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Dramatically Improved Lipolysis Results in Reduced Downtime and Side-Effects WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smartlipo(TM) from Cynosure, Inc. (NASDAQ:CYNO), is the first and only laser lipolysis system to offer a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure for the removal of unwanted fat. The groundbreaking Smartlipo LaserBodySculpting(SM) procedure enables aesthetic surgeons to treat localized deposits of fat through tissue coagulation, resulting in tissue tightening. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), nearly 500,000 liposuction procedures were performed in the United States in 2005, making it the number one surgical cosmetic procedure for both men and women. "The number of cosmetic procedures performed each year continues to increase as conventional procedures become obsolete with the advent of less invasive technologies," said Michael R. Davin, chairman and CEO of Cynosure. "Cynosure's Smartlipo redefines the way doctors and patients view the removal of unwanted fat, once again demonstrating we're in the business of transformation for both our customers and their patients." "I recommend Smartlipo to my patients who want to start the new year looking and feeling great," said Robert Gotkin, M.D., a plastic surgeon in Manhattan. "Smartlipo is an exceptional tool for patients with skin laxity due to its unique tissue contraction capabilities and can address previously untreatable areas. My Smartlipo patients are much more comfortable because bleeding, bruising, and swelling are significantly reduced, which allows them to resume their daily lives very quickly. This is particularly important for people with active lifestyles who work hard to maintain their body, but may struggle with that one area they can't quite shape the way they want." The Smartlipo LaserBodySculpting procedure is performed by inserting a very small cannula, or metal tube, which contains a laser fiber and placing it under the skin in direct contact with the treatment area. The laser's energy causes the fat cells to rupture and easily drain away. In addition, the laser's energy promotes collagen shrinkage and causes a tissue tightening effect. Due to the device's miniaturization, LaserBodySculpting is a minimally invasive procedure. Therefore, it can be performed under local anesthesia with minimal trauma in comparison to alternative liposuction procedures. "Smartlipo has been a great addition to my practice," said Bruce Katz, M.D., clinical professor at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and medical director of JUVA Skin and Laser Center in New York City. "I easily integrated the LaserBodySculpting procedure into my business and there's been a tremendous surge in interest, especially from patients who normally wouldn't have considered liposuction. I'm very satisfied with the results and amazed at the minimal downtime and reduction in painful side-effects." Smartlipo Benefits: * Significantly reduces bleeding, bruising, and swelling; decreases patient downtime * Promotes tissue tightening in areas of tissue laxity * The first and only device to use a laser to rupture fat cells for easy and gentle aspiration of the fat oils * Minimally invasive due to the device's miniaturization * Precise visual targeting of treatment areas; challenging regions (i.e. neck) can now be treated * General anesthesia is not required; use of local anesthesia makes the procedure safer About Cynosure, Inc. Cynosure, Inc. develops and markets aesthetic treatment systems that are used by physicians and other practitioners to perform non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures to remove hair, treat vascular lesions, rejuvenate skin through the treatment of shallow vascular and pigmented lesions, remove unwanted fat, and temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cynosure's products include a broad range of laser and other light-based energy sources, including Alexandrite, pulsed dye, Nd:YAG and diode lasers, as well as intense pulsed light. Cynosure was founded in 1991. For corporate or product information, contact Cynosure at 800-886-2966, or visit http://www.cynosurelaser.com/. DATASOURCE: Cynosure, Inc. CONTACT: Gretchen Bender of Greenough Communications, +1-617-275-6526, , for Cynosure, Inc. Web site: http://www.cynosurelaser.com/

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