Philips Lumea Prestige BRI946 User manual

Lumea
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BRI946, BRI947,
BRI948, BRI949

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Skin tone table / Hauttontabelle / Cuadro
de tono de piel / Tableau de teint de peau /
Tabella del tono della pelle / Huidtinttabel /
Tabela de tons de pele
Hair color table / Haarfarbentabelle /
Cuadro de color del pelo /
Tableau de couleur de cheveux /
Tabella dei colori dei peli / Haarkleurtabel /
Tabela de tons de pelo
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English 6
Deutsch 30
Español 56
Français 81
Italiano 106
Nederlands 131
Português 156

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Welcome
Welcome to the beauty world of Philips Lumea Prestige! You are only a few
weeks away from silky-smooth skin.
Lumea Prestige uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, known as one of the
most effective methods to continuously prevent hair regrowth. In close
collaboration with expert scientists and dermatologists, we adapted this light-
based technology, originally used in professional beauty salons, for easy and
effective use in the comfort of your home. Lumea Prestige is gentle and offers
convenient and effective treatment at a light intensity that you find
comfortable. Unwanted hairs are finally a thing of the past.
Lumea Prestige has been designed and developed for women, but may be
suitable for use by men.
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/support. For further information, please go to
www.philips.com/Lumea to find our experts' advice, tutorial videos and FAQs
and make the most of your Lumea.
Note: Keep these instructions with your product at all times.
Device overview
1 Light exit window with integrated UV filter
2 Attachments
a Body attachment
b Underarm attachment (BRI946, BRI947, BRI948, BRI949)
c Bikini attachment (BRI946, BRI947, BRI948, BRI949)
d Facial attachment
3 SmartSkin sensor
4 Integrated safety system
5 Reflector inside the attachment
6 Electronic contacts
7 Opening for electronic contacts
8 Flash button
9 On/off button
10 Confirmation button
11 Toggle buttons
12 Intensity lights
13 SmartSkin button
14 'READY to flash' light
15 Air vents
16 Device socket
17 Adapter
18 Small plug
19 Pouch (not shown)
20 Cleaning cloth (not shown)

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Contraindications
Conditions
Never use the device:
-If you have skin type VI (you rarely to never sunburn, very dark tanning). In
this case you run a high risk of developing skin reactions, such as
hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, strong redness or burns.
-If you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the device was not tested on
pregnant or breastfeeding women.
-If you have any active implants such as a pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin
pump etc.
Medications/History
Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below:
-If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated in the
past week 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 can make skin more susceptible to tears, wounds
and irritations.
-If you are taking photosensitizing agents or medications, check the package
insert of your medicine and never use the device 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.
-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.
Never use the device:
-If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past
3months.
-If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.
-If you take immunosuppressive medications.
Pathologies/Disorders
Never use the device:
-If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
-If you have congestive heart disease.
-If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as polymorphic light
eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria etc.
-If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar
formation or a history of poor wound healing.
-If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.

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-If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
-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.
-If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose
veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
-If you have any bleeding disorder.
-If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection
or AIDS).
Skin conditions
Never use the device:
-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.
-On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned or fake‑tanned skin.
-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.
-On the following areas: warts, tattoos or permanent make‑up.
Location/Areas
Never use the device on the following areas:
-Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows.
-On the lips, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the
nostrils and ears.
-If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated in the last three weeks.
-Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all beard-
growing areas, nor on the whole genital area.
-On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin
reactions.
-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.

