Candela opens first skin care center.WAYLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1995--Candela Laser Corp. (CLZR) announced today that it has opened its first skin care center in Framingham, Mass. The center was recently granted a clinic license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is a governmental agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with various responsibilities related to public health within that state. and will be a model for a chain of laser cosmetic centers that will be opened throughout 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. . 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 expects to open multiple centers over the next three years. Candela Skin Care Center of Framingham Inc., offers gentle laser care covering the total spectrum of cosmetic laser treatments for wrinkles, sun spots (Astron.) dark spots that appear on the sun's disk, consisting commonly of a black central portion with a surrounding border of lighter shade, and usually seen only by the telescope, but sometimes by the naked eye. , leg veins, facial spider veins, 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. , scars, tattoo removal and more. The center is staffed with highly qualified physicians specially trained to provide complete cosmetic treatment for men and women in a unique personal setting. Richard J. Olsen, senior vice president of Candela Laser Corp. and president of the subsidiary company, Candela Skin Care Centers Inc., commented, "In 1988 Candela Laser Corporation revolutionized laser skin care technology with the first truly effective vascular lesion laser. Now Candela has its own skin care center that offers men and women the latest Candela technology, coupled with the best technologies of other manufacturers." According to Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D., medical director of Candela Skin Care Center of Framingham Inc. and director of dermatologic surgery, department of dermatology at Boston University Medical Center, "Candela Skin Care Center of Framingham is one of the largest and most comprehensive laser treatment centers for skin in the country. We are using the most advanced laser technology available, which has been proven to be effective for a variety of skin lesions Skin Lesions Definition A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. Description Skin lesions can be grouped into two categories: primary and secondary. . The center has multiple lasers, allowing us to provide the broadest range of treatments." CONTACT: Candela Laser Corp., Wayland Richard J. Olsen, 508/358-7400 x224 |
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