MedSurge Advances and Osyris Gain FDA Clearance for New Laser Assisted Lipolysis Device
MedSurge Advances and Osyris gain FDA Clearance for minimally invasive laser assisted lipolysis device.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 27, 2008
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for a new laser assisted lipolysis device for the reduction of localized fat deposits and skin contraction. The MedSurge Advances (MSA) technology known as Lipotherme™ is a 980 nm continuous wave diode laser that can be adjusted from 6 watts to 25 watts of power.
Laser assisted lipolysis is a minimally-invasive procedure wherein a patented cannula is inserted into the fat followed by the firing of a controlled laser which emulsifies adipocytes (fat cells). Significant reductions in targeted areas of the body are immediately evident. Additionally, heat generated by the procedure results in noticeable skin contraction. The procedure is ideal for treating the face, chin, back, abdomen, arms, inner thighs and upper knees.
Noted New York physician, Dr. Steven Victor, has an A-list clientele and is the first US physician to use the device. Dr. Victor states: "I've been doing laser assisted lipolysis procedures for years using a competitive laser and I am truly amazed at the performance and results of MedSurge's device. Its adjustable and increased power allows me to perform procedures faster and its thicker fiber prevents downtime during procedures. Hands down, this is the best laser lipo device currently on the market. We see better results and have happier patients."
MedSurge Advances, the nation's largest independent provider of aesthetic medicine products and services to physicians, has exclusive rights to market the device in the US. Osyris, a cutting-edge French manufacturer of lasers for healthcare and industrial applications, developed Lipotherme for the European market and is now delighted to have partnered with MSA to introduce it to the US.
MedSurge Advances will be holding laser lipolysis training workshops located in various locations throughout the US. Workshops will be taught by Dr. Victor and other physicians currently using Lipotherme.
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About MedSurge Advances
Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 330 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at 972.720.0425, or visit www. medsurgeadvances. com.
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