• What are the benefits of laser hair removal compared to alternative treatments?
• Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?
• What areas of the body can be treated?
• How many treatments are required?

• How does the Apex 800 laser work?

• Is the laser treatment painful?

• Are there any side effects?
   

Until now getting rid of unwanted hair has been either a painful or tedious process involving chemical depilatory creams, razors, stinging wax or painful electrolysis needles. Now with the Apex 800 diode laser, your doctor can provide you with a fast and gentle approach to long lasting hair removal.

What are the benefits of laser hair removal compared to alternative treatments?
The primary benefits of laser hair removal include:

• Larger areas may be treated with less discomfort using the Apex 800 laser than with electrolysis, waxing or tweezing.
   

• The Apex 800 combines both speed and long lasting results.
   

• The Apex 80 works on almost any area of the body where a hair free appearance is desired. 

Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?
The unique design of the laser allows treatment of a wide range of skin types and hair colors. Your physician will evaluate your skin type and hair color to determine it you are a candidate for treatment.

What areas of the body can be treated?
In women, the most common areas for treatment are upper lip, chin, bikini line, legs and underarms. In men, the most common areas for treatment are shoulders and backs.

How many treatments are required?
The number of treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on the area of treatment, the hair density and the hair growth cycle. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in hair's location, thickness and resilience. Your physician will create a custom treatment plan for you.

How does the Apex 800 laser work?
The laser generates a beam of intense, concentrated light which is directed through a small hand- piece to the treatment site. The laser energy is  absorbed by pigment in the hair causing the selective damage to the follicle. Because the laser treats more than one hair at a time, it is possible to treat larger areas such as the back, shoulders, arms , legs and face. Even sensitive areas such as the nipples, upper lip and bikini line can be treated easily and with minimal discomfort. Apex 800 laser treatment is a safe, fast, gentle and effective method for hair removal.

Is the laser treatment painful?
While some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, most patients report little or no discomfort. For more sensitive patients, anesthetic creams can be applied prior to treatment.

Are there any side effects?
Short - term side effects may include a slight reddening of the skin or local swelling which typically lasts less than an hour, although it may infrequently last a few days. In rare instances, some blistering may occur. Laser hair removal does not make hair grow back thicker, darker or quicker. In fact, the opposite is often the case. Hair growth will frequently be delayed after treatment. When hair does grow back, it may be lighter, thinner and less dense.