Tria 4x Hair Removal Laser Instructions For Use

Tria 4X HAIR REMOVAL LASER

Introduction

How does laser hair removal work? 
The Tria Laser 4X deactivates the follicles in your skin that produce hair. It emits a pulse of laser light, which heats up the dark pigment inside the hair and deactivates the hair follicle. That’s why it can deliver permanent results and works only on naturally brown or black hair. To be most effective, the Tria Laser 4X needs to treat each hair follicle during its active growth period. Hair grows in cycles, so multiple treatments are necessary. For best results, treat every two weeks for up to 3 months or until you are satisfied with the amount of hair reduction

Congratulations on your new Tria Laser 4X
The Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X gives you permanent results at home, unlike temporary solutions such as shaving and waxing. The Tria Laser 4X works in the same way as professional laser hair removal. It treats the hair follicle, not just the hair, giving you permanent hair reduction after a series of treatments.

skin tone chart

Check your skin tone to find out if you can safely use the Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X. Match the skin in the area you wish to treat to the range of skin tones shown on this chart. If your skin tone matches any of the skin tones labeled “Not Safe” for treatment, then DO NOT USE the Tria Laser 4X.

INTENDED SKIN TONES

NOT SAFE:

For Use On: Legs; Arms; Bikini Line; Underarms; Feet; Hands; Chest; Back; Stomach; Women’s Facial Hair (cheek line downward) Read these instructio ns before use

• Before you use your new Tria Laser 4X, read this booklet for important information:
• Confirm that the Tria Laser 4X is safe for you.
• Learn how to use the Tria Laser 4X.
• View our treatment results timeline.
• Read our tips for best results.
• Review contraindications and warnings, which are marked with the symbol

Getting to know your Tria laser 4X

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WHAT THE TRIA LASER 4X IS USED FOR (INDICATIONS )
The Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X is used to remove unwanted hair. It is an over-thecounter system intended for adjunctive use with shaving for hair removal sustained with periodic treatments. It is also intended for permanent reduction in hair re-growth defined as long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured out to 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of the treatment regimen. It is intended for use only on light to medium skin tones (see the Skin Tone Chart on the inside front cover) and naturally brown or black hair. It will not work on white, grey, blond or red hair.

Who should not use the Tria Laser 4X (contraindications)

• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X if your skin tone matches one listed as “Not Safe” on the Skin Tone Chart on the inside front cover of this booklet. If you use the Tria Laser 4X on skin “Not Safe” for treatment, the skin may absorb too much laser light and be injured (burned, discolored or scarred).
• PLEASE NOTE: The skin sensor is a safety feature that unlocks the Tria Laser 4X. If it is not safe for you to use the Tria Laser 4X, you won’t be able to unlock it with the skin sensor.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X if you are under the age of 18 or use it on anyone else under the age of 18. The use of the Tria Laser 4X on or by children has not been studied and could result in serious injury.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X if you have a lighter hair color, such as blond, white, red or grey. In order for the laser to work, you must have naturally dark hair where you are treating. Lighter hair pigments will not absorb enough of the laser’s energy to disable the hair follicle.

Warnings

• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X on or around the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes. Doing so can cause permanent eye injury.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X if the Skin Tone Chart shows that your skin tone is not suitable. If you have African, Indian, Native American or Pacific Island heritage, you may have a skin tone that is not suitable—be sure to check the Skin Tone Chart. Darker skin tones can absorb too much laser light, which can injure the skin.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X anywhere on the ears, nipples, genitals or around the anus. These areas may have more sensitive skin, a darker skin tone, and/or a greater hair density, and using the Tria Laser 4X there may cause serious skin injury.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X on a man’s face, jaw or neck. The hair in a man’s beard area is too dense, and using the Tria Laser 4X in these areas may result in skin injury. Hair removal by lasers can cause increased hair growth in some individuals. Based upon currently available data, the highest risk groups for this response are females of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian heritage treated on the face and neck.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X on parts of your skin that are darker than your usual skin tone: tattoos, dark brown or black spots (such as large freckles, birthmarks or moles) or skin that is red or swollen from a previous treatment. Dark skin may absorb too much laser light, which can injure the skin
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X on damaged skin, including open wounds, cold sores, sunburns or areas where you have had a skin peel or other skin resurfacing procedure within the last 6-8 weeks (check with your doctor). These conditions can make the skin more susceptible to injury.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. The Tria Laser 4X has not been tested on pregnant women. Hormonal changes could increase skin sensitivity and the risk of skin injury.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X if it appears damaged, and DO NOT attempt to open or repair the Tria Laser 4X. These actions increase the risk of skin or eye injury. Please contact Customer Care for assistance Always follow the basic safety precautions for electrical devices
• DO NOT get the Tria Laser 4X or the charger damp or wet.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X while bathing or put it next to a tub or sink.
• DO NOT operate a charger with a damaged plug or cord. ALWAYS keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Failure to follow these precautions can cause electrocution or electric shock.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X for any purpose other than hair removal. The Tria Laser 4X is for personal use. The Tria Laser 4X is not for use in a medical office, clinic, salon or other commercial setting.
• DO NOT use the Tria Laser 4X on any area where you may someday want your hair to grow back. The results may be permanent and irreversible.

