Van Dyke Laser & Skin

Van Dyke Laser & Skin 1st in Arizona to Offer CLINIQUE MEDICAL Skin Care Line

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Why is your news significant or unique? 

Van Dyke Laser & Skin is the first in Arizona to offer Clinique's new physician-only skin care line, CLINIQUE MEDICAL. Since the new line is pharmaceutical-grade, it is only available at physician offices.

What problem or issue is being addressed here? 

CLINIQUE MEDICAL was designed to optimize the outcome of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It works better than any other pre/post treatment regime available.

What’s the big picture? 

The products in the CLINIQUE MEDICAL skin care line work together to help improve the skin’s receptivity to select cosmetic procedures—chemical peels, microdermabrasions and laser skin resurfacing treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). The products aid in the recovery process by encouraging even skin tone, helping to manage post-procedure redness and reducing inflammation.

Nobody is perfect, what might go wrong?  

All products in the CLINIQUE MEDICAL regime are allergy tested, 100 percent fragrance free, contain no preservatives and are formulated with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, but it consumers may have unrealistic expectations on how fast the products will speed their recovery.

How does your news impact people?  

CLINIQUE MEDICAL is now the best pre/post procedure product on the market and Phoenix Metro consumers can now get it at Van Dyke Laser & Skin.

What experts, analysts, and/or customers can serve as a third party reference for your news?  

Susan Van Dyke, M.D., board certified dermatologist and founding physician of Van Dyke Laser & Skin.

An Allergan or Clinique representative.

Are there any third-party articles, reports, blog posts, podcasts that support your claims? 

Yes. CLINIQUE MEDICAL was listed as a "Big Breakthrough" in Allure magazine (Oct. 2008 issue) and it was featured in the "Next Generation" section of Vogue magazine (Sept. 2008 issue).

What other relevant information supports your news? 

The Clinique and Allergan (makers of Botox) collaboration on the product line is outlined here:
http://agn360.client.shareholder.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=289371

Who is the person(s) that I should speak with to explore the elements of your news in more depth? 

Lindsey Karberg
lkarberg [at] acmarketingpr [dot] com
480.664.8412 x20

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Van Dyke Laser & Skin 1st in Arizona to Offer CLINIQUE MEDICAL Skin Care Line

Clinique and Allergan’s new medical-grade products now available through cosmetic dermatologist, Susan Van Dyke, M.D.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—Oct. 1, 2008—Van Dyke Laser & Skin, a local cosmetic dermatology practice known nationwide for perfecting the latest skin care innovations, announced today the exclusive availability of CLINIQUE MEDICAL skin care line. CLINIQUE MEDICAL, designed to optimize the outcome of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, is the product of an alliance between Clinique, a leader in cosmetic skin care, and Allergan, a leader in medical aesthetics, to advance the science of skin care with clinically proven products. The new line, which was specifically designed for patients under a physician's care, will be generally available through physician offices beginning mid to late October.

The products in the CLINIQUE MEDICAL skin care line work together to help improve the skin’s receptivity to select cosmetic procedures—chemical peels, microdermabrasions and laser skin resurfacing treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). The products aid in the recovery process by encouraging even skin tone, helping to manage post-procedure redness and reducing inflammation. All products in the CLINIQUE MEDICAL regime are allergy tested, 100 percent fragrance free, contain no preservatives and are formulated with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients.

“CLINIQUE MEDICAL’s system is a giant leap in at-home, pre/post procedure skin care. The products work together brilliantly to help speed the skin’s recovery process after select treatments and minimize the skin’s sensitivities traditionally experienced from cosmetic procedures,” said Susan Van Dyke, M.D., board certified dermatologist and founding physician of Van Dyke Laser & Skin. “I am always looking for ways to enhance my patients’ treatments and outcomes, and I think this new regime will help them achieve quicker results with milder recovery effects.”

To kick off the product launch, during the month of October, Van Dyke Laser & Skin will offer CLINIQUE MEDICAL’s Optimizing Regimen kit complimentary with the purchase of a laser resurfacing series and at half off with the purchase of a chemical peel or microdermabrasion series. The five-product kit consists of the following: Probiotic Cleanser, Skin Conditioning Treatment, Recovery Week Complex, Optimizing Treatment Cream and Daily SPF 38. For more details on the promotion or products, call 480.948.5045.

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ABOUT VAN DYKE LASER & SKIN
Named the “Top Medspa” by Arizona Woman magazine in 2007 and 2008, the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Van Dyke Laser & Skin was one of the first dermatology practices in the world to focus exclusively on cosmetic treatments. Founder, Susan Van Dyke, M.D., has performed more than 10,000 non-invasive cosmetic procedures and has received the “Physician’s Recognition Award” from the American Medical Association each practicing year. She is a top consultant and national physician trainer for Medicis, Allergan and Lumenis; a “Platinum Plus” BOTOX Cosmetic and Juvéderm Provider; and her practice is designated as a BOTOX Cosmetic National Training Center. Dr. Van Dyke has also lectured internationally for Thermage and is on the advisory board for Valeant Pharmaceuticals. For more information on Dr. Van Dyke and her practice, visit www.VanDykeLaser.com.

Hours of operation for Van Dyke Laser & Skin are Wed.-Fri. from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sat. from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and Tues. from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Consultations and appointments can be booked through 480.948.5045.

ABOUT ALLERGAN, INC. (NYSE:AGN)
Founded in 1950, Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, is a multi-specialty health care company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices that enable people to live life to its greatest potential - to see more clearly, move more freely, express themselves more fully. The Company employs more than 7,500 people worldwide and operates state-of-the-art R&D facilities and world-class manufacturing plants. In addition to its discovery-to-development research organization, Allergan has global marketing and sales capabilities with a presence in more than 100 countries.

ABOUT CLINIQUE
Introduced in 1968, Clinique was the first ever dermatologist-created, prestige cosmetic brand. Clinique's mission has always been to provide the highest quality and most effective line of products to enhance every skin type and tone. The brand's customized approach and quality products - all meticulously tested and carefully formulated with the latest science - have made Clinique one of the leading skin care authorities in the world. All makeup and skin care products are Allergy Tested and 100% Fragrance Free. Clinique offers products for men and women of all ages and ethnicities. Clinique is sold in more than 135 countries and territories, 17,000 sales locations and on www.clinique.com.