Sensica sensiLight User Manual - Preliminary Test

Summary of sensiLight

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    User guide.

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 table of contents what is sensilight™ 4 how to use sensilight™ 5 device description 5 device set-up 8 preparing yourself 8 working with sensilight™ 9 preliminary test 10 recommended treatment protocol 11 facial treatment 12 post-treatment care 15 cleaning and troubleshooting 15 when shouldn’t sens...

  • Page 4: What Is Sensilight™

    4 what is sensilight™ sensilight™ is a personal use device intended for the reduction of unwanted hair. Sensilight™ uses the most advanced rpl™ technology (reactive pulsed light)™. Rpl™ (reactive pulsed light)™ how does it work? Sensilight™ is based on the scientific principle of selective photother...

  • Page 5: How to Use Sensilight™

    5 how to use sensilight™ device description sensilight™ kit includes the following main components: • sensilight™ handheld device • external power supply handheld description lamp treatment window skin tone and contact sensor (fitzpatrick sensor) power socket trigger button and energy selection butt...

  • Page 6: Status Indicators:

    6 sensilight™ activation buttons and status indicators: 1. On/off and energy selection button single button used for the device activation, deactivation, and energy selection. • pressing the button (after the device is connected to the power supply) will turn on the device at energy level 1. Each pr...

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    7 indicator mode no light off device not working (not connected to the power supply). “blinking” green light standby device is in standby mode (before powering on or when left unattended for 3 minutes). Green light 1-3 energy level 1-3 the three energy levels are indicated by three green led lights....

  • Page 8: Device Set-Up

    8 device set-up sensilight™ should ideally be used on areas such as your underarms, bikini line, arms, back, shoulders, chest, legs and on allowed facial areas. 1. Remove all components from the box (handheld device and power supply). 2. Before beginning the treatment, make sure the device is clean,...

  • Page 9: Working With Sensilight™

    9 eyebrows, or eyelashes as this could cause serious eye damage. Working with sensilight™ note: a preliminary test should be conducted before proceeding to a full treatment. See “preliminary test section” below. Sensilight™ should ideally be used on areas such as your underarms, bikini line, arms, b...

  • Page 10: Preliminary Test

    10 9. After the treatment, turn off the device by pressing the “on/off” button; an orange indicator will light up while the device is in the shutdown mode. Unplug the unit after each treatment session. Important notes: • try not to overlap pulses on the same spot. Repeated pulses on the same spot ma...

  • Page 11: Recommended Treatment

    11 if the skin in the test area seems normal (no response or mild redness), you can proceed with a full treatment in the highest comfortable energy level that you tested. Note: do not treat full areas with energy levels that you have not tested before! Do not treat the tested area for at least 1 wee...

  • Page 12: Facial Treatment

    12 notes: 1. Response to sensilight™ hair reduction differs between individuals, depending on biological factors. 2. Sensilight™ works best on dark hair or hair that contains more melanin. Brown and light brown hair will respond, but typically will require more treatment sessions. Red hair may show ...

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    13 • do not use the sensilight™ over mucous membranes as in the nose and ears as it may cause burns. • make sure you do a spot test 48 hours prior to treatment. The spot test should be done in a hair-free area such as below the ear or the side of the neck to determine the energy level. • do not trea...

  • Page 14: Chin Treatment

    14 upper lip, cheek, jaw, neck and chin treatment upper lip: avoid the nostrils and lip, as these areas are more sensitive. You can “fold” your lip inward or press the lips together to achieve a better spread treatment area. Cheek and jaw place the applicator treatment area as indicated in the pictu...

  • Page 15: Post-Treatment Care

    15 post-treatment care • apply sensica post-treatment cream or any calming lotion such as aloe vera. • avoid using peeling and bleaching creams or products for at least 24 hours as this irritates the treated skin. • avoid more than 15 minutes of direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks post treatmen...

  • Page 16: Be Used?

    16 • if sensilight™ does not trigger a pulse: 1. Verify there is full contact with the skin. The trigger button will activate a flash pulse only when the device is in full contact with the skin. 2. If the skin color level identified by sensilight™ is too dark, the flash activation will be blocked. 3...

  • Page 17: Contraindications

    17 • possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Never look directly at the light coming from sensilight™. Eye injury may result. • never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or acetone to clean the skin before using sensilight™ as it may cause burning of the skin. • do not use ...

  • Page 18: Cautions

    18 sunlight or an artificial tanning machine during the past 30 days. • do not use if you have dark spots such as large freckles, moles, or blisters on the treatment area. • do not use on the face above the cheek line: around the eyes, eyebrows, or eyelashes as this could cause serious eye damage. •...

  • Page 19: Possible Side Effects

    19 instructions for use only. • do not leave the device unattended when plugged into an electrical outlet. • if you have undergone any other aesthetic procedures or any uncertainty regarding potential side effects, consult your physician before using sensilight™. Possible side effects when using sen...

  • Page 20: What to Expect When Using

    20 what to expect when using sensilight™ • during your hair removal treatment it is normal to experience: • a flash of light on each press of the activation bottom. The light will not harm the eyes when the device is applied with full contact to the skin on the recommended treatment areas. • a pop n...

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    21 discomfort (when dealing with thicker and darker hair), but this discomfort diminishes once the session is completed. When correctly used, most users feel a slight, mild stinging and/or heat sensation at the time of the pulse light similar to that of snapping an elastic band. When are results fro...

  • Page 22: Device Specification

    22 device specification parameters emitted light spectrum: 475[nm] to 1,200 [nm] max. Emitted energy flux: 5 [joules/cm²] selectable energy levels: 3 levels treatment area (regular window): 3 [cm²] speed: 1 pulse every 2 seconds external power supply: 19 [v], 1.8 [a] 100–240 vac, 50–60hz device size...

  • Page 23: Labeling

    23 tested to comply with fcc standards ver-09apr14 this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference. (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may caus...

  • Page 24: Visit Us: Www.Sensica.Com

    Sensica international home well trading ltd. 450 bath road longford, heathrow, ub7 oe8, uk tel: +44 (0)208 7578980 fax: +44 (0)208 7578767 support@sensica.Com do not use the sensilight™ on naturally dark skin types. Visit us: www.Sensica.Com 1 2 3 4 5 6 fitzpatrick skin type scale.