Method for hair removal by electroporation
US7267676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00476
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides method for removal of body hair using electroporation using an apparatus having a pulse generator capable of generating 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 method utilize a TENS system to provide patient relief from discomfort experienced by application of the electroporation pulses.
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