Benefits and risks
A medically supervised clinical study has shown that the Tria Laser 4X is safe and works when used as directed. Seventy-nine (79) users performed a 6-week course of treatment (3 treatments) and all side effects were observed. The number of hairs at each treatment site was counted before each treatment and at 1, 2, 3, 6 and 12 months after the last treatment. No additional treatments were performed after the third treatment.

Benefits
When used as directed, the Tria Laser 4X gives you permanent results. The results vary from person-to-person and depend on which body area is treated and how closely treatment instructions are followed. The clinical study demonstrated the following benefits:

• 61% average reduction in hair count 3 weeks after the first treatment
• 70% average reduction in hair count 3 weeks after the second treatment
• 60% average reduction in hair count 1 month after the third treatment
• 6% average reduction in hair count 3 months after the third treatment
• 33% average reduction in hair count 12 months following the third treatment

In the study, 69 of 79 users (87%) reported finer hair at 1 month after the last treatment than before any treatment. And 55 of 79 users (70%) reported lighter hair at 1 month after the last treatment than before any treatment. These results were obtained with only 3 treatments. For best results, treat every 2 weeks for 3 months or until you are satisfied with the amount of hair reduction

Risks

• It is important to use the Tria Laser 4X properly. Make sure that you understand and follow all warnings (see page 8-9). The skin sensor will prevent use of the device on contraindicated skin types (see page 7). If you use the Tria Laser 4X as directed, the risks are low:
• In the clinical study, almost all users reported mild to moderate pain or discomfort during their first treatment, with a reduction in sensitivity reported in their later treatments. This is normal You may feel warmth, burning, tingling or itching; some users described feeling the same level of discomfort as when a rubber band snaps against the skin.
• If the pain is too intense or persists after a treatment, stop using the Tria Laser 4X and check with your doctor before using it again.
• Your skin may become red right after treatment or within 24 hours. This redness generally clears up within a few hours.
• See your doctor if the redness does not go away within 2-3 days in rare cases, some users may see an increase in the number of hairs in the treated area after the initial treatment. If this increase persists over several treatments, stop using the Tria Laser 4X and see your doctor.
• The following symptoms affected no users in the clinical study (0 out of 88) but have been reported with other hair removal lasers
• Skin swelling, especially around the hair follicle. If the swelling doesn’t go away within 2-3 days, stop using the Tria Laser 4X and see your doctor.
• Temporary or permanent skin discoloration. If your skin color changes, stop using the Tria Laser 4X and see your doctor.
• Blisters. This is very unlikely for people with a light or medium skin tone.
• If you do develop a blister, stop using the Tria Laser 4X and don’t let the blister become infected. Consult your doctor if needed

Tria Laser 4X treatment overview

before your first treatment

• 6 weeks before your treatment, stop waxing or plucking hair and do not get a skin peel.
• Activate your Tria Laser 4X on our website or by calling Customer Care (see back cover).
• At least 1 day before treatment, perform a patch test on your skin (see page 15).

before every treatment

• Charge your Tria Laser 4X (see page 14).
• Unplug it from the battery charger.
• Cleanse, shave and dry your skin (see page 16).
• Turn on the Tria Laser 4X (see page 16).
• Unlock it with the skin sensor (see page 16).
• Set the treatment level (see page 17).

Between treatments

• Shave, but don’t wax or pluck hair.

Treat until you done

• Be consistent and follow treatment instructions.
• For best results, treat every two weeks for up to 3 months or until you see the desired results

What to expect

While using the TRIA Laser 4X

• The sensation varies, depending on the person, treatment area and treatment level. Some users may feel the sensation of a rubber band snapping on the skin. Others will feel a warm, prickling sensation.
• As the amount of hair in the treated areas decreases, the sensation will also decrease.
• For this reason, you may be able to use a higher treatment level after your initial treatments.
• Some users experience mild redness that goes away within 24 hours.

