Reaction from Viora passes TFDA Regulation
Taiwan FDA approves Viora’s Reaction™
Reaction™, Viora’s flagship product featuring multi-channel CORE™ technology for contouring and skin tightening treatments for the face and body, receives Taiwanese FDA certification.
April 5, 2011 – Viora is pleased to announce that we have successfully passed another regulatory evaluation. The Taiwan FDA legislative committee has approved our Reaction™ system for distribution in the region.
Despite being operational for only a year, the TFDA is a sophisticated and highly moderated regulations authority and was established on principles of precision and superior service alongside the Department of Health, Execute Yuan. After undergoing thorough and meticulous regulation examinations, Reaction™ is officially recognized as meeting the obligatory conditions in order to operate in the Taiwanese medical aesthetics industry.
Reaction™ is a pioneering system that uses multi-frequency channeling and vacuum therapy to deliver safe and effective treatments to the face and body with patented CORE™ Technology. Promed Biotech Co. Ltd. has partnered with Viora and will exclusively distribute Reaction™ in the growing Taiwanese medical aesthetic market. An accomplished and thriving company, Promed Biotech offers comprehensive and innovative solutions for surgical and aesthetic applications in Taiwan. “We are certain that this new venture will add further to Viora’s growing presence in the region,” commented Danny Erez, CEO of Viora. “We look forward to working with Promed Biotech.”
About Reaction
Viora’s Reaction™ is designed for non-invasive body contouring and skin tightening treatments and is the only device of its kind featuring the new-age CORE™ (Channeling Optimized RF Energy) technology combined with vacuum therapy. Reaction™ is currently available in over 50 countries and is endorsed by leading physicians and dermatologists worldwide.
Practical Dermatology Follows Viora Progress
The March issue of Practical Dermatology has a special update regarding energy-based technologies, including coverage of ongoing Viora studies of RF Reduction and Tightening. You can read the excerpt here:
Viora: Studies of RF Reduction and Tightening Underway
A study of cellulite reduction treatment using the multifrequency RF Reaction™ is now underway, according to Viora. The study, which commenced last fall, involves the first and only multi-frequency radio-frequency cellulite treatment device available in the US. David J. Goldberg, MD is lead investigator for the study, which Viora says “will contribute to the clinical evolution of the Reaction, and will enable Viora to optimize treatment protocols further.”
Compared to single-frequency devices, the Reaction’s targeted multi-frequency RF capability is intended to provide practitioners flexibility to treat and cover a greater spectrum of cellulite conditions and their triggers.
Another study, to assess the safety and efficacy of the Reaction with the ST Applicator for temporary improvement in facial wrinkles, has nearly completed enrollment. Neil Sadick, MD is the investigator for the study, which now has some subjects with up to six months of follow-up. Clinically, physicians report use of the device for post operative irregularities, loose neck skin, and other tightening procedures.
For the complete article visit Practical Dermatology.com. To view the PDF version with images, click here.
Reaction receives Korean FDA certification
Viora’s Reaction successfully passes KFDA Regulation
March 29, 2011 - Viora announces that the Reaction™ system has officially received Korean FDA certification.
The KFDA, the Korean subdivision of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is recognized as one of the most rigorous regulations with extensive product evaluation routines. Despite the strict and thorough process, Viora’s Reaction™ has passed the meticulous tests and was acknowledged by the KFDA as meeting the professional standards required to operating in the Korean medical devices industry. This achievement has opened the doors to a largely growing market as Korea emerges as a prominent player and opinion shaper in the Asian medical aesthetic market.
The Reaction™ system is gaining worldwide recognition and its presence is ever increasing. Following the KFDA certification, Shin-han M&S has ventured in the distribution of Viora’s flagship product and will exclusively distribute Reaction™ in Korea.
Danny Erez, CEO of Viora, was quoted saying, “We are pleased to begin this cooperation with Shin-han which is certain to prove successful and continue Viora’s momentum in the international ring.”
About Reaction
Viora’s Reaction™ is designed for non-invasive body contouring and skin tightening treatments and is the only device of its kind featuring the new-age CORE™ (Channeling Optimized RF Energy) technology combined with vacuum therapy. Reaction™ is currently available in over 50 countries and is endorsed by leading physicians and dermatologists worldwide.
