CoolTouch Introduces CoolLipo(TM) Laser System, Recently FDA Cleared forLaser-Assisted Lipolysis

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CoolTouch Inc., a pioneeringmanufacturer of medical lasers, announced today that the CoolLipo(TM) 1320 nmlaser system received an additional 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for laser lipolysis or melting fat. The CoolLipo 1320 laser is designed to ablate fat in areas such as the neck, chin and arms andimproves the outcome of conventional liposuction in larger areas such as the abdomen and thighs. In addition, the unique 1320 nm wavelength tightens theskin from the inside out by directly targeting collagen and connective tissue.The CoolLipo procedure is performed in a physician's office under local anesthesia. Patient benefits include minimal, if any bruising, and less recovery time and cost than a face or neck lift.
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