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Circumferential Reduction

“In my practice, word of mouth has spread fast and many of my patients are asking for VelaShape treatments. Patients who came to me for medical issues are now inquiring about the body reshaping treatment. And with the shorter treatment time and visible results, I can satisfy both their medical and aesthetic needs.”

-Vince Afsahi, M.D., California, USA

“In only four treatments, most of my patients could see circumferential reduction in all treated areas. In addition, my patients felt their bodies were visibly smoother due to significant cellulite improvement. I could actually see an improvement in my patients’ self confidence due to the results they saw from the VelaShape treatments.”

-Gerald Boey, M.D., British Columbia, Canada

"We've seen great results consistently...we've had multiple patients have up to 2 inches off their waists and belly area...and about 3 inches off the saddlebag and love-handle area."

-Lori Brightman, M.D., New York, USA

“The VelaShape is in high demand due to the fast and effective results. Clients are seeing results in as few as six sessions. It is amazing, and our clients are very happy.”

-Leslie Gerstman, M.D., New York, NY

“In a study conducted in our center looking at the VelaShape for body contouring and cellulite reduction, subjects saw visibly noticeable reduction in the circumference of the treated areas as well as improvement in skin tone, and texture. What was most impressive and exciting for patients was that results were seen in 4 or fewer treatments. The majority of patients saw results after just the first two treatments.”

-Tess Mauricio, M.D., California, USA

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Cellulite Treatment

“Cellulite has been an extremely challenging problem in the field of dermatology and aesthetic surgery. Up to now, before the advent of the VelaSmooth™ machine, we really had no good viable option for us to treat our patients with cellulite. Finally, thanks to Syneron^®, we have a device that can treat cellulite effectively.”

-Cameron Rokhsar, M.D., New York, USA

“The small applicator is great. My experience has been very good. With the large head VelaSmooth, I had seen good improvement in cellulite and body contouring in the stomach and thighs over a longer period of time. With the small applicator, the results have been much quicker, and patients appreciate that. I have had success with both removing cellulite and body contouring. The results have been pretty dramatic and quick. With only four treatments patients' cellulite is greatly reduced and within eight treatments there is a circumferential reduction.Before patients had to come in twice a week for eight weeks. It was very time consuming. Now patients can come just once a week with great results. As with the VelaSmooth, there still needs to be a maintenance program.”

-Sachit Shah, M.D., British Columbia, Canada

“The VelaSmooth system has offered our patients a new cellulite modality clearly superior to anything previously available. By setting realistic patient expectations, we can confidently inform our patients to expect wearing smaller size clothing by the tenth treatment, as long as you follow our biweekly treatment protocol. We inform our patients visible cellulite improvements should be expected after 8-10 VelaSmooth treatments. An additional clinical outcome we have consistently seen is the smoothing of skin and rounding of the buttock area that is clearly visible from photography after the recommended 16 treatment session. VelaSmooth has become an excellent adjunct to my medical aesthetic service offering.”

-Ronald Chod, M.D., Missouri, USA

“The VelaSmooth incorporates a combination of technologies enabling deeper heating and mechanical manipulation of cellulite in a non-invasive manner", said Dr. Tina Alster, director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Sugery and clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University. "In our clinical study of 20 women of various ages and skin types with moderate thigh and buttlock cellulite, significant clinical improvement was observed in skin contour irregularities. After eight VelaSmooth treatments delivered twice weekly, thigh circumferences were also reduced. Patients didn't lose weight, but they looked as if they had. Our research has shown that it is no longer necessary to endure painful and lengthy recovery times or be exposed to general anesthesia that is typical of other procedures like liposuction in order to achieve improvement of cellulite.”

-Tina S. Alster, M.D., Washington DC, USA

“Our patients have been very pleased with their results thus far with the VelaSmooth treatments. They are noticing a 25-30% overall improvement with a reduction of the appearance of their cellulite, skin smoothing, and a moderate circumferential reduction of the thighs and buttocks. They report that their clothes fit better and they feel less self-conscious in shorts or a bathing suit.”

-Amy Forman Taub, M.D., Illinois, USA

“The contour applicator for the Vela has made it possible to contour smaller areas such as the arms and submentum. Even more exciting is the ability to treat larger areas with a combination of the large and contour head in eight or less once weekly sessions improving patient acceptance and profitability of the procedure.”

