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Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, announces the acquisition of Soliton and its newly launched RAP device, further expanding the company’s body contouring portfolio.  

Allergan Acquires Soliton Following Launch of RAP Device 

Patients of color make up a growing market for aesthetic dermatology. Physicians must learn how to tailor treatments and assess skin of color risk to best serve this emerging patient population. Doing so will deliver positive outcomes and drive patient satisfaction. 

Aesthetic Device Considerations for Skin of Color

Candela announces the launch of its Frax Pro system, featuring dual-depth skin resurfacing with both novel Frax 1940 and Frax 1550 applicators.

Candela Launches Frax Pro System

Cheryl Guttman Krader is a contributor to Dermatology Times, Ophthalmology Times, and Urology Times.

A novel robotic-controlled 1064-nm laser brings efficiency and precision to body contouring. The clinical trial supporting FDA clearance of the device showed its effectiveness based on blinded photographic assessments, ultrasound measurements and circumferential assessments.

Robotic-controlled laser advances body contouring

Entrepix Medical, LLC, launches their new Planatome blade, which has shown in multiple studies to increase wound closure, reduce tissue trauma and strength the wound.

New scalpel increases wound healing

The new 730-nm picosecond laser demonstrates strong efficacy and safety in darker skin types for treatment of endogenous pigmentary disorders, according to a recent case study. 

New picosecond laser treats pigmentary disorders in darker skin types

ICYMI, this week’s edition features articles about laser therapy for BCC, the growing interest in JAK-STAT inhibition, tips on how to sell your practice, apremilast for scalp pruritus, plus more.

Weekly Roundup: June 15-19

A startup from Purdue University seeks to make handwashing easier and more accessible during COVID-19 through its new portable bedside sink technology developed by Project Process.

Portable sink makes handwashing easier during COVID-19

In this week’s edition, we feature stories about black-owned skincare lines, polyglutamic acid, hair antioxidants, a skincare company making affordable custom topical prescriptions, plus many more.

The Mainstream Patient: May 15

Medical device company Soliton presents results from their 12-week study looking at the treatment of fibrotic scars via their RAP device at Maui Derm.

Device Technology