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1. 1 Remove the old elos cartridge from the applicator by ND pressing the 2 release buttons on the sides and gently pulling C A the cartridge out 2 Dispose the old elos cartridge as instructed on page 17 P A 3 Take the new elos cartridge out of its protective container avoid touching the glass 4 Slide the new cartridge gently into the applicator until you feel it click into place EN NEW 5 Place the applicator on the cradle of the base unit before Ne v turning on the system 9 6 Turn on the me A new elos cartridge will show 10076 on the p control panel AA Pp 7 Make sure that the elos indicator on the applicator is not blinking Your me is ready for use Accessory information elos cartridges The cartridge that is supplied with the unit when you purchase it is pre loaded with 100 000 pulses the cartridge will provide many years of normal use when following the recommended treatment times Heavy users or those that share the device with one or more additional users may require replacement cartridges after a certain period of time For information on how to buy replacement cartridges please visit www homedics co uk Q HOMEDICS me Disposal of elos cartridge 1 If you don t have a new elos cartridge make sure you place the elos protective cap in place of the used cartridge 2 Dispose of your used elds cartridge in accordance with your local recycling laws WEEE Directive2. Acceptable Environmental Conditions Storage and transportation Temperature 14 F 55 F Humidity 90 af 55 C 197 F Pressure 700 1060hPa Operation Temperature 50 F 86 F Relative Humidity Altitude up to 3900 m 13 000 ft up to 80 at 37 F homedics co uk me is manufactured by Syneron Medical Ltd and is distributed in the UK and Ireland by HoMedics Group Ltd Syneron Medical Ltd reserves the right to make changes to its products or specifications without notice to improve performance reliability or manufacturability Information furnished by Syneron Medical Ltd and HoMedics Group Ltd is believed to be accurate and reliable However Syneron Medical Ltd and HoMedics Group Ltd make no representation with respect thereof and assumes no responsibility for its use No license is granted by its implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Syneron Medical Ltd Syneron Medical Ltd has patents pending patent applications trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the m product The purchase of the me and the furnishing of this document does not give any license to these patents trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property rights except as expressly provided in any official written document from Syneron Medical Ltd Be sure to read alll instructions carefully before starting treatment Copyright 2012 HoMedics Group Ltd All rights reserved o HOMEDICS me
3. elos replacement cartridges Epilator attachment e Shaver cartridge attachment To order visit us at www homedics co uk Q HOMEDICS me The mesystem description Your me system is designed for easy use and maintenance The system is comprised of the following components Figure 1 1 Base unit 2 Cradle 3 Control panel 4 Applicator 5 elos cartridge homedics co uk E o 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Applicator with elos cartridge The following pictures show both sides of the applicator elos cartridge release buttons Light output window RF delivery bars elos cartridge Grip sensors located on the top and bottom Cooling inlet elos activation indicator elos activation button Accessory activation button not in use Accessory attachment indicator not in use Protective cap not to be removed 2 HOMEDICS me Important safety information Read all warnings and safety information in the user manual before using the me system Always follow basic safety precautions when using any electrical product If you are not fluent in understanding written instructions in English then you should seek help from someone else who speaks English before using the me system When not to use the mesystem Do Not use if your skin is tanned from recent sun exposure tanning beds or tanning creams self tanners OR if you have suntanned in the past 3 days Wait until the sunburn or
4. Customer service contact HoMedics Group Ltd Somerhill Business Park Five Oak Green Road Tonbridge Kent TN11 OGP UK tel 0203 302 0623 email meservice homedics co uk homedics co uk e HOMEDICS m Notes homedics co uk e HOMEDICS CE c5 www homedics co uk IB MEQuartz 0612 02
5. Guarantee amp Service HoMedics Inc guarantees this product from defect in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase except as noted below Q This HoMedics product guarantee does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse accident the attachment of any unauthorised accessory alteration to the product or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of HoMedics This guarantee is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the UK EU A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorised or repair of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under this guarantee HoMedics shall not be responsible for any type of incidental consequential or special damages To obtain guarantee service on your product return the product post paid to your local service centre along with your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase Please refer to HoMedics Service Centre information leaflet for details of your local service centre Upon receipt HoMedics will repair or replace as appropriate your product and return it to you post paid Guarantee is solely through HoMedics Service Centre Service of this product by anyone other than the HoMedics Service Centre voids the guarantee This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights
