Candela Launches GentlePeel Skin Exfoliation System; Company Continues to Broaden Its Aesthetic Product Line.WAYLAND, Mass.--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 17, 1999-- 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 GentlePeel(tm), an exciting new advance in aesthetic skin care. GentlePeel enables patients to improve the health, vitality, and clarity of their skin without the recovery time required by more invasive procedures. The Candela GentlePeel is a high-performance microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure popular in day spas, doctors' practices, and medical spas, in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. system that enables medical practitioners to gently, yet effectively, remove old or damaged skin cells from the face and other areas of the body. Treatments, which utilize a controlled delivery stream of minute crystals, are generally performed in 20 minutes or less with no patient discomfort or healing time. Gerard E. Puorro, Candela's President and Chief executive Officer, stated: "GentlePeel's technology is well ahead of what is now available in the market for skin exfoliation exfoliation /ex·fo·li·a·tion/ (eks-fo?le-a´shun) 1. a falling off in scales or layers. 2. the removal of scales or flakes from the surface of the skin. 3. treatments. It is a highly efficacious and versatile system that perfectly complements our leading laser technology and adds a new dimension to today's aesthetic practice." GentlePeel's sophisticated electronics are designed to deliver consistent and comfortable treatments. Exact parameters are set and displayed for each session, providing complete control for the practitioner and predictable, gentle treatment for the patient. GentlePeel offers easy, maintenance-free, cost-effective operation. Its patented Vortex Loop(tm) system eliminates the possibility of clogging, and its Airmist(tm) crystal suspension system Noun 1. suspension system - a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle suspension keeps the amount of material used in each session to about one teaspoon. The crystals used in GentlePeel treatments are supplied in sealed, single-use, disposable containers, which can be changed in less than 30 seconds. The GentlePeel is lightweight weighing only 23 pounds, is easy to transport, and incorporates a sleek, modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. . "As with our recent introduction of the Skintonic(R) therapeutic massage system, the launch of the GentlePeel reflects Candela's continued commitment to expanding our product offerings to the aesthetic market and to meeting the needs of both practitioners and patients for systems that deliver desired cosmetic results with the utmost in comfort," said Puorro. 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 See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. 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 United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and Asia. Candela established the aesthetic laser market 11 years ago. With an installed base of over 2,000 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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