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Quack attack: Mark H. Chandler Michael T. Ricks, Sr. of Gemini Body Works (prior to his 2004 arrest) put up a site attacking me for stating that he is promoting a questionable hair removal device called the Super-Phaser Gold by Rejuvenu. He has also published a letter from another Rejuvenu salesman and "medical consultant" Mark … Continue reading “Mark H. Chandler of Rejuvenu (WARNING!)”
Perma Tech Hair Removal/Hair for Life Joe Aguiar has been a practitioner of "transcutaneous" hair removal in New Brunswick, NJ. He was also listed as a distributor of the "transcutaneous electrolysis" device made by International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS). Perma Tech/Hair for Life should be avoided for hair removal. They have sold an unproven "transcutaneous" … Continue reading “Perma Tech/Hair for Life/Joe Aguiar (WARNING!)”
Gemini Body Works & the BBB Gemini Body Works is a salon based in Denver, Colorado. The owner, Michael T. Ricks, Sr., sells treatments with the Super-Phaser Gold, a transcutaneous patch hair removal system made by Rejuvenu International Limited (formerly International Hair Removal Systems). Michael T. Ricks, Sr. claims this treatment can achieve permanent hair … Continue reading “Gemini Body Works’ response to Better Business Bureau”
Consulting Studio 2002 update I’m pleased to announce that this practitioner has switched to a legitimate hair removal device with published results and FDA clearance. On 13 August 2002, I received the following note from Don O’Neal: "Andrea, This E-mail is to inform you that Don O’Neal, Nola O’Neal, Image One Aesthetics, and Consulting Studios … Continue reading “Consulting Studio”
Paul W. DesRuisseaux M.D. Paul W. DesRuisseaux, M.D. is a physician with offices in Houston, Texas. Websites and printed materials promoting a "transdermal electrolysis" device made by American Hair Removal Systems (AHRS) have listed him as an expert. He is also listed as a distributor of the "transcutaneous electrolysis" device made by International Hair Removal … Continue reading “Paul W. DesRuisseuax, M.D. (WARNING!)”
Advanced Medical Institute Advanced Medical Institute is a Minnesota-based company which offers various cosmetic treatments, including hair removal with Palomar’s EsteLux IPL devices. Contact information: Address: 2121 Cliff Drive – Suite 212 Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: (800) 989-HAIR (651) 687-9936 Fax: (651) 687-0639 website: www.advancedmedicalinstitute.com website: www.ineedhair.com website: www.weneedhair.com email: info@ineedhair.com OHIO: 1375 Kemper Meadow … Continue reading “Advanced Medical Institute”
IHRS response to FDA regulatory letter Below is a scan of Lee Cole’s response to the Food & Drug Administration in May 2001. FDA told International Hair Removal Systems (also known as Rejuvenu International Limited) that their claims of permanent hair removal were in violation of federal regulations. For years, IHRS has been making claims … Continue reading “IHRS cited for violations by FDA”
Note: the business associated with this person, GHR/Stephens Manufacturing, is no longer in business. The information below is an archive. Bogus academic and professional credentials Stephens has claimed in promotional material to have “two science degrees in Human Nutrition.” That’s just the start of her long list of fake credentials: B.S.: Stephens testified under oath … Continue reading “Judith Stephens’ bogus credentials”
Tony Monturo Tony Monturo Hate that Hair Tony’s web page about TE is titled "Transdermal Electrolysis – From Both Sides." Like most AHRS sales material, Tony mixes fact and fiction in a way that makes it all seem truthful. She starts with accurate information about hair physiology and the process of galvanic hair removal. Then … Continue reading “Tony Monturo (WARNING!)”
AHRS Transdermal electrolysis: Totally temporary results – or – How to waste $4,400.00 needle-lessly! Please see my page on Rejuvenu International Limited for the most recent information on this company. There’s actually no need for this page, since no transgendered woman has reported permanent facial hair removal using Transdermal Electrolysis alone. TE marketers … Continue reading “AHRS (WARNING!)”