Over the past few months, we've shared our story of Instantronics journey from the acquisition in 2023 of the assets of The Instantron Company, our discovery in 2024 of manufacturing issues, and working with a variety of engineers to resolve these issues. We reengineered the manufacturing processes in order to guarantee the quality of the Elite Spectrum and other epilators we ship. 

So, why invest in this particular epilator? What differentiates it from the many other epilators available to today's electrologists?

One of the fundamental characteristics of the Elite Spectrum is inherent in its name: it offers a SPECTRUM of possibilities to its users.  For the electrologist, this epilator employs a straightforward, easy to use interface for clients settings using any of the three electrolysis modalities- thermolysis, blend or galvanic. For estheticians, this epilator is able to perform anaphoresis, cataphoresis, or a full galvanic facial. For practitioners of advanced electrolysis (where licensure allows), this epilator is powerful enough to be used for skin tag removal and red vein treatment. Further, the Elite Spectrum can be purchased as a "Base" (RF  and Galvanic currents) or can be ordered with enhanced functionality. The "Air" function provides forced hair from the machine, through special Air needle holders and out along the needle, providing a gentle flow of air to distract the client's nerves from the discomfort of electrolysis. Another option is an upgrade to "K-Power" which provides an approximately 20% increase in power to the machine. These upgrades can be purchased singly or together, and they can be ordered at the time of purchase or at any time after receiving your new Elite Spectrum.   

The reengineered Instantronics Elite Spectrum is built to be a true workhorse: rugged, reliable, and designed for long-term use. Purchasers of the Elite Spectrum can count on knowing their purchase is backed by a three-year warranty on all parts and labor for any newly purchased epilator,* hassle-free returns in the event that a epilator or epilator accessory is found to be defective, and personal, prompt customer service. The company is led by Dr. Sara Paisner, President of Synoptic Products, and a woman with deep roots in the electrolysis industry. She understands that value matters to the small business owners who make up this industry and work as entrepreneurs, caregivers, and Allied Health Professionals. 

We  believe that electrolysis has the ability to profoundly affect people's lives for the better, and that the Elite Spectrum is a tool that can help electrologists enact that change in their clinic practice.

*Exclusions apply as noted in the Epilator Purchase Agreement.

In 2024, Instantronics shipped a handful of epilators manufactured using the original design specs for the Elite Spectrum only to discover that they did not operate in the way that was expected. Rather than continue to ship substandard epilators, production was halted , and an investigation into the root causes of the problems was begun. For each issue that was discovered, potential solutions were evaluated in collaboration with an specialized group of engineers, and problems were resolved. Here is some of what we discovered:

1.      1. Power loss - Certain Instantron epilators manufactured between 2020-2023 showed issues with low power or power loss over time. Our engineers noticed that a subset of components had been either moved from their original location or had been replaced with lower quality substitutions.  In addition, the connections between some internal components was not as strong as they should have been. New components and attachment protocols now correct this issue. 

     2. Phantom button presses - Some epilators were found to experience a phantom button press;  for example, the beeper would turn on even after the electrologist using the epilator had turned it off. It was found that this was a result of a Radio Frequency (RF) interreference occurring between some internal components. By re-engineering the  components that make the front panel interface work for the user, this issue has also been resolved. 

     3. Poor quality testing procedures - It was determined that some of the legacy testing equipment being used was outdated or inadequate. New, modern testing equipment was designed and purchased to ensure that each epilator is properly calibrated and working well before being shipped to its new owner. This became one facet of an enhanced quality control process to ensure high quality performance in the epilators we manufacture.