Candela Secures Exclusive Rights To Develop Tattoo Removal Device For Freedom-2 Tattoos
Wayland, MA - Nearly one quarter of adults aged 18 to 50 in the United States currently have a tattoo, and almost 20 percent of those have considered removing it or covering it up. This is according to a study published in the June 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Following this trend, Candela Corporation has reached an exclusive agreement with Freedom-2 to develop a new proprietary light-based device specifically designed to remove Freedom-2 ink tattoos. Freedom-2 (F2) ink technology is believed to be the first and only patented tattoo ink designed specifically for safe and easy future removal. Candela, a manufacturer of laser technology, has also made a financial investment in Freedom-2 to further develop safe, removable inks and fund the marketing activities for Freedom-2's initial product launch.
"As the worldwide leader in the aesthetic device market for the past 37 years, Candela has the expertise required to develop the next generation of tattoo removal devices," said Gerard E. Puorro, Candela's President and Chief Executive Officer. "As procedures for tattoo removal become one of the fastest growing areas in the aesthetic industry, Candela is in a unique position to partner with Freedom-2 and its prestigious research team in the development of safe and effective tattoo removal options for both patients and practitioners."
According to Freedom-2, the tattoo ink will offer a safer alternative for those seeking to get a tattoo. While conventional tattoo inks may contain toxic substances and are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, Freedom-2 ink is made with safe, biodegradable dyes. Furthermore, Freedom-2 allows individuals to change their minds with one pass of a specially designed Candela laser.
Candela currently manufactures the AlexLAZR which is believed to effectively remove black, blue and green tattoo pigments. According to Candela sources, the NEW AlexTriVantage laser, to be introduced at the American Academy of Dermatology Conference, February 3-5, 2007, removes an even wider range of tattoo colors. Currently, there are few options for people who want to get rid of their tattoos. Other techniques such as dermabrasion, cryosurgery and excision are believed to be extremely invasive and usually result in scarring. By contrast, laser tattoo removal represents a more effective method of tattoo removal because of its effectiveness and low risk of scarring. Candela's AlexTriVantage currently removes tattoos by penetrating the skin with light and fragmenting the tattoo pigment. Once the tattoo ink is broken up, the tiny particles of tattoo ink are removed from the skin by the body's normal processes. Freedom-2 inks will be specifically designed to react to the Candela removal device, dramatically improving the responsiveness of the ink, and resulting in Freedom-2 ink tattoo removal in a single treatment.
To learn more, you can visit www.candelalaser.com or call 1-800-821-2013.
SOURCE: Candela and Freedom-2