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7. me system may be less effective in removing hair from women with polycystic ovary syndrome This is due to the high levels of masculinizing hormones that result in excessive hair growth Contact HoMedics Customer Service for more information see page 21 HOMEDICS me WARNING Do Not open the system s outer cover or touch any inner parts to avoid the risk of electric shock Do Not use the system where it can come into contact with liquids wet environment This can cause electric shock elf the system is dropped into liquid unplug it immediately Do Not remove the system from the liquid until unplugged wait at least 2 minutes to remove Do Not use the system again Contact the customer service centre page 21 Do Not apply continuous pulses one after the other with the applicator on any one spot on your skin during treatment Doing so causes extensive heat to build up and may result in possible skin damage or scarring Do Not return to a previously treated spot until 10 seconds have passed Doing so causes extensive heat to build up and may result in possible skin damage or scarring CAUTION Do Not use the system if you have limited physical sensory or mental capabilities Improper use of the system may result in injury Do Not use on or by children under the age of 18 years minors The effects of using the system in this age group have not been tested and are unknown Do Not use the system if any parts s
8. HOMEDICS the fastest way to permanent hair reduction instructions for use www homedics co uk Thank You for purchasing your me system The me is an innovative device that you can use in the comfort and privacy of your own home to remove unwanted hair me is designed for easy and comfortable removal of hair below the neck for both men and women and is safe for use on ALL skin types me can also be used by women to remove facial hair below the cheek lines please refer to the specific facial treatment instructions on page 15 For more information about me visit us at www memyelos com Customer service contact HoMedics Group Ltd Somerhill Business Park Five Oak Green Road Tonbridge Kent TN11 OGP UK email meservice homedics co uk Important safety information Please read all warnings and safety information in user manual before using me Note If you have an active tan do not use me Preparation 1 Clean your skin and wipe the area with a non alcoholic wipe 2 Shave hair in treated area or if you use the shaver or epilator trim hair that is longer than 10 mm you may use the shaver cartridge sold separately Treaiment 1 Press the power button to tum the m system on 2 Select the elos level by pressing the button near the appropriate level based on the table overleaf 3 Press the elos activation button 4 Press the epilator shaver activation button to select desired speed epilator and s
9. L that uses low intensity pulses of visible light and 2 low power electrical current Radio Frequency RF energy Heat from the IPL and RF energy affects the root where the hair grows from so that the hair will not grow back The me system with elos technology provides a safe and effective hair removal method for hair reduction in all skin types including naturally dark skin elds is in use in professional hair removal devices since 2002 and was invented by Dr Shimon Eckhouse who also invented the IPL technology for hair removal Simple treatment at home The me was designed especially for easy and safe use at home The system offers you greater privacy and personal convenience than professionally delivered treatments The treatment schedule is simple and straightforward to treat the hair successfully start with performing one treatment a week for 7 weeks initial phase followed by top up treatments as required maintenance phase The rate and success of the treatment varies from person to person according to hair colour and thickness as well as skin colour and the body area treated e HOMEDICS me Possible side effects and skin reactions Use of the me system could result in possible side effects These reactions are rare and should resolve within a short time However every cosmetic treatment may involve some degree of risk The risk is greater in individuals with darker skin types since the skin in the treatment area absorbs mo
10. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased They can take this product for environmental safe recycling homedics co uk en Troubleshooting Indicator What does it mean Power cable is not connected No lights are on e Button pressed for more than 10 seconds Error light is blinking Grip sensors are held during the start up test No cartridge level indication elos level lights are blinking Ambient temperature is IPL light pulses stop too high Continuous error light Need to reset the system No elos pulse RF bars not in contact with the treated area elos button is not pressed elos white light on applicator is blinking elos slot is empty Not touching grip sensors How to react Connect power cable Release button system will return to standby mode Place applicator in cradle Press power on again Pull out cartridge and re insert If not working insert a new cartridge Press elos button again If not working move to a cooler area less than 30 Celcius 86 Fahrenheit Reset Disconnect power cord Wait unt
