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Edgar, 1995 This unpublished report was included with Helene Edgar’s 515(i) submission to FDA, and was dismissed as "only suggestive" of permanent hair removal. Ms. Edgar compared plucking with electric tweezing by the Helene Edgar electric tweezer with electric tweezing by the Guaranty Hair Removal System. After 8 to 12 weeks of treatment on seven … Continue reading “Edgar, 1995 (unpublished electric tweezer report)”
This section lists published clinical data on various methods of hair removal. In some cases, I have included unpublished reports for methods with little or no published data. Methods and devices that remove hair chemically or mechanically Shaving Waxing, plucking, and tweezing Topical preparations Devices that emit electric energy to remove hair Electrolysis X-rays Electric … Continue reading “Medical data”
Little is known about this electric tweezer scam, which was sold on television via direct response ads. From websites: $29.95 plus $6.95 S&H 800-916-8686; C/S 540-981-0288; Total Perfection, 8 American Way, Roanoke, VA 24016 Total Perfection Hair Remover Painless Electronic Hair Removal System No more painful waxing or tweezing. No more messy smelly depilatores or … Continue reading “Total Perfection hair removal (WARNING!)”
Rejuvenews In fall 2003, Rejuvenu began marketing under yet another new name: Rejuvenews Rejuvenu itself replaced the name International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS) in June 2001. It’s a North Carolina-based company that manufactures and sells "transcutaneous hair removal" devices under several names, including the Super Phaser Gold. Products marketed through Rejuvenews should be avoided by … Continue reading “Rejuvenews (WARNING!)”
International Hair Removal Systems, Inc. Now called Rejuvenu International Limited. Please visit the Rejuvenu page for the most up-to-date information. International Hair Removal Systems is a North Carolina-based company that manufactures and sells "transcutaneous hair removal" devices under several names. Products made by International Hair Removal Systems (IHRS) should be avoided by all consumers. On … Continue reading “International Hair Removal Systems – IHRS (WARNING!)”
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”
GHR vs. AHRS: stolen pH data As appearing on GHR’s "Consumer Beware" sales site The stolen data below is as it appears on a GHR sales site called Kitty’s Consumer Beware, with modifications to show comparison of FDA data submitted by competitor AHRS. Parts highlighted in orange were stolen verbatim. Parts in plain text are … Continue reading “GHR vs. AHRS: stolen pH data”
Bare & Beautiful Hair Removal System is an electric tweezer scam sold by Dream Products, Inc. Bare & Beautiful Hair Removal System should be avoided by all consumers. Below is the text of one of their ads: Remove unwanted hair… painlessly No plucking No waxing No shaving No messy creams No electrolysis Bare & Beautiful … Continue reading “Bare & Beautiful (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!)”