-Ron Russo, M.D., Illinois,USA

“I found that the VelaSmooth Contour Applicator allowed me to target smaller areas such as abdomen, arms or back of calves.My patients have seen improvement in cellulite, tone, contour and overall appearance of the areas treated and are very pleased with their results.”

-Tess Mauricio, M.D., California, USA

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Laser LipoSculpture

“The LipoLite has become a mainstay in my operating room. Its compact size, flexible business model and ease of use allowed for a seamless integration into my surgical body sculpting practice.”

~Steve Mulholland, M.D., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“Due to LipoLite, we had a record business in August. People like LipoLite because they can be back to work in one to two days, versus one to two weeks as compared to traditional liposuction procedures.”

~John Shieh, M.D., South Pasadena, California, USA

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Advanced Body Sculpting

“Since I began incorporating VelaShape treatments post all of my LipoLite procedures, I have noticed that there is even more skin improvement than just using the LipoLite alone. VelaShape is also great for smoothing out the skin and helping to promote the healing process for my patients. As a result, I package VelaShape treatments with all my LipoLite procedures and I have many satisfied patients.”

-Nathan Miller, M.D., Oklahoma City, OK

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Sublative™

“The eMatrix is extremely easy to use and offers a low-downtime procedure for treatment of the upper dermis. Its major benefit is the ability to deliver heat to the dermis with only small foci of ablative damage on the epidermis, a key factor in reducing downtime.”

- Shlomit Halachmi, M.D., Israel

“In my trials, I have found that the Sublative™ offers a unique combination of ablation and skin resurfacing leading to wrinkle reduction and even lifting with less downtime than traditional skin rejuvenating treatments. My patients are pleased with the fast, visible results of smoother, and brighter skin, without having to sacrifice time from their busy schedules.”

- Amy Forman Taub, M.D., Illinois

“Sublative™ will quickly reinvent the standards in how fractional resurfacing is delivered.”

- George Hruza, M.D., Missouri

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Sublime™ & ReFirme™

“I’ve treated many patients that have had loose skin on the neck and jowels due to rapid weight loss. The Sublime/ ReFirme treatment was the most effective non-invasive wrinkle treatment without surgery. The ability to treat all skin types is ideal for doctors like me who live in ethnically diverse areas.”

- Vince Afsahi, M.D., California, USA

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CO2RE Treatment

“The CO2RE can deliver superficial ablative treatments at variable densities, for a peel-like effect, as well as deep ablative treatments for dermal remodelling.”

- Moshe Lapidoth, M.D., Israel

- Shlomit Halachmi, M.D., Israel

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Matrix IR™ Fractional Skin Treatment

“The Matrix IR is a powerful tool for wrinkles, one of the most difficult problems for aesthetic treatment. With the Matrix IR applicator, we are able to achieve deep, predictable dermatological results.”

- Vince Afsahi, M.D., California, USA

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Skin Rejuvenation

“elōs technology has a huge impact in our practice. One of the biggest services that we provide to our patients is photofacial therapy, and the main machinery we use for photofacial therapy is elōs technology. Being the synergy between electrical energy and optical energy, we can provide our patients with a beautiful outcome, glowing skin, facial rejuvenation and all of this because of elōs technology.”

- Michael Davis, M.D., Ontario, Canada

“I like the elōs system, because they employ a truly revolutionary new approach by incorporating RF with lasers and light systems. I am thrilled to be able to offer my patients a total skin rejuvenation treatment, addressing all aspects of their skin flaws, and all this without pain or downtime!! I also like the always helpful support effort of the Syneron^® team with any questions or other issues. In addition, Syneron^® has a variety of applications, all relevant to the latest trends of the cosmetic market, with no consumables and long warranties. All in all, it lets me fulfill the needs of my patients in a highly satisfying and comprehensive manner.”

- Judith Hellman, M.D., New York, USA

“We have developed Rejuvenis (medical spa) around elōs technology. Our first platform was the Aurora for skin rejuvenation and has reduction, and in terms of both patient satisfaction and ROI, it is the single best piece of technology I’ve ever owned. The remaining elōs in combination with needle therapy applications round out my medical spa services to allow comprehensive facial and skin rejuvenation.”

“The WRA and SR Applicators not only improve the color and texture of skin. There is some lifting as well.”