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Important safety instructions
Warnings
-Please read and follow these instructions to optimize the use of the device
and prevent/minimize the risk of injury, skin reactions and side effects.
-Before you use Lumea, you should clean your skin and make sure it is
hair‑free, entirely dry and free from any lotion or gel.
-Keep the device and the adapter dry.
-This device is not washable. Never immerse the device in water and do not
rinse it under the tap.
-Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this
appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. near a filled bath, a running shower or a
filled swimming pool). Moisture can damage the device and lead to a
potential safety hazard.
-Always check the device before you use it. Do not use the device or adapter
if it is damaged. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original
type.
-If the device or adapter is broken or damaged, do not touch any inner part
to avoid electric shock.
-Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light exit window and/or
attachment is broken, as safe operation cannot be guaranteed under these
circumstances.
-Do not attempt to open or repair your device. Opening Philips Lumea may
expose you to dangerous electrical components and to pulsed light energy,
either of which may cause bodily and/or eye injury.
-Always return the device to a service center authorized by Philips for
examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an
extremelyhazardous situation for the user.
-No modification of this equipment is allowed. Do not modify, override or cut
off any part of the device (e.g. adapter or the cord), as this causes a
hazardous situation.
-Do not look at the flash while using the device. Use the device in a well-lit
room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes. While not necessary for
safety, you may wear sunglasses or goggles for your convenience if you find
the light uncomfortable or too bright.
-Do not treat the same skin area more than once during a session. This may
increase the risk of skin reactions.
-For hygienic reasons, the device should only be used by one person.
-Do not use hair removal creams in the area (to be) treated with the device,
as chemicals may cause skin reactions.
-Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be treated. This may cause
burns on your skin.
-The device can be stored at a temperature between -25°C and 70°C. Use
the device at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C. The device will not
work properly outside of this temperature range. This may cause burns on
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-Hair removal by intense pulsed light sources can cause increased hair growth
in some individuals. Based upon currently available data, the highest risk
groups for this response are females of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and
South Asian heritage treated on the face and neck.
-If you experience skin irritation or skin redness after treatment, wait until it
disappears before applying any product to your skin. If you experience skin
irritation after applying a product to your skin, wash it off with water. If you
still get skin reactions, stop using the device and consult your doctor.
-If shaving, epilating or waxing causes skin irritation, we advise you not to use
the device until skin irritation has disappeared.
-This device is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device by a
person responsible for their safety.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device. Supervision is required to avoid potential risks such as exposure to
the light output, electrocution, strangulation from the cables or choking on
the attachments.
-Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight might influence the sensitivity and
color of your skin. Perform a skin test to determine the appropriate light
intensity setting.
-After each treatment, wait at least 48 hours before tanning to ensure any
skin reaction has been resolved.
-If you notice a skin tone change since the last treatment, we advise you to
perform a skin test and to wait 24 hours before your next treatment.
-Always check the device before you use it. Make sure that the SmartSkin
sensor window is clean when using the device, to avoid improper operation
(see 'D Clean & store after treatment').
-The adapter, light exit window and the filter of the attachments can become
very hot (>210°C/>410°F) during usage. Always let the adapter, the light
exit window as well as the filter and inner parts of the attachments cool
down before you touch them.
-This device has a detachable power supply unit. Only use the adapter
provided with this device. Do not use an extension cord. The reference
number (AD2069x20020HF) can be found on your device. The 'x' in this
number refers to the plug type for your country.
-Follow the recommended treatment schedule. Increasing the frequency,
especially in the initial phase, can increase the risk of skin reactions.

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How IPL works
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With Intense Pulsed Light technology, gentle pulses of light are applied to the
skin and absorbed by the hair root. The lighter the skin and the darker the hair,
the better the pulses of light are absorbed.
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The pulses of light stimulate the hair follicle to go into a resting phase. As a
consequence, the hair sheds naturally and hair regrowth is prevented.
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The cycle of hair growth consists of different phases. IPL technology is only
effective when the hair is in its growing phase. Not all hairs are in the growing
phase at the same time. This is why we recommend you to follow the initial
treatment phase (4 treatments, every treatment 2 weeks apart) and then the
follow‑up treatment phase (touch‑ups every 4 weeks) to make sure all hairs are
effectively treated in the growing phase.
Tip: To assure long lasting hair removal, touch-ups every 4 weeks are
recommended.
Suitable body hair colors
Treatment with Lumea is not effective if you have light blond, grey, red or white
hairs as hairs with these colors do not absorb enough light.
Note: To check if your body hair color allows usage of the device, consult the
hair color table on the foldout page.

