Candela Launches GentleLASE PLUS.WAYLAND, Mass.--(BW HealthWire)--Sept. 22, 1999-- New Enhanced Alexandrite alexandrite type of chrysoberyl typifying undying devotion. [Gem Symbolism: Jobes, 67] See : Loyalty Laser Features Larger Spot Size for Fast, Effective Hair Removal, Plus Elliptical el·lip·tic or el·lip·ti·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse. 2. Containing or characterized by ellipsis. 3. a. Spot for Leg Veins 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), a leading developer of aesthetic laser systems, today announced the introduction of an enhanced version of its GentleLASE, a long-pulse alexandrite laser system widely used for hair removal and for treating large leg veins. The new GentleLASE(R) PLUS features an industry-leading 18 mm spot size for fast, effective hair removal treatment, as well as an elliptical spot (3 mm x 10 mm) option for improved alignment when treating large leg veins. A foot pedal has also been added for greater physician convenience in operating the system. According to Jeffrey Dover, M.D., Associate Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Both an international and regional referral center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, Massachusetts is a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. It was formed out of the 1996 merger of Beth Israel Hospital (founded in 1916) and , Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School (HMS) is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. It is a prestigious American medical school located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. , the 18 mm spot is a key addition to the GentleLASE. "Spot size is very important for all laser treatments, including hair removal," said Dover. "The larger the spot, the more forward the penetration of light -- in other words Adv. 1. in other words - otherwise stated; "in other words, we are broke" put differently , the more laser light that actually reaches the hair follicles Hair follicles Tiny organs in the skin, each one of which grows a single hair. Mentioned in: Alopecia . In addition, the bigger spot gives us the ability to accelerate treatment times, which can be particularly important when treating large areas, such as the back or legs." Commenting on the GentleLASE PLUS and its ability to treat leg veins, Arielle Kauvar, M.D., a leading dermatologic surgeon at The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, said, "In recent studies that we've conducted, this system has proved quite effective in treating leg veins, particularly large purple or blue veins. We have been able to provide more comfortable treatment and, for the first time, deliver high energy, more deeply, without risk to collateral tissue." "These enhancements build on an already outstanding technological platform first established with the GentleLASE," said Gerard E. Puorro, Candela's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to respond to the marketplace and to practitioners throughout the world, and to deliver more features and greater functionality in our systems than the competition." The GentleLASE PLUS not only delivers ultra-fast treatment times -- a 9 cm x 9 cm area can be covered in 25 seconds -- and outstanding clinical effectiveness; but also, through its unique cooling system, the utmost in patient comfort. The Dynamic Cooling Device(TM) (DCD (Document Content Description) An XML schema language from Textuality, Microsoft and IBM that is implemented as an RDF vocabulary. It supports data typing and schema reuse and is the successor to XML-Data. See XML schema, RDF and XML. (TM)) selectively cools the upper layers of skin prior to the laser pulse, minimizing pain and reducing thermal exposure to the epidermis. 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, cryosurgery cryosurgery (krī`ōsr'jərē), bloodless surgical technique using a supercooled probe to destroy diseased or superfluous tissue. and other proven technologies. Founded near Boston in 1970, Candela markets and services its products in over 40 countries from offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Candela established the aesthetic laser market 11 years ago. With an installed base of over 3,000 lasers worldwide, more than 500,000 aesthetic laser procedures are performed annually with Candela laser systems. For more information about Candela, visit the company's web site at http://www.clzr.com. This press release includes certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements are subject to risks that could cause the actual results to vary materially, including negative developments relating to unforeseen order cancellations or push-outs, Candela's strategic relationships, the impact of intense competition and changes in the laser industry. |
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