Lumenis(R) Introduces AcuPulse(TM) for Fractional Laser ...( SANTA CLARA Calif. Oct. 1 /- Lumenis ...),Health

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumenis Inc., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radio-frequency devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications, announced today the launch of the AcuPulse(TM) Fractional CO2 Laser System for aesthetic applications at the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery's annual meeting in Phoenix this week.

"The AcuPulse(TM) now gives physicians an affordable and efficient solution to their Pulsed Fractional Skin Resurfacing needs," said Mr. Robert Mann, General Manager of Lumenis Global Aesthetics and Dermatology. "It has been well established that pulsed CO2 lasers are superior in the treatment of wrinkles, skin dyschromias, certain types of scars, and the Lumenis' AcuPulse(TM) brings its SuperPulse(TM) technology with the unmatched fractional scanning excellence of the Lumenis portfolio to give physicians an excellent solution for their practice," added Mr. Mann.

"With the AcuPulse(TM) now available for Aesthetics, Lumenis will secure its leadership in the Fractional Laser market worldwide," commented Mr. Dov Ofer, Lumenis' Chief Executive Officer. "There are many mid and low power fractional laser systems available in the market, but Lumenis' AcuPulse(TM), with its SuperPulse(TM) capability, provides the lowest level of thermal damage with the same precision scanning technology already proven by its "big brother", the UltraPulse®. This system will provide the best solution for physicians at this price in the market," added Mr. Ofer.

About the Business of Fractional Laser Treatments

"Ablative fractional laser skin treatments offer the happy median in the treatment of facial wrinkles. In the past, traditional fully ablative skin resurfacing provided superior results in the resolution of deep facial wrinkles, but patients had to endure several weeks of downtime. With ablative fractional laser treatments pa
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