HOW IT WORKS
The Laser hair removal system sends a laser to the hair follicle, which destroys the root, without affecting the surrounding area. The system is pain free and can be used on unwanted hair on face, leg, arm, back and bikini line. Because it uses a light wavelength of 808nm it can treat relatively dark skin as well as fair skin types, although it is unsuitable for Afro-Caribbean skin or grey hair.
The light energy absorbed by the melanin pigment results in the rapid heating up of the hair follicle. This heat destroys the cells (papilla) responsible for hair growth. If adequate heating is achieved, then the follicle is permanently disabled resulting in a permanent reduction in hair growth.
Suitable Skin Types
Melanin in the epidermis also absorbs the energy and limits the depth of penetration of the laser light into the skin. Using a light wavelength of 808nm enables treatment of relatively dark skin as well as fair-skinned types. However, laser hair treatment is not suitable for Afro Caribbean or black skin complexions. Laser treatment is also ineffective in removal of white or grey hair. Electrolysis should be considered as an alternative treatment.
Why is a series of treatments required?
Degradation phase (catagen phase) which lasts between 10 and 20 days, during which the hair stops growing but is not yet shed. About 3-4% of our body hair is in this phase at any given time. The hair follicle shrinks at this time as the hair is prepared for eviction. Resting phase (telogen phase) which can last for several months, during which the hair falls out and a new hair begins to form. The hair follicle is not treatable during this time.
Laser treatment is only effective when the hair is in the active growth phase. Hairs or hair follicles in the Degradation or Resting phase need to progress to the active phase before treatment will be beneficial. Therefore, multiple treatments are required for long term, permanent hair reduction.
Also, in a single treatment, not all of the hair follicles in the active phase will be destroyed. Some follicles are destroyed, others may be miniaturised into vellus hairs (light, fine hairs), and some enter prolonged dormancy. The initial treatment should be repeated to take care of active hair follicles that were not effectively treated in the first session as new hair growth is observed, this will typically be some 2 to 4 weeks later depending on where the treatment area is.
Further treatments should be planned at regular intervals to clear hairs that are coming out of the resting phase and into the active growth phase. Given the number of hair follicles in the resting phase at any given time, this new hair re-growth can be significant.
Any follicles without a target hair within will simply grow again and can be treated next time round.
IMPORTANT: 24 hours before treatment it is very important to do a patch test. The patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your skin type. Each area to be treated must be checked as skin colour can vary. Please refer to the 'PATCH TEST' section in the Information Guide and on the DVD for instructions. A slight redness after treatment may occur. Any localised redness after treatment is caused by the destruction of the hair follicles and is quite normal. However, if any redness remains after 24 hours this would indicate the power level selected was too high for your skin type.
GETTING STARTED
Please ensure you read the Information Guide and understand the 'Warnings' and 'Product Safety' sections before proceeding. For best results, it is recommended you use the SCAN mode. This does not require the individual targeting of a hair because it treats an entire area.
1. Best results are achieved on hairs that have been trimmed to 1mm-2mm in length.
2. Remove all jewellery in the vicinity of the treatment area.
3. Please ensure you have patch tested the area to be treated 24 hours prior to treatment. Connect Mains Adapter into the DC Power Socket on the back of the unit and plug into the Mains.
The Keyswitch will light up orange. Unlock with Key to turn on. The light around the Keyswitch will flash green. Enter the "SECURITY BUTTON SEQUENCE" within 60 seconds of turning the Keyswitch ON. You will find the Security Button Sequence in the Information Guide. The green light around the Keyswitch will fully illuminate. The lights around the SCAN and SINGLE buttons will flash blue ready for selection. The bottom Power Level Indicator light will illuminate. Use the +/- buttons to select the correct power level for your skin type. Refer to the "Patch Test" section of the Information Guide for skin types. Each time the power setting is adjusted, you will need to reselect SCAN or SINGLE mode to continue. If no buttons are pressed after 20 minutes the Unit will power off completely. To restart turn key off and back on again and start at Step 3.
