Eliminate Cellulite with VelaSmooth™ Therapy

Leading Cosmetic Surgeon Now Offering VelaSmooth™

Austin, TX - November 9, 2004 - Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery announced today the addition of VelaSmooth™ to the procedures it offers. Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis is the only physician in Austin to offer the procedure that some experts are claiming to be the one and only method for effectively getting rid of cellulite.

The VelaSmooth™ treatment combines radiofrequency waves, a laser, and a mechanical massage to break up the fat and mobilize the water from tissues to safely and effectively re-contour the skin's surface, specifically where problem areas of cellulite occur. The VelaSmooth™ treatment is far less painful and time-consuming per treatment than traditional endodermology treatments, and at the same time has much better results.

Syneron Medical Ltd., the producer of VelaSmooth™, has led a series of clinical trials in Canada and the U.S. According to the company, physicians conducting the trials "have effectively reduced the appearance of cellulite, and noted reduction in the circumferential measurements of patients in the treated hip, waist and thigh regions of the body."

About Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery provides state-of-the-art treatment for diseases of the skin, as well as the latest in cosmetic procedures. The practice of cosmetic dermatology continues to be one of the fastest growing medical specialties. Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery patients have access to the most current, cutting-edge medical technology and therapies available for beautiful skin at any age. Dr. Nikolaidis specializes in minimally-or-non-invasive cosmetic procedures. He is the leading provider of Thermage® in Texas and his practice was recently recognized as a Botox® National Education Facility. Visit www.westlakedermatology.com for more information.