Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Hair removal / Skin Rejuvenation / Acne treatment Owner’s Manual Thank you for choosing VISS IPL! Please visit www.vissbeauty. com and nd more information about Viss products. VISS IPL technology was designed with safety in mind and gives you simplicity, exibility and privacy with proven results. This device has been designed for Hair removal / Skin rejuvenation / Acne treatment with replacing optional lamp cartridges. For more information and updates, please refer to our Website. www.vissbeauty.com 1.1 What’s Included Please check to make sure all listed components are included and that they are not defective. Lamp Cartridge Main Device (Cartridges are optional.) Owner’s Manual AC Power Cable Safety Glasses Glasses Pouch 1.2 Benets This device provides the following benets: Benets depends on optional cartridge that you purchased. HAIR REMOVAL VISS IPL with 640nm -900nm cartridge provides you hair reduction and hair re-growth prevention. Optimal results were generally achieved after four to ve treatments.A reduction in hair density is visible from treatment to treatment. How fast the eect becomes visible and how long the results last varies from person to person. To treat all hairs successfully and prevent the hair root from becoming active again, we advise you follow the provided treatment schedule. SKIN REJUVENATION Photorejuvenation with 550nm -900nm cartridge is eective against sun damaged skin, age spots, rosacea , enlarged pores, acne, mild wrinkling and ne lines. This process works by targeting damaged cells and jumpstarting the body’s self-repairing mechanisms. ACNE TREATMENT Acne treatment with 400nm -700nm cartridge reduces the blood supply to the sebaceous gland, which slows down production of the body oil sebum, and destroys acne bacteria blocking the pores of the skin. Below is a list naming the parts of your VISS IPL. The corresponding numbers can be found in the diagrams on Pg. 5. 1. Applicator 9. AC Plug insert 2. Intensity level button 10. Main Power Switch 3. Control panel 11. Flash button 4. Intensity level indicator 12. Ready to ash indicator light 5. Power button 13. Cartridge 6. Power light 14. Skin sensor 7. Error light 15. Lamp 8. Cord wrap Read this user manual in its entirety before you use this device and save it for future reference. 3.1 Danger • Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this device in wet surroundings (e.g. near a bath, a shower or a swimming pool). • Keep this device and the adapter dry. 3.2 Warning • This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of this device by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this device. • This device is not intended for children younger than 14 years. • Teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years can use this device with the consent and/or assistance of their parents or the persons who have parental authority over them. Adults from 19 years and older can use this device freely. • Only use this device with the adapter supplied. • Do not use this device or the adapter if it is damaged. • Do not use this device if the lter glass is broken. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard. 3.3 Preventing damage • Never cover the ventilation slots during use. • Make sure nothing can obstruct the air ow through the ventilation slots. • Never subject this device to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop it. • If you take this device from a very cold environment to a very warm environment, wait approximately 3 hours before you use it. • Never use or store this device in a dusty environment. • Never leave this device unattended when it is switched on. Always switch o this device after use. • Do not expose this device to direct sunlight or UV light for long periods of time. • Do not ash against white, smooth or reective surfaces like paper, mirrors, oors, walls etc. This can cause severe damage to the removable window. Only ash when this device is in contact with skin. 3.4 Caution • Please use this device only at intensity level suitable for your skin type. Use at higher settings than those recommended can increase the risk of skin reactions and side eects. • Do not use on face • Do not expose this device to temperatures lower than 15°C or higher than 35°C during use. • Never tamper or attempt to open device • Never use this device in any of the cases mentioned under ‘Contraindications’ (Ch. 3.6). 3.5 Who should not use VISS IPL? VISS IPL is not designed for everyone. If any of the following is true for you, then this device is not suitable for you to use. • If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white, grey or red. • If you are of skin type VI (you rarely or never get sunburnt and you tan very darkly). In this case you run a high risk of developing skin reactions such as strong redness, burns or discolourations . • There are medications and health conditions that may lead to adverse reactions when you use VISS IPL. Please read section ‘Contraindications’ to determine whether any of these apply to you. • All types of tanning can inuence the safety of the treatment. This applies to exposure to natural sunlight as well as articial tanning methods such as tanning lotions, tanning devices etc. If you are tanned or are planning to tan, please see ‘Tanning advice’ section (Ch. 5.2). 3.6 Contraindications Your skin may become a little red and irritated after you have used this device. This phenomenon is absolutely normal and quickly disappears. If the irritation does not disappear within three days, we advise you to consult a doctor. NEVER USE THIS DEVICE : • If you have an unsuitable skin and/or hair type (consult the skin/hair colour table (Ch. 5.3) to determine whether this device is suitable for you). • 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. • If you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical | moles in the areas to be treated. • If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing. • If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated. • If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic reaction. • If you have infections, eczema, burns, inammation of hair follicles, open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated. • If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated. • If you have epilepsy with ashlight sensitivity. • If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive heart disease. • If you have any bleeding disorder. • If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection or AIDS). • On areas of your skin where you are currently being treated with or have recently been treated with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid. • If you have taken oral isotretinoin Accutane® or Roaccutane® in the last six months. This treatment can make skin more susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations. • When you are on painkillers, which reduce skin’s sensitivity to heat. If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the package insert of your medicine and never use this device if it is stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic reactions or if you have to avoid sun when taking this medicine. • If you 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. • If you take immunosuppressive medications. • Over or near anything articial like silicon implants, Implanon contraceptive implants, pacemakers, subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings. • On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn and change of colour, which makes it potentially harder to identify skin related diseases (e.g. skin cancer). • On nipples, areolas and mucous areas (inner vagina and anus). • On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up. This can result in a burn and change of colour. • After intensive sunbathing and/or on sunburnt skin or if you use suntan accelerators. See ‘Tanning advice’ (Ch. 5.2) section for more information. • If you use long-lasting deodorants. • If you are pregnant 5.1 Preparing treatment areas For optimal results and highest ecacy, prepare the areas on which you intend to use this device in the manner described below. HAIR REMOVAL Clean the treatment area and shave the hairs rst. If hairs are remain on skin, hairs are burnt and might cause pain and skin troubles. You don’t need to apply IPL gel for Hair removal. SKIN REJUVENATION AND ACNE TREATMENT Clean and clear the treatment area from any skin care or cosmetic products. you may apply the VISS IPL Laser Skin rejuvenation Pre-treatment Conductive Gel which comes along with Viss IPL skin rejuvenation system. As a IPL beginner, you may apply the gel at rst treatment to prevent any problems.