THEN + NOW
1834
Michael Faraday first published what became known as Faraday’s two laws of electrolysis ».
1875
Electrolysis introduced to the medical profession by ophthalmologist Dr. Charles E. Michel when he published his record of successful permanent hair removal of ingrown eyelashes. He was also the first to encourage its use to remove superfluous hair on other parts of the body.
1916
Electrolysis using the Galvanic method (direct current) became a practical method for addressing excessive hair growth with the arrival of the multiple needle technique developed by Prof. Paul M Kree.
1923
Dr. Bordier in Paris, France wrote the first article on using high-frequency (alternating) current for the removal of hair promising faster and better results than the Galvanic Method. This method, termed Thermolysis, holds today as the fastest hair removal method; however, it is not always most effective for individual hair types and working points.
1948
Patent granted to Henri E St. Pierre for a piece of equipment invented, in partnership with service engineer Author Hinkel, that combined the benefits of both the Galvanic and Thermolysis methods. This technique became known as the Blend, also known as Dual-Action.
Today
Electrolysis is still the ONLY FDA APPROVED METHOD for permanent hair removal!
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