Solta Medical Introduces Breakthrough Thermage CPT(TM) System
August 18 2009 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New Non-invasive Skin-Tightening and Body Contouring Technology for
Enhanced Clinical Results and Increased Patient Comfort HAYWARD,
Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solta Medical, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SLTM) today announced the launch of its new Thermage
CPT(TM) system, representing a significant leap forward in skin
tightening and body contouring technology. The Thermage CPT system
incorporates proprietary Comfort Pulse Technology(TM) in every
aspect of the system including a new ergonomic vibrating hand piece
and scientifically advanced Face Tip 3.0 and Body Tip 16.0
treatment tips. The Thermage CPT system represents Solta Medical's
deep commitment to deliver cutting edge, innovative products to the
anti-aging market. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090818/AQ62757-a) (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090818/AQ62757-b) "Thermage
utilizes best-in-class radiofrequency technology and now, with the
introduction of the Thermage CPT, delivers more therapeutic heat
across the treatment area, allowing for a more efficient skin
tightening treatment," said Roy Geronemus, MD, director of the
Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York and past president of
the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. "My patients
ask for Thermage by name and it is my #1 choice for non-surgical
skin tightening." The new Thermage CPT system leverages proprietary
Comfort Pulse Technology along with a new vibrating hand piece to
not only enhance efficacy but greatly improve patient comfort. "My
patients overwhelmingly prefer the Thermage CPT system's vibrating
hand piece for non-ablative facial skin tightening," said Robert
Weiss, MD, of the Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute and past
president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. "By
delivering more energy with greater comfort, I can provide a more
efficacious treatment and increase overall patient satisfaction."
"This is what I have been waiting for from Thermage - advanced skin
tightening and body contouring results in a procedure that is both
comfortable for the patient and more user friendly for the
physician," said A. Jay Burns, MD, assistant professor of plastic
surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and
past president of the American Society of Laser Medicine and
Surgery. "The vibrating hand piece is a leap forward in providing a
more satisfying treatment experience for my patients." The Thermage
CPT(TM) system's features and benefits include: -- Enhanced
efficacy - more uniform energy delivery and greater volume of
tissue reaching therapeutic temperature creates more consistent
results -- Superior patient comfort produced by Comfort Pulse
Technology - new energy delivery system and vibrating hand piece
vastly improves the treatment experience for patients -- High
patient satisfaction - redesigned Face Tip 3.0 and seamless
integration with the Thermage Body Tip 16.0 for faster, more
comfortable face and body treatments -- Greater ease of use with a
new ergonomically designed multifunctional hand piece makes the
procedure more efficient for the operator "With the new Thermage
CPT system, Solta Medical continues to demonstrate our strong
commitment to developing superior innovative products that increase
the value of treatments for physicians and patients," said Stephen
J. Fanning, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Solta
Medical, Inc. "This is not just an incremental improvement - it is
a step change in non-surgical anti-aging technology, allowing
physicians to achieve better patient outcomes in less time and with
more comfort than ever before." Solta Medical is proud to be
celebrating the launch of this new product with the illumiNATION
tour. Beginning in September and continuing through November, the
illumiNATION tour will bring the new system to physicians in over
20 cities across the U.S. and 11 cities in Europe on board a
state-of-the-art, custom-outfitted Airstream . Come join the
excitement by visiting http://www.illuminationtour.com/ for more
information and to register for a tour stop. ABOUT SOLTA MEDICAL,
INC. Solta Medical is a global leader in the medical aesthetics
market providing innovative, safe, and effective anti-aging
solutions for patients that enhance and expand the practice of
medical aesthetics for physicians. The company offers products to
address aging skin under the industry's two premier brands:
Thermage and Fraxel . Thermage is an innovative, non- invasive
radiofrequency procedure for tightening and contouring skin. As the
leader in fractional laser technology, Fraxel delivers minimally
invasive clinical solutions to resurface aging and sun damaged
skin. Since 2002, approximately one million Thermage and Fraxel
procedures have been performed in nearly 80 countries. Thermage and
Fraxel are the perfect complement for any aesthetic practice. For
more information about Solta Medical, call 1-877-782-2286 or log on
to http://www.solta.com/. The Thermage CPT system is FDA cleared
for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids, including
the upper and lower eyelids. The Thermage CPT system is also FDA
cleared for the temporary improvement in the appearance of
cellulite when combined with vibration. 2009 Solta Medical, Inc.
All rights reserved. Thermage, Fraxel, Fraxel re:store and Solta
Medical are trademarks or registered trademarks of Solta Medical,
Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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CONTACT: Michael Hromadik of Solta Medical, Inc., +1-510-780-4694,
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Solta Medical, Inc. Web Site: http://www.solta.com/
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