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POTENTIAL RISKS, SIDE EFFECTS AND SKIN REACTIONS
SIDE EFFECTS HOW TO ASSESS & REACT
Mild pain / discomfort in the area being
treated
This is expected and is normal for all IPL treatments. You can
keep on using the device as instructed, and the pain should
diminish with continued use
Warm feeling or tingling sensations during
treatment, which typically dis- appear after a
few seconds to a minute and decrease with
continued use.
This is expected and is normal for all IPL treatments. You can
keep on using the device as instructed.
Itchiness in the treatment area. This is quite common for IPL treatments, and should subside
after a short period. You can keep on using the device as
instructed. Do not scratch the area.
Skin redness during or after treatment which
disappears within minutes.
This is expected and is normal for all IPL treatments. You can
keep on using the device as instructed once skin redness has
disappeared.
Skin redness which does not disappear within
minutes and lasts 24-48 hours.
Stop using the device immediately and consult your physician
before using it again.
Pain or discomfort that is intense during
treatment or persists after a treatment.
Stop using the device immediately and consult your physician
before using it again.
IN VERY RARE CASES HOW TO ASSESS & REACT
Swelling and redness that does not disappear
within two to three days.
Stop using the device immediately and consult your physician
before using it again.
Temporary changes in skin color (lightening
or darkening).
If your skin color changes, stop using the device immediately
and consult your physician.
Blistering, scarring or burning of the skin. Stop using the device immediately and consult your physician
before using it again. Apply a cold pack to the area. Treat with
antiseptic or burn cream.
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