SkinMagic a.k.a. "The Dermatology and Skin Laser Center" and "San Marcos Dermatology Clinic" Ana Rodriguez, M.D. & Kim Panzarella, M.D. SkinMagic is a dermatology practice with office hours in several Texas towns. A website promoting the SkinMagic practice also promotes a "transcutaneous electrolysis" device made by International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS). Treatment with the IHRS … Continue reading “SkinMagic/Drs. Rodriguez & Panzarella (WARNING!)”
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!)”
Mark Baxa, M.D. 2002 update 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. Dr. Baxa has gone on record stating he had no involvement with the promotion of Super-Phaser Gold by Image One Aesthetics/Consulting Studio. … Continue reading “Mark Baxa, M.D.”
HairLabs International HairLabs International is a distributor and manufacturer with offices in Nashville, Tennessee. Until 2000, they were associated with "transcutaneous" hair removal devices, but no longer offer these products and services. Below is a 2008 letter with updated information about why HairLabs no longer sells the devices or treatments with them. June 08, 2008 … Continue reading “HairLabs International”
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”
FDA regulatory letter to Rejuvenu Below is a scan of the FDA letter sent to Rejuvenu International Limited (formerly International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS). For years, Rejuvenu has been making claims that their SuperPhaser Gold, Pinnacle 1250, TransQ-2000 and TD-829 devices can cause permanent hair removal. Rejuvenu claims about Super Phaser Gold are untrue and … Continue reading “Rejuvenu cited for violations by FDA”
Select this link for an updated page on the disreputable products, people, and companies associated with Global Electrolysis Supply. The information below is an archive. — This disreputable company markets extensively on the web and through a mail-order catalog. Their slogan, “the most respected name in epilation cosmetology,” couldn’t be much further from the truth. Global … Continue reading “Global Electrolysis Supply (WARNING!)”
Harmonix Corporation Harmonix is a Florida-based sales site that distributed a "transcutaneous electrolysis" device called the Pinnacle 1250. The Harmonix Pinnacle 1250 should be avoided by all consumers. 2004 update Harmonix claims they no longer sell this device. On 16 August 2004, Harmonix President Oyvind Berg wrote: This is to notify you that this company … Continue reading “Harmonix Corporation”
