Candela Corporation · Wayland, MA United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): CLZR)

Medical laser maker Candela has the answer to those pesky alcohol-induced tattoos. The firm offers laser systems used for tattoo removal, treatment of dermal abnormalities (birthmarks), hair removal, and other aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. Products include AlexTrivantage for removal of lesions and tattoos; Vbeam for vascular lesions and leg and facial veins; Smoothbeam, for treatment of acne and acne scarring; and the Dynamic Cooling Device, which reduces pain by cooling upper layers of the skin during treatment. Candela sells to cosmetic and surgical markets throughout the US and abroad. The company has agreed to be acquired by fellow aesthetic device maker Syneron in a deal worth about $65 million. To read the full description, subscribe now.