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Recommended treatment schedule
Initial phase
To achieve effective hair reduction, follow the initial treatment schedule.
Initial treatment schedule
For the first 4 treatments, use Lumea once every two weeks to ensure that all
hairs are treated.
-Treat yourself within 3 days before or after the planned treatment date.
-If you have not treated yourself within 3 days before or after the planned
treatment date, restart the initial phase. Plan in 4 treatments, one treatment
every two weeks.
Note: If you do not restart the initial phase, you may not see effective hair
reduction.
Note: Replacing one of the IPL treatments with another hair removal method
(waxing, epilating, etc.) will not help to reach the desired hair reduction.
If you want to remove hairs in between the Lumea treatments, you can use your
normal hair removal method (excluding hair removal creams).
Touch-up phase
After the initial phase (4 treatments), we recommend touch-ups every 4 weeks.
Touch-up treatment schedule
Treat yourself every 4 weeks. Repeat this 8 times to achieve effective hair
reduction. This is to maintain results and enjoy smooth skin for months.
-We advise you to treat yourself within 4 days before or after the planned
treatment date.
-The results may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also across
different body areas.
-If you have completed the touch-up phase and you see the need to continue
treatment (hair starts coming back), we advise you to restart the initial
phase.
Note: Using the device more often does not enhance the effectiveness.
Tip: Mark the treatment schedule on your calendar to remind yourself of the
planned treatments.
What to expect
After initial phase
-Afterthe first treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for the hairs to fall out. In
the first weeks following the initial treatments, you still see some hairs
growing.These are likely to be hairs that were not in their growing phase
during the first treatments.

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-After 2-3 treatments, you should see a noticeable reduction in hair growth.
However, to effectively treat all hairs, it is important to keep on treating
according to the recommended treatment schedule.
-After 4 treatments, you should see a significant reduction of hair growth in
the areas that you treated with Lumea. A reduction of hair density should be
visible as well.
During touch-up phase
-Keep on treating with frequent touch-ups (every 4 weeks) to maintain the
result.
How to use your Lumea Prestige
A Remove hair & clean your skin
1Remove hair before every treatment as long as hair is still visible. You can
either shave, epilate or wax. Make sure you start to treat before new hair is
visible on your skin. If you choose to wax, wait 24 hours before you use
Lumea.
2Clean and dry your skin. Make sure that it is free from any lotion or gel.
B Test skin 24 hours before treatment
1Test your skin to find the correct light setting:
-For every new body area.
-After recent tanning.

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2Select the correct attachment to test your skin (see 'Attachments').
3Press the on/off button to turn on the device.
4Choose an area for your skin test.
5Press the device firmly onto your skin and hold it in place.
The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashingwithout full
skin contact.
6Confirm that the 'READY to flash' light lights up white to ensure that there is
full contact with your skin.
-If the 'READY to flash' light is orange, your skin is too dark to treat. Try
Lumea on a lighter body area.

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7Try each setting on your skin if comfortable:
-When the 'READY to flash' light is white, press the flash button on the
handle once, to treat one spot with setting ➀
The device makes a soft popping sound. The flash gives you a warm
sensation.
 • You will see a flash of light •
Note: You can toggle through the light intensity settings by pressing the
toggle button.
-Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➁
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-Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➂
-Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➃
-Move to next area. Treat one spot with setting ➄
24 hours
8Wait 24 hours.
9Check your skin. The highest setting that...
-still felt comfortable and
-did not show a skin reaction (e.g. redness, irritation, rash)
... is the setting to start the treatment with.

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C Treatment
IMPORTANT: First finish sections A (Remove hair & clean your skin) and B (Test
skin 24 hours before treatment).
1Connect the power adapter to the device and plug into a power outlet.
2Press the on/off button to turn on the device.
3Choose the setting you selected after the skin test (section B, step 9).
4Press the device firmly onto your skin and hold it in place. The 'READY to
flash' light should light up white.
5Press the flash button to release a flash on your skin. The flash treats the skin
in that spot.
The device makes a soft popping sound. The flash gives you a warm
sensation.
After each flash, it takes up to 3.5 seconds until the device is ready to flash
again. You can release a flash when the 'READY to flash' light lights up
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6Move to an adjacent spot and press the flash button again. The surface of
the attachment that is in contact with your skin is slightly larger than the
light exit window. The surface of the attachment should overlap the
previous spot to make sure you flash the complete skin area. DO NOT flash
the same spot more than 3 times.
7Continue until you have treated the full area. There are two treatment
modes (see 'Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash').
8Turn off the device when you finished the treatment.
9Remove hair before every next treatment, as long as hair is still visible.
Note: Do not try the device on difficult or sensitive areas (ankle and bony area).
D Clean & store after treatment
1Unplug the device from the power outlet.
2Let the device cool down.
3Moisten the soft cloth supplied with a few drops of water.
4Take the attachment off the device.
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5Clean the light exit window of the device (A).

