HOW TRIA WORKS
The TRIA device is about the size of a hairdryer. For ease of use the device is cordless. Its battery is charged much the same way as a mobile phone.
The different levels of intensity allow you to cater for your own particular skin sensitivity. Light is emitted in short pulses at a rate of 40watts (this is the highest intensity available for personal use). This light covers multiple hair follicles in 1 second long intervals to an area approximately 1 – 3 cm squared. There is a reminder setting inbuilt which prompts you to move to a different area. For safety, the TRIA will not emit its laser until all 3 contacts are touching the skin. There is also a cooling fan to ensure the device remains at room temperature.
TRIA targets hair growth beneath the skin. Because the diode laser reacts with the dark pigment of the hair shaft, the surrounding skin is not harmed.
The result is beautifully smooth, radiant skin that doesn't require the arduous maintenance of many other conventional hair removal methods.
HOW TO USE TRIA
Realising your desire for smooth and beautiful skin has never been so easy. TRIA's user-friendly design requires no special training. You can use it when the time is right for you at the intensity that's right for you.
TRIA is conveniently cordless for increased mobility and easily reaches various parts of your face and body. Before using TRIA, simply remove all cosmetics, lubricants and creams from your skin, and shave the area where you intend to use TRIA. Shaving reduces discomfort during laser hair removal sessions because there is no hair above the skin to absorb the laser light.
TRIA is rechargeable and does not require a cord while in use. Each charge lasts approx. 30 mins. And, its compact size allows for easy handling and storage after use.
For best results TRIA should be used every two to four weeks until desired results are achieved. After the first laser hair removal session, it takes approximately two weeks to begin seeing visible results.
Although it may appear that the hair is still growing, the disabled follicles are actually "ejecting" the hairs from beneath the skin. Hairs that were not in the "active growth phase" during the previous session will continue to grow and will need to be re-treated.
QUESTIONS
Does TRIA really work?
As with any innovation, trusting the experts is key. TRIA was designed by the same scientists who pioneered medical grade laser technologies in the 1990s. Harnessing scientifically proven diode-laser technology to target hair growth beneath the skin, TRIA delivers long-term hair removal results.
Where on my face and body can TRIA be used?
On men and women with white to light brown skin, TRIA can safely be used on these areas of the face and body: Nape of the neck, underarms, bikini line, legs, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, feet, hands, upper lips (women only), and chins (women only).
Is TRIA painful to use?
TRIA allows you to select 3 levels of intensity appropriate to your degree of sensitivity. Most men and women will experience slight discomfort while using TRIA. The discomfort usually subsides at the end of each laser hair removal session and can usually be alleviated by selecting a lower intensity setting.
How long does each laser hair removal session take?
The length of time necessary for each session may range from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of the area.
How often should I use TRIA?
For best results, TRIA should be used every two to four weeks until desired results are achieved.
How soon will I see results?
Laser hair removal results are not instant. Hair follicles that have been disabled must "eject" the hair from the skin (which usually takes 2-3 weeks). And, because all hairs are not in the "active" growth phase at the same time, multiple laser hair removal sessions are usually needed before visible results can be seen.
Are there any side effects?
While not common, the most often reported side effects during the safety and efficacy study were temporary redness and minor swelling in the skin area where TRIA was used. You may feel warmth, burning, tingling, itching or pain while using the device, but the sensation should subside immediately after use. Potential side effects (like redness and swelling) may last for up to several hours, but can last several days.. If you experience excessive discomfort while using TRIA, try a lower intensity setting.
Is TRIA effective on white, grey, blond or red hairs on the face and body?
No. White, grey, blond and red hairs do not have enough pigment to absorb the laser light. As a result, TRIA is not effective when used on these hair colours. This is because Laser hair removal works by damaging the hair follicles. The laser light passes through the skin and is absorbed by the dark pigment melanin which is present in the hair follicles. Blonde, grey and white hair has little or no melanin to absorb the energy from the laser and so isn’t affected. Meldine can solve this problem - when sprayed on the desired area, Meladine deposits natural melanin directly into the hair follicle. The clever bit is that Meledine’s patented delivey system only deposits the melanin in the hair follicle, none is absorbed by the hair shaft or the skin.
I have dark brown or black skin. Can I use TRIA?
To prevent skin injury, DO NOT use TRIA on medium brown, dark brown or black skin. TRIA should only be used on white to light brown skin.
Can a man use TRIA on his beard?
The amount of hair in a man's beard can be very dense making TRIA especially painful when used on the beard area. Therefore, men should NOT use TRIA on their beards.
Do I need to wear protective goggles?
When used as directed, TRIA's unique patent-pending Diffuse Radiance Technology diffuses the laser's light so that it is safe for personal at home use without protective goggles. Additionally, TRIA has three contact sensors to safeguard against misuse. If all three contact sensors are not touching the skin, the device will not emit a pulse of light, thus reducing the eye hazards commonly associated with laser devices.
What do I do if my TRIA stops working?
If TRIA should stop working please contact our Customer Service department for assistance on our Free phone 0800 622 65 69.
Are there any warnings or contraindications for TRIA?
TRIA has been designed with safety in mind, however, there are certain indications and warnings and contraindications that you should be aware of should you choose to use TRIA.
IS TRIA FOR ME?
If you've tried shaving, waxing and depilatories, and you've grown tired of the ingrown hairs, nicks, bumps-and the short-lived results-consider TRIA. This enlightened hair removal solution provides long-term results with the luxury of being able achieve beautiful, smooth skin in the privacy of your own home.
Unfortunately, laser hair removal is not for everyone. Although TRIA has been designed with a variety of safety features, there are certain people for whom TRIA is not safe or will not work.
DO NOT USE TRIA around eyes, eyelids, eyelashes, bony orbit of the eye, forehead, temples, cheekbones, nostrils or between the eyes or eyebrows.
DO NOT USE TRIA on darker skin tones (medium brown, dark brown, or black skin). Darker skin tones absorb too much laser light, which can cause serious skin injury including blisters, burns, scars, and skin color changes. This includes lighter skinned individuals who have recently tanned or used a self-tanner on their skin.
DO NOT USE TRIA if you are of African, East Indian, Native American, or Pacific Island descent. These skin types absorb too much laser light, which can cause serious skin injury.
DO NOT USE TRIA if you rarely or never sunburn after prolonged sun exposure. These skin types absorb too much laser light, which can cause serious skin injury.
DO NOT USE TRIA if you have an active skin disease, sunburn, peeling skin, open sores, a skin rash, active lesions from psoriasis or other skin diseases, a prior history of skin cancer, or are taking medications that may cause your skin to be sensitive to light.
TRIA DOES NOT WORK on naturally white, grey, blond, or red facial or body hair. These hair colors are too light for TRIA to be effective.
