User manual PHILIPS HP5233

[. . . ] Clinical tests show that the deep, pleasant massage by its improved massage system can help you reduce or prevent unattractive cellulite more effectively than ever before. More importantly, with this new product the treatment time for each leg has been reduced by 50%. This booklet explains what causes cellulite and describes how the Cellesse Vitesse can help you solve this typically feminine problem. Important: Before you start using the appliance, please take the time to read this booklet thoroughly (especially the section headed 'Read carefully before using Cellesse Vitesse'). [. . . ] If you do, the cellulite layer will start to swell again after a while, as a result of the natural tendency of women's bodies to retain fluid. We recommend you to use the appliance three times a week during the first two or three months. After this time you can reduce the frequency and follow a maintenance programme of 15 minutes once a week or 5 minutes three times a week. This should be enough to keep your fluid retention under control. Although the undesirable consequences of cellulite are visible on the surface, its causes lie deep inside the skin. University of Brussels carried out two types of clinical tests to establish the effectiveness of the 3-in-1 Vacumotion` system. One type of test showed that using the 3-in-1 Vacumotion` system only three times a week smoothens the cellulite layer inside the skin by up to 49% in just one month. These tests used ultrasound scanning to measure the bumpiness of the cellulite layer - the cause of cellulite. The results achieved by women using the Cellesse Vitesse were compared with those of a control group of non-users. Additional tests showed that the Cellesse Vitesse is also highly effective on the outside of the skin, producing visibly smoother skin. The extensive tests carried out by the University of Brussels employed a technique known as fringe projection topography. This uses a computer to visualise the surface of the skin and measures the reduction of cellulite. Do not use the Cellesse Vitesse on hypersensitive skin, problem skin or areas with skin ailments, irritated skin, varicose veins, scars, spots or wounds. Please consult your doctor before using the Cellesse Vitesse if you're pregnant or have a heart condition, diabetes or circulation problems. Only use the appliance to massage the outside of your thighs, hips and buttocks. Don't use it on any other parts of the body! Side-effects during and after use After using the Cellesse Vitesse, your skin may become slightly red and feel rather dry. Don't worry: these are the normal side-effects of a massage as the blood circulation improves. If necessary, you can apply a body lotion or cream after using the Cellesse Vitesse to moisturise the skin. If these effects do not disappear within 24 hours or if any other undesirable skin reaction occurs, stop using the appliance and consult your doctor. If you are prone to bruising or have small red veins clearly visible, you should only use higher settings with care, especially during the first few weeks of use. Whenever necessary, you can always press the Vacumotion Stop button to immediately lift the appliance off your skin. [. . . ] Later, either during the first treatment or when your skin has become used to the appliance, you can gradually increase the intensity. if treatment becomes painful , decrease the intensity. You will achieve the best results when you experience the massage as pleasant. Since everyone's skin is different, you will need to discover which intensity setting suits you best. [. . . ]