Philips SC2003 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Setting the light intensity
Philips Lumea Precision Plus is an appliance developed for consumer use at
home and therefore not comparable with professional light-based appliances
with respect to pain sensation. The pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea
Precision Plus are gentler than those from professional appliances and
therefore you can expect a convenient and effective treatment.
You have to adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and
to a level you nd comfortable.
The recommended light intensities table below helps you to establish the
right light intensity.
1
Consult the table below to determine which light intensities are most
suitable for your skin and body hair colour and to check if this method
is suitable for you (if it is not, this is indicated with x in the table).
2 Each body area and possibly even parts of a body area may require a
separate appropriate light intensity according to the recommended
light intensities table below. The method is more effective at higher
intensities, but you should reduce the light intensity if you experience
any pain or discomfort.
Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin irritation because their
skin absorbs more light. Therefore lower intensities are recommended
for persons with darker skin.
The light pulse can feel warm or hot on the skin but should never be
painful. To prevent skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Recommended light intensities (1-5)
In the table below, ‘x’means that the appliance is not suitable for you.
Skin colour and
characteristics:
White
(always
sunburn,
no
tanning)
Beige
(easy
sunburn,
minimal
tanning)
Light brown
(sometimes
sunburn, good
tanning)
Mid
brown
(rarely
sunburn,
fast and
good
tanning)
Dark
brown
(rarely
sunburn,
very good
tanning)
Brownish
black and
darker (rarely
to never
sunburn, very
dark tanning)
Body hair colour:
dark blond/light
brown/brown/
dark brown/black
4/5 4/5 4/5 3/4 1/2/3 x
white/grey/red/
light blond
x x x x x x
Important
To check whether Philips Lumea Precision Plus is suitable for you, see
section ‘For whom is Philips Lumea Precision Plus not suitable?’.
If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an articial tanning
method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the
table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.
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