Apilus Platinum Issue?

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#21

Well it looks like I have some decisions to make.

I am in the market for the best epilator money can buy. What is everyone’s hands down rock solid cant fail epilator of choice. I really want to know.

#22

Elite Spectrum model K

#23

Ok, but , why?

#24
  1. ES is a high power epilator (Model K)
  2. No known chronic issues
  3. Blended currents available
  4. Flash and micro-flash (hundredths of a second)
  5. Air desensitizer (optional)
  6. Reasonable price
  7. Up to 3 pulses can be programmed into machine
  8. Accessory tester on front panel - no more guesswork

Note: the ES does NOT have presets for various body areas and
hair types. Any experienced electrologist can easily
adapt to it.

#25

To me one of the most important questions: which timings are available between 0.1 and 0.3 secs? Steps of 1/10th secs, like the older Spectrum, steps of 1/100th secs or something else?
The latter would give You a much better flexibility to adapt between sensation and healing. (I have been in discussion with Skip on that…)

#26

I am planning to purchase an Elite Spectrum model k in December. Is this just an idea at this point or a definite?

#27

No, i do not plan any purchase. But i simply want to know.

#28

What about heating patterns? Are thermolysis units producing effective heating patterns to cover sufficient tissue in the follicles? Is the industry too focused on painless sensations and rapid healing at expense of poor heating patters that don’t destroy follicles in least possible clearances?

#29

That’s easy fenix, the heating patterns are dictated by the timings.

#30

I will re-phrase my post. Is upgrading the timing to shorter increments just an idea at this point or will this feature be implemented into new machines?

#31

I had that discussion with Skip when he was developing the K. Therefore i would like to know if it has been implemented or not.

As to the heating pattern: the spectrum has a regulated output. It delivers a constant current if the electrical resistance changes which will happen during the destruction of the tissue.

The Apilus uses a simple voltage source, meaning that its power will probably reduce during the process (the resistance is to be expected to reduce during the treatment, hence the current and in consequence the power delivered from the epilator will reduce accordingly ).

Painwise the spectrum and the pure are on nearly the same level.

#32

Would you guess why Dectro wouldn’t implement constant current regulation in their epilators? Is there a disadvantage to it?

#33

More than likely, it lowers manufacturing costs to leave it out.

#34

There has been a long statement by Apilus. Why has it been removed?

#35

in this thread? I know I had email from Dectro yesterday, Dee?

#36

Yes, in this thread. I read it after midnight (German time zone).

It mostly looked like some kind of open letter to Your problem, adressing You directly, and itappeared (to me!) pretty negative about the two competitioners mentioned here.

#37

I read it also…

#38

It was Dectro’s president defending their product/service. I find it odd that it disappeared.

#39

Id like to have read what was written.

On the other hand, I also got an email from the instructor at Dectro’s school yesterday. And the only peoplewho could possbly remove a post are Dee and Andrea, and I kinda trust both their judgement.Maybe I dont want to know.

#40

Dear Ms Richmond,

I’m truly sorry to hear that you have experienced problems with your Apilus device. Dectro International is the largest manufacturer of electrolysis equipment with thousandths of units working perfectly worldwide and delivering millions of treatments every year. The Platinum is manufactured using an medical grade electronic components that meet the highest standards of the industry.

This being said, Apilus stands for quality, stability and performance for almost 40 years now and when technical problems arise, we strive to do our best in assisting our customers. I took your matter in my hands as the device is now in route to reach our head office in Quebec City. This device will be tested once again by our technical engineers and also one of our experienced Electrologist trainers will actually work with the device for several days. A complete report will then be provided to your boss. If during this process, you have any questions, please contact me directly by e-mail or by phone at the Dectro Head office, as we don’t monitor this forum very frequently and as it’s not the most efficient way of getting customer support.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Dario Zujo
Dectro International
Customer Satisfaction Department
Quebec Head Office
dzujo@dectro.com
1 800 463-5566