Sensica sensilight mini User manual

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Table of Contents
RPL™ (Reactive Pulsed Light) Technology-How does it work? 2
Intended Use 3
CONTRAINDICATIONS 4
WARNINGS 5
CAUTIONS 6
Possible Adverse Eects 7
Device description 10
User Instructions 12
Preliminary Test 12
Getting Started 13
Step 1: Prepare your skin 13
Step 2: Device operation 13
Cleaning & Storage 17
Troubleshooting 17
Customer Service 18
Device specification parameters 19
Labeling 20

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RPL™ (Reactive
Pulsed Light)
Technology-How
does it work?
RPL™ (Reactive Pulsed Light)
is an advanced technology
which uses clinically proven
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
technology in conjunction with
a skin tone and skin contact
sensor. The light emitted from
the device penetrates the
skin and is then absorbed by
the melanin pigment in the
hair shaft. The heat produced
by this light goes into the
follicle and generates a local
thermal eect, also known as
selective photothermolysis.
The thermal eect disables
the hair follicle which causes
a reduction in hair growth
while leaving the surrounding
skin unaected and cool.
Long-term hair reduction–
Hair growth cycle
Two factors play an
important role in optimal
long-term hair reduction:
• Hair growth cycle. Hair
growth involves three
phases: Anagen, Catagen,
and Telogen. Anagen is
the growth phase, while
Catagen and Telogen
are the resting phases.
Permanent hair reduction
can only occur in the
Anagen phase, the phase
of growth. Since hair growth
is not synchronized, it is
recommended to complete
the full treatment protocol
to ensure every hair will
be exposed to treatment
during its Anagen phase.
• Skin tones (according to the
Fitzpatrick scale). Darker
skin contains more melanin,
which competes with the
targeted hair for energy
absorption. When more
energy is absorbed into
the skin, there is a greater
risk of adverse eects.
Phase 1 - Anagen
(growth phase)
Phase 2 - Catagen
(regression phase)
Phase 3 - Telogen
(shedding phase)

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This device works best on
dark hair or hair that contains
more melanin. Brown and
light brown hair will respond,
but typically will require
more treatment sessions.
Never use around
or near your eyes
Note: Hair removal by lasers or
Intense Pulsed Light can cause
increased hair growth in some
individuals. Based upon current
data, the highest risk groups
for this response are females of
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern,
and South Asian heritage,
treated on the face and neck.
Please make sure to
carefully read this
user guide before
you start using the
device. The user guide
can also be found at:
www.sensica.com
Intended Use
Sensilight Mini device is an
over-the-counter device
intended for the removal of
unwanted hair. The Sensilight
Mini is also intended for
permanent reduction in hair
regrowth, defined as a long-
term, stable reduction in the
number of hair regrowing
when measured at 6, 9, and 12
months after the completion
of treatment regimen.
This device is intended for use
on the entire body (e.g. legs,
arms, underarms, bikini line,
back, shoulders, chest and
stomach) and on permitted
facial areas (i.e. above upper
lip, cheek, jaw, chin and neck).
Note: This device is especially
designed for your own personal
treatment and is intended for a
single user and home use only.
Skin
Tones
The device is intended for
use on skin tone types I to IV
according to the Fitzpatrick
skin chart below (colored chart
available in section 02 on the
cover). Do not use on dark skin
such as type VI. The use of IPL
devices on naturally dark skin
is forbidden.

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Who should NOT use
the device?
Carefully read the information
below before you begin a
treatment with the device. If
you still have any doubts or
are unsure that the device
is safe for your use, please
consult with your physician.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do NOT use the device if you:
• Have an active implant
such as a pacemaker,
insulin pump or similar
devices, since it may
cause interference.
• Are pregnant, have
a chance of being
pregnant or are nursing
since the device was not
tested on pregnant or
nursing women and may
stimulate pigmentation.
• Have skin cancer, areas
at risk of malignancy,
or if you have received
chemotherapy/radiation
therapy within the past 3
months since the safety
of such usage has not
been established and the
immune system can be
compromised, which can
lead to serious injury.
• Suer from epilepsy, as
using the device could
trigger a seizure.
• Have damaged or broken
skin, or a history of Herpes
or Psoriasis outbreak in
the treatment area since
such usage can result
in serious side eects.
• Suer from keloid scar
formation (growth of extra
scar tissue where the skin
has healed after an injury)
in the treatment area since
such usage has not been
established and may result
in serious skin complications.
• Have been taking
Tetracycline antibiotics
or medication with the
following active ingredients
within the last two weeks:
Retinoid acid, Retina-A,
Vitamin A (such as
Accutane), as they are
considered to be photo-
sensitizing drugs and
may result in skin injury.
• Are photosensitive or
have other diseases
related to light sensitivity,
as device usage under
these conditions may
lead to serious injury.
• Suer from severe or
decompensated metabolic

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conditions, such as
diabetes, since it may cause
a greater risk of delayed
healing and infection in
case of an adverse eect.
• Have had a skin peel or
other skin resurfacing
procedures within the last
8 weeks in the treatment
area as, under these
circumstances, device
usage may result in
stimulation of pigmentation.
Note: If you have undergone
any other aesthetic
procedures or have any
uncertainty regarding
potential side eects,
consult with your physician
before using the device.
WARNINGS
Do NOT use the device:
• On naturally dark skin
(colored chart available in
section 02 on the cover).
• If you have dark brown or
black spots such as: around
the nipples, freckles, birth
marks, moles, or blisters on
the area to be treated.
• On mucous membranes
such as: nostrils, lips of the
mouth, eyelids, ears, genital
area and the anus, as it
may lead to serious injury.
• Over piercings or any metal
items such as earrings or
jewelry on the area to be
treated, as it may cause
burns. Over areas with
tattoos or permanent
make-up, cover tattoos
or permanent make-up
with a white plaster before
treatment. Do not use the
device directly over the
tattoo or permanent make-
up, even when covered.
• On tanned skin or after sun
exposure as this can cause
serious burns or skin injury.
Avoid more than 15 minutes
of sun exposure for 4 weeks
before your treatment and
for at least 2 weeks post
treatment. If during this
period your treated skin
area is exposed to sunlight,
make sure to apply SPF
30 or higher sunscreens.