- Ron Russo, M.D., Illinois, USA

“The SR offers us a way we can treat some of the issues that could not be treated before – especially in patients with redness and blushing, our Rosacea patients. The SR is much more comprehensive in terms of what we can offer them.”

- F. Richard Noodleman, M.D., California, USA

“There is a dramatic reduction in lentigines, redness and fine dilated blood vessels. Skin becomes smoother and a bit more translucent, with an improvement in skin texture and pore reduction.”

- George Hruza, M.D., Missouri, USA

“I have been very happy with the technologies and customer service that I have received from Syneron^®. The skin rejuvenation procedures are the most popular ones done in my office. We keep our Aurora and galaxy going all day long. The machines have been very reliable and rarely breakdown. I really like the 3 year warranty and the lack of consumables. Overall, my practice has had a great experience with Syneron^®.”

- Suzanne Bruce, M.D., Texas, USA

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Wrinkle Treatment

“Treatment with the WR applicator results in quantitative improvements in facial and neck wrinkles, and skin texture.”

- Gregory Keller, M.D., California, USA

“Electro-optical synergy as implemented in the WR offers a new approach to facial treatments that enjoy the efficacy of ablative techniques but with improved safety and no downtime of the traditional non-ablative technologies.”

- Hidemi Akai, M.D., Japan

“The WR is a noninvasive option that is less painful than other radio-frequency devices available. I am very pleased with the effectiveness of the WR Applicator.”

- Thomas Barnes, M.D., California, USA

“While there are many non-ablative lasers and light sources available, the elōs technology actually helps with collagen remodeling and skin tone.”

- Tina Alster, M.D., Washington DC, USA

“Histological assessment of tested skin showed an increase in epidermal thickness and more compact collagen fibers throughout the dermis, which further support the efficacy of combination diode and RF energies for wrinkle reduction.”

- Neil Sadick M.D., Mario Trelles M.D., New York, USA

“Non-ablative peri-orbital wrinkle reduction was evaluated as safe and efficient.”

- Kei Negishi, M.D., Japan

“For me, the WR has increased the skincare portion of my business fourfold because we once again have something that distinguishes us from everyone else. Plus, the staff is happy. The WR is easy for them to use and it gets results reducing wrinkles — and patients are thrilled.”

- Sammy Sliwin, M.D., Ontario, Canada

“The level of satisfaction is high for a majority of our patients who receive treatment with the WR. After three treatments, wrinkle reduction is approximately 40% decreased, and the number goes up to 70% to 75% after treatment six.”

- Howard Sobel, M.D., New York, USA

“In the past, other non-ablative lasers have been rather painful – with marginal results. However, the WR is easily tolerated with numbing cream and the Synercool chiller. The results so far in wrinkle reduction are very encouraging.”

- Dennis Nigro, M.D., California, USA

“The results obtained with the WR demonstrate significant reduction in the signs of aging. Improvement of the wrinkles in these cases is dramatic, and from my experience is equivalent to laser resurfacing.”

- Michael Kulick, M.D., California, USA

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Hair Removal

“The combination of both radio-frequency and optical energy in the Syneron^® system, known as elōs technology,is an innovative and exciting development in the treatment of hair removal. With this approach, one may achieve hair reduction while minimizing the applied light energy and its associated undesirable side effects. There is the potential to more safely treat a broader range of hair and skin colors.”

-Jerome M. Garden, M.D., Illinois, USA

“By using the DS system with elōs technology, hair removal can be done with an increased margin of safety. This is especially helpful in dark skinned patients. In addition, lightly pigmented (blond, red) and non-pigmented (gray) hairs may be treated successfully.”

-Fred Weksberg, M.D., Ontario, Canada

“During four (4) years, we have treated hair removal with an IPL device. This last year, we’ve changed to the (elōs) electro-optic energy (Aurora), and have noticed a clear reduction by half, on the number of sessions needed for the same treatments, i.e.: 4 to 6 treatments compared to 8 to 10 with the IPL, to obtain a complete hair removal. These numbers of course, do not apply to the facial part. For an impressive comparison, one of our patients with reddish-sandy hair, whom after 5 complete sessions with the IPL obtained so little results, demanded a reimbursement. After two (2) sessions with the Aurora system, almost all of the superfluous hairs have fallen.”

