet hand to prevent from fire and electric shock. 2. Make sure that you have pushed the power button for at least 3 seconds. 3. Make sure you have pushed the laser emission button. Keep the product out of reach of children. This product is not suitable for persons under the age of 18 or people under adult age in your country. Be careful that the product is not spattered or soaked with water, which may cause defect. What if the laser has a sound? This is normal. What if the main body is hot? During Summer or long time use, you may feel some heat from the main body. This is just an effect arising from the heat filter inside the instrument. SAFETY CAUTION THE HAIR CYCLE Laser Hair Removal is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis, in which energy is delivered to the treatment area in such a manner as to maximize tissue damage to the hair follicle while sparing the skin and surrounding tissue. Melanin pigment makes a logical target chromophore, because it's most abundant in the hair bulb, which is believed to be the most important target for hair removal, much less abundant in epidermis, even in dark-skinned patients, and it absorbs well in the skin's "optical window" between 600-900nm. Hair growth cycle: The Hair cycle consists of three periods, growing period (about 3 years) called Anagen, resting period (about 2-3 weeks) called Catagen and shedding period (about 3 months) called Talogen. About 90% of hairs on our head are normally in the growing period, about 1% are in the resting period and 10-15% are in the shedding period. Do not store the product in any place over 40 degrees Celsius such as an unventilated car. Avoid direct exposure to the sun or uses near flammable products which may cause fire or explosion Do not use the product near heat generating equipment or place near heat that may cause fire. Keep the product unplugged when not in use. Only use the adaptor provided with this product. This product can be used on both 110V and 220V Hair growth occurs in cycles throughout an individual's lifetime. Active hair growth is called Anagen, and the length of the anagen phase determines the length of the hair. Hair follicles then enter Catagen, a phase of regression which lasts a few weeks. [. . . ] Fire the laser onto the paper with the laser touch bat nodule touching the paper so the laser is 1-2cm from the paper. If the paper does not burn/smoke then change the laser settings to a higher setting. This will facilitate the destruction of the root of the hair follicles by the laser. Do not pull the hair out with tweezers or wax as the laser is not effective if the hair has been pulled out. [. . . ]