eCO2 Laser Redefines Fractional Technology For many years carbon-dioxide (CO2) lasers dominated laser resurfacing technology. Consumers were thrilled with the significant results, however, the associated risks and lengthy downtime with this highly ablative treatment modality led to a decrease in interest. The patient’s desire for less invasive treatments has influenced the skin rejuvenation field as a whole and skin resurfacing is no exception. Download Full Article

Alma’s Pixel CO2 Omnifit Handpiece Revitalizes Older SystemsOperating in conjuction with a majority of existing CO2 lasers, Alma Lasers’ (Buffalo Grove, Ill.) new fractional ablative handpiece for skin rejuvenation is much less expensive, ergonomically user-friendly and effective, without the side effects that have typically plagued traditional CO2 systems. Download Full Article

BioForm CEO Builds New Medical Aesthetic Product PortfolioFrom Rodeo Drive to Park Avenue, BOTOX® from Allergan (Irvine, Calif.) has certainly amassed its share of enthusiasts as well as challengers. No other single product in the history of aesthetic medicine has triggered such heated debates or varied responses among physicians, end users and consumers. Download Full Article

AlexTriVantage Features Multiple Wavelengths for Tattoo RemovalBy simply attaching a handpiece onto the fiber optic delivery system of the AlexTriVantage laser from Candela (Wayland, Mass.), physicians can effortlessly change wavelengths to remove tattoos on darker skinned patients. In addition to Q-switched and long pulse alexandrite, this laser provides 1064 nm and 532 nm Nd:YAG wavelengths via a set of innovative Laser-Pumped-Laser handpieces. Download Full Article

Aesthetic Enterprise Considers Canfield Imaging Devices Crucial to SuccessAs director of the Laser Skin and Vein Center of Virginia and Skin Concepts Medical Spa located in Virginia Beach, Va., David McDaniel, M.D., F.A.A.D., and his staff provide a collection of services, ranging from laser and cosmetic dermatology surgery to medically supervised skincare programs. Download Full Article

Cynosure’s Affirm Modernizes CO2 TreatmentsAccording to Bruce Katz, M.D., director of JUVA Skin and Laser Center in New York City, N.Y., the Affirm CO2 Workstation from Cynosure, Inc. (Westford, Mass.) provides micro ablative treatment with a wide-range of settings for “incredible flexibility.” Download Full Article

Cynosure Relies on Innovation to Maintain Leadership in Aesthetic SpaceThis exclusive interview with Michael Davin, CEO of Cynosure, Inc. (Westford, Mass.) is part of a series of articles profiling industry executives that are driving the growth and direction of the expanding medical aesthetic market. Download Full Article

SmartPulse Technology Facilitates Customizable DOT TherapyDue to SmartPulse technology power settings, pulse width and spacing of fractional laser dots can all be greatly varied to distinctly tailor DOT Therapy treatments when using the SmartXide DOT CO2 laser from Eclipsemed, Inc. (Dallas, Texas). Download Full Article

SmoothShapes Effectively Addresses Causes of CelluliteFeaturing proprietary Photomology technology, the SmoothShapes system from Elemé Medical, Inc. (Merrimack, N.H.), combines dual laser wavelengths with contoured rollers and gentle vacuum to improve both the underlying causes of cellulite and its physical manifestations. Download Full Article

Silk'n Offers an Opportunity for Physicians to Lead Home-Use TrendDue to the growing trend among both physicians and patients embracing home-use aesthetic devices, the Silk'n system for hair reduction from Home Skinovations Ltd. (Yokneam, Israel) provides a unique business opportunity for medical practices. Download Full Article

Home-Use Devices Physicians Embrace Home-Use Devices Despite Initial ConcernsAvailability of home-use aesthetic devices has increased dramatically over the past several years fueling a debate as to whether they represent an opportunity or a threat to aesthetic practices. Download Full Article

Consumer Demand for Aesthetic Procedures Remains Solid Despite Economic DownturnIn spite of a seemingly endless tide of home foreclosures, credit meltdowns and a contraction in consumer spending, demand for aesthetic procedures is staying strong. In fact, Medical Insight, Inc. (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) predicts an 8.6% annual rise in global treatment volume through 2012 and an 8.1% annual increase in treatment fees. Download Full Article

Dual Wavelength ProLipo Enhances Laser-Assisted LipolysisPractitioners can now offer a more effective laser-assisted lipolysis (LAL) treatment due to the dual wavelength – 1064 nm and 1319 nm – contained in the Pro-V platform of the ProLipo from Sciton, Inc. (Palo Alto, Calif.). Download Full Article

Dermal Fillers Rejuvenate Aging HandsDermal fillers are known for their use in erasing facial lines and creases. However, recent consumer demand for hand rejuvenation treatments has physicians introducing fillers as an easy, noninvasive way to reverse the signs of aging seen in hands. Download Full Article

Novel LVR and G-Shot Procedures Enhance Female SexualityTightening the vaginal muscles with Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation® (LVR) or enlarging the erogenous Gräfenberg spot (G-spot) are two aesthetic procedures, developed by David Matlock, M.D., a gynecologist in private practice in Los Angeles, Calif., to enhance female sexual gratification. Download Full Article

VASER Hi Def Vastly Alters Physicians’ View of LiposuctionBy selectively sculpting and removing fat, VASER-Assisted High Definition Liposculpture, or VASER Hi Def, adds another dimension to the level of liposuction that physicians can now achieve. The core technology from Sound Surgical Technologies (Louisville, Colo.) Download Full Article

New Clinical and Financial Advantages of LipoLiteFor body contouring, the 1064 nm LipoLite™ laser from Syneron, Inc. (Irvine, Calif.), with SelectPulse™, offers physicians unparalleled peak pulse power and the ability to deliver the optimal amount of energy for mechanical lipolysis or heating of the dermis. Download Full Article