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Clarisonic Introduces New Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing

The family of Clarisonic sonic skin cleansing models now includes the new Clarisonic Mia. Lightweight and compact, Mia gently and effectively cleanses your face at home or on the go.

Available at Clarisonic.com in June and in Sephora stores nationwide beginning in August, Mia is perfect for wherever life takes you – at the gym or while traveling. The one-button, one-speed, one-minute Mia offers quick results that complement any skin care ritual leaving skin looking beautifully healthy.

Created by the primary inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush, Mia’s gentle sonic vibrations cleanse deeply, clearing pores; reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; create softer, smoother skin; help reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes; and are gentle enough for cleansing delicate skin every day.

Mia’s unique, compact pLink™ power link charger magnetically attaches to the handle and allows for a full 20 minutes of use. The rechargeable brush is completely waterproof, making it perfect for use in the tub or shower. Brush heads are interchangeable with other Clarisonic skin cleansing models. Make Mia your own by having the handle imprinted with your name or personalized message at Clarisonic.com.

Availability
Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing is available in white and can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $149 at Clarisonic.com beginning in June, and at Sephora.com and Sephora stores in August. Pink will be available at a later date.

About Pacific Bioscience Laboratories
Pacific Bioscience Laboratories Inc. is a leading innovator in skin care and the creator of Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing, the first professional-caliber sonic skin care system for healthy, younger-looking skin and the cleansing standard of renowned spas, leading dermatologists and beauty retailers nationwide. The encore innovation from the primary inventor of Sonicare®, Clarisonic represents Pacific Bioscience Laboratories’ ongoing mission to develop and market technically advanced and clinically proven products that make a clear difference in skin care.

Clarisonic is a registered trademark, and Mia is a trademark of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc.
Sonicare is a registered trademark of Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc., which is not affiliated with Pacific Bioscience Laboratories or Clarisonic.

Pacific Bioscience
888.525.2747
www.clarisonic.com

Source: Pacific Bioscience

Renowned Plastic Surgeon Unveils New 3D High Definition Rhinoplasty

New York, NY (June 2009) – Dr. Sam Rizk, leading Manhattan facial plastic surgeon is transforming the field of aesthetic surgery with his NEW 3D High Definition Rhinoplasty; a new procedure with the main advantage of precision in changing structures and less trauma with a much quicker recovery of just five days. Dr. Rizk performs both endoscopic rhinoplasty through small intranasal incisions and open rhinoplasty done through a small inconspicuous incision at base of the nose.

The 3-D High Definition Rhinoplasty allows Dr. Rizk to see the structures of the nose more clearly before modifying them. Instead of simply filing down a bump and deciding how much to remove by looking at nose from outside alone, which can be imprecise, Dr. Rizk inserts a high-definition telescope connected to a 3D-high definition camera system and looks at the consistency of the actual bump, bone, cartilage, scar tissue and addresses and sculpts it accordingly with great precision.

“It is better to focus on a few plastic surgery procedures and do them exceptionally well than to do all types of procedures all over the body”, says Dr. Rizk. “I believe and have pioneered techniques to give people a natural nose with tiny hidden incisions and a rapid recovery. Every nose that I do is different as every face is different and a customized, individualized approach describes my techniques.”

Additionally, Dr. Rizk pioneered cartilage reshaping techniques with sutures which result in less excision of cartilage to preserve a natural framework. In fact, sometimes Dr. Rizk adds cartilage in revision surgery to collapsed areas. This cartilage is usually obtained from the nasal septum or the ear. Dr. Rizk may use this cartilage to camouflage defects, support a drooping tip, elongate an upturned nose or correct tip irregularities or asymmetries.

About Dr. Sam Rizk
Dr. Sam Rizk is a New York facial plastic surgeon who specializes in the face, nose, eyes and neck areas. Dr. Rizk also repairs functional nasal conditions to improve breathing problems and other sinus conditions as well as nasal reconstruction after cancer removal. He is one of a few double board-certified facial plastic surgeons, with certifications in facial plastic surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology (head and neck surgery). By concentrating on facial areas, unlike other plastic surgeons who operate on the whole body, Dr. Rizk obtained vast practical experience and developed innovative techniques to match the needs of his patients, such as the rapid recovery facelift and natural looking rhinoplasty. As the director of Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery and Park Avenue Facial Surgery, a JACHO-certified surgical facility, Dr. Rizk was recognized as an expert on the latest advances in facial plastic surgery. He has pioneered 3-D endoscopic high definition facelifts, necklifts and rhinoplasty, dramatically reducing scars and expediting recovery. Dr Rizk’s goal is to help his patients look better and feel better about themselves.

