Candela's Vbeam Laser Used on Birthmark Procedure During CBS's `The Early Show'.News Editors/Health/Medical Writers WAYLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004 Co-anchor Hannah Storm raises awareness of treating and removing birthmarks Birthmarks Definition Birthmarks, including angiomas and vascular malformations, are benign (noncancerous) skin growths composed of rapidly growing or poorly formed blood vessels or lymph vessels. , and unveils her own struggles dealing with a birthmark birthmark, pigmented maldevelopment of the skin that varies in size, either present at birth or developing later. Birthmarks may appear as moles (melanocytic nevi) that vary in color from light brown to blue, and are either flat or raised above the surface of the Candela candela (kăndĕ`lə), in weights and measures: see candle. A unit of measurement of the intensity of light. Part of the SI system of measurement, one candela (cd) is the monochromatic radiation of 540THz with a radiant intensity Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CLZR) announced today that its Vbeam(R) pulsed dye laser was featured on CBS's "The Early Show" on Wednesday, February 25th and Thursday, February 26th during a two-part birthmark treatment procedure series. Dr. Roy Geronemus of the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , a leading surgeon in the treatment of birthmarks, demonstrated the Vbeam laser as a treatment option for the removal of birthmarks. Each year, one in ten children is born with a vascular birthmark, commonly referred to as a "port wine stain." These birthmarks can range in color from pale pink to dark purple, and vary in size. Treatments for port wine stains have drastically improved in recent years with the advancement of laser technologies, such as the Vbeam from Candela. Gerard E. Puorro, Candela's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "It's admirable that CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. and Hannah Storm decided to raise awareness about the treatment of port wine stains, as it is a topic not easily discussed. Now, many children and their parents can be better informed about the treatment options currently available for this condition." About Vbeam: Vbeam is a pulsed dye laser developed by Candela Corporation for the treatment of facial veins, rosacea Rosacea Definition Rosacea is a skin disease typically appearing in people during their 30s and 40s. It is marked by redness (erythema) of the face, flushing of the skin, and the presence of hard pimples (papules) or pus-filled pimples (pustules), and , leg veins, port wine stains, scars, wrinkles, psoriasis, stretch marks, warts and acne. About Candela: Candela Corporation develops, 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, the company markets and services its products in over 60 countries from offices in the United States, Europe, Japan and other Asian locations. Candela established the aesthetic laser market 15 years ago, and currently has an installed base of over 7,000 lasers worldwide. Candela is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action affirmative action, in the United States, programs to overcome the effects of past societal discrimination by allocating jobs and resources to members of specific groups, such as minorities and women. Employer (Male/Female/Handicapped/Veteran). Visit Candela on the Web at http://www.candelalaser.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement: Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that constitute Candela's current intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future, which are therefore inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements may relate to, among other things, our growth prospects, market acceptance of our products, the strength of our distribution channels, our ability to add new products, our ability to expand regulatory approvals and the liquidity of our common stock. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: the cancellation or deferral of customer orders, dependence on a small number of strategic distribution relationships, difficulties in the timely development and market acceptance of new products, market developments that vary from the current public expectations concerning the growth of the laser industry, increased competitive pressures, changes in economic conditions, or difficulties in obtaining timely regulatory approvals. Further information on factors that could affect Candela's performance is included in Candela's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including but not limited to, Candela's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended June 28, 2003 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . Candela cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Candela expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in Candela's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. |
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