Philips LUMEA SC198X User manual

Lumea
SC198X
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Welcome
Welcome to the beauty world of Lumea! You are
only a few weeks away from silky-smooth skin.
Philips Lumea uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
technology, known as one of the most effective
methods to continuously prevent hair regrowth. In
close collaboration with skin experts we adapted
this light-based technology, originally used in
professional beauty salons, for easy and effective
use in the safety of your home. Philips Lumea 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. Enjoy the feeling of being hair-free and
look and feel amazing every day.
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers,
register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome. 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.
Device overview
1 Light exit window with integrated UV filter
2 Integrated safety system
3 Skin tone sensor
4 Flash button
5 On/off button
6 Intensity lights (1-5)
7 'Ready to flash' light
8 Device socket
9 Adapter
10 Small plug
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Who should not use Lumea? Contraindica
tions
-Never use the device if you have skin type V
and 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.
-Never use the device if you are pregnant or
breast feeding as the device was not tested on
pregnant or breast feeding women.
-Never use the device if you suffer from any of
the diseases listed below:
-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 pre-cancerous lesions or
multiple atypical moles in the areas to be
treated.
-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 a history of vascular disorder,
such as the presence of varicose veins or
vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
-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.
-If you have had surgery in the areas to be
treatedin the last three weeks.
-If you have epilepsy with flashlight
sensitivity.
-If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes,
porphyria or congestive heart disease.
-If you have any bleeding disorder.
-If you have a history of immunosuppressive
disease (including HIV infection or AIDS)
-If you have received radiation therapy or
chemotherapy within the past 3 months.
-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 on painkillers which reduce the
skin's sensitivity to heat.
-If you are taking photosensitising 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.
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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.
-If you take immunosuppressive medications.
-Never use the device on the following areas:
-Around the eyes and near the eyebrows.
-On nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina,
anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears.
-Men must not use it on the scrotum and
face.
-Over or near anything artificial like silicone
implants, pacemakers, subcutaneous
injection ports (insulin dispenser) or
piercings.
-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 warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.
This can result in a burn and a change in skin
color.
-On areas, where you use long-lasting
deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.
-Never use the device on sunburned, recently
tanned or fake-tanned skin.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not
sure whether you can use the device, we
advise you to consult a doctor.
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Important
Danger
-Keep the device and the adapter dry.
-If the device is broken, do not touch any inner
part to avoid electric shock.
-Never insert any objects into the device.
Warning
-This device is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, 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.
-The device is not intended for children under
the age of 15 years. Teenagers aged between 15
and 18 years can use the device with the
consent and/or assistance of their parents or
the persons who have parental authority over
them.Adults of 18 years and older can use the
device freely.
-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.
-The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
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