Apparatus and method for hair removal by electroporation

Details Apparatus and method for hair removal by electroporation Apparatus and method for hair removal by electroporation

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S036000, C606S043000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10801783

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides apparatus and method for removal of body hair using electroporation. The apparatus has a pulse generator capable of generator electrical pulses of the desired amplitude and duration to kill hair follicles and an applicator having a first electrode placed in contact with a hair follicle and a second electrode interacting with the first electrode to provide an electroporating field in the tissue volume surrounding a hair to be removed. The apparatus may include a TENS system to provide patient relief from discomfort experienced by application of the electroporation pulses.

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