For years, I waxed, tweezed, tried different removal creams, and spent a lot of time and money into electrolysis treatments. I wanted something permanent... something that I didn't have to worry about every morning when I looked in the mirror.

When I had my first consultation at Apiderm with Penelope VanDelveder, I was at the point of helplessness. Penelope talked with me extensively about my situation and offered me a solution with Laser hair removal. She told me that I would be a new person at the end of my treatments. I was pessimistic and extremely skeptical, yet I chose to try the treatment because of Penelope's compassion and sincerity. She told me that she COULD help me.

Today, a few treatments later..., I DO feel like a new person. I am no longer self conscious about wearing my hair back in a bun or a ponytail. I was shy about dating because I did not want anyone to touch my face. After my facial hair became almost minimal, I dated and I am now engaged. I am truly grateful to Penelope and Apiderm for helping me become more confident.

Anonymous

At the age of 15, I began to notice hair growing on my chin that I began to pluck so they would not be noticed.

As the years progressed, the hair grew back time after time and I continued to pluck and the hair had become coarse and dark. I had eventually got to the point to plucking my chin every day because I was told to never shave it when I was 16 by a family doctor, to continue to pluck only and this was something that I was going to hormonal outgrow.

I ended up at the age of 37, having hair on my chin that resembled a beard. As a woman this was not acceptable and the years of wondering if anyone noticed it.

The teasing was finally put to an end when I had my first laser treatment at Apiderm. I have currently had 2 treatments and can honestly say that this really has changed my life. I no longer sit in the mirror 1 hour per day plucking. That is 7 hours extra per week that I have for "me". I no longer wonder if anyone notices that dark hair because the hair is gone!!!

I want to say thank you to all the staff at the Apiderm clinic for the excellent service and encouragement.

Thank you,
Thelma Williams

This letter is to inform you and any of your clients about the amazing effects
that the new California Peel has had on my skin.

As you know, you held my hand a number of years ago, while I underwent a serious chemical peel performed by a well-known Dermatologist. It was excruciatingly painful and took weeks for my skin to return to normal. That, however, was not the worst experience I was yet to undergo.

In October of 1998, I was convinced by yet another Doctor to undergo the Laser Peel. My God, this was awful! I was under anesthesia, so the pain of the procedure was really nothing except the risk of being put under. When I awakened, my whole head was swollen from my neck into my scalp. For two days I wore gauze and a layer of plastic type skin over my face. This was unbearable! My chin and sides of my nose, under my eyes, and so on bled and I was unable to wash this off. My appointment with the doctor two days later was just the beginning of the pain. Upon my arrival, the bandages were removed along with the plastic skin protection. Immediately after, when the air hit my face, it felt like a torch. I was then asked to wash my face with a solution that I could hardly apply. My body was trembling from the stinging and pain this produced. I went home and stayed in bed for three days. I took anything that would make me tired so that the time would go by quicker. After one week the oozing of my face began. It had begun to scab over and oozed a yellow fluid that felt like honey was stuck to my face. Then came the itching, which of course I was unable to scratch. I honestly felt like I was going crazy! My eyes swelled into the corners and watered for days. I can hardly explain to anyone how horrible this experience was. I would never do this again or recommend this to anyone! The results were moderately good at best. Please feel free to show my photos to anyone interested in this.

On to the best thing that I have ever experienced! One day, I noticed one of my best friend's skin and couldn't believe the clarity and beauty. Her pores seemed to have disappeared, and the lines, which were minimal, anyway, seemed to be gone! Besides the fact I was shocked at how good she looked, I must tell you we were sitting in daylight! There was the real truth about what the peels had done for her. When I asked her about what she did, she told me about the California Peels and that she had four of them so far. Needless to say, I made my call for an appointment that day. Prior to the California Peels, I had not achieved this kind of result with anything else I had ever done before. I've done everything from Collagen injections to Botox, acid peels, silicone injections and so on.

I have never had the results from anything else like I have from the California Peels. To date, I've had six of these treatments. After the first treatment, my husband noticed the difference.

Usually he is very angry to say the least about these things because it is so hard on me. He was for the first time impressed. I had no down time, and every peel brought more improvement. I will not say that there is no discomfort with these peels, but after the first one it's quite comfortable. I look forward to my next six, or however many more I feel like getting.

April, please let your clients see this letter if they are hesitant and need skin improvement. I am proof that these peels have done more for me than any of those other terribly invasive procedures I have done in the past.

