Health Canada approves breakthrough medical device for cellulite & body contouring
18 Octubre 2004 - 4:15PM
PR Newswire (US)
Health Canada approves breakthrough medical device for cellulite
& body contouring YOKNEAM, Israel and TORONTO, Oct. 18
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Syneron Medical Ltd. has announced the
Health Canada approval for the VelaSmooth, its new aesthetic device
for body contouring and the treatment of cellulite. An innovator in
combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, Syneron Medical began
trading on NASDAQ under the symbol ELOS on August 6, 2004. The
VelaSmooth is a medical device that reduces the appearance of
cellulite and safely and effectively re-contours the skin's surface
and body shape. Its launch marks a new era in the medical treatment
of cellulite. This VelaSmooth uses the revolutionary elos
technology - the first and only combined-energy medical aesthetic
technology. VelaSmooth, like all of Syneron's devices, uses
Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and Light with the added feature of tissue
mobilization using a deep tissue massage. The synergy of the three
components makes VelaSmooth an effective treatment and the only
medical cellulite solution on the market. Conducted RF increases
oxygen intracellular diffusion by heating the adipose tissue to a
depth of 5 - 15mm. Infrared light increases elasticity of skin and
heats subcutaneous fat to a depth of up to 5 mm, while safeguarding
the skin from damage. Vacuum manipulates and smoothes out the skin
to facilitate safe and efficient energy delivery. Tissue
mobilization is facilitated by rotating, self-cleaning electrodes
to ensure excellent coupling with the skin. Physicians who
conducted clinical trials in Canada and the U.S. have effectively
reduced the appearance of cellulite, and noted reduction in the
circumferential measurements of patients in the treated hip, waist
and thigh regions of the body. The VelaSmooth is a breakthrough
device according to Dr. Tina Alster, Director of the Washington
Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Clinical Professor of
Dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center. "There has
never been a viable treatment for cellulite, disappointing, given
the fact that 80% of women are affected by it, and the other 20%
think they have it. I am now convinced that we have a viable
treatment for this condition," concludes Dr. Alster. According to
the President of Syneron North America, Domenic Serafino, the
VelaSmooth is one more example of Syneron's commitment to provide
innovative technology to the medical community. "The VelaSmooth is
unlike any other device ever created for the treatment of cellulite
and body contouring. The combination of elos technology with tissue
mobilization finally gives the medical community an effective, safe
treatment option for their patients with cellulite and skin laxity
problems," said Serafino. To arrange for an interview or a visit to
a medical spa or practice using the VelaSmooth please contact: Lyn
Artmont Marysia Szymczak Jesson Artmont Communications Jesson
Artmont Communications 416-323-7828, Ext 32 416-323-7828, Ext. 30
About Syneron Medical Ltd. Syneron Medical Ltd. manufactures and
distributes medical aesthetic devices that are powered by the
proprietary, patented ELOS combined-energy technology of Bi-Polar
Radio Frequency and Light. The Company's innovative ELOS technology
provides the foundation for highly effective, safe and cost-
effective systems that enable physicians to provide advanced
solutions for a broad range of medical-aesthetic applications
including hair removal, wrinkle reduction, rejuvenating the skin's
appearance through the treatment of superficial benign vascular and
pigmented lesions, and the treatment of acne, leg veins and
cellulite. Founded in 2000, the corporate, R&D, and
manufacturing headquarters for Syneron Medical Ltd. is located in
Israel. Syneron has offices and distributors throughout the world
including sales, service and support subsidiaries located in
Toronto, Canada (Syneron Inc.) and Grunwald, Germany (Syneron
GmbH). Please visit http://www.syneron.com/. Syneron Medical Ltd.
Industrial Zone Yokneam Illit, 20692 P.O.B. 550 Israel Tel: +972 4
909-7424 Fax: +972 4 909-7417 Syneron Inc. 111 Granton Drive
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1L5 Canada Tel: (1) 905-886-9235 Fax:
(1) 905-886-7046 Toll Free: 1-866-259-6661 DATASOURCE: Syneron
Medical Ltd. CONTACT: To arrange for an interview or a visit to a
medical spa or practice using the VelaSmooth please contact Lyn
Artmont, Jesson Artmont Communications, (416) 323-7828, Ext 32, ;
Marysia Szymczak, Jesson Artmont Communications, (416) 323-7828,
Ext. 30,
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