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Problem
The treated areas
become red after the
treatment.
The skin reaction after
the treatment lasts
longer than usual.
The hair-removal results
are not satisfactory.
Possible cause Solution
You have used Reduce the light intensity to a level that is comfortable
a light intensity for you. See chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting
which is too high the light intensity'.
for you.
The light exit If the light exit window or reddish filter glass of
window or reddish the precision attachment is broken, do not use the
filter glass of the appliance with this attachment any more. Go to
attachment is your dealer or a Philips service centre or contact
broken. the Consumer Care Centre to have the attachment
replaced.
The appliance is Do not use the appliance if you have a very dark skin.
not suitable for Do not use it either if your body hair is light blond, red,
your skin colour. grey or white.
Slight redness No action required.
is harmless and
normal and
disappears quickly.
You have used Select a lower light intensity the next time. See chapter
a light intensity 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the light intensity.
which is too high
for you.
If the skin reaction lasts longer than 3 days, contact
your doctor.
You have used Select a higher light intensity the next time.
a light intensity
which is too low
for you.
You did not make For proper hair-removal results, you have to make
enough overlaps overlaps when you use the appliance. See chapter
when you used 'Using the appliance', section 'Subsequent use', step 9.
the appliance.
You do not use To remove all hairs successfully and to prevent the hair
the appliance root from becoming active again, the treatments have
as often as to be repeated once every two weeks for the first
two months. To ensure that your skin stays smooth,
recommended.
we advise you to repeat the treatment every four to
six weeks. The time between treatments may vary
based on your individual hair regrowth and also across
different body areas. If too many hairs grow back
between treatments, simply shorten the treatment
interval again, but do not treat any area more often
than once every two weeks. When you use the
appliance more frequently than recommended, you do
not increase the effectiveness but you do increase the
risk of skin reactions.