Tom Haas, M.D., F.A.C.S., MBA
THE FIRST AND ONLY NON-SURGICAL FDA-CLEARED MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CIRCUMFERENTIAL REDUCTION AND CELLULITE TREATMENT.
Louisville, Kentucky October 1, 2007—Imaage, The Plastic Surgery and Medi Spa of Dr. Tom Haas announces the arrival of the only FDA approved device for circumferential reduction* and cellulite treatment. Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), an innovator in the development, marketing and sales of elos™ combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, today introduces the VelaShape™. VelaShape is the newest addition to Syneron's Vela™ platform of non-invasive devices for body treatment.
The VelaShape addresses the needs of the rapidly growing body shaping and body contouring market by providing fast, visible results, in as few as four office visits. The higher power of the VelaShape enables much quicker results in both cellulite and circumferential reduction applications. With four treatments each spaced one week apart, patients will be able to see thinner thighs and improved skin texture within a 30-day period.
In the VelaShape clinical trial conducted by our center, patients achieved visible reductions in the circumference of the treated areas as well as improvement in skin tone, texture and tightness after only four 15- to 30-minute treatments," stated principal investigator Dr. Tess Mauricio of Scripps Ranch Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in San Diego.
Dr. Tom Haas, a board-certified plastic surgeon here in Louisville, KY has added this revolutionary VelaShape™ technology to his practice. Dr. Haas stated, "My patients appreciate this new laser technology because it is fast and effective with minimal discomfort. In addition, patients can return to their normal activities almost immediately. I also recommend VelaShape effectively for smoothing and tightening treatment areas for patients post liposuction."
"The VelaShape device will further cement Syneron's leadership positioning in the body contouring market," said Doron Gerstel, CEO of Syneron. "The development of this device was based on our physicians' demands for body shaping devices. We are proud to offer the fastest and most effective non-surgical solutions for achieving cellulite improvement and circumferential reduction."
It is the mission of Dr. Haas and his staff to continually provide professionally credentialed surgical services in the area of plastic surgery. The practice of Dr. Haas will dedicate our efforts to provide the highest standard of personalized care before, during and after surgery, while also insuring a positive surgical experience. Dr. Haas and his staff are committed to establishing a bond of trust and privacy to each and every patient.