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CB
6Clean all surfaces of the attachment, including the metal reflector and
window of the attachment (parts B, C, D, E).
7Let all parts dry thoroughly.
8Store in a dust-free place at room temperature.
Learning more about your Lumea Prestige
Attachments
For optimal results, it is important to use the correct attachment intended for
the specific body area you want to treat. Lumea offers full‑body treatment with
several attachments designed for use on specific body areas.
SenseIQ technology adapts the treatment program when a different
attachment is connected.
Note: The device may not work anymore and show an error when there is dirt
on the attachment connector. Clean the contact leads when this occurs.
To place the attachment, simply snap it onto the light exit window.
To remove the attachment, pull it off the light exit window.
Body attachment
The body attachment has the largest treatment window and a curved-in design
to effectively cover and treat areas below the neckline, especially large areas
such as legs, arms and stomach.

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Facial attachment
The facial attachment has a precise flat design with extra integrated filter for
safe and precise treatment on the sensitive skin above the upper lip, chin and
sideburns. The device is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from
areas below the cheekbones. When you use the device on areas with sharp
contours like the jawline and chin, it may be difficult to establish full skin
contact and release a flash.
Tip: Place your tongue between your upper lip and your teeth or puff out your
cheeks to make the treatment easier.
Underarm attachment (BRI946, BRI947, BRI948, BRI949)
The underarm attachment has a specifically curved-out design to treat
underarm hairs that might be hard to reach.
Bikini attachment (BRI946, BRI947, BRI948, BRI949)
The bikini attachment has a specialized design for effective treatment of the
bikini area. It has a curved-out design and has a higher light intensity compared
to body attachment. Hair in this area tends to be thicker and stronger than leg
hair.
SmartSkin sensor
Lumea offers SenseIQ technology for a personalized hair removal treatment.
The integrated SmartSkin sensor measures the skin tone at the start of each
session and during the session. This provides two features:
1The SmartSkin sensor prevents you to treat areas of your skin that are too
dark: if it detects a skin tone that is too dark for treatment with Lumea, the
'READY to flash' light starts blinking orange. It does not flash when you press
the flash button. The device automatically disables. This prevents you from
developing skin reactions.
2The SmartSkin sensor will help you to select the light intensity setting that is
comfortable for your skin. For this you can use the SmartSkin button.

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Selecting the light intensity
Lumea provides 5 different light intensities, you will always be able to change
to a light intensity setting you find comfortable.
1Press the on/off button to turn on the device. The device starts to operate at
light intensity setting 1.
Note: To adjust the light intensity setting manually without using the
SmartSkin button, use the toggle button until you have reached the required
setting. The corresponding intensity light level lights up white.
2Press the SmartSkin button and put the device to your skin.
3After the device has scanned your skin, the light intensity indicators will blink
white to indicate which intensities are most comfortable based on your skin
tone.
4Press the confirmation button to confirm that you want to use the
indicated setting.
Lumea automatically uses the highest indicated intensity, which is shown by
a blinking intensity indicator.
Lumea gives you the freedom to select the light intensity that you find most
comfortable. Skin sensitivity can differ per person. Therefore, the skin test is
the most important guide for selecting your light intensity setting (see 'B
Test skin 24 hours before treatment').
5Using Lumea should never be uncomfortably painful. If you experience
discomfort, reduce the light intensity setting. You can do this by using the
toggle buttons.
Note: The device is automatically disabled when your skin tone is too dark
(brownish black or darker), to prevent you from developing skin reactions.
The ‘READY to flash’ light will blink orange to indicate if the skin tone is too
dark.
6After moving to another body area or after recent tanning (see 'Using your
Lumea Prestige before and after tanning'), perform a skin test to determine
a comfortable light intensity setting. To re-activate the setting indication
feature, press the SmartSkin button .
Note: Perform a skin test before you start to treat another body area or after
a skin tone change. Determine the light intensity setting for each body area
separately.
Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide &
Flash
YourPhilips Lumea has two treatment modes for more convenient use on
different body areas:
-The Stamp & Flash mode is ideal to treat small orcurvy areas like knees and
underarms. Simply press and releasethe flash button to release a single
flash.