Viora Is Now Available in Croatia and Armenia
Viora is proud to announce and congratulate two new prominent distributors, Ms. Sanja Delisimunovic, director of Delani Ltd. in Croatia and Ms. Anna Arakelyan in Armenia.
Croatia - A distinguished and thriving company, Delani Ltd. specializes in the distribution of high quality devices in the medical aesthetic field. With many years of experience, Delani Ltd. offers comprehensive solutions for the end-user, making Delani Ltd. the preferred partner for clients nationwide.
Armenia – Ms. Anna Arakelyan is a prominent representative for leading brands in cosmeceutical and medical equipment and has gained the support of numerous distinguished doctors in the region. She has substantial presence in the market, with television appearances and contributions to several publications. Ms. Anna Arakelyan is launching the Viora brand through an introductory training seminar on the product line in Yerevan, Armenia on March 24, 2011.
Viora is thrilled to welcome these two new partners to our global network of strong distributors. We stand by our partners and are committed to providing first-rate systems, continued marketing support and the best technical service to our regional partners worldwide
Viora’s Reaction – A Tummy Tuck Alternative
If you’re looking for a solution to your muffin top, or just want to tighten up your stomach for the upcoming bikini season, a March 19th article from LocateADoc.com highlights the benefits of Reaction™ as an alternative to getting a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
Reaction by Viora – A Tummy Tuck Alternative?
If you can’t seem to lose that belly bulge with diet and exercise, or you have a small “pooch” after having children, you may have thought about getting a tummy tuck. The tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is plastic surgery procedure that involves removing body fat and realigning the tissues around the abdomen to create a flat, streamlined appearance. However, there may be another option for men and women who want to achieve that coveted silhouette without surgery. Reaction by Viora is a radio-frequency, cellulite reduction and skin tightening device that can tighten and sculpt the tissues to in the abdominal area. This innovative treatment may be an alternative to tummy tuck surgery in some people.
If you have been thinking about getting a tummy tuck and want to improve the shape of your midsection, set up a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon in your area. Your surgeon can discuss the pros and cons of surgery, and determine whether you are a good candidate for the Reaction by Viora treatment.
How Reaction by Viora Can Sculpt Your Midsection
The Reaction by Viora system is designed with three treatment applicators. These applicators are able to reduce cellulite, decrease the circumference of various body parts, tighten the skin, and also shape and contour the facial tissues. The technology can deliver RF energy at four different frequencies – for a superficial treatment, for a mid-layer treatment, and also for a deep treatment. A multi-layer frequency combines all of these three modes.
If you are getting Reaction by Viora treatments around your midsection or abdominal region, the medical practitioner will adjust the frequency based on how much fat and skin tissue is located in the area. The F-Contour is especially effective for reducing localized fatty deposits in the love handles and smaller pockets of fat around the waist. The B-Contour treatment is designed to reduce cellulite and can also tighten the skin around the abdomen. Your surgeon or medical practitioner will determine which applicator and what frequency will be most appropriate for your body and to reach your goals.
Top Benefits of Reaction by Viora
Since the entire Reaction by Viora treatment is non-invasive, you don’t have to worry about many of the side effects of surgery. Some of the other top benefits of Reaction by Viora include:
- Reduces the circumference of the skin tissues
- Helps to tighten and tone loose skin around the abdominals
- Reduces bumps and the appearance of cellulite in the treated area
- FDA-cleared device
- Delivers immediate results
- Reduces edema and swelling of the skin tissues
More information about the Benefits of Reaction Body Contouring Treatments can be found here.
Since any fat lost from this area isn’t permanent, you do need to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen to keep the fat off for good. You can return to regular activities shortly after your treatment, and there is no pain involved.
Learn more about tummy tucks in our information guide, or set up a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to find out if you are a good candidate for the Reaction by Viora treatment.
The above article can be found at LocateADoc.com.
Cellulite Reduction Mini Case Study – Post #5
Susan Treatment #5:
Susan has been exhibiting great progress over the course of her treatments. There has been a vast improvement in the tightness and quality of her skin. Susan told her technician that she feels so much better in her clothes and her jeans are fitting better and better every week. Susan’s had a ½ inch reduction in the size of each thigh until now.
Susan Treatment #6:
Susan continues to display great progress throughout her treatments. Susan mentioned that she is really satisfied with the quality of her skin and the tightness of her thighs which was her main concern coming in. Her technician, Jennifer, noticed that she still has a small amount of cellulite in the area and recommended that she come back for an additional treatment.