11. does it mean How to react Press the button to switch to on System is in standby mode System is on System elds is in low level System eles is in medium level System elos is in high level Capacity of pulses remaining Only 5 of pulses Prepare replaceable remaining cartridge elos cartridge is empty Replace cartridge elos mode active homedics co uk Treatment 1 Gently remove the applicator from the base 2 Press the elds activation button located on the side of the applicator 3 With the thumb and forefinger of your hand gently hold the applicator by the top and bottom grip sensors 4 Place the applicator on your skin so that the two RF delivery bars are in complete contact with the skin t i t aoi do din Do Not apply continuous pulses one on top of the other both RF with the applicator staying in any one spot on your skin delivery bars during treatment are in contact Lo With the skin Do Not overlap the flashing light pulses as you move from Sik one area of the skin to the next Stop treatment if the treated area feels too hot or burns skin surface skin surface 5 Once the applicator is in the correct position the system will start flashing bright light pulses With every flash move the applicator to the next adjacent spot over the skin either by liffing and placing from spot to spot or gliding in one continuous slow motion Avoid overlap between adjacent pulses Do Not return t
12. gh When to use me To treat hair successfully perform one treatment every week for 7 weeks with top up treatments thereafter Skin Type 4 Light brown skin burns minimally elos Level Medium High Skin Type 5 Brown skin rarely burns tans dark and easily elos Level Low Medium Skin Type 6 Dark brown or black skin never burns dark tan elos Level Low Treatment durations For effective results me should be used according to the following minimum timings min 3 min 10 min 2 min When you have finished the treatment 1 Place the applicator in its cradle in the base unit 2 Turn off the me device by pressing the power button on the base unit The cooling vents will continue to work for 4 additional seconds after the elos is turned off 3 Gently rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat dry 4 Gently apply moisturizing cream or gel aloe vera to your skin if epilator was used it is recommended to apply just aloe vera IB MEQuartzQRG 061 2 02 Contents BEE Se 2 Possible side effects and skin reactions XXX 3 Package contents Lo RERTITTT ITO RT TT oes R66 TEL TETTE 4 The me system description 0 ee eee eee eee teen eee 5 Applicator with elos cartridge uuo uocum de 605033354866 PREY re CRUCE B 99 0 58 6 Important safety informafion 24524 T T KE woe eur au TT TTD 7 How does Electro optical Synergy elos work XX 10 Using your me System a cae Ni secte ana
13. haver are sold separately Visit www homedics co uk 5 Ensure you are touching the two grip sensors 6 Hold the applicator in a position ensuring full contact of the RF delivery bars with the skin Do not press just gently touch the skin System will start emitting elos pulses 7 Use the system slowly and continvously gliding on the treatment area without stopping in one place Try to avoid repeated treatment on the same spot for at least 10 seconds Notes If you feel discomfort treat at a lower level If tolerable increase the elos setting for higher efficacy Do not use on sun burned or tanned skin as tanning may influence the safety of the treatment Wait until the sunburn or tan fades prior to performing a test patch on an inconspicuous area Reexamine the area after 3 days to ensure no side effects have occurred Do not tan 24 hours after me treatment e During treatment DO NOT hold the applicator tip still in one spot o g h o9 2 o 09 lo Q 09 o 2 S p h 09 o9 3 2 m E a 09 Treatable skin types Please read all warnings and safety information in user manual before using me Note If you have an active tan do not use me Skin Type 1 Pale white skin always burns does not tan elos Level High Skin Type 2 Fair skin burns easily rarely tans elos Level High Skin Type 3 Darker white skin tans after initial sunburn elos Level Hi
14. hite grey or red is far more limited If is recommended to use the epilator attachment sold separately as this will increase the efficacy of the treatment and help to prevent future regrowth Generally speaking users with light hair colours will reguire greater persistance with their treatments What to expect from your treatment Hair grows in cycles so not every hair can be treated at the same time How long each cycle lasts varies from person to person and between the different body parts Factors such as genetics metabolism and age also influence hair stages You will need to treat the areas of unwanted hair multiple times in order to target hair in the growing cycle Hairs do not fall out immediately after treatment they are shed naturally by the body in the days following the treatment For an immediate solution consider buying the shaver or epilator attachments visit www homedics co uk Working principle The revolutionary elos technology is based on three basic principles eIntense Pulsed Light IPL from the me system is absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft and hair follicle structure This heats up the follicle Radio frequency RF from the me system is directed to the already heated hair follicles as it enters the skin heating it further Hair follicles are injured and or destroyed due to the accumulated heat delivered by IPL and RF Once a hair follicle is destroyed it can no longer grow new hair elos technolog
