PMD Personal Microderm Device User manual

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PMD Personal Microderm Device
Manual Contents
Warnings
Introduction
Getting Started
Preparing for Treatment
Choosing a Disc
How to Use the Device
Cleaning & Maintenance
PMD Do’s and Don’ts
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Warnings
1. This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory, or mental capacities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person respon-
sible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
3. This appliance is for indoor use only.
4. Keep the appliance dry.
5. If the detachable plug blade of adaptor or pow-
er cord was damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
6. Only use adaptors or parts supplied on pack-
age.
7. Always unplug from mains when cleaning.

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Getting Started
Watch the DVD
A DVD has been included with your device that contains im-
portant information and demonstrations. Watching this DVD
will help prepare you to get the most out of your PMD Personal
Microderm treatments.
Whether microdermabrasion is performed in a professional
setting or in your own home with a do-it-yourself microderm de-
vice, the principle behind the treatment is the same.
The idea behind microdermabrasion is that if you break- apart
and remove the dead skin cells on the stratum corneum skin
layer, the body will interpret this as a mild injury and rush to
replace the lost cells with healthy new ones.
This process benefits the skin in numerous ways. When
the stratum corneum is removed, the skin’s surface, tone, and
texture are visibly improved. The new cells generated during the
healing process look and feel smoother.
Without the stratum corneum acting as a barrier, skin care
products can be fully absorbed and this increased penetration
helps maximize product benefits. Skin care products are up to
20 times more effective when combined with microdermabrasion.
Introduction

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Connecting the power cord
Step 1: Connect the power cord to the device.
Step 2: Turn the connector one quarter turn until it locks in place.
Please note that there is no battery for this unit. It is designed
to run off of a power cord in order to maintain consistent perfor-
mance.
Thoroughly cleanse your skin.
Make sure that it is free from
all make up, dirt, and oils. It is
recommended using the PMD
Advanced Soothing Cleanser,
specifically formulated to work
with the PMD device. Once the
skin is clean, let it completely dry
before beginning the treatment.
A fully dried surface is extremely
important because it allows the
Microdermal Exfoliator to work
properly and effectively. If the
skin is damp or clammy, the disc
won’t glide smoothly over the
surface.
Preparing for Treatment

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White Disc
For ultra sensitive skin
Gray Disc
For very sensitive skin
Blue Disc
For sensitive skin
Green Disc
Medium strength abrasion
Red Disc
Maximum strength abrasion
Black Disc
For use on the body
Disc Options
Begin treatment on the hand or behind the neck before using
a higher exfoliating disc. This disc was developed to help you
practice and feel comfortable with the device, along with seeing
how your skin will react.
After practicing with the white disc, move on to the gray disc,
which is the most gentle. Using the small disc for face and deli-
cate areas and the large disc on your body.
IMPORTANT: The White Disc is for Training. Use Blue Disc for your first treatment.
Small Disc
For face and delicate areas
Large Disc
For body use and larger surfaces
Choosing a Disc

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How to Use the Device
Preliminary Step: Use the white training disc before your first
treatment below the ear to test how your skin will react from
treatments.
Step 2: Use free hand to pull skin taut in treatment area.
Step 3: Glide the PMD in an upward motion across skin.
NOTE: Do not make more than two passes over one area during
treatment.
Step 4: Immediately after treatment, wash dead skin
off of face, dry, then use a calming toner to neutralize
the ph balance in your skin followed by a recovery
moisturizer. For best results, use the PMD
Neutralizing Toner and PMD Professional
Cell Renewal Moisturizer.
Step 5: Let skin recover. Wait 6-7 days
between treatment.
Inserting the Disc
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Step 1: Push disc down firmly
on device post.
Step 2: Twist cap on. Make
sure that cap is secured tightly
against black o-ring.
Step 3: Disc must sit slightly
below plastic cap. Adjust if
necessary.

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Cleaning & Maintenance
Step 1: Remove cap by twist-
ing counter-clockwise.
Step 2: Pull disc straight off.
Step 3: Pull out dark filter.
Disassembling the device
Cleaning
Step 1: Clean cap with rubbing alcohol or an antibacterial soap.
Step 2: Clean filter with warm water and rubbing it between
fingers and thumb.
Step 3: Place dry filter back in the device. If it is not completely
dry, vacuum will not work. (Do not put black filter in wet).
IMPORTANT NOTE
For best results, replace the discs every 2 to 4 treatments,
since the aluminum oxide crystals that provide the exfolia-
tion for your skin will wear off. The length of each treatment
will determine how long each disc will maintain its grit.
You can buy replacement discs where you purchased your
PMD or order them at personalmicroderm.com.

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• Watch training DVD and read directions before your first
treatment
• Wash your skin so that it is totally free from all makeup, oils,
lotion, and dirt.
• Make sure skin is completely dry before treatment.
• Pull skin taut with your free hand so that the PMD will
smoothly glide over skin.
• Start with the white training disc and then move to blue or
green disc depending on skin type.
• Test product below the ear or on your leg to see how your
specific skin type will react to dic. Wait 3 to 4 minutes to see
if there are any adverse reactions.
• Use small disc and cap for face and large disc and cap for
body.
• Make sure disc sits below the cap. You can push disc down
after cap is on.
• Apply sunscreen daily in between treatments.
Do’s & Don’ts List
Do’s
Remember: Everyone has different skin. Test is best.
• Don’t use any facial peel products like Alpha and Beta Hy-
droxy acid or retina A or retinol products 48 hours before or
after using the PMD. Your skin will be too sensitive.
• Don’t use if you are on Accutane.
• Don’t use if you are seeing a doctor for skin issues, have
very sensitive skin, or are taking prescriptions for your skin
without your doctor’s consent.
• Don’t use directly above or below your eyes.
• Don’t hover in one spot. You will quickly learn how your skin
reacts to the treatment. Use your best judgment to gauge
the intensity with which you use the PMD.
• Don’t keep going over the same spot multiple times. What
the PMD is doing is not always visible immediately. Be
patient and after 2 to 3 uses you will learn how to best apply
treatments on your unique skin.
• Don’t continue the treatment if you feel pain. Pain will occur
• Wait 6-7 days before next treatment so skin can rejuvenate.
• Clean the cap and filter after use, with rubbing alcohol or
antibacterial soap and let dry.
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if you have gone too deep. You will feel tingling and distinct
sensation but it should not be painful. Gauge this on your
skin type.
If you follow these instructions closely, we are confident that you
will love the results you receive from your PMD Personal Micro-
derm treatments. For more information, videos, tip, and testimo-
nials, please visit us at www.personalmicroderm.com. We also
welcome your comments, questions, and feedback. You are
now ready to use your PMD Personal Microderm and begin to
uncover younger skin.
~ PMD Team