CYNO Cynosure - Class A (MM)

Company Broadens International Reach of Affirm(TM) Anti-Aging and Elite(TM) Hair-Removal Technology to Five New Markets WESTFORD, Mass., March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cynosure, Inc. (NASDAQ:CYNO), a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today announced the signing of an agreement with Depilite Medic Spa Equipment Corp., under which Depilite will be the exclusive distributor of Cynosure's Affirm(TM) and Apogee Elite(TM) workstations in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Honduras and Peru. Depilite currently operates more than 100 branches located in seven countries in North America, Europe and Latin America. Cynosure's Affirm workstation is the Company's solution for anti-aging applications, including skin rejuvenation, treatments for wrinkles, discoloration and tissue tightening as a result of tissue coagulation. The Apogee Elite family of products is a comprehensive hair removal system that allows aestheticians to treat clients of all skin types. The system also may be used for treatment of facial and leg veins, as well as benign epidermal pigmented lesions. "We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Depilite to bring the Affirm and Apogee Elite to these dynamic and fast-growing markets," said Cynosure President and Chief Executive Officer Michael R. Davin. "In addition to its existing centers, Depilite has informed us that it plans to expand to 150 locations within the next year in ten countries and we welcome the potential to expand our relationship with Depilite as they continue to grow. Beyond its own centers, Depilite plans to sell and service our products in these five countries, further expanding our geographic footprint and reinforcing the strength of the Cynosure brand." "This agreement represents an opportunity to provide our customers with leading anti-aging and hair-removal products," commented Lalo Martinez, President of Depilite. "But above that, Cynosure's unique approach to customer support is a compelling benefit for the owners and operators within the Depilite franchise. We are also excited to expand our current business model and begin to distribute Cynosure products outside our existing network within the territory." 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, laser lipolysis 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. About Depilite Medic Spa Depilite is an international company that operates within the beauty industry. The company provides non-invasive aesthetic light based treatments for permanent hair reduction complemented by further services such as body sculpting and photo rejuvenation. The company was founded in 2002 and currently operates more than 100 branches located in seven countries in North America, Europe and Latin America. For corporate or product information, contact Cynosure at 800-886-2966, or visit http://www.cynosure.com/. Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Cynosure, Inc., including statements about Cynosure's agreement with Depilite Medic Spa Equipment Corp, future sales of Cynosure products by Depilite Medic Spa Equipment Corp, the markets in which Cynosure's products are sold and other statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," and similar expressions, constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including our history of operating losses, our reliance on sole source suppliers, competition in the aesthetic laser industry, economic, market, technological and other factors discussed in Cynosure's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Cynosure's views as of the date of this press release. Cynosure anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while Cynosure may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Cynosure's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. DATASOURCE: Cynosure, Inc. CONTACT: Scott Solomon, Vice President, Sharon Merrill Associates, Inc., +1-617-542-5300, or ; or Gretchen Bender of Greenough Communications, , both for Cynosure, Inc. Web site: http://www.cynosure.com/

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