Susan Treatment #7:
Today was Susan’s final treatment. She has had optimal results over the past seven weeks. Her skin is firmer and tighter, and she has nearly no more cellulite in the area. After her last treatment Susan told her technician at Lasertouch Soho that she feels great and can’t believe the wonderful improvement in the overall appearance of her thighs and butt.
Lisa Treatment #5
We are thrilled to report that Lisa has virtually no cellulite left in the treatment areas. She has had excellent progress throughout the course of treatments and is extremely pleased with the outcome. Lisa’s technician mentioned that Lisa told her that her weekly appointments at Lasertouch Soho are the highlight of her week and she looks forward to her sessions! Keep enjoying your progress, and we look forward to your next treatment!!
Lisa Treatment #6:
This was Lisa’s final treatment for cellulite reduction. She has nearly no visible cellulite left in the area and her skin is undoubtedly tighter. When asked what she thought about the overall experience with Lasertouch Soho and the Reaction, she said she couldn’t be happier with the results!! She mentioned how she’d done it all because of a destination wedding she had to attend and it was well worth it.
Cellulite Reduction Mini Case Study – Post #4
Natalie Treatment #4
As we continue treatments aggressively on Natalie, she sees great progress. This week we increased the RF to level 4 (of 4) for the first 2 phases of her treatment. She did not complain about any sensitivity or bruising as a result. She walked into her appointment and said that she felt her jeans were fitting better and that she felt much better overall.
As we were taking her measurements we learned that she lost another ½ inch from the circumference of each thigh this week!! Jeans don’t lie!!
These are the before and after pictures of Natalia. The results are noticeable after 4 treatments with 2 to 4 treatments more to go.
Lisa Treatment #4
Lisa really looks forward to her weekly treatments at Lasertouch Soho. “It is a treatment that has changed my life” she was heard saying last time we saw her! She feels great during and after the treatments and is happy to report that she has almost no cellulite left in the areas that were treated. During her consultation, Lisa was asked what she looks forward to gaining most from these treatments and she answered “A confidence boost and a much-improved body image.” And it seems she’s getting what she asked for and we can tell. The technicians continue to work with vacuum level 4 (of 4) as she enjoys the massage like quality of the treatment.
Susan Treatment #4
Susan has seen wonderful results from her treatments. She’s noticed a significant reduction in the amount of cellulite in the backs of her thighs and buttocks and great improvement in the quality of her skin texture in that area. At the end of her treatment Susan said, “I feel great and my legs look better than ever!” We continue to treat her with RF level 3 for the entirety of her session and vacuum level 4 for the first half of her treatments. Susan has not complained about any sensitivity or bruising as an effect of her treatments.
New Device Shows Promise In War Against Cellulite
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — Cellulite can show up on people of any size and it is usually unwelcomed.
There are many products and cosmetic procedures that promise to diminish cellulite; from lotions and creams to lasers or liposuction. Now there is one more tool to add to the list of fat fighters.
CBS 2’s Mary Calvi reports about a new device that was recently approved by the FDA. It does the work of two different machines.
Lisa Castronovo is fit and trim, but she can’t seem to get rid of cellulite on the back of her legs.
“No matter how much you work out it, just starts to form,” said Castronovo.
A new technology called “Reaction” is the first device that combines existing therapies to treat cellulite and fat, and tighten the skin.
“A better overall result with fewer treatments,” said Dr. Matthew Schulman of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
The treatment uses traditional radio frequency energy to heat the skin, and vacuum therapy to increase blood flow to the area.
“Heating will cause the collagen to shorten and tighten the skin. Or it causes a controlled injury to the fat and causes the fat to disappear,” said Schulman.
There is very little discomfort with the treatment, but there can be some bruising afterwards.
“It just felt like someone was giving me a massage with really hot heat,” said Castronovo.
According to doctors, it usually takes a few visits to see the effects. A single maintenance treatment once or twice a year afterwards is suggested.
Insurance won’t cover procedures like this because it’s cosmetic. It will leave a dent in your wallet, costing about $2,500 for a six-week treatment.
For patients like Castronovo, it is worth it.
“I feel a lot better,” she said.