15. how signs of damage This may result in injury Do Not use the system above 86 F 30 C If the system heats up it may not work properly and may cause injury Always keep the system out of the reach of children as with any electrical appliance to avoid hazardous situations Always disconnect the power cord from the wall electrical outlet after use Always keep the system away from the hair of your head to avoid accidental burns Always keep the system away from objects other than the skin while treating e g clothes brushes wires cords laces etc to avoid accidents Do Not rinse any components of the system with any kind of liquid to avoid damaging the system Note Complete power shutdown is achieved only when the power cord is unplugged homedics co uk 5 How Does Electro optical Synergy elos Work Hair growth Hair grows from a root within the hair growing structure called a follicle which is located inside the skin The follicle produces and contains the pigment melanin which gives hair its colour The amount of melanin in the hair determines the hair colour People with dark hair have more melanin in the hair than people with light hair The more melanin there is within the hair the better the expected results of the elos treatment en Note Light hair has less melanin The ability of the me system to remove hair if your natural hair colour in the treatment area is blond light or dark w
16. ial treatment see page 15 Use in these areas has not been tested and the effects are Unknown On nipples areolas genitals and anus Use in these areas has not been tested and the effects are unknown On areas where you have applied any type of topical anesthetic This may reduce your ability to feel pain which can result in skin injury with improper use of the system On moles large veins darker pigmented areas scars and abnormal skin areas without consulting your doctor This can result in injury to the skin or a change in skin colour On waris tattoos or permanent make up This can result in injury to the skin or a change in skin colour Do Not use the me system if you are taking the following medications Topical retinoids Tretinoin over the treatment area within the last 2 months which increase the skin s sensitivity to ultraviolet light elsotretinoin within the last six months Any medication that causes sensitivity to the sun antibiotics antihistamines cancer chemotherapy drugs cardiac drugs diuretics or any others Check the package insert of your medicine to see if it is stated that it can cause photosensitivity or to avoid sun when taking this medication elf you are on painkillers which reduce the skin s sensitivity to heat Herbs food supplements and vitamins known to cause sensitivity to the sun St John s Wort within the last two weeks elf you are on gold therapy Notes e The
17. il all lights are off up to 2 mins Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system In order for the system to emit elos pulses make sure all 3 conditions elos button on touching grip sensors and RF bars in contact with the skin are met Insert elos protective cap or elos cartridge If none of these suggested measures seem to help contact the HoMedics Service Centre for support 2 HOMEDICS me Specifications Light spectrum 550 1200 nm Mox Optical 4J cm2 RF Wave frequency 6 78 MHz Max Radiofrequency power 5 Watts Electrical power input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Dimensions and weight 20 0 I5 x V cm WX LX Hj 1 17 Kg Note The system will not operate above 86 F 30 C If system was stored in high humidity let it dry for an hour before usage Labels and symbols The nameplate label is adhered to the bottom of your me system It displays the manufacturer s name amp address the system s part amp serial numbers electrical requirements and regulatory standards that the system is designed to comply with Do not use this product without first consulting the manual Im Class Il equipment CE mark For UK plug If the plug on this appliance is C 3 damaged it can be replaced with R a BS 1363 plug fitted with a 3A BS NY 1362 fuse Only use a 3 amp fuse en with this appliance Care must be Bib taken when changing the plug If in doubt contact a qualified electrician
18. o a previously treated spot for at least 10 seconds 6 Repeat treatment to entire area 3 4 times according to the approximate times in the Quick Reference Guide Wait 10 seconds or more between treatments to the same area Note The applicator will automatically turn itself off if no pulses have been emitted for one continuous minute Tips When using the me system on difficult to treat areas e g underarm apply the applicator in 2 directions left right and up down for full coverage You can treat all body areas during the same treatment session HOMEDICS me Facial treatment Removing unwanted hair from the face is very different from removing unwanted hair from other parts of the body Please be sure to read this section thoroughly before starting to remove facial hair with me Why is hair removal from your face not like other body areas The hair on the face differs from other body areas in its physiology Its growing cycles are different and its characteristics such as thickness vellus hair colour and depth of follicle are different from body hair The face is more sensitive to hair removal due to sensitivity of nerves in some of its areas The skin on the face and neck is more likely to be exposed daily to the sun s UV radiation and therefore may be more sensitive than other parts of your body Treating near your eyes can cause temporary discomfort and therefore it is required to use protective eyewea
