Syneron(TM) Medical Ltd. has launched the sleek eMatrix(TM) treatment system, a portable touch-screen device that allows physicians to program dermatological procedures requiring skin resurfacing. An exciting advancement in aesthetic procedure technology that helps physicians to treat more patients in more locations, eMatrix utilizes Matrix RF(TM), the world’s first RF-only technology for fractional ablation and skin resurfacing, which was FDA-cleared and received the CE Mark for wrinkle reduction in August. The new eMatrix system uses fractional tissue heating to provide ablation and effective resurfacing.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given 510(k) clearance to Reliant Technologies Inc. for three novel Fraxel re:pair laser hand pieces. This enhanced potential of the Fraxel re:pair laser system will provide physicians with an option for surgical treatment and skin resurfacing. As part of the Fraxel re:pair Complete Fractional Ablative Workstation, all of the three surgical hand pieces can be used alone or along with each other, with no need to turn the system off for changing the hand pieces.

According to Medicis Pharmaceutical, the FDA’s waiver provisions for the generic versions of the company’s once-daily oral acne drug, Solodyn (minocycline HCl), will put patients at risk. The company is asking the FDA to approve Solodyn’s generic versions only after in vivo bioequivalence testing for drug strength.

Toronto Cosmetic Clinic has introduced the StarLux® 500 Laser and Pulsed Light Platform service to expand its treatment products for the aesthetic improvement and health of the body’s largest organ, the skin. The revolutionary new device performs Acne Treatment, Non-Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Skin Tightening and both pigmented and vascular Lesion Removal. The StarLux® 500, manufactured by Palomar Medical Technologies Inc, has the ability to perform Laser Hair Removal and Photorejuvenation as well.

According to an Italian study, younger female patients are more at risk of abnormal scarring after burn injuries. Females also face higher risk for immune-related diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, since the immune system in younger people is more active. The results of the study might help doctors improve burn patients’ scar outcomes.

Scientists have used a free electron laser at certain wavelengths to heat up fat. This results in the fat being excreted by the body without any damage to the skin. The research is being conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the process is called photothermolysis. According to the scientists, the method may be used to treat cellulite, acne and heart disease.

Reliant Technologies has received FDA approval for its 510(k) submission for its Fraxel repair laser system for Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation (FDDA™) treatment. The system is used for treating wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions and vascular dyschromia. The Fraxel repair laser system already had clearance for ablation, coagulation and skin resurfacing.