Beurer IPL 10000+ - Manual (Page 34)

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with a certain degree of risk. That is why it is important that you understand and accept the risks and
complications that can occur with hair removal systems for use at home that use pulsed light.
Complication
Probability of the
complication
Side effect
Probability of the
side effect
Impact of sev-
eral pulses on the
same area of skin
Low Slight skin irritation Low
Reddening of the skin Low
Increased sensitivity of the skin Low
Skin lesions and burns Seldom
Scarring Seldom
Changes to pigmentation Seldom
Excessive reddening and swelling Seldom
Infection Negligible
Haematoma Negligible
Slight soreness to skin
Although hair removal at home using pulsed light is generally tolerated very well, the majority of users
experience slight discomfort during the treatment, which is usually described as a slight stinging on
the treated skin area. The stinging usually lasts for the duration of the treatment or a few minutes after-
wards. Anything beyond this slight discomfort is not normal and means that you should discontinue
using the beurer SalonPro System because the hair removal treatment is not suitable for you or the
energy level setting is too high.
Reddening of the skin
Your skin may become red directly after treatment using the beurer SalonPro System or within 24 hours
after the treatment. Any reddening generally fades within 24 hours. Consult your doctor if the reddening
does not disappear within two or three days.
Increased sensitivity of the skin
The skin on the treated area is more sensitive, which can lead to dryness or skin peeling.
Skin lesions and burns
In very rare cases, burns or lesions to the skin can occur after the treatment. The burn or lesion may
take a few weeks to heal and, in extremely rare cases, you may be left with a visible scar.
Scarring
Although it only occurs very rarely, permanent scarring may occur. Scarring usually occurs in the form
of a flat, white lesion on the skin (hypotrophy).
However, it may also be wide and red (hypotrophy) or wide and extend further than the injury itself
(keloid). Subsequent aesthetic treatment may be required to improve the appearance of the scar.
changes to pigmentation
The beurer SalonPro System targets the hair shaft and, in particular, the pigmented cells in the hair fol-
licle and the hair follicle itself.
Despite this, there is a risk of hyperpigmentation (increased pigment or brown discolouration) or hypo-
pigmentation (fading) of the surrounding skin. The risk of changes to the skin pigmentation is higher for
people with darker skin. Discolouration or changes to skin pigmentation are usually temporary and per-
manent hyper- or hypopigmentation only occurs rarely.
Excessive reddening and swelling
In rare cases, the treated skin can become very red and swollen. This is more likely to occur in sensitive
parts of the body. Reddening and swelling should subside within two to seven days and be treated by
frequent application of ice. Gentle cleaning is OK, but you should avoid exposure to the sun.