Samieh S. Rizk, M.D., F.A.C.S.
212.452.3362
www.drsamrizk.com

DermaSweep’s Skin-Specific Infusions Are Now Paraben Free

DermaSweep has removed parabens and Methylisothiazolinone from its products including Skin Specific Epi-Infusion solutions.

Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone are organic compounds that are effective preservatives in a variety of “WASH OFF” cosmetic products like shampoos, conditioners, eye makeup removers and body wash.

15 different European countries and the United States performed a study regarding Allergic Contact Dermatitis to MI and MCI. MCI was implicated as a contact allergen in 2.9% of cases in Finland, 3.6% in the United States, 5.7% in Germany, and up to 8.4% in Italy. Importantly, shampoos and rinse-off products were less common culprits at causing dermatitis in these groups, when compared to leave-on cosmetics, such as moisturizers in which the concentrations of MI/MCI exceeded 15ppm.

All DermaSweep® Epi-Infusion Skin Specific Solutions are devoid of Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Parabens.

DermaSweep Epi Infusion treatments combine the elements of bristles to exfoliate the upper layers of the skin, vacuum and continual flow application of any number of Epi- Infusion formulations to simultaneously exfoliate and deliver topical products deeper into the skin.

Now that DermaSweep Skin Specific Infusions are MI, MCI and Paraben free the procedures are even safer than before, all the while extremely effective in treating a variety of problems from acne to sundamaged skin.

DermaSweep’s current Epi-Infusion products are listed below.

SKIN LIGHTENING Skin Specific Epi Infusion
– Kojic , Azelaic, Lactic, Bearberry, Licorice

VITAMIN C
– Vitamin C, Sodium Hyaluronate

ACNE
– Salicylic Acid , Aloe, Panthenol, Witch Hazel

EXFO
– Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid

HYALURONIC ACID

BALANCING

CALMING

As always, DermaSweep welcomes and values feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us via email at: customerservice@dermasweep.com.

About DermaSweep
Since its inception in 2002, DermaSweep has been driven by the vision of brining the most efficacious innovations in skin care to medical practitioners and spa professionals. DermaSweep is one of the fastest growing skin care providers.

DermaSweep
916.772.9134
www.dermasweep.com

Source: DermaSweep

‘Not Your Grandmother’s Spa’: Spa as Hip Social Clubhouse, Combining Lounging, Drinking, Dancing, and High-Tech Experiences, Wins Global Spa Summit’s ‘Spa of the Future’ Design Contest

Institut de Management International’s (IMHI) ‘Chill House’ Wins Competition For Best Concept Appealing to Gen Y Spa-Goers

New York, NY– June 18, 2009 – With ‘Gen Y’ poised to replace Baby Boomers as the spa industry’s core clientele, the Global Spa Summit, together with leading international hospitality management school Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, recently announced the winner of its groundbreaking Student Spa Strategy Challenge, awarded to the graduate school team presenting the best new spa concept aimed at the 21-to-30-year-old demographic. The Institut de Management International’s (IMHI) ‘Chill House Lounge & Spa,’ with its deeply social vision of spa going, took home the prize for the most ‘feasible and innovative’ spa concept for the Gen Y market.

The contest was introduced for the first time at the 2009 Summit held in Interlaken, Switzerland and was the brainchild of, and coordinated by, Demian Hodari, Professor of Strategic Management at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Student teams first competed against other teams at their respective institutions, and finalists from leading hospitality schools the Institut de Management International (IMHI) of Paris and the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (ELH) of Switzerland were invited to showcase their concepts for the ‘spa of the future’ before a panel of distinguished judges. The judging panel included executives from some of the most prestigious industry establishments, including Susan Harmsworth, Founder and CEO of ESPA International, and Wolf Hengst, Chairman of Wahanda.com and former President of World Wide Hotel Operations for Four Seasons.