19. r and treat only from your cheeks and down When you should not use meon the face elf your skin type is 5 or 6 approved for skin types 1 4 only DO NOT USE 260898 elf your facial skin is sunburned or tanned wait until the sunburn or tan fades prior to performing a test pulse on a hidden area Evaluate the area after 3 days to ensure no side effects have occurred and only then commence treatment elf you have undergone any professional facial treatment such as chemical peel laser light radio frequency treatment or injected dermal fillers within the past 3 months homedics co uk Precautions e Treat below the cheeks line only DO NOT use the epilator or shaver accessories when using me on the face DO NOT sun tan or use sun beds for at least 2 weeks before a treatment Avoid starting a treatment on your face when you know you will be exposing your face to sunlight in the following 24 hours If you are going into the sun following a treatment take care to shade the treated area from direct sunlight using a hat or parasol After treatment avoid exposing the treated area to the sun for at least 24 hours Apply sunscreen of at least SPF 30 on the treated area for 2 weeks following the treatment DO NOT treat the eye socket or around the eye area e DO NOT use for eyebrow shaping It is important to avoid accidentally treating the eyebrows as any hair loss is likely to be permanent DO NOT treat over mole
20. re heat from the light energy source Possible rare reactions are described in the table below with the recommended action The reaction Recommended action Q Colour or textural changes May occur either at the time of treatment or after to the skin that may be If there is no improvement within 24 hours consult permanent your doctor Redness of the skin May occur either at the time of treatment or after If there is no improvement within 24 hours consult your doctor Itching of the treated area Cool the area with cold compresses but not with ice or ice packs If the itching continues Consult with your doctor Acne outbreak If there is no improvement within 24 hours consult your doctor Blistering or burning of the skin Cool the area immediately with cool cold compresses but not with ice or ice packs Contact your doctor Permanent scarring or loss of May occur either at the time of treatment or after skin tissue and depressions If there is no improvement within 24 hours consult your doctor Unusual pain occurs Stop treatment and consult your doctor homedics co uk Package contents Upon opening the me package you will find the following parts me device including one elds cartridge with a protective cap Protective goggles for facial treatment Electrical power cord Cleaning brush User guide including Quick Reference Guide Warranty card Additional accessories sold separately
21. s or birth marks Protect small areas of sensitive skin such as moles birthmarks etc by using a white eyeliner For larger areas of sensitive skin use a piece of card or thick paper to cover the affected area and prevent exposure to the elos treatment Protect lips and the lip margin using a white eyeliner DO NOT treat tattoos or permanent makeup DO NOT treat the scalp DO NOT treat inside the nostrils or ears as these areas are delicate O HOMEDICS me Avoid treating areas that contain only vellus hair very thin fine hair also called peach fuzz as this may result in undesired hair re growth e In the very unlikely event that you see pigmented changes on your face please stop the treatment and consult with your doctor How to use eThe treatment should be performed in a broad ambient light environment e Adjust the eyewear s elastic band so they fit comfortably over your eyes sConceal the delicate areas such as lip edges and facial moles with a white eyeliner eTurn on your me device Select the LOW elds level on the base unit and press the elds button on your applicator Place the protective eyewear so that it covers your eyes Apply a single evaluation pulse on a hidden area on your face or neck and observe treated area If you observe any unusual reaction stop the treatment immediately Hold the upper part of your me applicator without touching the
22. se that you repeat treatments once a month for further 3 months After that complete top up treatments as required when hair appears Q Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide or box for information on the following topics Approximate treatment times for each body area Optimal treatment schedule e Tracking sheet for scheduling treatments After use Cleaning and storage Place the applicator in its cradle on the base unit Turn off the me system by pressing the power button on the base unit Unplug the electric cable from the electrical outlet Clean the elos cartridge light output window with a wet wipe or soft tissue Clean the outside surface of the me system using ONLY a dry soft cloth Store the me system in a cool and dry place away from the reach of children o OO AO N Note Using abrasive cleaning pads or cleaning solutions e g acetone or petrol might damage your me system Post treatment care 1 Gently rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat dry 2 Gently apply moisturizing cream or aloe vera gel to your skin 3 Wait at least 24 hours after treatment before you expose treated skin to the sun or tan with artificial light Even after 24 hours make sure that the treated skin is not red from the treatment before you expose it to the sun homedics co uk T How to replace your cartridge Make sure that the me is turned off and the cable is unplugged from the electrical wall outlet USED
