ILUMINAGE SKIN SMOOTHING LASER User manual

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CONTENTS
What’s Included
Performance & Safety Features
SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™Handpiece Functionality
SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™Base Unit Functionality
Visible Cues & Audible Tones, Indicators and Handpiece Light Identification
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Practicing On Your Forearm34
Determining Your Needs
Setting a Timeline
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Plan Your Treatment
Treatment Zones
Post-Treatment Laser Care and Cleansing
After Each SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™Treatment
Skin Care Regimen
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Recommended Treatment Plan
Step by Step Usage Guide
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Potential Risks and Benefits07
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It is important to read the entire contents of this instruction for use manual before using your
SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™ Model No: SSL01.
The instructions, warnings, precautions, safety information as well as expert tips contained
within this manual are intended to help ensure proper use and optimal results. It is important
that you read this entire manual before using your SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™for the first
time.
Iluminage Beauty
135 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
1-855-myiluminage (694-5864)

INTRODUCTION
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CONGRATULATIONS!
With your SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™, you
can now benefit from the same technology
used by physicians and skin care professionals
around the world. Used properly and on a
routine basis, the SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
can help reduce facial wrinkles in the comfort
and convenience of your own home.
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HOW THE SKIN SMOOTHING
LASER™WORKS
INTRODUCTION
UNDERSTANDING HOW SKIN AGES
INTRODUCTION
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Deposition of new collagen, improving
surface texture and softening wrinkles
Epidermis
Dermis
response to generate new collagen. When an
entire area is treated, the new collagen helps
tighten the skin from below, reducing wrinkles
and delivering a healthy, fresh appearance.
The SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™helps the
skin repair itself by delivering pulses of laser
light below the surface of the skin. It is within
these sub layers, where collagen is produced,
that the laser light triggers the body’s natural
The aging process in your skin generally
begins in your mid-twenties -- though the
signs can often be imperceptible. Production
of collagen and elastin that supports your skin
begins to slow. Over time this leads to your
Wrinkles Outer layers of skin
Diminished levels of
collagen and elastin
Epidermis
Dermis
skin becoming more lax and loose, leading to
the formation of wrinkles. This natural process
is often accelerated by repeated exposure to
the sun which can further damage the skin and
make wrinkles more pronounced.

INTENDED USE OF THE
SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
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POTENTIAL RISKS BENEFITS
INTENDED USE OF THE SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
INT ENDED USE OF T HE SKIN
SMOOTHING LASER™
INTENDED USE OF THE SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
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When used as instructed, skin may become
red following treatment. Some people may
experience redness for a prolonged period
of time.
When used as instructed, you may
experience minor discomfort during use.
This discomfort may become painful and
dicult to tolerate.
Potential benefits of routine use include
improvement in surface texture, as well as
reduction in severity and length of wrinkles
around the eyes and mouth.
The SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™technology
has been shown to reduce wrinkles by
stimulating the production of new collagen
in the skin.
Most users reported reduced discomfort after the first two
weeks of use.
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The SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™is indicated
for weekday use to treat wrinkles around the
eyes [periorbital] and mouth [perioral].
See shaded areas above

READ THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT SAFET Y
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
YOUR SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
SAFET Y INFORMATION
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WARNINGS
SAFETY INFORMATION
WHEN NOT TO USE
(CONTRAINDICATIONS)
PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION
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You must follow these Instructions for
Use when using the SKIN SMOOTHING
LASER™. Not following these instructions
may result in serious injury such as
permanent eye injury.
DO NOT place or slide any part of the
tip of the SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
handpiece over any portion of your
open eye or closed eyelid. The laser light
is not visible and can cause serious and
permanent eye damage.
The SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™is not
intended for use by children and should
be kept out of the hands of children.
DO NOT use the SKIN SMOOTHING
LASER™if any components are damaged.
A broken power cord could expose AC Main
power to the user, resulting in electrical shock or
electrocution. Additionally, a broken handpiece
could compromise the integrity of the internal
battery, causing rapid disassembly of the battery
and user exposure to harmful chemicals. Return
damaged components to Iluminage Beauty Inc.
DO NOT use the SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
if the power cord, handpiece or base unit have
been submerged in water or placed under
running water. This could expose AC Main
power to the user resulting in electrical shock or
electrocution. Do not use in wet environments.
Return damaged components to Iluminage
Beauty Inc.
DO NOT use the SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
on skin that is infected, irritated, burned or
cut, as this could cause increased discomfort
or irritation. Wait until the infection, burn
or cut has healed before using the SKIN
SMOOTHING LASER™.
If you have any concerns with your skin or
are undergoing any professional cosmetic
treatments, consult with your physician. This
is to ensure that any cosmetic treatments
performed will not interfere with or cause
complications with the SKIN SMOOTHING
LASER™treatments. Do not treat these areas
of skin within 3 months of cosmetic treatment
until you have spoken with your professional.
Do not start a new treatment if you are
still experiencing discomfort, such as red
skin, from the previous treatment. Please
postpone the treatments until discomfort
subsides and restart treatments at a lower
setting.
Once-a-day skin treatments are recommended.
More than one treatment applied during a
single day may cause excessive redness and
is not recommended.
DO NOT use the SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
if you are currently being treated with antibiotics.

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GET TING TO KNOW YOUR
SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
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GET TING TO KNOW YOUR SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™ SYSTEM
WHAT'S INCLUDED
GET TING TO KNOW YOUR SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™ SYSTEM
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The SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
Charging Base & Handpiece
Instruction for Use Manual
Information and procedures on operating the
SKIN SMOOTHING LASER™
Additional Items
Power cord, USB cable, Travel pouch
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