As Susie Ellis, member of the Global Spa Summit Board of Directors and president of SpaFinder, Inc. noted, “The student proposals demonstrate that the Gen Y spa wave represents more than just a simple demographic shift: to compete in the future spas will need to re-think everything from design, treatment menus, programs, and pricing models, to technology and wireless connectivity inside the spa, as well as Internet marketing strategies without.” Ellis added that spas would need to re-shape their experiences to meet the demands of this extraordinarily social, tech-obsessed, ethnically diverse, wellness-demanding generation.”

The winning entrant ‘Chill House’ gives new meaning to the concept of social spa-ing, revealing how little interest the next-generation spa consumer has in the hushed, pampering-focused, luxury spa-palaces of old. With its playful hyper-social ‘clubhouse’ experience (centered around a mixed-use ‘chill out’ atrium that goes from spa lounge by day, to after-work bar, to weekend dance club), Chill House re-imagines the spa as the social hub of young adult communities – a place where people go to network, eat, drink, work out, unwind, as well as get a treatment. The communal seating/lounging areas around a series of pools as well as the glass-front saunas show the emphasis is on social observation and interaction - while light, music, video and Internet options reveal a powerful technology focus. New offerings for men and multi-racial-friendly treatments and retail offerings underscore a focus on diversity.

The pricing model encourages membership and making the spa a social ‘hang-out,’ rather than an infrequent indulgence. In a cash-free environment, users swipe their ‘Chill Card’ for lounging hours, treatments, organic snacks or drinks, and for purchases at the on-and off-line retail store – and all transactions can be viewed at a personalized online page. Weekday ‘Happy Hours’ featuring alcoholic smoothies and the ‘Drinks and Detox’ package (where groups visit Chill House and a partner club one night, then return for brunch and a detox treatment the next morning) reveal how far the concept diverges from the puritanical atmosphere at traditional spas. Marketing revolves heavily around the Internet (social networking sites, YouTube, the Chill House Site); deploying brand ambassadors from the fashion, music and design world; partnerships with local dance clubs and businesses; as well as theme parties with trendy music and social personalities.

The runner-up concept from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (ELH), with its college-campus-integrated spa ‘Spa4U,’ also shows a clear focus on the social ‘spa-clubhouse’ model (recreation areas, communal hot tubs, a café) - as well as embedded high technology (Wi-Fi throughout the spa and a 100% online booking model at the Spa4U portal).

Each member of the winning team from IMHI received a certificate for free registration to a future Summit (a prize worth US $2,290 per student).

Next year, the Global Spa Summit plans to expand the Student Spa Strategy Challenge to include leading international architecture and design institutions, in addition to top hospitality management schools.

About Global Spa Summit
The Global Spa Summit is an annual event that attracts top-level business executives from all over the world with interest in the spa and wellness industry. Representatives from diverse sectors including hospitality, investment, finance, real estate, medical, manufacturing, technology, consulting, product and other related industries attend this intimate, high-level gathering focused on moving the spa and wellness sector forward. With representatives from all continents and myriad countries from all over the world attending its yearly Summit, the Global Spa Summit and its website have become the hub for industry research worldwide, a connection for spa associations and educational resources around the world.

To order a copy of the 2007 Global Spa Economy Report, email: research@globalspasummit.org.

Global Spa Summit
www.globalspasummit.org

Source: Global Spa Summit

All-Natural Skin Care Products by Wine Country Naturals™

Wine Country Naturals™ is a line of luxurious, all-natural skin care products made in the heart of the California Wine Country. Only the finest botanicals, wine grapes, and grapeseeds containing beneficial ingredients and antioxidants are used to formulate our products. The products are perfect for winery tasting rooms, wine clubs, gift shops, boutiques, specialty gift baskets, gourmet food stores, hotels, spas, and medispas — especially in wine country areas — anywhere in the world.

Chardonnay-Pear Essence Body Butter, Zinfandel-Currant Essence Mud Masque, Cabernet-Plum Essence Salt Scrub and Chardonnay-Honey Essence Hand Lotion are the first products being introduced by Wine Country Naturals™. “ Our products contain only natural ingredients and wine grapes from the heart of the California Wine Country.” said Sue Redenbaugh, President of Wine Country Naturals™.

“My partners, Susan Preston, Annie Holman and Greg Yates and I decided that it would be fun to marry the beauty industry with the wine industry,” said Sue. “ And we needed an ongoing excuse to visit all the fantastic wineries and wine county regions in California, and all over the world!” Wine Country Naturals™ can private label our product line for any winery.

