Imetec BELLISSIMA ZERO User Manual

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HOW TO pERFORM THE pATCH TEST

Since the skin tone and its sensitivity vary from one body part to another, a

patch test should be performed on each part of the body that is to be treated.

• First check the tone of your skin by comparing it to the table on the package

and in the instruction manual.

• Identify a small area that is to be treated.

• Shave the area that is to be treated.

• After having set the lowest power level, apply the handpiece to the area

and emit the first pulse. If no discomfort is felt, increase the power to the

next level, move the handpiece to the adjacent skin area and emit another

pulse. Increase the power level on each subsequent area of skin until the

maximum tolerable level for the skin type. A feeling of heat can be felt on

the skin during the treatment, and this is normal. If discomfort is felt, the

maximum tolerable power level is the previous one.

• Check the area after 24 hours: if the redness persists, the maximum

tolerable power level for your skin type is the previous one.

Even though it is extremely rare, if hypersensitivity should persist for over 24

hours, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
ATTENTION: the power output directly affects the result, however, due to the

principle of heat of the treatment, the maximum limit tolerated by your skin

must not be exceeded. This limit is normally high for fair skin and low for dark

skin because melanin that darkens the skin increases the production of heat.

Do not exceed the maximum limit that your skin tolerates with no discomfort

whatsoever.

pREpARING THE AREAS THAT ARE TO BE TREATED

• The skin must be shaved, clean, dry, with no make-up, anti-perspirant

or deodorant.

• On the face, if the dark hair to treat is sparse and there is little of it, you don’t

need to shave the area; simply trim the hair with scissors. If the hair is very

short (about 1mm) and not too thick, you don’t need to shave or trim them.

• Moles, birthmarks, dark spots, tattoos and lips must be covered with a

white pencil or white patches.

ATTENTION: Before starting the treatment, carefully read the paragraphs

concerning: safety warnings, contraindications, precautions for safe use,

possible side effects, treatment areas and hair removal program.

USE

pREpARING THE AppLIANCE

1. Remove the appliance and the other components from the package.

2. If the appliance is stored in a very cold place, wait for it to reach at least 15 °C.

3. Insert the cable of the plug (7) into the power supply connection (3).

4. Insert the plug (7) into a socket: all the LEDs on the control panel (5) will

go on and off repeatedly in a circular sequence.

TREATMENT

5. Press the power level setting and on/off button (5A): the green power level

1 LED (5B) lights up and the ventilation system is activated (you will hear

a sound similar to that of a hair dryer).

6. About 1 second after having pressed the power level setting and on/off

button (5A), the skin colour/device-is-ready LED (5C) lights up: the device

is automatically set to the lowest power level.