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History and products
Asclepion’s unique success story began with its founding in 1977. Our products have been improving people’s appearance since the beginning. Whether medically indicated or subjectively experienced, the ultimate goal is to be healthier and more beautiful, to feel better and to experience more
joy in life. Through the development of new technologies and constant product improvements, Asclepion has exceptional scientific and technological experience, which is reflected in a wide range of products.
Year 1977
Foundation as Meditec
Reinhardt-Thyzel GmbH
Asclepion has its origins in Meditec Reinhardt Thyzel GmbH, which was founded in Heroldsberg in 1977. The establishment of its own direct sales organisation in Germany was completed in 1985.
DL5000
Laser: Argon
Wavelength: 488 | 514 nm
Treatment: Vessels
DLS5
Laser: Argon
Wavelength: 488 | 514 nm
Treatment: Vessels
in the years 1980-1990
First argon lasers
are developed
In the 1980s, argon lasers were first used in ophthalmology for coagulation of the retina and later in dermatology for the treatment of vascular lesions.
Year 1988
Takeover by Aesculap-
Meditec GmbH
In 1988, Meditec Reinhardt Thyzel GmbH was taken over by Aesculap AG, Tuttlingen and renamed Aesculap-Meditec GmbH.
MCL29 Dermablate
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2.940 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
ProYellow+
Laser: Copper bromide
Wavelength: 511 | 578 nm
Treatment: Vessels
Dermablate D1
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2.940 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
Dermablate hare
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2.940 nm
Treatment: Hair transplant
RubyStar
Laser: Q-Switched ruby
Wavelength: 694 nm
Treatment: Tattoos & pigments
MultiPulse
Laser: CO2
Wavelength: 10.600 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
MeDioStar HC
Laser: High power diode
Wavelength: 810 nm
Treatment: Epilation & vessels
in the years 1990-2000
New types of lasers were developed
In the 1990s, numerous new technologies were introduced to the market, including the successful Erbium:YAG laser MCL29 Dermablate, diode laser MeDioStar HC, copper bromide laser ProYellow+ and ruby laser RubyStar.
Year 1995
Joint venture with Jenoptik
The business operations of Aesculap-Meditec GmbH, together with certain laser activities of the Jenoptik Group, were transferred to a new joint venture in 1995, which moved its headquarters to Jena in 1996.
in year 2000
Initial public offering as
Asclepion-Meditec AG
In order to fully exploit its growth potential, Aesculap-Meditec GmbH decided to seek an IPO. The name Asclepion was born when the company went public in 2000.
in the years 2000-2010
Proven products were further developed
From 2000, proven and successful products were further developed in the form of the Erbium:YAG laser MCL30 Dermablate, diode laser MeDioStar XT, KTP laser QuadroStar and ruby laser TattooStar.
YellowStar
Laser: Copper bromide
Wavelength: 511 | 578 nm
Treatment: Vessels
DermaStar
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2,940 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
BeautyStar
Laser: KTP
Wavelength: 532 nm
Treatment: Vessels
RubyStar+
Laser: Q-Switched ruby
Wavelength: 694 nm
Treatment: Tattoos & pigments
MCL30 Dermablate
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2,940 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
QuadroStar
Laser: LBO
Wavelength: 532
Treatment: Vessels
MeDioStar XT
Laser: High power diode
Wavelength: 810 nm
Treatment: Epilation & vessels
MeDioStar miXT
Laser: High power diode
Wavelength: 810 | 940 nm
Treatment: Epilation & vessels
TattooStar R
Laser: Q-Switched ruby
Wavelength: 694 nm
Treatment: Tattoos & pigments
QuadroStar+
Laser: LBO
Wavelength: 532 nm
Treatment: Vessels
TattooStar Y
Laser: Q-Switched Nd:YAG
Wavelength: 532 | 1064 nm
Treatment: Tattoos & pigments
Dermablate Effect
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2,940 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
MeDioStar Effect
Laser: High power diode
Wavelength: 810 | 940 nm
Treatment: Epilation & vessels
TattooStar Effect
Laser: Q-Switched Ruby & Nd:YAG
Wavelength: 532 | 585 | 694 | 1064 nm
Treatment: Tattoos & pigments
Year 2003
Asclepion Laser Technologies, the new milestone
In 2003, the Florence-based laser group El.En. acquired the Aesthetics, Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry business unit and established the name Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH. The Carl Zeiss company focused on the ophthalmology division. A new era begins.
in year 2008
New company headquarters
to be built
Due to the continuous growth of Asclepion and just a few years after the takeover by El.En. Group, the management decided to build a new company headquarters. In 2008 the opening took place in the industrial park Jena-Lobeda.
MeDioStar NeXT
Laser: High power diode
Wavelength: 800 – 950 nm
Treatment: Epilation & vessels
MCL31 Dermablate
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2,940 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
QuadroStarPRO
Laser: HOPSL, Diode
Wavelength: 532, 577, 940, 980 nm
Treatment: Vessels, EVLT, LAL
MeDioStar NeXT PRO
Laser: High power diode
Wavelength: 800 – 950 nm
Treatment: Epilation & vessels
MeDioStar
Laser: High power diode
Wavelength: 760, 810, 940, 1060 nm
Treatment: Epilation & vessels
MultiPulse PRO
Laser: CO2
Wavelength: 10,600 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
PicoStar
Laser: Pico Nd:YAG
Wavelength: 532 | 1064 nm
Treatment: Tattoos & pigments
in the years 2010-2020
New technologies revolutionise
the market
Since 2011, the MeDioStar has been conquering the hair removal market. The MeDioStar NeXT was launched in 2011 and since 2018 the MeDioStar Monolith has been revolutionising the world. In the medical field, the MCL31 Dermablate has opened up new segments such as aesthetics (thanks to MicroSpot), gynaecology (thanks to Juliet) and ENT (thanks to Romeo). In 2019, Asclepion presented the most powerful pico-laser in the world: the PicoStar.
Year 2019
Extension building in
Jena completed
The success of the company led to the need for an expansion of the company headquarters. The extension building was inaugurated on the historic date of 9/9/2019 and includes a service area with workshop, a state-of-the-art training centre, offices, a cafeteria with rooftop terrace and a fitness area.
NanoStar
Laser: Q-Switched Ruby, Nd:YAG
Wavelength: 532 | 694 | 1064 nm
Treatment: Tattoos & pigments
BodyLab
Technology: FMS
Intensity: 2,5 T
Treatment: Body shaping
VascuStar DYE
Laser: Dye
Wavelength: 595 nm
Treatment: Vessels
Dermablate
Laser: Er:YAG
Wavelength: 2,940 nm
Treatment: Skin ablation
since 2020
New technologies have revolutionised the market
2021, Asclepion has once again expanded its product portfolio. With the Q-Switched laser family NanoStar, the FMS technology in BodyLab, the dye laser VascuStar DYE and the new Erbium:YAG laser Dermablate, Asclepion begins a new decade of aesthetic medicine.
Our history in numbers
Asclepion has always evolved throughout its long history. The company deploys the most advanced technologies for its products, which are continuously optimised, improved and applied in new markets. This makes it an innovative company and a leader in aesthetic laser medicine. Only the products for aesthetic laser medicine are listed on this page. Information about our surgical systems can be found on the website www.jenasurgical.com.