Rio IPL Pro Hair Remover

Comments about Rio Hair Scanning Laser Hair Removal LAHS3:

I bought the rio ipl, next model up from the ones in this catalogue thinking it would be better. I have to say, I agree with all the negative reviews I have read about the rio ipls. They don't work. I used one religiously every couple of days as recommended for six months and it didn't make any difference to me. I have normal skin tone and hair growth apparently ideal for the rio ipl. Don't waste your money.

Comments about Rio Hair Scanning Laser Hair Removal LAHS3:

Suitable skin types –

Not suitable for dark skin tones, for example, those of Afro-Caribbean, Black African, Indian or Pakistani descent. Even if your skin tone appears to be suitable on the skin tone chart, do not use if close relations (parents/grandparents) have skin tones as described above. Not suitable for red, light blonde, grey or white hair.

How to use –

24 hours before you begin treatment check for any reaction by testing a small area of your skin, this patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your skin type.
When you are ready to go, shave the area to be treated, this ensures that the light energy goes directly to the hair root and avoids hair burning on the surface.
Turn the unit on, enter the security code, press the enable button then place the wand over the area you wish to treat. Ensuring the skin sensors are in contact with the skin. Press and hold the treatment button on the wand, this initiates the treatment flash.

After the treatment flash the unit will self-check, move the wand to the next area to be treated and repeat the process. When you have finished your treatment, turn the unit off and store in a safe place away from children.

The timing for follow on treatments is not critical. We recommend treatments at 2 week intervals, although some people like to treat the area every week and others just once a month depending on personal preference and on where the treatment area is. As long as the hair follicle or surrounding skin is not red, sore or inflamed, treatment can be repeated after a minimum of 48 hours.

Safety features:

• The unit must be unlocked using a key.
• A security button sequence is required to activate the unit.
• Your first treatment will always be on power level 1 and can only be increased by one level after a treatment is performed.
• The wand features a bright orange light which will cause you to blink if pointed directly at the eye.
• Treatment will only take place when all 4 skin sensors are in contact with the skin.
• The bulb is shielded to avoid any risk of stray light.
• The aperture includes a UV filter to reduce UV light exposure on the skin.
• You will need to leave 5 seconds between treatment flashes to allow the unit to fully recharge.
• Power can only be increased by one level per treatment flash.
• The skin sensors must be lifted off the skin between treatments to reset the wand.
• Treat each area only once in each session.