THE MIAMI INSTITUTE FOR AGE MANAGEMENT & INTERVENTION AMONG FIRST IN U.S. TO HAVE SINON AND BURANE LASERS

Prestigious WaveLight Lasers Feature Innovative Technology and Design For Custom Rejuvenation and Treatment of Wrinkles, Scars, Brown Spots

(Miami, FL) – May X, 2005 — Patients at the MIAMI Institute of Age Management & Intervention at the Four Seasons® Hotel & Tower will be among the first in the country to experience treatment of facial wrinkles, scars and brown spots with the SINON and BURANE XL lasers from WaveLight. Although new to the U.S, WaveLight is an elite established German brand known throughout Europe and Asia for innovative technology and ergonomic design, which provide a comfortable patient experience and excellent results.

“We obtained the SINON and BURANE XL as soon as they received FDA approval this year because they fit so well within The MIAMI Institute’s philosophy of providing the very best options for individual rejuvenation services,” said Dr. Julio F. Gallo, M.D., F.A.C.S., Medical Director at The MIAMI Institute. “WaveLight has harnessed the latest scientific advances in laser energy to provide patients quick treatment time, maximum comfort and outstanding results — values that are consistent with our approach.”

The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention is a one-of-a-kind, leading edge surgical center and medical spa dedicated to providing progressive medicine, advanced technology and encompassing treatments that prevent and reverse the effects of aging. Dedicated to providing patients with the most sophisticated tools in this effort, The MIAMI Institute’s medical team chose WaveLight among a broad array of available lasers for its superior efficacy.

Lasers have become an essential tool of today’s cosmetic surgeon, representing almost 20 percent of all cosmetic procedures in 2004*. Depending on the type of laser and wavelength, they can be used for hair removal, leg/spider vein treatment, skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles and scars – even tattoo removal. One laser cannot do everything, however, and doctors must carefully select specialized lasers to perform specific treatment tasks.

* According to 2004 statistics, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

The SINON, a q-switched ruby laser, offers a fast, effective solution for brown spots on hands, body and face. These pigmented lesions are typically caused by sun exposure or hormonal changes and can be a telltale sign of the aging process. The SINON works by targeting and vaporizing the pigment of the brown spots, without harming the skin. Because it can target large areas at a time, the SINON can treat a patient’s hands or upper arms in less than an hour with minimal patient discomfort. The SINON also has the ability to remove most tattoos, a procedure that has grown in popularity as baby boomers re-evaluate tattoo designs from their youth.

The BURANE XL, an Er:YAG laser, offers three different approaches to skin rejuvenation, allowing physicians at The MIAMI Institute to offer the ultimate customization for treatment of wrinkles and scars. In one mode, the BURANE XL offers classic skin ablation, using laser energy to resurface or “ablate” the skin surface, smoothing moderate to severe wrinkles and scars. This is an intense laser procedure requiring anesthesia and post-treatment healing time before the “new” improved texture skin emerges weeks later.

In a second mode, the BURANE XL can be used for non-ablative skin rejuvenation, targeting the laser energy deeper into the skin, inducing collagen formation with minimal damage to the skin’s surface. This gentler, non-invasive method promotes improved skin texture and tone, and patients can return to normal activity immediately. The third, and most exciting, unique option, is a combination mode that allows the physician to combine the ablative and non-ablative modes for truly customized treatment and superior results.

“We’re extremely proud to be among the first to offer state-of-the-art laser treatments for patients who want skin rejuvenation,” said Steve Watson, President & CEO at The MIAMI Institute. “The SINON and BURANE XL are valuable tools for The MIAMI Institute’s medical staff and we’re confident our patients will appreciate the versatility and effectiveness of these premium lasers.”

About WaveLight
WaveLight Laser Technologie AG, listed in Deutsche Börse AG's Prime Standard since January 2003, develops, produces, and markets laser systems in the fields of ophthalmology, aesthetics, urology, and industrial applications. WaveLight’s market success is based on its innovative laser systems that are the technology leaders in their areas of application and its broad-based sales network featuring both own sales channels and strategic partners. The Erlangen-based group was founded in 1996 by its current chief executive, Max Reindl.

About The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention
Located at the Four Seasons® Hotel & Tower and lead by internationally regarded facial plastic surgeon Dr. Julio F. Gallo, The MIAMI Institute is a surgical center and medical spa dedicated to providing progressive medicine, advanced technology and encompassing treatments that prevent and reverse the effects of aging. The Institute’s skilled staff of surgeons, medical professionals, nutritionists and health education specialists are dedicated to providing patients with individually tailored services – including cosmetic surgery, age management therapies, aesthetic skin care treatments, cosmetic dentistry services and wellness counseling – that help them look and feel their best as they grow older.

The luxurious 9,000-square-foot facility features two modern surgical suites furnished with the latest medical technology designed to meet the highest standards. If patients wish, MIAMI Institute staff will make arrangements for their stay at the hotel’s luxury accommodations, providing them with added ease and comfort in their recovery. For more information, call (305) 624-0009 or visit www.MIAMI-Institute.com.

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**The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention is not affiliated with or sponsored by The Four Seasons® Hotel Miami.

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