Slendertone FACE Manual De Usuario página 9

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O S A N D O N T S
O S A N D O N T S
Your Slendertone product is suitable for use by all healthy adults. However, as with other forms of
exercise, some care is needed when using it, so always follow the points below and read your user
manual carefully before use. Some of the points below are gender specific.
Please do not use if:
• You have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator) or suffer from any other
heart problem.
• You suffer from cancer, epilepsy or are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction.
• The unit is in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment.
• You are connected to high-frequency surgical equipment.
• Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/medicines are administered
by injection (short term or long term) e.g. hormone treatment.
Please wait before using Slendertone Face until:
• At least 24 hours after the administration of facial Botox
consult your physician first. For further information on using Slendertone Face with these
treatments, see page 15.
Please get your doctor's or physiotherapist's permission before using Slendertone Face if:
• You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.
• You have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture.
• You have recently undergone surgical procedures, when stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
• You take insulin for diabetes.
• You suffer from muscle or joint problems.
• Using the device as part of a rehabilitation programme.
• If you have had recent medical or cosmetic facial surgery.
Possible adverse reactions:
• A small number of isolated skin reactions have been reported by people using muscle stimulation
devices, including skin allergies, a prolonged reddening of the skin, acne, broken blood vessels,
thread veins a rash and affected fillings/ toothache.
• If allergic reactions last for several hours, you should stop using the product as this product may
not be suitable for you.
• Some users may experience headache and other painful sensations, which have been reported
during or following the application of electrical stimulation near the eyes and to the head and
face.
• Users should not apply stimulation over or in proximity to cancerous lesions.
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• Some users may experience mild transient muscle twitching in the face after a session. If this
persists beyond two to three days please consult your doctor (muscle fasciculation has been
associated with low serum concentrations of elements such as calcium, magnesium and
potassium).
• Do not use the Slendertone Face unit in or near water, including a bathtub, shower, hot tub or
swimming pool.
Note:
No permanent effects have been reported, however you may wish to consult your doctor before use.
• On very rare occasions, first-time users of EMS have reported feeling light-headed or faint. We
recommend that you use the product while seated until you become accustomed to the sensation.
Please read these precautions before using your Slendertone Face product.
• The long-term effects of using electrical stimulation are unknown.
• The safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy has not been established.
• We advise using this product while in a relaxed, seated or lying position.
• Always place the headset on your face before turning on the control unit.
When applying the gel pads and headset, always remember to :
• Place the gel pads and headset ONLY as indicated in this manual.
• Avoid placing the pads or headset on the front or sides of the neck, across or through the
heart (i.e. one pad on the front of the chest and one on the back) or in the genital region.
(Other toning units are available for other areas of the body - details are available at
www.slendertone.com or from your local retailer)
• Application of electrodes near the thorax may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation.
• Avoid any recent scars, broken or inflamed skin, areas of infection or susceptibility to acne,
thrombosis or other vascular problems (e.g. varicose veins), or any parts of the body where
feeling is limited.
• Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains).
• Avoid placing the pads directly over metal implants, dental implants or metal fillings.
To reposition pads during a session:
• Make sure the unit is Paused or OFF first.
After strenuous exercise or exertion:
• Always use a lower toning intensity to avoid muscle fatigue.
Note:
• An effective treatment should not cause undue discomfort.
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