The products can be manufactured using wine grape concentrates from a winery made specifically with their grape juice, for their tasting room or wine club. If a winery specializes in Riesling, how about a Riesling-Grapefruit Essence Body Butter?

We also have the capability of developing other distinctive all-natural products using grapes. For example: shampoo and conditioners for hotel and spa distribution, or body washes, shower gels and scented bar soap for your spa. We are very interested in grafting new products, please contact us with all your creative viniculture ideas!

Wine Country Naturals™
415.475.5155
www.winecountrynaturals.com

Source: Wine Country Naturals

Universal Companies Expands Shopping Hours for Customer Convenience

Abingdon, VA, June 16, 2009 – Spa industry leader Universal Companies realizes that life is complicated, but running your spa shouldn’t be. In an effort to help simplify the purchasing all your spa equipment and supplies, Associates are now available to assist you every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. eastern time. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Monday through Friday, and you may also shop 24/7 online at www.universalcompanies.com.

About Universal Companies
Universal Companies is the leading single-source supplier to the spa industry, providing thousands of products to help day spas, resort spas, medical spas, and independent practitioners manage and grow their businesses. An early innovator in the spa industry, Universal has forged strong partnerships with hundreds of manufacturers to create unique and effective products that meet the needs of the business owner or spa practitioner. Universal Companies prides itself in “simplifying” the demands placed on spa operators by being a “one source spa solution” and providing numerous resources, including consultative selling and education.

Universal Companies
800.558.5571
www.universalcompanies.com

Source: Universal Companies

Sound Surgical Technologies Places 1,000th VASER® Lipo System Amongst Strong Patient Demand

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Despite the current economic recession, physician and patient demand for the VASER Lipo body contouring procedure continues to accelerate at healthy rates. Sound Surgical Technologies LLC, creator of the VASER Lipo System, placed its 1,000th system during the first quarter of 2009. Further, over 100,000 VASER procedures have been performed worldwide to date. Each month more than 10,000 patients visit the VASER.com website searching for a physician in their area. This is a testament to the successful results VASER Lipo provides.

“The VASER Lipo System is without a doubt the most versatile body contouring technology on the market,” said Carter Morgan, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Sound Surgical Technologies LLC. “VASER Lipo has become a trusted product in a heavily saturated body contouring market. With the VASER Lipo procedure, patients and physicians know they will get consistently excellent outcomes.”

Sound Surgical Technologies placed its 1,000th system with Dr. Tess Mauricio of Scripps Ranch Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in San Diego, CA.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mauricio to our list of key VASER Lipo physicians around the world,” Carter Morgan adds.

Dr. Mauricio is a Board Certified Dermatologist specializing in laser treatments, liposculpture and non-invasive skin rejuvenation. She is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of California, San Diego.

“I was waiting for technology that was truly worth incorporating into our current liposuction practice. I was wary of the marketing hype that many of the new energy based liposuction technologies came with,” says Dr. Mauricio. “VASER technology immediately seemed scientifically sound and proved to be the real deal.”

Dr. Mauricio has trained and worked with world renowned leaders in the field of dermatology, and is an internationally acclaimed authority in cosmetic dermatology, body contouring, and laser treatments. She is a published author and to date has trained thousands of physicians worldwide from Beverly Hills to New York, London, and Asia. Dr. Mauricio is also one of the youngest women to ever hold the position of President of the San Diego Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

“I am excited to add VASER Lipo to my practice’s minimally invasive and non-surgical body contouring offerings,” adds Dr. Mauricio. “The VASER Lipo procedure minimizes trauma to vessels and nerves and results in significantly easier post-op recovery for patients. It gives me a broad range of contouring capabilities not found in any other system. I’m impressed with how little bruising, swelling and post-op pain patients experience with VASER compared with the older techniques. It is a safe and effective technology that delivers better results with less downtime. Any practice that offers liposuction will benefit from VASER technology.”

