Palomar is a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems
for cosmetic treatments. Palomar pioneered the optical hair removal field,
when, in 1997, it introduced the first high-powered laser hair removal
system. Since then, many of the major advances in light-based hair removal
have been based on Palomar technology. In December 2006, Palomar became the
first company to receive a 510(k) over-the-counter (OTC) clearance from the
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new, patented, home
use, light-based hair removal device. OTC clearance allows the product to
be marketed and sold directly to consumers without a prescription. There
are now millions of light-based cosmetic procedures performed around the
world every year in physician offices, clinics, spas and salons. Palomar is
testing many new and exciting applications to further advance the hair
removal market and other cosmetic applications. Palomar is focused on
developing proprietary light-based technology for introduction to the mass
markets. Palomar has granted The Procter & Gamble Company a non-exclusive
License Agreement to certain patents, technology and FDA documents related
to the home-use, light-based hair removal field for women. In addition,
Palomar has an exclusive development and license agreement with Johnson &
Johnson Consumer Companies to develop and potentially commercialize
home-use, light-based devices for reducing or reshaping body fat including
cellulite, reducing the appearance of skin aging, and reducing or
preventing acne.
Reliant Technologies Contacts:
Michael Hromadik Katelyn O'Reilly
Reliant Technologies, Inc. Cohn & Wolfe
(650) 605-2294 (310) 526-5511
mhromadik@fraxel.com katelyn.oreilly@cohnwolfe.com
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