About Us

Company History

> Inspired Innovation.

The history of Syneron is one of innovation. With the limitations of intense pulse light (IPL) and conventional laser systems as his inspiration, master physicist, Dr. Michael Kreindel, was determined to come up with a better solution for medical aesthetics. After years of research and development, he created elōs (Electro-optical Synergy), the revolutionary technology platform that powers all Syneron medical aesthetics systems. Together, he and his long-time colleague, Dr. Shimon Eckhouse, the inventor and patent holder of IPL, founded Syneron in 2000. Five product families were soon launched from this robust and promising pipeline and the stage was set for a new industry leader. Since then, Syneron has been setting new standards in safety and efficacy for a wide range of aesthetic procedures.

The Syneron spirit of inspired innovation and commitment to excellence continue to guide the company, today and into the future.

Technology Evolution

> From Lasers to elōs

While lasers were invented in the mid 60s, it wasn’t until the mid 70s that the technology had evolved enough to be used safely for dermatological applications. In 1991, physicist Dr. Shimon Eckhouse invented and patented intense pulsed light (IPL), a significant advancement over conventional lasers. A quantum leap occurred in the year 2000, when master physicist, Dr. Michael Kreindel, “combined” IPL technology with bi-polar radio frequency (RF) to create electro-optical synergy or elōs as it is now known. This revolutionary technology platform soon set new standards in safety and efficacy for a wide range of medical aesthetic procedures. Learn more about elōs Technology.

Laser Limitations

Single range
Single wavelength
1 or 2 aesthetic applications

High epidermal absorption
Many treatments required
High risk of pigmentation changes and scarring

IPL Limitations

Single range
Multiple wavelength
Limited penetration

Poor targeting and selectivity
Risk of epidermal pigmentation changes and scarring

The elōs Advantage

Multiple range
Multiple wavelength
Extensive applications
Excellent targeting and selectivity
Improved safety for all skin types (less optical energy compared to conventional lasers and IPLs)

Enhanced penetration for improved treatment results
Minimal epidermal absorption —low risk for pigment changes and scarring
Additional safety features, including Active Dermal Monitoring™and RF electrode contact check