Syneron Candela, the world's leading beauty equipment company, announced the acquisition of Danish medical equipment company Ellipse. Ellipse manufactures and markets platforms based on intense pulsed light (IPL) and lasers for various medical and cosmetic skin treatments. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Geoffrey Crouse, CEO of Syneron Candela, said: "The acquisition of Ellipse will enhance Syneron Candela's influence in multiple applications and provide our customers with a comprehensive product portfolio. At present, Syneron Candela's most advanced laser and energy technologies The combination of this trusted IPL technology has been highly recognized by physicians. The Ellipse platform will provide fully scalable multi-application, multi-technology equipment to provide beauty diagnosis and treatment services. We look forward to enhancing our product portfolio and helping us continue to Doctors and patients around the world live up to our brand promise of 'Science, Results, and Trust.' The Ellipse product portfolio is in line with our mission to provide technology that is scientifically proven and supported by consistent clinical results. "
Ellipse's main products include multi-application, multi-technology IPL and Nd: YAG (laser chrome) platform Nordlys for vascular and pigmented lesions and hair removal. Nordlys also offers a fractionated 1550nm head for firming skin. Other products include IPL systems for skin rejuvenation, facial veins and hair removal, and partial non-ablation laser systems for firming and rejuvenating skin. Ellipse's Selective Band Technology (SWT®) applies unique dual filtering to all IPL heads, focusing on the effective wavelength and selectively providing precise energy to the target area. For some applications, sub-millisecond pulses are used . Ellipse CEO Jacob Kildegaard Larsen said: "We are excited to partner with Syneron Candela to promote our strong technology platform through Syneron Candela's global expansion and their emphasis on clinical excellence, quality and innovation."
Jill Waibe, MD, long-time Syneron Candela, medical dermatologist, American Dermatological Institute certified dermatologist, and medical director and founder of the Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute in Florida, said: "As a person who has been using the Ellipse IPL platform and sees it as all Doctor of basic techniques for dermatology, I am glad Syneron Candela can now provide a full range of light, laser and energy solutions to doctors and patients around the world. "Doctor of Medicine specializing in laser surgery and skin beauty, Luxembourg Dermatology Dr Christine Dierickx concluded, "Syneron Candela and Ellipse are recognized leaders in their respective fields. The combination of these two companies will herald a new era of device innovation and will improve patient care."