Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases
listed below, i.e.:
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If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, if 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 collagen disorder, including a history of keloid
scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
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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 your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
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If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
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If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated in the last three
weeks.
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If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
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If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
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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 appliance if you take any of the medications
listed below, i.e.:
-
If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated
with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
-
If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane® or Roaccutane®
in the last six months. This treatment thins the skin and can therefore
make it more susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
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If you are on painkillers, which reduce the skin’s sensitivity to heat.
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If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the
package insert of your medicine and never use the appliance if it is
stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic reactions
or if you have to avoid sun when taking this medicine.
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If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of
aspirin, in a manner which does not allow for a minimum 1-week
washout period prior to each treatment.
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If you take immunosuppressive medications.
Never use the appliance on the following areas:
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On the face.
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On the inside of the nostrils and ears.
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On the nipples, areolas and anus.
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If you are a man: on the scrotum.
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If you are a woman: on the labia minora and vagina. Never use the
appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
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Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, pacemakers,
subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
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