Apparatus and method for hair removal by electroporation
US7211083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00476
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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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