The launch was graced by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office - Mrs. Rosy Senanayake and many distinguished guests.

Equipped with the Gold Standard Acu Pulse, a safe, simple C02 laser, manufactured in USA, which is the industry standard, that delivers outstanding results, the Nawaloka Skin and Cosmetic Centre is the ultimate in providing skin care and cosmetic solutions.

Speaking at the event, Professor Lal Chandrasena said that Nawaloka Hospitals are proud to be the first to bring the Gold Standard Acu Pulse, a safe, simple C02, laser to Sri Lanka.

"Today Sri Lankans, both men and women are extremely conscious of their appearance as it impacts them both in their professional as well as private lives. Cosmetic and skin care procedures are as commonplace as using make up or going for a facial, hence Nawaloka who have always been forerunners in the healthcare sector, are proud to introduce to Sri Lanka, the Gold Standard Acu Pulse, which together with our Consultant Doctors who are experts in their respective areas, will make the Nawaloka Skin and Cosmetic Centre the obvious choice for all discerning Sri Lankans".

Demonstrating the features of the Acu Pulse, Dr.Ashwini Rajan, Head of Skincare and Cosmetic Centre Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, said that it can be used for 34 aesthetic indications, more than any other C0; laser available in Sri Lanka. it offers a multitude of capabilities which includes skin rejuvenation, removal of stretch marks, scar removal and wrinkle reduction thus allowing the patient to have flawless smooth skin. Furthermore, the Gold Standard Acu Pulse stands out providing quick, painless and much needed personalized treatments for every individual.

Dr Nayani Madarasinghe spoke on the latest trends in Skin Care, while Dr Thushan Beneragama spoke on the latest trends in Cosmetic Procedures’. Dr. Chameera Bandara enlightened the audience on the latest trends in Eye Cosmetic Surgery, while an interactive question and answer session was part of the proceedings.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Senanayake expressed her pleasure at being there and said that the presence of such clinics and equipment in Sri Lanka would further serve as an attraction for tourists to visit Sri Lanka to obtain these services as well.

'The Nawaloka Skin Care and Cosmetic Centre offers all the services that would be available in an international renowned aesthetic center, having been meticulously constructed to meet all your aesthetic needs. Permanent Laser Hair Removal Treatment with the use of state-of-the-art FDA approved equipment is available along with treatments for Acne, Scar Removal, Pigmentation Treatments, Wrinkle and Stretch Mark Reduction to ensure your skin remains youthful, clear and exuberant.

Phototherapy Treatment for stubborn, difficult to control skin lesions of Psoriasis, Vitiligo and Eczema are also catered to the patients with the best equipments available in the private hospital sector.

PRP and hair transplants procedures, along with body contouring surgeries such as breast and butt augmentation, liposuction, and eye cosmetic surgery for dark circles, eye bags etc are among the advanced facilities provided by the centre.

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