-Andre Dupuy, M.D., Quebec, Canada

“We use the DS exclusively for hair removal at the Rejuvelase Medi-Spa, located on premises at our office. We find that the DS treatment is the most effective hair removal device we have tried, and can benefit patients that have not responded well to other systems. When combined with the SynerCool, it provides an effective, comfortable method of hair removal that has been a credit to our practice.”

-Gregory Keller, M.D., California, USA

“Integrated radio-frequency and optical energy offers a new approach for the treatment of unwanted hair and pseudo-folliculitis in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types V and VI. It provides effective hair loss without any apparent adverse effects and raises the safety profile for patients with pigmented skin to an unexpected level. The absence of adverse effects brings the treatment of the darkest skin into the same comfort zone as Fitzpatrick type I or the lightest skin color.”

-Sharyn A. Laughlin, M.D., Ontario, Canada

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elōs Technology

“elōs technology allows us to treat patients who are looking for some rejuvenation but are not necessarily ready for surgery at this point, either they’re not candidates or they’re wanting to explore other aspects of rejuvenation. With elōs technology we can renew, we can refirm, we can reduce, we can reshape the body – this allows us to treat patients who are in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s could use or want to experience a little more rejuvenation, but don’t necessarily want surgery yet. This is what bridges the gap between aesthetic care and surgery.”

- Jack Zamora, M.D., Colorado, USA

“I believe that Syneron^® and their elōs technology has been central to the success of my practice, and we’ve grown to several offices now. I cannot imagine using any other technology other than the elōs technology by Syneron^®, because the superiority of the results have really set us apart. It’s made me competitive in an environment that is quite saturated in some areas such as Los Angeles. So really, having elōs technology, I really attribute all of my success in my practice to that company.”

- John Shieh, M.D., California, USA

“I built my medical spa Rejuvenis around elos technology. It was about 4 years ago that I really in earnest began looking at non-invasive treatments to rejuvenate the face, rejuvenate the skin. My patients were asking for this. Companies had been marketing to the public through the lay press, all the media, and I had been looking around and I was pretty underwhelmed by what was available. I went to an advanced presentation that was put on by Syneron^® and a couple of their luminary doctors, and I was “wowed” by their results, and I made a decision on the spot I was going to purchase one of their pieces of equipment…

It’s been great! The equipment delivered as promised, there was a good return on the investment of the equipment, my patients were happy… And that began a relationship with Syneron^® in which I acquired their various pieces of equipment as they became available until I owned everything that they made and I pretty much built my cosmetic medicine practice, my medical spa, around Syneron^®’s equipment.”

- Ronald C. Russo, M.D., Illinois, USA

“The unique thing about elos technology is that it combines 2 different modalities, a light or laser-based modality in conjunction with radio frequency. What this allows us to do is treat more and more patients of all skin types with very little down time. The safety level of this technology is unparalleled and it’s something that we are very excited to be able to offer to our patients over the last several years.”

- Vince Afsahi, M.D., California, USA

“The biggest technology that we’ve invested in for our patients is the elōs technology. It’s a type of a laser that enables us to rejuvenate the skin, to remove hair permanently, and to remove brown spots, and red spots, all without any down time, and without the significant pain and discomfort associated with other lasers. It’s dramatic how technology has evolved over the past 17 years of my practice. And it’s been great to see how we can do things now in a much more gentle way, with a quicker recovery, and yet still achieve great results.”

- Jim Romanelli, M.D., New York, USA

“elōs technology has helped my practice in a number of different ways, but the main thing is that elōs technology has given me the right tools and confidence in treating a diverse population, from skin type 1 to skin type 6.”

- Reuel Aspacio, M.D., Nevada, USA

“As a dermatologist in San Diego with an ethnically diverse patient population, I searched for an aesthetic laser system that I can feel comfortable using on ALL skin types. Having worked with many of the lasers in the market, especially the IPL technologies available today, I have found Syneron^®'s elos technology to be truly the safest and most effective laser system for my patients. I am so happy I made the right choice - having the elos technology has been key to my practice's success! ”

- Tess Mauricio, M.D., California, USA

"elōs technology has been phenomenal in my practice. They combine energies in such a way that we can provide exceptionally effective treatments in the safest possible way with the greatest level of comfort and without down time, and that’s what our patients value about elōs.”

- Terry Jacobson, M.D., Washington, USA

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