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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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F IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS
Before you start using the i-Light:
Be sure to read all Warnings and Safety Information. Before you begin, check to see if i-Light is suitable
for you.
Use the skin chart provided on the box and at the front of this manual and the integrated skin sensor to
determine if this device is right for you.
, Skin Type
See the skin colour chart on page 2.
• Do not use on naturally dark skin (Fitzpatrick type V and VI), as it may result in burns, blisters and
changes in skin colour.
• Do not use on tanned skin or after recent sun exposure, as it may cause burns or skin injury.
• i-Light is not effective on naturally white, grey, blonde or red body or facial hair.
, Areas not to treat:
• Do not use on the scalp or ears.
• Do not use on male face or neck.
• Do not use above the cheekbone (female facial use).
• Do not use on the lips - as the skin tone may be too dark for treatment.
• Do not use on nipples, areola or genitals.
• Do not use if you have tattoos or permanent makeup in the area to be treated.
• Do not use on dark brown or black spots such as moles, birth marks or freckles.
• Do not use on an area of recent surgery, deep peel, laser resurfacing, scars or skin that has been
damaged with burns or scalds.
, When not to use/When to avoid using i-Light
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• Do not use if you have been exposed to sun or artificial tanning in the past 4 weeks.
• Do not use on dry or fragile skin caused by the use of chemical peels, glycolic peels or Alpha Hydroxy
Acids (AHAs).
• Do not flash more than once on the same area as this may cause burns.
• Do not use on the same area of your skin more than once a week.
• Do not use for at least 14 days following microdermabrasion treatment.
• Do not use if you are already undertaking permanent hair removal treatments.
• Do not use if you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, if you have a history of skin cancer or
any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated, or if you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple
atypical moles in the areas to be treated.
• Do not use if you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
• Do not use if you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar formation or a
history of poor wound healing.
• Do not use if you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose veins or vascular
ectasia in the areas to be treated.
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• Do not use if your skin is sensitive to light and causes a rash or an allergic reaction. If you are taking
photosensitising agents or medications, check the package insert of the medicine. Never use the unit
if it can cause photo-allergic reactions or phototoxic reactions or if you should avoid sun whilst taking
a medication.
• Do not use if you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive heart disease.
• Do not use on areas of your skin which are currently being treated with or have recently been treated
with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
• Do not use if you have taken oral isotretinoin accutane or aoaccutane in the last six m onths. This
treatment can make skin more susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
• Do not use if you have any bleeding disorder or take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use
of aspirin, in a manner which does not allow for a minimum 1-week washout period prior to
each treatment.
• Do not use if you have infections, eczema, burns, inflamed follicles, open lacerations, abrasions,
surgeries, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated.
• Do not use on the face if you have a history of cold sores; use of IPL or any treatment that irritates skin
can cuase a recurrence of cold sores.
• Do not use if you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection or AIDS) or if
you take immunosuppressive medications.
• Do not use when you are on painkillers, which reduce the sensitivity to heat.
• Do not use if you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.
• Do not use over or near anything artificial such as silicon implants, Implanon contraceptive implants,
pacemakers, subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
PREPARING FOR USE
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, Familiarise yourself with the features of your new i-Light device
The i-Light PRO system is a revolutionary light-based device designed for the removal of unwanted body
hair and female facial hair at home.
, Flash Window (fig. 1-12)
The Flash Window is a filtered glass window with built-in UV protection that allows specific wavelengths
of light to pass from the hand piece to your skin and hair follicles.
F WARNING: always inspect the Flash Window before use to ensure there is no damage to the lens.
F WARNING: always clean the Flash Window before use with the lint-free cloth provided to ensure
there is no oil or debris on the lens.
, Skin Contact Sensor (fig. 1- 13&20)
The Skin Contact Sensor is a safety mechanism that prevents the device from accidental activation. In
order for the device to activate, the Skin Contact Sensor must be fully depressed against the skin.
, Flash Button (fig. 1-5)
The Flash Button is located on the hand piece. To activate the flash bulb, ensure the Skin Contact Sensor is
fully engaged and press the Flash Button.
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