The market for aesthetic laser technology has been growing in the past few years, as the public searches for the perfect combination of low-priced, minimally invasive treatments that promise to restore a more youthful appearance. Dermatologists are the key medical practitioners in this field, and although many physicians have been happy to add new, revenue-producing therapies, the lack of extensive clinical data - particularly in the area of laser-liposuction - is a source of concern for a number of doctors.

As venture capitalists begin counting cosmetics and aesthetics companies as part of their portfolios, they're also migrating toward investing in consumer-oriented companies including those that make aesthetic devices to be used in the home.