Lasers News

Cynosure announced it has acquired the assets of Ellman International for approximately $13.2 million in cash.

Researchers found that simultaneous extended sub-superficial musculoaponeurotic system rhytidectomy, mid-face augmentation and full-face erbium:YAG resurfacing provided an effective method for facial rejuvenation among women.

Syneron Medical has announced the market launch of its 5-mm spot size handpiece for the Gentle Pro Nd:YAG Laser Series.

Cynosure announced it has been granted U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of its picosecond laser workstation, PicoSure, for the treatment of acne scars.

Both pulsed dye laser and intense pulsed light demonstrated efficacy in improving the appearance of stretch marks, according to researchers.

In a previous announcement, White & Blue Lion voluntarily recalled tattoo ink and tattoo needles due to pathogenic bacterial contamination; as an extra precaution, the company has expanded the recall to include additional products.

Sometimes, patients who seek out laser tattoo removal are trying to erase more than the name of an estranged love or the embarrassing remnant of an overly festive night on the town.

CO2 laser plus radiofrequency was found to be more effective in the treatment of acne scars than traditional CO2 laser alone, according to researchers.

Fractional CO2 laser treatment with lower fluence and density was significantly effective with fewer adverse events compared with higher fluence and density in treating Asian patients’ acne scars, according to study results.

Cosmetic skin condition treatments involving lasers, light and energy increased nearly 34% between 2012 and 2013, according to results of an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery survey of its members.