Readers interested in learning more about VASER Lipo should visit www.VASER.com

About Sound Surgical Technologies LLC
Founded in 1998, Sound Surgical Technologies placed its first VASER Lipo System on the market in March 2001. More than 100,000 procedures have been performed worldwide using the VASER System. An alternative to traditional tumescent liposuction, the VASER – Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance – Lipo System uses an advanced ultrasonic fat removal technology that has become a trusted method in a society saturated with fad procedures. Demanded by physicians and patients alike, the results are smooth and consistent with fast patient recovery. The VASER Lipo System is FDA cleared for body contouring.

Sound Surgical Technologies
888.471.4777
www.soundsurgical.com

Source: Sound Surgical

Cutera’s Pearl Fractional Laser Answers Need for More Youthful Eyes

BRISBANE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUTR), a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems worldwide, is driving category innovation with the Pearl Fractional eye treatment. This advanced laser procedure answers growing consumer demand for an aggressive yet affordable solution to what many doctors believe is the top facial aging concern: eyes.

“Pearl Fractional is a unique and outstanding treatment option for the delicate periorbital area, which often shows the first signs of aging and can be the most challenging to treat,” said Brian Biesman, M.D., medical director of the Nashville Centre for Laser and Facial Surgery, Nashville, TN, and immediate past president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. “The treatment works so well because it delivers very nice skin tightening plus it addresses skin quality – improving tone, texture and discoloration for an overall more youthful appearance.”

Physicians traditionally treat photo-damaged skin around the eyes with spot laser treatments and dermal fillers. The new approach, pioneered by Dr. Biesman, not only uses Pearl Fractional around the eyes, but directly over the eyelids and under the eyes too.

Dr. Biesman notes that the procedure is especially popular with patients who are approaching a milestone. “A lot of my patients come to me on the 4s and the 9s – 34, 39, 44, 49,” he said. “My patients are very pleased that they see immediate, noticeable improvement in a single treatment, with very little recovery time.”

Pearl Fractional, utilizing a specialized patented 2790 nm wavelength, received FDA clearance in 2008 and offers physicians a new and beneficial approach to resurfacing the skin. As with all aesthetic procedures, patients should consult a physician experienced in aesthetic laser procedures to ensure that their treatment is safe and effective.

About Cutera, Inc.
Brisbane, California-based Cutera is a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide. Since 1998, Cutera has been developing innovative, easy-to-use products that enable physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe and effective aesthetic treatments to their patients.

Cutera
888.4CUTERA (428-8372)
www.cutera.com

Source: Cutera

Cynosure Enhances Industry-Leading Smartlipo Laser Lipolysis Workstation with Increased Energy and Intelligent Temperature Sensing

Company’s New Smartlipo MPX 46 Watts Enables Physicians to Melt and Remove Larger Areas of Fat 50% Faster, with Superior Patient Safety

WESTFORD, Mass., /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO), a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today introduced the multi-wavelength Smartlipo MPX 46 watts, the latest and most powerful advance in the company’s acclaimed Smartlipo platform of minimally invasive workstations for LaserBodySculpting.

The 46-watt workstation enables a physician to liquefy and remove larger areas of unwanted fat in about half the time required by the original 32-watt Smartlipo MPX. Like the original Smartlipo MPX, the 46-watt workstation is equipped with ThermaGuide, the latest in Cynosure’s proprietary SmartSense family of intelligent energy delivery systems. ThermaGuide is designed to work in harmony with the laser. It continually monitors the temperature under the skin, and controls the output of energy, helping to ensure that the treatment area remains within a safe and an optimal temperature range for fat removal and tissue tightening through tissue coagulation. Cynosure has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance to market the Smartlipo MPX. The company launched its 46-watt workstation at the recent American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s 42nd Annual Meeting.

“In my experience, no other laser-assisted lipolysis technology approaches the quality, safety or effectiveness of Cynosure’s 46-watt Smartlipo MPX,” said John W. Decorato, M.D., a board certified plastic surgeon in Staten Island, NY. “The nearly 50 percent increase in power allows me to treat larger areas, and multiple areas, with a faster response. Smartlipo MPX also is the only lipolysis technology on the market equipped with temperature sensing and control, a layer of safety that is unmatched in the industry.”

“With the introduction of Smartlipo MPX 46 watts, we believe that we have strengthened the competitive advantage of our laser lipolysis technology not only from the standpoint of efficacy, but also in terms of patient safety,” said Cynosure President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Davin.

