WESTFORD, Mass., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO), a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Davin received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award in the Medical Devices category in New England.

Davin was selected by an independent panel of judges to receive the award, which recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. The award was presented Tuesday, June 24 at a gala event at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel.

"People are the most important asset in any organization, and our more than 300 employees have enabled Cynosure to become the fastest-growing company in the aesthetic laser industry," Davin said. "I am gratified to receive this prestigious honor from Ernst & Young, but the credit for the achievement extends across our entire company. Thanks to our employees, our year-over-year revenue growth has averaged more than 50% over the past seven quarters, underscoring our ability to consistently introduce innovative technology, launch successful products and create strong relationships with our customers."

As a New England award winner, Davin is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 National program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 15, 2008. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

About Cynosure, Inc.

Cynosure, Inc. develops and markets aesthetic treatment systems that are used by physicians and other practitioners to perform non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures to remove hair, treat vascular lesions, rejuvenate skin through the treatment of shallow vascular and pigmented lesions, laser lipolysis and temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cynosure's products include a broad range of laser and other light-based energy sources, including Alexandrite, pulsed dye, Nd:YAG and diode lasers, as well as intense pulsed light. Cynosure was founded in 1991. For corporate or product information, contact Cynosure at 800-886-2966, or visit http://www.cynosure.com.

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