Abstract: Epilator apparatus for outputting epilator pulses comprising a radio frequency generator for generating RF energy. A maximum intensity monitor circuit is coupled to the RF generator and a maximum timing monitor circuit is coupled to the RF generator to predetermine the maximum duration of RF energy output. A power supply including an overvoltage control responsive to the maximum timing monitor circuit and responsive to the maximum intensity monitor circuit for cutting off power including the RF energy when a voltage is reached in excess of a pre-set value.