Laser-assisted lipolysis with Smartlipo MPX is performed under local anesthesia, allowing a patient to go home the same day as the procedure is performed. “Compared with liposuction, the return to normal activities is much faster following a Smartlipo MPX procedure,” Dr. Decorato said. “With Smartlipo MPX, the laser actually liquefies the fat, allowing it to be easily aspirated, as opposed to the vigorous mechanical suction of fat involved with liposuction, which can cause significant swelling and soft tissue trauma.”

John Milllard, M.D., a board certified plastic surgeon based in Denver, said he was able to aspirate approximately 1200 mL of fat, the equivalent of roughly 5 cups, in 10 minutes with the 46-watt Smartlipo MPX. “I would never be able to obtain this amount this quickly and with such little effort using suction-assisted lipoplasty alone,” he said. “The 46-watt MultiPlex makes it possible to perform procedures faster. Smartlipo MPX has enabled me to add two entirely new patient demographics to my practice: thinner patients and patients with areas of elastosis that typically could not be treated with traditional liposuction methods.”

Smartlipo MPX uses Cynosure’s patented MultiPlex technology to combine the benefits of the 1064-nm and 1320-nm wavelengths in one laser output. MultiPlex technology enables the workstation’s two wavelengths to be fired sequentially, creating a blended thermal and photomechanical effect that efficiently liquefies fat and tightens skin through collagen remodeling. The two wavelengths can also be used individually, and each offers unique characteristics. The 30-watt 1064-nm wavelength disrupts a broad region of tissue while heating the treated areas evenly. The 1064-nm wavelength also mediates blood vessel coagulation enhancing hemostasis. The 16-watt 1320-nm wavelength is highly concentrated with minimal scatter, and is rapidly absorbed by the water in the tissue, which makes it highly effective in the disruption of fat and treatment of skin.

Research presented at the 2009 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conference demonstrates with statistical significance that Smartlipo MPX tightens skin and shrinks skin tissue more efficaciously than skin treated with liposuction alone.

“Clinical research played a key role in the development of this technology,” Davin said. “Prior to increasing the power of the system, we conducted extensive clinical studies to identify an optimal temperature threshold at which laser energy would effectively emulsify fat cells and tighten tissue. We developed an array of intelligent motion and temperature sensing technologies that automatically govern the flow of energy and prevent the system from exceeding temperature thresholds. These are tangible and fundamental innovations that we believe distinguish our laser lipolysis technology and reflect our commitment to the highest degree of patient care.”

About Cynosure, Inc.
Cynosure, Inc. develops and markets aesthetic treatment systems that are used by physicians and other practitioners to perform non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures to remove hair, treat vascular and pigmented lesions, rejuvenate the skin, liquefy and remove unwanted fat through laser lipolysis and temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cynosure’s products include a broad range of laser and other light-based energy sources, including Alexandrite, pulsed dye, Nd:YAG and diode lasers, as well as intense pulsed light. Cynosure was founded in 1991.

Cynosure, Inc.
800.886.2966
www.cynosure.com

Source: Cynosure, Inc.

U.S. Patent Office Provides Re-Examination Office Action for U.S. Patent No. 5,735,844

WAYLAND, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 15, 2009– Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR) announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“PTO”) has agreed in a non-final office action that independent claim 12 and related dependent claims 13-14 are unpatentable, but confirmed that claims 1-3, 6-8, 11, 17-20, 27, 28, 30 and 32 of the ‘844 patent are patentable based upon the printed prior art provided to the PTO. Palomar also added 27 new claims (33-59) to the ‘844 patent, and the PTO confirmed these new claims as patentable.

Candela’s re-examination of United States Patent Number 5,595,568 (”the ‘568 patent”) has yet to be acted upon by the PTO.

Chief Executive Officer, Gerard E. Puorro, commented: “While we disagree with the PTO’s decision, we remain confident in our position”.

About Candela Corporation
Candela Corporation manufactures and distributes innovative clinical solutions that enable physicians, surgeons, and personal care practitioners to treat selected cosmetic and medical conditions using lasers, aesthetic laser systems, and other advanced technologies. Founded near Boston in 1970, Candela markets and services its products in 86 countries from offices and distributors in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and other Asian locations. Candela established the aesthetic laser market 20 years ago, and currently has an installed base of over 13,500 systems worldwide.

Candela Corporation
800.733.8550
www.candelalaser.com

Source: Candela Corporation