Does Philips Lumea run out of flashes?
There’s no need to worry about running out of flashes. Using a standardised formula, we’ve calculated the lamp lifetime of flashes for all the devices we test. And the Prestige is one of the best. The Philips Lumea Prestige lamp lifetime is superb lasting 15+ years of use.
Can I use Philips Lumea on my stomach?
The largest curved, contour-following design for fast treatment on large body areas like legs, arms and stomach.
Can I use my Philips Lumea every week?
We recommend using Philips Lumea once every two weeks for the first four treatments to achieve significant hair reduction results. To maintain these results, repeat the treatments every 4 weeks for 8 times.
Can I use IPL twice a week?
No, using your Philips Lumea more often than recommended will not speed up the hair removal process. Do not treat the same area multiple times in one session as this will not improve efficacy and can cause skin irritation.
How long should you wait between IPL treatments?
For patients to get the best IPL results, it is generally recommended that patients receive, on average, 4 – 6 treatments scheduled four weeks apart.
What does orange light mean on Philips Lumea?
When. the ‘ready to flash’ light lights up orange, your skin is not suitable for. treatment with the appliance. The appliance is disabled automatically.*
Can I use Philips Lumea on my nipples?
Do not use your Philips Lumea on lesions, moles, nipples, piercings, tattoos etc. For the full list of unintended areas see the user manual.
What happens if you use IPL on a mole?
If a laser was to be pulsed directly over a mole it would disrupt the cluster of pigment and may cause it to lift off the skin. The area would form a crust and would be more sensitive to touch for approx 2 weeks after treatment. During this time the area would feel itchy and irritated and a scab may form over the mole.
How do I get the best results with Philips Lumea?
Treat all areas evenly For Philips Lumea to work effectively it is important that you use it evenly all over your skin and do not miss any spots. However, make sure that you do not flash the same area more than once, as this can result in skin reactions.
Why is IPL not working for me?
You might have a hormonal imbalance One of the top reasons why IPL hair removal doesn’t work boils down to hormones. Yes, believe it or not hormonal conditions can lead to ineffective hair removal. Our hormones encourage hair growth with the most common one being testosterone.