
Association launches to raise plume awareness
The potential danger of surgical smoke or diathermy plumes generated by electrosurgical, laser or ultrasonic devices has been highlighted with the launch of a new association.

The potential danger of surgical smoke or diathermy plumes generated by electrosurgical, laser or ultrasonic devices has been highlighted with the launch of a new association.

Medical technology company Hologic has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Cynosure medical aesthetics business to an affiliate of investment funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for US $205 million.

Laser and light-based medical provider Cutera Medical Ltd is set to host its first UK version of the company’s laser training workshop, the Cutera University Clinical Forum (CUCF) on February 17 2020.

A study presented at the America Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting has shown that combining the use of gold microparticles with laser-mediated photothermolysis and topical retinoids was associated with a 61% reduction in inflammatory lesion count at three months amongst patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

Laser manufacturer Cynosure, a division of Hologic, has launched StimSure, a non-invasive electromagnetic technology to build and tone muscle in the abdomen, buttocks and thighs, in Europe and the Middle East.

Laser and light-based medical provider Cutera Medical Ltd has launched a new laser and IPL training programme with free of charge spaces on its first Core of Knowledge course, running on December 2.

Laser manufacture CynoSure UK will host its third symposium as part of its Aesthetic Exchange educational platform in London on November 22-23 in collaboration with cosmeceutical brand iS Clinical.

More than 100 speakers from across the world will present at the first Global Virtual Aesthetic Summit (GVAS) on November 10 and 11.

Aesthetic product manufacturer and distributor The Baldan Group will launch a 1060 nm diode laser for non-surgical body contouring at CCR on October 10-11, called Le Shape.

Laser manufacturer Lynton are inviting its clients to attend the Lynton Customer Workshop 2019 day at the Hilton Hotel in Deansgate, Manchester on Monday September 16.