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Electro-optical Synergy (elos) for hair removal

Electro-optical Synergy (elos) is a method of hair removal featured in devices by  Syneron Medical.

Below are some recent published reports:

Combination Radiofrequency and Light Energies: Electro-optical Synergy Technology in Esthetic Medicine. Sadick Neil S. Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 31 Issue s3, Pages 1211 – 1217 

Hair removal using a combination radio-frequency and intense pulsed light source. [PDF] D Yaghmai, JM Garden, AD Bakus, EA Spenceri, GJ … – Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2004

Blond hair removal using ELOS systems. C Schroeter, S Sharma, N Mbonu, T Reineke, H … – Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006

Combination of short-and long-pulsed mode of electro-optical synergy technology for photoepilation: …
S Karsai, L Schmitt, C Raulin, S Hammes – J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2008

Lasers, lights and related technologies: a review of recent journal highlights
RF Bipolar – Viewpoints in dermatology, 2007

Photoepilation: a growing trend in laser-assisted cosmetic dermatology.
K Nouri, V Vejjabhinanta, SS Patel, A Singh – Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

HairFacts: American Laser Centers Debuts New Client Referral System

 American Laser Centers, the largest provider of laser hair removal and other noninvasive aesthetic services in the U.S., today announces its new referral marketing program for clients available at  http://www.americanlaser.com/refer

Personnel mentioned:

Chris Eagle, chief information officer for American Laser Centers.

Jonn Behrman, chief executive officer, president and chief operating officer for uRefer.

American Laser Centers is the largest and most successful laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction therapy company, with more than 220 locations in the United States. The company has performed more than two million aesthetic treatments since its founding in 2002.

 Full article [marketwatch.com]

Genomma Lab: We divested all Neoskin and Depilite shares

Genomma Lab
Genomma Lab

Looks as if Mexico-based  Genomma Lab wants to make it very clear they divested all  Neoskin and DepilitÊ shares:

[Genomma] announced today that it owns no shares in the laser hair removal chain “Neoskin,” which has recently been the subject of negative news reports. Furthermore, Genomma reiterates that in March 2008, it divested all its shares of Global Administrator, S.A. de C.V., the firm which independently operates various companies, including the stores that offer laser hair removal services under the brand “Depilite.”

Full press release [marketwatch.com]

Hair removal news blog

Intro to new hair removal blog.

After looking at the sad state of affairs for hair removal news for both consumers and professionals, I have decided to implement a blog where I can write brief articles with the latest news about hair removal products and services.

 

Stay tuned for frequent updates!

My favorite letter today

I get a lot of funny letters. This was my favorite today. It is from a reader who is upset about my article about a hair removal scam called  Rejuvenu. Rejuvenu is out of business and their “medical director” Michael T. Ricks, Sr. is currently in jail.

 

Here’s Gwendolyn’s letter reproduced verbatim:

YOU WERE JUST  DR. RICKS AND HE DID NOT WANT YOU!! I DON’T KNOW WHY YOU DID THIS…IT WORKED FOR ME AND MANY OTHER THAT I HAVE TALKED WITH. SO WHY DID YOU DO THIS…NO ONE NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW. WE KNOW YOU WERE UPSET BECAUSE HE DID NOT SLEEP WITH YOU!!!

Goes to show you, it’s easy to make a lot of money if you are willing to rip off gullible people. Some people are willing to believe anything. Ricks is not a doctor, and he is in jail for impersonating one. While out on bail for sexually assaulting hair removal clients, he impersonated a police officer and forced several sex workers to have sex with him.

Thanks for the lovely note, Gwendolyn Vernon!