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Fraxel Laser Treatment Takes Center Stage at the American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting in San Francisco

 

The Fraxel® Laser has come of age with widespread professional acceptance for correcting various skin conditions -- from wrinkles and scars* to melasma and uneven pigmentation on and off the face. Luminaries in the field of dermatology will present the latest study data on the Fraxel laser that demonstrate a proven track record of consistent and reproducible clinical outcomes at the AAD Annual Meeting on March 3-7, 2006

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2006 -- Less than two years since it was first previewed at the AAD?s 2004 annual meeting as the newest laser technology for treating aging and sun-damaged skin, the FraxelŽ Laser has come of age with widespread professional acceptance for correcting various skin conditions -- from wrinkles and scars* to melasma and uneven pigmentation on and off the face.

Luminaries in the field of dermatology will present the latest study data on the Fraxel laser that demonstrate a proven track record of consistent and reproducible clinical outcomes at the premier scientific gathering on March 3-7, 2006. Lectures include:

Friday, March 3
? "State-of-the-Art Aesthetic Dermatology" ?" Live Demonstration of the Fraxel Laser by Vic A. Narurkar, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, University of California, Sacramento, CA, and Director of the Bay Area Laser Institute of San Francisco, CA.

What started as the treatment du jour for anti-aging has quickly blossomed into the treatment of choice for improving hard-to-treat conditions such as melasma and acne scarring*. Dr. Narurkar will demonstrate how this gentle, yet targeted procedure produces gratifying results with improvement after each treatment as well as collagen remodeling that continues for months.

? "Fractional Resurfacing Laser: Design & Theory" presented by R. Rox Anderson, M.D., Associate Professor of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
The pioneer of the science behind fractional laser technology, Dr. Anderson will speak to the Fraxel laser?s unique mechanism of action which employs millions of tiny microscopic laser spots to resurface only a fraction of the skin at a time, stimulating cell turnover and the growth of new epidermal tissue.

? "Fractional Resurfacing Laser: Clinical Experience" presented by Michael S. Kaminer, M.D., Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Yale University and Dartmouth University, Chestnut Hill, MA
Dr. Kaminer will share a firsthand account of his key learning using the Fraxel laser for treating patients with wrinkles, acne scarring*, photodamage and pigmentation disorders, including melasma.

* Treatment of atrophic scars is a new indication pending FDA 510(k) clearance

Saturday, March 4
? "Non-Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing" presented by Jason R. Lupton, M.D., Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA
In his review of the current non-ablative lasers for skin rejuvenation, Dr. Lupton will discuss the capability of the Fraxel laser to safely and effectively treat patients of all skin types. Individual case studies will be presented.

Monday, March 6
? "Fractional Rejuvenation Comes of Age" presented by Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine and Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, CA
As versatile as it is effective, the Fraxel laser is quickly replacing its ablative counterparts as the preferred choice in skin resurfacing for sun-damage, scars* and melasma. Dr. Fitzpatrick will present findings on the laser?s success in delivering a comprehensive treatment approach without compromising patient safety for skin conditions on facial and non-facial areas. * Treatment of atrophic scars is a new indication pending FDA 510(k) clearance

About Reliant Technologies, Inc.

Reliant Technologies is a leading manufacturer of medical laser technology for aesthetic applications. The Company?s laser device is used primarily by aesthetic physicians to treat periorbital wrinkles, pigmented lesions and photo-damaged skin of the face and body. Reliant pioneered the development of the Fraxel?"? Laser which relies on new-generation fractional resurfacing with a million points of light to produce safe and effective results with minimal recovery time. Reliant employs more than 80 people and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.