Apex 800 Hair Removal Laser
Patient Instructions


Pre-Treatment

1.	Avoid tanning for 2-3 months.
2.	Darker skin types apply sunscreen for 4-6 weeks.
3.	Avoid waxing, tweezing or depilatory use for 6 weeks.
4.	Avoid irritants such as products containing glycolic acid or Retin-A in the area for 5-7 days.
5.	Shave the desired treatment area the night before laser treatment.

Post-Treatment

1.	The areas treated with the laser may be red following treatment. This will generally fade within 2-3 days.
2.	The treated area can be washed normally with mild soap and water. Wash the area gently with your fingertips. Use of a washcloth or other abrasive instrument is not recommended.
3.	Cover the treated area with a sunscreen of SPF15 or higher and avoid sun exposure to the treated area for 4 to 6 weeks.
4.	Avoid irritants such as products containing glycolic acid or Retin-A in the area for 5-7 days.
5.	Minor crusting or scabbing of the teated area can occur following treatment. Do not rub or pick the scab. Wash gently with fingertips and mild soap. Apply an anitbacterial ointment to the treated area.
6.	Hair remaining in the follice will extrude typically within 1-2 weeks after treatment. This will look like growth, but is simply the body's way of eliminating the hair from the injured follicle.

Note: Multiple treatments will be required to achieve optimum results, All payments are strictly non refundable.