Pilot Evaluation of the Cynosure Potenza™ System for Treatment of Cosmetic Dermatologic Skin Conditions

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy male or female 18 years of age or older.
• Presence of unwanted dermatologic condition suitable for treatment such as facial and/or neck wrinkles, skin laxity of face, neck or body, scars, acne scars or striae, or Vascular and/or pigment dyschromia
• Ability to read, understand, and sign the Informed Consent Form
• Understands and accepts the obligation not to undergo any other procedures in the areas to be treated and/or weight loss through the follow-up period.
• Willing and able to comply with all study participation requirements including returning for follow-up visits and abstaining from exclusionary procedures for the duration of the study

Exclusion criteria

• Is pregnant or of childbearing potential and not using (or willing to use) medically effective birth control, or has been pregnant in the last 3 months, currently breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study.
• Presence of an active systemic or local skin disease or condition that may affect wound healing or interfere with participation.
• History of keloids or poor wound healing
• Taking medication which is known to increase sensitivity to sunlight
• Has a seizure disorders triggered by light
• Cancer, malignant disease, skin pathology, condition or allergic reactions that could interfere with evaluation or with the use of typical ancillary medical treatments or care used before, during or after treatments
• History of collagen, vascular or immunosuppressive or deficiency disorders
• History of coagulative disorder or use of anticoagulant drugs within 2 weeks of study treatment
• Use of steroids within 2 weeks of study treatments
• Use of Accutane (isotretinoin) in the past 12 months
• Previous surgical or cosmetic procedure to the target area in the last 6 to 12 months that could interfere with the treatment procedure and affect treatment outcome
• Has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, metal pins or prosthetic joints
• Allergic reaction to gold metal
• Receiving or have received gold therapy
• Photo-sensitive skin
• Psycho-neurotic condition including alcohol or drug abuse
• Unwilling or unable to adhere to all study requirements for treatment and follow-up
• Has any condition or is in a situation which in the investigators opinion may put the subject at significant risk, may confound study results or may interfere significantly with the subject's participation.