I absolutely love these California Peels!!!
Thanks again April,

Laurel E. Skorija

I had two tattoos on my chest removed with laser 16 years ago. The scars were much uglier than the tattoos. I had real dermabrasion twice. It required changing dressing daily.

I've had the California Peel five times so far. The results were amazing. Even my mother was impressed. I will continue to get all 12 treatments.

I am looking forward to this coming summer. I will not be shopping for a high-cut bathing suit anymore.

This treatment is easy and painless. I'm so happy with the results so far, and I cannot wait to see the final results.

Steff

I am so happy I found you and your wonderful laser center. Due to a hormone condition (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome) I have had problems with facial hair since I was a child. In my teen years the hair on my arms became very coarse and dark and I became uncomfortable wearing short sleeves. I finally began shaving my arms, but this wasn't a very good solution.

But now after just two treatments, my arms and face are wonderful, soft and hair free. I am so grateful for your expertise. I also must say that you are very professional, down to earth and put me at ease. I was never embarrassed or nervous, as I had expected I might be.

Thanks again for your wonderful laser treatment.

Susie

Dear Nell and April,

I can't thank you enough for the change you have made in my life. Prior to my laser hair removal on my legs, I would have to shave twice a day, literally, during the summer in order to have smooth skin. The problem was made even worse by ingrown hairs that would appear the more I shaved. The ingrown hairs were not only unsightly but would become infected and hurt terribly. It had been years since I felt comfortable wearing shorts (never mind a bathing suit). I am now actually looking forward to this summer - I'm going to be able to wear shorts for the first time in years and feel comfortable!

Also, I had dark pigmentation around the temples and forehead on my face. It was caused by pregnancy hormonal fluctuations and I understand, commonly called malasma. I've had the condition since my son was born 7 years ago. It has gotten progressively worse. I had my first facial peel two weeks ago and can't believe my eyes! With just one peel I can barely see the darker pigmentation. I must admit I was totally surprised because previous treatments have done little or nothing to help the condition - not eve Retin-A with a bleaching cream (I was using that for years). I'm sure that with my next peel the dark pigmentation will be completely eliminated.

So thank you so much. I can't describe the boost this has given my self esteem and confidence. I would recommend you to anyone who is self-conscious about their body hair or is unhappy with their complexion. You are doing a tremendous service.

Sincerely,

Stephanie C.

April, Nellie and the gang:

THANKS FOR SUCH A GREAT INVENTION - the laser! It's not perfect, but it has really made things a lot easier for me and it beats electrolysis hands down! I'll keep coming back to you and referring anybody that's interested for massages, facials, whatever I can think of! But that laser is making my life a little more bearable! I know you didn't invent the technology, but you bring it to me in my neighborhood and I can't thank you guys enough! Keep up the great work!

It's also cool that you're such super people and not just cold professionals. I feel better coming there because of it!

Dave M.

Dear April and Nell,

I am truly grateful to you both for changing my life!

Briefly, I had a condition called "Stein-Leventhal" syndrome which I inherited from my father. Symptoms began to manifest in eighth grade, including profuse body hair - especially on my face and neck. This continued for the next 30 years until I outgrew the hormonal imbalance - but the facial hair still had to be dealt with. I tried everything without success: shaving, tweezing, waxing, electrolysis, until I settled upon heavy makeup so I at least felt somewhat camouflaged. I never realized, until my successful treatment with the EpiLaser at Apiderm, the heavy burden I carried around all those years - feeling unattractive, like a little mouse.

My family and friends can't believe how fabulous my skin looks after my treatments. I recommend Apiderm to everyone and am so happy that a successful treatment finally has arrived!

Sincerely,

A. E. D.

Dear April,

It's been ten years now that I have entrusted my skin care needs to you. Before coming to you, I had oily skin with clogged pores and acne scars from my adolescence. I have tried other salons in the past but no longer.

April, your facials are simply the best in town. It is a relief to know that I can trust your recommendations for products for my skin type and I just love the Apiderm line of products. I know that I can count on you to keep me informed of the latest in skin care and can't wait to try them, such as the new BetaEx facial peel. I absolutely, positively believe that this peel has taken years off from my skin! So when people compliment me on my skin, and they do, I don't hesitate to say that I owe it all to Apiderm and April!!

But now I'm raving to all my friends about the new Laser hair-removal process!

I am very active with my career, attend classes at WSU in the evenings and still maintain a workout schedule for five days a week. I don't have time for a high maintenance beauty regime. So the laser hair removal was just what I was looking for. It's great to be free from the razor!

Thanks for everything April.

J. W.
Lakeville, Michigan