Palomar extends its leadership position in Fractional Non-Ablative and Ablative Skin Resurfacing Technology through the introduction of the new XD Optic (Extra Deep Optic) for the Lux1440(TM) and Lux1540(TM) fractional non-ablative laser handpieces, providing deeper skin resurfacing treatments through deeper columns of micro-damage. The unique fractional delivery method of Point Compression allows for significantly deeper penetration of light while providing a decreased heating of the Dermal/Epidermal junction and papillary dermis; lower absorption at the epidermis as water and blood are displaced from the beam region under point of compression; and lower scattering through the flattening of collagen structures thereby causing smaller refractive index variations.

The introduction of the GROOVE Optic, for use with the Lux2940(TM) fractional ablative laser, provides lines of fractional ablation. The Groove Optic offers results approaching the gold standard full-surface ablation treatment but with the minimal downtime of a fractional treatment. By changing the shape of the micro areas of ablative damage from "dot" to "line", the pattern of treatment can now be correlated with that of wrinkles. With multiple passes, a faster, more uniform coverage can also be realized. The Lux2940 is FDA cleared for skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia.

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In addition, Palomar has now launched the 40 Watt Aspire SlimLipo Body Sculpting Laser, the premier member of the SlimLipo body sculpting family. With its high continuous wave power output, optimized dual-wavelengths, and superior treatment tip design, the 40 Watt system enables fast treatment of larger volumes of fat. The SlimLipo laser-assisted lipolysis device offers excellent results with minimal patient downtime for true laser body sculpting.

For more information, please read the article written by Robert Weiss.

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