Although Mark Baxa M.D. never had any involvement in the promotion
or sale of the Super-Phaser Gold, he was listed on a site that
did sell the device.
Since I first put up this page, I'm pleased to announce that
Image One has switched to a legitimate hair removal device with
published results and FDA clearance.
I have left up the original information below for any consumers
seeking refunds for treatment with the Super-Phaser Gold device.
If you have purchased a SuperPhaser Gold or treatments with one,
please 
contact
me, and I'll send information on how to sue in small claims
court.
Again, Dr. Baxa has stated he never endorsed the sale or promotion
of transdermal/transcutaneous hair removal devices featured on
the Image One Aesthetics site. This site only
discusses hair removal. This page is on hairfacts simply to clarify
that Dr. Baxa has stated he is NOT involved with Image One beyond
providing them Hair Restoration surgical services.
Mark D. Baxa is a North Carolina doctor
listed as company physician for Image One Aesthetics,
one of several Nebraska-based businesses which sell hair transplants,
wigs, hair removal devices and herbal "breast enhancers."
The owners of Image One Aesthetics also own Consulting Studio and
have been listed as distributors of a "transcutaneous electrolysis"
system manufactured by International Hair Removal Systems (which
changed their name to Rejuvenu in 2001).
This device is marketed under the name Super-Phaser Gold.
Image One Aesthetics should
be avoided by all consumers for hair removal. They have been
involved in the distribution of a"transcutaneous electrolysis"
device called SuperPhaser Gold, which should be avoided.
Dr. Baxa not involved in Super Phaser
Gold promotion
Dr. Baxa has gone on record stating
he has no involvement with the promotion of Super-Phaser Gold
by Image One Aesthetics/Consulting Studio.
On 18 January 2002, Dr. Baxa wrote to
hairfacts with the following information:
In reference to my affiliation with
Image One in Lincoln, Nebraska. I am NOT part of their business,
but strictly in a contractual agreement to perform their Hair
Transplant surgeries. I am not an agent for Image One, nor
am I in sponsorship of any products or other marketing programs,
other than strictly Hair Transplant Surgery. [...] I hope
that this clears up any mis-understanding that you or your
readers may have and I hope that you will remove my name from
your website. Other than of course as a referral Physician
for anyone interested in Hair Restoration Surgery.
I asked Dr. Baxa to clarify his position
regarding the Super Phaser Gold in a letter dated 19 January
2002:
1. Do you have any personal, financial,
or professional connections to Lee Cole, Mark Chandler, or
International Hair Removal Systems/Rejuvenu International
Limited?
2. Are you involved in the sale or promotion of transdermal
or transcutaneous hair removal devices manufactured by IHRS/Rejuvenu
or treatment with said devices?
3. Do you endorse the sale or promotion of transdermal/transcutaneous
hair removal devices as capable of permanent hair removal?
On 19 January 2002, Dr. Baxa responded:
In reference to your questions #1,
#2, & #3, the answer in No.
I actually don't even know any of the people you referenced
in question one.
As far as the operation and management at Image One in Lincoln,
Nebraska I do not have any say in the operation of their business.
I strictly provide surgical services for Image One and conduct
only Hair Restoration Surgery at the Lincoln, Nebraska Location.
In reference to permanent hair removal systems, I personally
recommend either electrolysis or laser hair removal with the
EpiLight or LightSheer laser system by Coherent.
Thanks to Dr. Baxa for the clarification.
Contact information and qualifications:
Dr. Baxa is listed as a hair transplant
surgeon on several directories (including hairsupport.com, micropointlink.com, 1800mdhairs.com, cyberhair1.com). Mark Daniel Baxa, M.D.
is listed as company's physician for: Branigan's Hair Specialists
111 N. 56th St., Suite #202 Lincoln , NE 68504 Phone: (402)
464-6111 Fax: (402) 464-6476 info@braniganshair.com.
He's also listed for Image One Aesthetics (in the
adjacent office- Suite #200). Image One Aesthetics has the same
address and owner as Consulting Studio, a distributor
of the Super-Phaser Gold.
Dr. Baxa's qualifications are listed
on the Image One Aesthetics site as: "Member
American Medical Association." Dr. Baxa asked Image One
to remove this in 2002, stating: "I am not currently a
member of the AMA. I do have several organizations that I have
either worked with or been a member of, for instance the American
Red Cross, American Heart Association, etc. However, after a
career in Medicine & Surgery of more than 15 years, I do
not maintain membership in prior organizations. Thus even on
my CV it clearly states 'Past & Present' affiliations. So
you are correct, in that I am not currently a member of the
AMA (as many MD's are not due to dissatisfaction with the organization)."
According to the AMA, Mark Baxa got his M.D. from University
of Nebraska in 1986. His residency was at the Carolinas Medical
Center in Emergency Medicine. His practice is near Charlotte,
NC at 156 Lake Mist Dr, Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-9591 or (704)
825-5940. He is "Director, Mid-Atlantic Surgical Services."
Dr. Baxa sent the following correction: "Please note, this
is NOT Mid Atlantic Surgical Services, 'INC' out of Lancaster,
PA. My company, Mid-Atlantic Surgical Services or MASS is NOT
incorporated. I do understand how this may have been confused."
He's also listed as a "Charter Member, International Society
of Hair Transplantation," although there does not seem
to be a web presence for this trade association.
Final note
Again, Dr. Baxa has stated he does not
endorse the sale or promotion of transdermal/transcutaneous
hair removal devices featured on the Image One Aesthetics site. This site only
discusses hair removal. This page is on hairfacts simply to
clarify that Dr. Baxa has stated he is NOT involved with Image
One beyond providing them Hair Restoration surgical services.
Comments on this page about Image
One and Consulting Studio are in no way to be construed as a
reflection on Dr. Baxa's abilities as a physician or his business
practices.
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