History Of Electrolysis Removal

Removing unwanted body hair has been done for many years with the most effective method being electrolysis removal. Although there are many different methods done today there has never been a more proven system then electrolysis removal.

There is a reason why this method has been so popular years and to understand this better let’s take a quick look at where it all started.

Electrolysis Removal Facts

Here Are Facts And History About The Electrolysis Removal Method

• 1875 A St-Louis ophtbalmolomst, Dr. Charles E. Michel, used the first electrolysis (galvanic current) method to remove an ingrown eyelash. He had been performing electrolysis since 1869.
• 1880 The use of electrolysis removal for hair became popular in the nineteenth century.
• 1916 Paul N Kree, of New York, developed the multiple needle technique. Electrolysis spread from the medical profession to electrologists.
• 1924 Dr. Henri Border, of France, developed the Thermolysis method, using alternative current. This method is also called short-wave, Diathermy or high-frequency electrolysis removal.
• 1925 Dr. A Rostenberg introduces Thermolysis into North America medical journals.
• 1940 Thermolysis method became widespread with the use of simplified vacuum tube epilator.
• 1945 Arthur Hinkel and Henri St-Pierre applied for the patent of the BLEND epilator using the galvanic and short-wave current. The patent was received in 1943.
• 1960 Electrolysis removal equipment became more reliable and offered more performances with the development of transistorized technology.
• 1968 With his book ‘Electrolysis, Thermolysis and the Blend’ Mr.Hinkel formalised the concept of: intensity X duration = UL (treatment energy) which is fundamental to a better understanding of electrolysis.
• 1980 The modem-computerized epilator increases the precision, versatility and reliability of hair removal equipment.
• 1990 Advanced computerized epilator accommodates software for client files and treatment reports. Standardized training and improved equipment are making electrolysis more popular and more accessible to people around the world. It is still the only method recognized by the FDA as Permanent Hair Removal.

Modern Electrolysis Removal Cost

Nowadays this type of permanent hair removal can cost around $2500 because of the amount of visits and the professional expertise that is require to run and operate the equipment. People who are seeking minor Electrolysis Removal with just a few hair removal sessions can expect to pay at least $60 – $100 a visit.

This means that more people are looking for a less expensive method to permanently remove hair without going to a spa for expensive electrolysis removal.