Cellulite Reduction Mini Case Study – 2nd Post
August 19th, 2010
Mini Case Study – 2nd post
Lisa Treatment #2:
Lisa enjoys the Reaction treatment very much. Throughout the treatment she kept saying that it felt like a really great shiatsu massage. When the LaserTouch Soho technician asked Lisa if they could increase the suction level, Lisa welcomed the idea and enjoyed the treatment even more!!
Lisa noticed a small improvement in her skin’s tightness since the first treatment. Congratulations on your success Lisa!!
Here are Lisa’s pictures. Great improvement! The appearance of Cellulite on the left leg is almost gone!
Natalie Treatment #2:
Natalie enjoyed treatment #2 very much. Although the technician increased the suction level for this treatment, Natalie felt much less discomfort than she did during her first treatment. She felt very calm and relaxed throughout and even dozed off for a moment. She did not notice a very big improvement since the first treatment, however, the technician explained to her that it is perfectly normal not to see results right away, which put her at ease.
We look forward to your success Natalie!!!
Susan Treatment #2:
Susan enjoyed her second treatment very much. Her treatment began using a higher vacuum setting than the first treatment since she showed no bruising, however, she experienced slight discomfort which her technician told her was because of her skin’s laxity. Her technician determined, that moving forward with Susan’s treatments, she would stick with the lower setting to minimize discomfort. Susan did not bruise after this treatment and has noticed an improvement laxity of her skin.
Great Progress Susan!!
The Effectiveness of an IPL for Hair Removal treatment
The timeline for hair removal stretches from the prehistoric age to today’s hi-tech devices such as Viora’s Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device, the TRIOS. Dreams of a summer season without hair create an added value for aesthetic and medical clinics all over the world. As a society, we’ve been conditioned to associate excessive body hair with unattractiveness and/or lack of hygiene. Over the years, men and women have razored, waxed, tweezed, electrolysized and lasered unwanted hairto look and feel better about themselves.
Hair is a renewable resource and as such, an endless revenue stream for businesses smart enough to capitalize on it. An entire industry has sprouted out of our seemingly harmless desire to be relatively smooth-skinned and hair-free. Recent statistics presented by the various aesthetic and medical societies show that hair removal is the 4th most popular non-invasive procedure in the United States.
In 1995, the FDA cleared the first laser for hair removal, the Nd:YAG laser. Since then, other technologies for Hair Removal based on photothermolysis have been introduced, such as the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). Developed in the mid 1990’s as an alternative to dermatological lasers, IPLs have become the workhorse of hair removal practices. IPL systems have advantages over lasers in their variability, convenience, and cost.
Target specificity is the basic of phototherapy, as the light emitted targets chromophores found in the hair. Phototherapy based hair removal is a technique for long-term hair removal by thermal destruction of the hair follicle and its stem cells. Heat is generated by the conversion of the light energy emitted which is selectively absorbed by chromophores in the skin. Melanin is the main chromophore in hair follicles and the key target for the process of phototherapy based hair removal. Patients with light skin tones and dark hair color are the most ideal candidates for IPL treatments because of the large amount of melanin found in the dark hair and little amount in the skin thereby not creating a conflict of interest for the light as there would be with a dark skin and dark hair candidate.
IPL treatment is effective in removing hair from the back, chest, legs, arms, underarms, face and even the most sensitive and private areas, such as the bikini line. IPL is not as painful as waxing or lengthy as electrolysis. Some IPL patients feel a stinging or pinching sensation when the light pulse is applied onto the skin, but the treatment does not involve anesthesia.
Treatment times may vary depending on the area being treated, hair color and pigmentation of the skin. Before the treatment begins, all clients must go through a pre-treatment consultation to determine the correct energy level for their skin type. Although the number of treatments required will vary from client to client, typically IPL Hair Removal is a continuous process for all candidates as reduction increases with each treatment you have. Usually 3 – 6 treatments are enough to reduce hair from common problem areas but various factors affect the results of the treatment (thickness of hair, the area subjected to treatment, the growth cycle of hair).
The cost of an IPL hair removal treatment largely depends on the surface area to be treated based on the number of pulses used. Hair Removal with an IPL is faster, less obtrusive, and more cost effective than any other hair removal system today. Therefore, it is commonly thought that IPL Hair Removal is the most advanced and effective permanent hair reduction process available.
Before and After Pictures:
Post five treatments. One treatment every six weeks.
Post five treatments. One treatment every six weeks.
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