23. tan fades Then perform a test patch on a small area to make sure that no skin injury OCCUIS Do Not use the me system if you are pregnant trying to become pregnant conceiving or nursing Do Not use the me system if you have any of the diseases listed below elf you have a pacemaker or defibrillator elf you have artificial metal or silicone implants in the desired treatment area elf you suffer from or have a history of any type of skin cancer or pre malignant lesions elf you have an impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS HIV or use of immunosuppressive medications elf you have epilepsy elf you have diabetes lupus erythematoses or congestive heart disease elf you have had surgery in the treatment area within the last three months or before complete healing elf you have a history of skin disorders abnormal wound healing or very dry and fragile skin elf you have a history of vascular disorder such as varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated elf you have any active condition in the treatment area such as acne sores psoriasis eczema burns herpes simplex wounds or a rash elf you have a history of bleeding coagulopathies easy bleeding or use of anticoagulants homedics co uk e Do Not use the me system on the following areas Around the eyes or near the eyebrows Use on or around the eyes can cause eye injury eAnywhere on the ears or head excluding fac
24. tissue This step is important to avoid spreading germs cross contamination if more than one person uses the cartridge 2 Connect the power cable into the me system 3 Place the me system on a low table or area near a wall outlet free from any other cords or objects 4 Make sure the applicator is placed in the cradle as shown in figure 1 page 5 homedics co uk m 5 Press the power button to turn the system on Wait until the indicator next to the power button turns green Now the system is ready for use en The elos setting is automatically set at Low If you feel comfortable no pain treating with the Low el s level increase the setting to Medium or High 6 The elos cartridge is pre loaded with pulses for your use 100 The elos cartridge indicator shows the percentage of pulses remaining as you use the system Replace the elds cartridge when indicator shows 0 Note When the elos cartridge reaches 5 of its capacity a red light will start blinking At 0 the red light will remain constant The elds cartridge must be replaced and disposed of properly ap HOMEDICS me Different indications and what they mean Indicator Power light is orange Power light is green Low light is white Medium light is white High light is white elos cartridge light 100 2076 is white Empty light is blinking red Empty red light is on elos light on applicator is white What
25. two grip sensors and gently position it over the area you want to treat To allow elos flashes on the area you want treat touch momentarily both grip sensors with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand and release after 1 2 pulses were emitted Without holding the grip sensors Reposition the applicator on the next area to be treated and repeat step 8 Always start with LOW elos level If you feel comfortable you may increase the elos level for enhanced efficacy homedics co uk C Tips Please take additional care when treating hair above the upper lip because the central area below the nostrils is particularly sensitive Hair growth under the chin can be denser which can lead to light reddening in the skin following a treatment This redness is temporary and should completely disappear after 24 hours After the treatment we recommend using an oil free moisturizer for the face in order to feel smoothed For men it is not advisable to treat the beard as it might create uneven results which may produce changes in facial characteristics that may not be desirable For more information regarding facial treatment with me device please visit www memyelos com O HOMEDICS me Guidelines for treatments It is normal to still see hairs after the first few treatments To remove hairs successfully the treatments have to be repeated once a week for the first 7 weeks To ensure that the skin stays smooth and hair free we advi
26. y is designed to cause injury and or destruction of the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding skin This means that even dark skin can be treated safely and effectively with minimum discomfort HOMEDICS me Using your mesystem Skin Sensitivity test Before using the system for the first time choose a small area close to the area you intend to treat for the purpose of performing a skin sensitivity test Follow the treatment instructions below You may see redness in the treated area This is normal and should disappear within 24 hours After the skin test wait 30 minutes and check your skin for any reaction Choose the elds setting that did not result in any reaction when performing a complete treatment Preparing for treatment WARNING Do Not use the system in a wet environment 1 Select an area in your home that is well lit fo reduce discomfort from light flashes emitted from the device during treatment 2 If you have visible hair in the treatment area remove it with a razor or electric shaver 3 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair free entirely dry and free from oily substances lotions creams deodorants tanning creams and sunscreens Note Device will not operate properly above 86 F 30 C Setting up your mefor use Note Please watch the video at www memyelos com before you use the system for the first time 1 Clean the elos cartridge light output window with an alcohol based wet wipe or soft
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