During your first 3 months of treatment

• After your first treatment, there will be no visible change to the hair. Laser hair removal does not cause hair to immediately fall out.
• With additional treatments, there will be a gradual reduction in the number of hairs with each treatment.
• The hair that does regrow will also begin to lighten and become finer.

After 3 months of treatment

• Hair follicles that have been deactivated by the Tria Laser 4X will not grow back.
• Do occasional touch-ups or additional treatments if necessary.

BEFORE YOUR FIRST TREATMENT

Charge the Tria laser 4X
Charge the Tria Laser 4X for at least 2 hours before you use it or anytime the battery indicator is “empty” and blinking. If you are covering a large area or have the Tria Laser 4X set to a high energy level, you may need to charge the Tria Laser 4X in the middle of a treatment. This is normal

To charge:

• Plug the battery charger into the Tria Laser 4X charger socket and into a power outlet.
• The battery indicator will show it is “filling up” while the Tria Laser 4X is charging.
• Once fully charged, the battery light will stay on and you may unplug the charger.
• The Tria Laser 4X can remain plugged in for extended periods of time without damage.

ACTIVATE THE TRIA LASER 4X
A one-time online or telephone activation is required before you can use the Tria Laser 4X. Before your first treatment, please have your Tria Laser 4X ready and go to our website or call Customer Care (see back cover). The activation takes less than 5 minutes. The Tria Laser 4X will not work until it has been activated

TEST THE LASER ON A PATCH OF SKIN

• Before your first full treatment on a new area of your body, we recommend you test the Tria Laser 4X on a patch of skin there and try different energy levels.
• Prepare your skin and unlock the Tria Laser 4X (see pages 16-17). The Tria Laser 4X will be set to Level 1 (low).
• Place the treatment window flat against your skin, and test one laser pulse.
• If Level 1 was tolerable for you, then move to another test area and increase to Level 2, testing a patch at that level with one laser pulse. To adjust the Tria Laser 4X setting up or down, press the power button (see page 17).
• If Level 2 was tolerable for you, change test locations and increase by one level until you find the highest setting that is still tolerable
• Wait 24 hours and then examine the test areas. If the skin appears normal, start your first treatment at the highest level you are comfortable using.

technical specifications

• LASER TYPE: Diode laser
• LASER CLASS: 1
• OUTPUT WAVELENGTH: 810 nm
• OUTPUT FLUENCE: 7-22 J/cm2
• Battery charger INPUT:
• 100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz, 37 VA
• Battery charger OUTPUT:
• 5.0 V DC, 3.0 A / 2.3 A

Before every treatment

PREPARE YOUR SKIN

• Cleanse the treatment area, removing all cosmetics, lotions and creams that may block the laser light.
• Shave the treatment area. This removes the surface hair, which improves comfort and allows the light to better reach the hair in the follicle.
• Dry the treatment area.

UNLOCK THE LASER The Tria Laser 4X will lock when it’s not in use. To unlock the Tria Laser 4X, use the skin sensor, which helps confirm that the Tria Laser 4X is safe for your skin tone.

To unlock:

• Unplug the Tria Laser 4X from the battery charger and press the power button to turn it on. The display will show the lock and skin sensor icons.
• Hold the skin sensor (red light at the base of the Tria Laser 4X) against the skin in the area you wish to treat. The skin sensor will automatically sense and check your skin.
• If the Tria Laser 4X is safe for your skin tone, the Tria Laser 4X will emit a series of beeps and unlock
• If the lock icon is still visible and you do not hear a series of beeps, then it may not be safe for you to use the Tria Laser 4X. Or, you may be using the skin sensor incorrectly and need to try again. To try again, lift the skin sensor from your skin and follow Steps 1 and 2 above. If you still cannot unlock the Tria Laser 4X, please contact Customer Care for assistance.

SET THE TREATMENT LEVEL
The Tria Laser 4X has different energy levels. In a clinical study, higher levels were found to be 2-3 times more effective. So for best results, we recommend you use the highest setting that you can tolerate. When the Tria Laser 4X is on and unlocked, press the power button to select your desired level. Each time you press the power button, the level will increase. Once the Tria Laser 4X is at the maximum level, pressing the power button again will return it to the lowest level.

HOW TO TREAT

• Turn on the laser, unlock it and set the treatment level (see pages 16-17).

Touch and hold the treatment window to the skin until you hear two beeps.

