Established in 1970, Candela is a leading US-based global medical aesthetic device company with headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The company's technologies enable physicians to provide advanced energy-based solutions for a broad range of medical-aesthetic applications including treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, scars, facial resurfacing, wrinkle reduction, acne, leg veins, cellulite, body shaping, women's health, and tattoo and hair removal.
Candela Timeline
2019
Syneron-Candela rebrands as Candela
2018
Syneron Candela acquires Ellipse A/S adding renowned
Ellipse IPL to portfolio
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The Vbeam® Prima system with an advanced 595nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) and 1064nm wavelength, receives FDA clearance
2017
APAX Partners acquires Syneron Candela
2016
Syneron Candela introduces the PicoWay® Resolve handpiece with a 3rd wavelength
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The CO2RE® Intima system for feminine health is launched
2015
The Profound® system, the first long-pulse, temperature controlled RF microneedling device, is launched
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The PicoWay® 2-wavelength laser platform is introduced
2012
The GentleMax Pro® system is launched
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The UltraShape® system, the first pulsed Ultrasound for fat reduction, is acquired
2011
The GentleLase Pro® system is launched
2010
Syneron acquires Candela
2009
The CO2RE® aesthetic platform is launched, CO2RE® is a CO2 based device for facial treatments
2008
The Alex TriVantage® system is launched, advancing tattoo and pigmented lesion treatment
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Syneron launches the elōs Plus, eTwo and eMatrix systems
2007
The VelaShape® II device is launched
2005
Candela launches the Vbeam® Perfecta system, a gold standard for vascular treatments
2004
Syneron files an IPO
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Syneron launches the VelaShape® device for improvement in cellulite
2002
Smoothbeam 1450 nm diode laser is launched for acne vulgaris and more
2000
Syneron develops the elōs technology
1998
Received FDA clearance for the Alex TriVantage laser for permanent hair reduction
1993
Candela launches first Q-switched laser for pigment and tattoos
1986
FDA clearance received for SPTL1, the gold standard for vascular laser treatments
1983
Candela, with MGH, develops SPTL1, the first pulsed dye laser
1970
Candela founded as an industrial laser company
Syneron, a Candela Company, is the legal manufacturer of multiple products branded under the Candela name including the Profound, CO2RE, CO2RE Intima, UltraShape, elōs plus, eTwo, VelaShape system families. See legal manufacturer information provided as part of the product labeling.
Ellipse A/S, a Candela Company, is the legal manufacturer of multiple products branded under the Candela name including the Nordlys, Sirius and Ydun systems. See legal manufacturer information provided as part of the product labeling.