Cynosure Introduces Portable Laser for Treating Facial Spider Veins and Other Vascular Lesions.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1998-- Illustra Cosmetic Laser Treats Spider Veins Without Bruising; Facilitates Fast Outpatient Treatment Cynosure cy·no·sure n. 1. An object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration. 2. Something that serves to guide. , Inc., a leading developer of medical lasers, introduced today the Illustra(TM), a compact diode-pumped solid state laser for removing facial telangiectasias, otherwise known as spider veins. The Illustra benefits both doctors and patients by offering a cost-efficient, effective way to remedy facial spider veins immediately, without purpura purpura Presence of hemorrhages in the skin, often associated with bleeding from natural cavities and in tissues. Major causes include damage to small artery walls (as in vitamin deficiency or allergic reaction) and platelet deficiency (in association with such disorders as or bruising following the treatment. The Illustra has been cleared for market distribution by the U.S. Federal Government. With the Illustra, results are immediate; there is no postoperative recovery time. Therefore, patients can now schedule laser treatments for a short time, such as a lunch hour, for times when they wish to be presentable pre·sent·a·ble adj. 1. That can be given, displayed, or offered: presentable gifts; presentable attire. 2. Fit for introduction to others: presentable relatives. without imperfection im·per·fec·tion n. 1. The quality or condition of being imperfect. 2. Something imperfect; a defect or flaw. See Synonyms at blemish. imperfection Noun 1. . For dermatologists and plastic surgeons, the laser is economical to own and operate, making it an ideal complement to the technological offering in today's most advanced vascular treatment practice. "Doctors are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. an inexpensive, efficient vascular laser specifically to treat spider veins," said Rob Levenson, vascular product manager of Cynosure. "The Illustra is the ideal choice for patients and practice. Patients are thrilled to see instant results with no side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. such as bruising. Doctors find it remarkably cost-efficient and easy to use." "We found that the addition of the 532 nm diode capability fit into our laser program immediately," said Dr. Jennifer Lloyd. "The application appealed to a large group of patients, and they were pleased with the simplicity of the treatment and the results. The laser is well designed and easy to use, and it is important to our ability to provide total dermatological dermatological, dermatologic pertaining to dermatology; of or affecting the skin. care." The Illustra is portable, uses standard electrical power, and requires no warm-up time. It has five pulsewidths--10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 milliseconds, and operates on continuous wave or pulsed mode with a spot size of .7mm. Optional handpieces are .3, .5, 1.0 and 1.4 mm. Contemporary design and convenience features make the Illustra easy and fast to use. The Illustra is currently priced at $50,000 and is now available. Millions of people of age 40 and beyond suffer from facial spider veins. They are looking for a solution which is simple, effective, and painless. With the Illustra, Cynosure offers doctors an economical way to add a state-of-the-art laser to their vascular treatment options. About Cynosure, Inc. Cynosure develops, manufactures and markets laser technology for aesthetic treatment applications, including hair removal, leg veins, scar revision, port-wine 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. , facial spider veins, stretch marks stretch marks npl → estrías fpl stretch marks npl (on skin) → vergetures fpl stretch marks stretch npl , removal of tattoos and pigmented lesions. These products have given Cynosure worldwide recognition in the practices of dermatologists, plastic surgeons and vascular surgeons. Brand and product references herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. |
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