• If you do not hear beeps, make sure that the treatment window is flat against your skin.
• The laser will only pulse when the whole window is touching your skin.
• If you hear a buzzing tone instead of the second beep, you lifted the device from the skin before the pulse was over.
• Do not move the treatment window between the first and second beep because this will disrupt the laser pulse and reduce its effectiveness

Lift the laser and place it back on the skin so that it overlaps the previous spot.

• Each time you reposition the treatment window, move it about half the distance of the window (about 1/4 inch or 5 mm).
• This creates an overlapping pattern in the treatment area, which ensures you cover all the hair follicles.
• This works out to about 25 laser pulses per square inch or 40 pulses per 10 square cm.

Keep going until you have completely covered the area you want to treat.
Use the Tria Laser 4X Pulse Counter to help get the best results. See the table below as a guide to how many pulses you may need to cover each area per treatment. These pulse counts and times are approximations –your actual treatment area and the number of pulses may vary. Always follow the treatment instructions and warnings provided in
this booklet.

Turn off the laser by holding down the Power Button.
Repeat treatment every 2 weeks for up to 3 months or until you reach the desired results.

Pulse Counter Guide

TAKING CARE OF YOUR TRIA LASER 4X

The Tria Laser 4X doesn’t require special care, but we do recommend that you keep it clean, especially the treatment window and skin sensor

Cleaning instructions

• Make sure that the Tria Laser 4X is turned off and unplug the battery charger from the Tria Laser 4X and the power outlet.
• To clean the Tria Laser 4X and battery charger, moisten a soft cloth with water and mild soap, and wipe the treatment window and the exterior of the device.
• Be careful not to damage the treatment window. Allow to dry completely before charging or turning on your Tria Laser 4X.
• To clean the skin sensor located at the base of the Tria Laser 4X, wipe it gently with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Long-term storage
If you do not plan on using your device for a long period of time, we recommend that you recharge the device every 3 months to maintain the life of the battery.

Recycling/Disposal
The Tria Laser 4X contains lithium batteries that cannot be replaced. To recycle or dispose, please follow the regulations where you live or contact Customer Care for information

TROUBLESHOOTING

Warranty

limited Warranty

The Tria Laser 4X comes with a 1-year limited warranty detailed below.

What is covered by the limited warranty? This 1-year limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in your Tria Laser 4X if you purchased it from an authorized partner or directly from the manufacturer (Tria Beauty). Your 1-year limited warranty is valid for you alone, the original purchaser, and cannot be transferred.

What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty is effective only if the Tria Laser 4X is purchased and used in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom. This limited warranty does not cover damage, defects, or failure caused by abuse or misuse; improper care; impact or insertion of foreign objects; vandalism; improper storage; improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair; application of harmful chemicals; Acts of God, fire, or water; abrasives; negligence; failure to follow manufacturer’s instructions loss of the Tria Laser 4X; normal wear and tear; alteration; overuse; professional use; or commercial use.

How long does this limited warranty last? The limited warranty begins on the date of purchase and expires one year later. The warranty period is not extended for any period during which the Tria Laser 4X (or any parts thereof) is in repair or if your Tria Laser 4X is replaced by Tria Beauty during the warranty period.

What will Tria Beauty do if your Tria Laser 4X is defective? If you discover a covered defect in your Tria Laser 4X before the 1-year warranty period expires, contact Customer Care for assistance. If we confirm a defect covered by this limited warranty, it will be Tria Beauty’s decision as to whether we will:

• replace your Tria Laser 4X with either a new or a refurbished Tria Laser 4X that is the same as or similar  to the Tria Laser 4X you purchased;
• repair your Tria Laser 4X using either new or refurbished parts.

If we find that the defect in your Tria Laser 4X is not covered under this limited warranty, we will notify you about the service alternatives that are available on a fee basis. If we find that your Tria Laser 4X is not defective, we will notify you and return your Tria Laser 4X to you. All Limited Warranty services must be authorized and performed by Tria Beauty or a service provider authorized by Tria Beauty

Treatment Schedule
Use this helpful schedule to keep track of your Tria Laser 4X treatments. Use the Pulse Counter Guide on page 20 as a guide to how many pulses you may need to cover each area per treatment

FCC

FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•  This device may not cause harmful interference and
•  this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. patents D535,746; 7,250,045; 7,413,567; 7,452,356. Additional patents pending.

Tria Beauty Customer Care

• United States
• 877-321-8742
• [email protected]
• triabeauty.com
• United Kingdom/Europe
• 0800 0484 322
• [email protected]
• triabeauty.co.uk