Altus Medical CoolGlide Receives Clearance For Treatment of Wrinkles.Business & Lifestyle Editors/Health & Medical Writers BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2002 Altus Medical announced today that the CoolGlide(R) Family of Aesthetic Lasers has been granted clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) for the treatment of wrinkles wrinkles See bells and whistles. including, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. This clearance comes only a few short months after also receiving clearance to market the products for the treatment of in-grown hair, (pseudofolliculitus barbae, also known as PFB PFB n. Pseudofolliculitis. ), treatment of all skin types, including skin type VI and the treatment of patients with tanned skin. "We have seen remarkable results when performing Laser Genesis with the CoolGlide Vantage laser system," says Bruce Russell, MD and member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. "Our patients have been extremely satisfied with this safe, non-invasive procedure. In addition to successfully treating wrinkles, patients have noticed an overall improvement in their skin tone, including a reduction of pore size, improvement in textural smoothness and a dramatic reduction in facial redness. Their overall appearance is healthy, young and vibrant." Laser Genesis is an exciting new, painless procedure performed exclusively with the CoolGlide Vantage from Altus Medical. Utilizing breakthrough technology, this fast and effective procedure is a non-invasive way to promote healthy looking skin. This is accomplished by selecting parameters that combine a gentle warming of the skin while specifically targeting fine structures in the dermis dermis: see skin. . The Vantage's dynamic range of operating parameters and minimally invasive wavelength allow for the treatment of a broad range of conditions with high consumer interest, including unwanted leg and facial veins, removal of unwanted hair and now the treatment of wrinkles. Kevin Connors Kevin Connors is currently a sports reporter and sports anchor for WCBS-TV (CBS 2) in New York City, the flagship station of CBS Television Network. Kevin (K.C.) Connors joined WCBS Newsradio 880 in 2005 as the PM Drive Sports Anchor after spending eight years in television , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Altus Medical comments, "The demand for non-invasive cosmetic procedures continues to increase as both men and women search for the "fountain of youth Fountain of Youth legendary fountain of eternal youth. [World Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 432] See : Unattainability ." He adds, "Physicians worldwide are shifting to procedures that attract a higher volume of patients. Our products allows today's practitioner to perform today's most popular procedures." About Altus Medical Altus Medical develops, manufactures and markets aesthetic laser systems for dermatologists, plastic surgeons and other practitioners. Altus Medical is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. . For additional information on Altus Medical and the CoolGlide Family of Products, please contact Steve Duddy at 650/552-9700 or sduddy@altusmedical.com or visit us at www.altusmedical.com. |
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