A Short History of Electrolysis

Cosmetic electrolysis traces its roots back to 1875 when a Dr Charles E. Michel first reported his use of electrolysis to treat ingrown eyelashes.  At that stage he had been performing electrolysis since 1869.  This first use of electrolysis was using the galvanic method.

Towards the latter part of the nineteenth century electrolysis was well known and electrolysis machines were commercially available.  Around 1920 the performance of electrolysis moved from the medical profession to electrologists.

In 1924 Dr Henri Bordier developed the thermolysis method which is also known as diathermy, high-frequency or short-way method.  By the 1940's thermolysis was more widespread due in part to the availability of more reliable vacuum tube machines.

Around 1948 Arthur Hinkel and Henri St. Pierre were granted a patent on their blend machine.

During the '60's and 70's electrolysis machines continued to become easier to use and more reliable as electronics improved and transistorized equipment became available.

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