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Additionally:
• Never look directly at the
light coming from the
applicator and lamp, as
it may cause eye injury.
• Never use flammable liquids
such as alcohol (including
perfumes, sanitizers, or other
applications containing
alcohol) or acetone on
the skin one hour before
using the device as it may
cause burning of the skin.
• Do not treat the same area
of skin more than once
per treatment, as it may
cause adverse eects.
CAUTIONS
• KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
• This device is not intended
for use by individuals with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities.
• Do not place, store or
use this device near
bathtubs, showers, basins
or other vessels containing
water, as it may lead to
severe electrocution.
• Do not open or repair
the device, as it may
expose you to dangerous
electrical components
which may cause serious
bodily damage.
• Do not leave the device
unattended while plugged
into the electricity, as it is
a risk of electrocution.
• Do not use the device if
any part of the device or
its accessories are: not
working properly, appear
damaged, broken, loose,
missing or wet (take extra
care since UV and IR are
emitted from this device), or
if you see or smell smoke.
• Before using this device,
make sure it is clean,
dry and intact. Cleaning
instructions are detailed
under the Cleaning &
Storage section.
Use the device only
with the supplied
external power and
accessories. For your
safety, never use DC
adapters which are
not approved by
the manufacturer.

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Severity of
Adverse Eect
Frequency of
Adverse Eect Adverse Eects
Mild Common
Skin Irritation
Skin Redness
Skin Sensitivity
Moderate Rare
Skin Burns
Scarring
Pigment Changes
Excessive Redness and Swelling
Severe Extremely Rare Infection
Bruising
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device
should be reported to us (via customer service).
Possible Adverse Eects
When using this device according to the Instructions for Use,
adverse eects are rare. However, every aesthetic procedure
may cause some degree of adverse eects (as listed in the
table below). In case adverse eects appear, stop using
the device, and consult with your physician if necessary.
Mild adverse eects should be spontaneously relieved within
a few hours.

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For your convenience,
additional explanations
are given below.
• Skin Irritation - The use of
Pulsed Light Hair Removal
System is generally very
well- tolerated, the
majority of users do feel a
sensation of warmth and
a mild stinging sensation
during treatment or a few
minutes after. Anything
beyond this skin irritation
– discomfort is abnormal
and means that either the
energy level is too high,
or you shouldn't continue
using the device as you
are unable to tolerate the
hair reduction application.
• Skin Redness - Redness
on the treated area may
appear right after using
the application or within 24
hours of using the device.
Consult your physician in
case the redness does not
disappear within 2 to 3 days.
• Skin Sensitivity - You
may feel that your skin
in the treated area is
more sensitive so you
may encounter dryness
or flaking of the skin.
• Skin Burns - Rarely, burns
on the treated area can
occur following the use of
the hair removal system.
The burns can require a
few weeks to heal and,
extremely rarely, may leave
a visible permanent scar.
• Scarring - In rare cases,
permanent scarring may
occur. Usually when scarring
occurs it is in the form of
a flat and white lesion
on the skin (hypotrophic).
However, it can be large
and red (hypertrophic) or

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large and extend beyond
the margins of the injury
itself (keloid). Subsequent
aesthetic treatments may
be required to improve the
appearance of the scar.
• Pigment Changes -
Use of the device may
cause temporary skin
hyperpigmentation
(increased pigment or
brown discoloration)
or hypopigmentation
(whitening) to the
surrounding skin. The risk
is higher for people with
darker skin tones. Usually
discoloration or changes
to skin pigment are
temporary and permanent
hyperpigmentation
or hypopigmentation
rarely occur.
• Excessive Redness and
Swelling - Very rarely, the
treated area skin may
become very red and
swollen. This side eect is
very common in sensitive
areas of the body. The
redness and swelling
should be decreased
after 2 to 7 days and you
should treat the area by
applying ice. You should
avoid exposure to sun.
• Infection - In rare cases,
infection of the skin is a
possible risk following
a skin burns caused
by the application.
• Bruising - Blue-purple
bruising is exceedingly rare
by using the device and
can last 5 to 10 days. As
the bruising fades, there
may be a rust-brown
discoloration of the skin
(hyperpigmentation) that
can be permanent.

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Device description
User interface description
1. ON/OFF and energy selection button - Pressing the button
(after the device is connected to the power supply) will turn the
device ON at energy level 1. Each press will change the energy,
from the lower level to the higher, for a total of 3 dierent
energy levels. Select the energy level according to what you
found most comfortable in the preliminary test. The energy
level display indicators will light up green according to the
selected energy level (e.g. at energy level 1, one green light will
be lit, at energy level 2, two green lights will be lit). The device
will switch to standby mode when left unattended for 3 minutes
or by pressing the ON/OFF button for 3 consecutive seconds.
2 3
1 4 5
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8
6
ON/OFF button and
energy level button
1
Skin tone and contact
sensor (Fitzpatrick sensor)
5
Status indicator:
• Lack of contact
• Non-allowed skin tone
• Device not usable
3
Treatment window7
Trigger button2
Power supply socket
6
1-3 energy level display4
Lamp
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