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still, i do not believe anyone is allowed to use the term "permanent hair removal" unless specifically granted by the FDA.

http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/01/Nov01/110501/pdn0001.pdf

Do you know for a fact that the FDA hasn't given them that right?

The Finally Free (and many others) device was around when I was in electrolysis school in 1987, before GHR. For all I know, they were grandfathered in just like electrolysis.

Don't be fooled by FDA clearance or approval of anything. It means very little regarding efficacy.

You seem to think I'm on their side. FAR FROM IT. I'm just trying to explain how they can get away with their claims.

haha. I wasn't trying to argue. Sorry if it came out that way. I know all too well what FDA means. I did mean safety, not efficacy. But as far as I know, only electrolysis is granted the right to claim permanency without the word "reduction" following it.