Electrosurgical epilation
- PMID: 3581524
Electrosurgical epilation
Abstract
This article discusses alternative methods for the removal of unwanted hair, the mechanisms of action of each, and their advantages and disadvantages. Epilating needle design is discussed and epilating technique is described. Physician-patient interaction and the role of the dermatologist in electrosurgical epilation are explored.
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