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Complication
Impact of seve-
ral pulses on the
same area of skin
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 up to a few minutes
afterwards. Anything beyond this slight discomfort is not normal and means that you should either dis-
continue using the beurer Velvet Skin Pro 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 Velvet Skin Pro 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 (hypertrophy) 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 Velvet Skin Pro targets the hair shaft and, in particular, the pigmented cells in the hair follicle
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.
Infection
An infection of the skin is extremely rare, yet still a possible risk after a burn or lesion to the skin caused
by the beurer Velvet Skin Pro.
Probability of
the complication
Low
Side effect
Slight skin irritation
Reddening of the skin
Increased sensitivity of the skin
Skin lesions and burns
Scarring
Changes to pigmentation
Excessive reddening and swelling
Infection
Haematoma
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Probability of
the side effect
Low
Low
Low
Seldom
Seldom
Seldom
Seldom
Negligible
Negligible