Step 6: Familiarise Yourself With The Possible Side-Effects Of Using The Beurer Velvet Skin Pro - Beurer IPL 8500 Velvet Skin Pro Mode D'emploi

WARNING
Do not increase the energy level if you experience an abnormal amount of pain during or after the
treatment using the beurer Velvet Skin Pro! (See "Step 6 Familiarise yourself with the possible side-
effects")
Do not increase the energy level during the hair removal session, even if you do not notice any dis-
comfort.
Irritation can occur some time after the treatment itself.

STEP 6: Familiarise yourself with the possible side-effects of using the beurer Velvet Skin Pro

If the beurer Velvet Skin Pro is used in accordance with the instructions in these instructions for use,
side effects and complications seldom occur in relation to the use of the beurer Velvet Skin Pro. Howe-
ver, every cosmetic treatment method – including methods such as those designed for use at home – is
associated 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
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.
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
35
Probability of
the side effect
Low
Low
Low
Seldom
Seldom
Seldom
Seldom
Negligible
Negligible