La Lumiere Aligns With Noted Thought Leaders in Dermatology
Innovative start-up enlists some of skincare's brightest lights
NEW YORK, March 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Having established itself as a driving force in the world of skincare, La Lumiere, LLC, now has a scientific advisory board to match: It's stacked with some of the country's most elite and innovative dermatologists and plastic surgeons, all seasoned experts in the latest laser and light technologies. Together, these experts will help La Lumiere achieve its goal: to deliver affordable, cutting-edge light therapy to everyone, to bring new life to skin.
The company's illuMask®, the first-ever wearable light-therapy treatment, catapulted to worldwide fame last year. Only $29.99, it's become a runaway bestseller at Target, Ulta, Wal-Mart and illumask.com. For everybody who's longed for phototherapy (but doesn't want to pay a dermatologist $250+ for a 15-minute treatment), illuMask is a game-changer. You get precise wavelengths similar to those used in a doctor's office – and since you can wear the hands-free mask at home, for 15 minutes every day for a month, the skin-transforming benefits add up.
Being inclusive is built into the brand's DNA. "Something as effective as light therapy shouldn't be priced out of reach for the mass market," says La Lumiere founder Jay Tapper. "Good, affordable care for healthier skin is a moral imperative." With the help of its formidable new brain trust, the company won't just spread the word about the benefits and accessibility of light therapy, one of dermatology's most valued tools. It'll also tap into the collective knowledge of leading doctors to spark future light applications – all effective enough to belie their drugstore price tags.
Meet La Lumiere's Scientific Advisory Board – now available for interviews:
Hilary Baldwin, M.D. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Baldwin is an associate professor of the department of dermatology at the State University of New York at Brooklyn, as well as the medical director for the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, NJ. The former president of the American Acne & Rosacea Society, she's a strong proponent of treating acne without antibiotics, and has lectured extensively on scarring and other dermatology topics.
Diane Berson, M.D. An associate professor of dermatology at Cornell University, Dr. Berson specializes in acne treatments, especially for adult acne. A media spokesperson for The American Academy of Dermatology, she serves on the American for Dermatological Surgery's board of directors, the editorial board of Practical Dermatology, and the medical council of The Skin Cancer Foundation, and has been quoted in The Wall St. Journal and The New York Times.
James Del Rosso, D.O. A board-certified dermatologist practicing in Henderson, Nevada, Dr. Del Rosso is an adjunct clinical professor of dermatology at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is Past President and Chair of the Education Committee of the American Acne and Rosacea Society. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and given several presentations both nationally and internationally on acne, and is Co-Editor of a recent textbook on acne. He is editor-in-chief of The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, and also completes clinical research on acne and other common skin diseases.
Michael Gold, M.D. An authority on laser technologies, Dr. Gold is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Vanderbilt University as well as a visiting professor of dermatology at Fudan University in China and China Medical University. The founder and medical director of The Laser & Rejuvenation Center in Nashville, he's also the president of the Tennessee Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, and his clinical work has helped clear multiple light therapy devices.
David Goldberg, M.D. A clinical professor and director of Laser Research in the department of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Goldberg has served as the president of the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery and is the medical director of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey. The author of seminal papers on LED light therapy, he was the first recipient of the prestigious Leon Goldman award, named after the founder of laser surgery.
Z.Paul Lorenc, M.D. A board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon in NYC and pioneer in the development of the latest generation of dermal fillers and neurotoxins, Dr. Lorenc has led numerous clinical trials, such as the pivotal study of Restylane. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he has published extensively and serves on the editorial boards of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, Modern Aesthetics Magazine and International Journal of Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine.
Mark Nestor, M.D., Ph.D. A voluntary associate professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Nestor is the past president of The American Society for Photodynamic Therapy and The International Society for Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons. Now director of the Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research in South Florida, he frequent conducts FDA trials and is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy and Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.
Guy Webster, M.D., Ph.D. A clinical professor and chair of the department of dermatology at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Dr. Webster serves on the editorial board for the Dermatology Online Journal and is a reviewer for multiple other journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine. The founding president of the American Acne & Rosacea Society, and publishes extensively in peer-reviewed journals.
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About illuMask®: LED-phototherapy works better than ever at improving skin tone and smoothness, and La Lumiere is founded on the notion that everyone should have access to it. Proving the point, the company's debut technology, illuMask®, uses the same kind of precise light waves previously available only in spas and doctors' offices – in an easy-to-wear, at-home device that costs a fraction of just one in-office treatment. The company works with leading dermatologists on the frontier of skin-laser science and it shows: illuMask® comes in two versions, both FDA-cleared for safety and effectiveness. One radiates a mix of red and infrared LED wavelengths to fight signs of aging. The other zaps acne-causing bacteria with red and blue light to keep skin clear – and since you can use the devices every day, the benefits add up. Already a national bestseller, illuMask® is the brainchild of La Lumiere CEO Jay Tapper, a serial entrepreneur who has sold multiple businesses to leading Fortune 500 companies. Tapper has played an integral part in bringing to market such notable innovations as Spinbrush (the first-ever battery-powered toothbrush), Spin Pop (the world's first interactive candy), and Stretch Armstrong (the iconic children's toy). Just $29.99, illuMask® offers 30 treatments of 15 minutes each.
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