Light Dimensions Releases Clinical Study Results For The RejuvaWand Home-Use, LED And Infrared Light-Based Skincare Appliance

Main Category: Dermatology
Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials
Article Date: 30 May 2007 - 0:00 PDT

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Many beauty and skin care companies launch new products claiming to improve the overall look and feel of the skin. However, the evidence for the use of over-the-counter cosmetic products that claim anti-aging effects has not been clearly substantiated, until now. Light Dimensions, a developer of restorative, light-based personal care products, today announced clinical study results for its RejuvaWand product. The RejuvaWand is the first-ever, home-based, skincare appliance to use both red and infrared light combined with a gentle massaging action to help reverse the signs of aging. A whitepaper outlining the results of the study is available by contacting Marc Maisel.

The clinical study, which was conducted by Leonardo Rasi M.D., a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, included over 4,000 treatments performed in the comfort of the participants' homes. The study was conducted over a 60-day period with 36 female participants who were, on average, 50.5 years of age. The PRIMOS imaging system was used to quantitatively evaluate the depth of fine lines, facial wrinkles and skin texture. PRIMOS is an imaging device that allows for real-time measurement of the topography of the human skin (fine lines, facial wrinkles and skin texture) using sophisticated three-dimensional digital photography and specially developed software.

The most significant findings in the study reveal that:

-- At 30 days 67% of subjects showed an overall average improvement in fine lines, facial wrinkles and surface texture of 13%.

-- At 60 days 77.5% of participants showed overall average improvement in fine lines, facial wrinkles and surface texture of 16.5%.

-- The physician evaluator noted that in as few as 30 days 7 out of 10 subjects showed a 44% improvement in fine lines and facial wrinkles.

-- During the self assessment the vast majority (86.2%) of participants noted improvement with 25% indicating "excellent" improvement and 30.6% indicating "good" improvement in their skin.

"I had the chance to speak with each and every subject throughout the study. Most of the participants were very pleased with their results, and found the treatments relaxing," noted Dr. Leonardo Rasi, Principal Investigator. "I see the RejuvaWand as an excellent and affordable complement to in-office treatments including microdermabrasion and chemical peels."

"The results of the study not only validate the effectiveness, reliability and safety of the RejuvaWand, they are also in sharp contrast with a recent Consumer Reports study that measured the effectiveness of over the counter skin care treatments and found that even the best performers only reduced the average depth of facial and eye wrinkles by less than 10 percent," continued Marc Maisel, Co-Founder of Light Dimensions. "What is more significant is that a similar device, which can only be used in physician offices and also clinically tested using PRIMOS, showed results that were not as positive as those found in the RejuvaWand study. We in no way want to diminish the value of office treatments but we do want to point out that the RejuvaWand offers a less expensive, non-invasive option without any pain or downtime."

About The RejuvaWand

The RejuvaWand Skincare System includes the patent-pending RejuvaWand skin enhancing personal care appliance and the specially formulated Rejuva(TM) Gel, which was designed to work in tandem with the wand for better results. A trio of high-quality skin care products, Rejuva(TM) Cleanse, Rejuva(TM) Tone and Rejuva(TM) Moist, have also been developed to further enhance the benefits of the complete system.

Light Dimensions
http://www.rejuvawand.com

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