HAYWARD, Calif., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Solta Medical, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SLTM), a global leader in the medical aesthetics market,
today reported Dr. Edward W.
Knowlton has resigned as a member of the Company's Board of
Directors effective immediately. Dr. Knowlton is the founder
of Thermage, the predecessor company to Solta Medical and had
served as a director since 1996.
"On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, as well as our
management team, I would like to thank Ed for his tireless
dedication to our company and his numerous contributions," said
Stephen J. Fanning, Chairman,
President and CEO. "Ed is a pioneer in the medical aesthetics
industry having authored numerous patents in the field and written
several scientific papers on plastic surgery. We will miss
his participation on our Board of Directors."
"Solta has emerged as the leading innovator in the medical
aesthetics industry and is positioned to build returns for our
shareholders," said Dr. Knowlton. "After several years as a
member of the Board, I've decided that now is an opportune time for
me to leave my formal role with Solta. As the Company's
founder, Solta and the team will be always near and dear to me and
they can always count on my help whenever I can be of
assistance."
With Mr. Knowlton's resignation, Solta has seven
directors. The Board currently does not intend to add an
eighth director.
About Solta Medical, Inc.
Solta Medical, Inc. is a
global leader in the medical aesthetics market providing innovative
solutions with proven efficacy and safety backed by over 10 years
of clinical study and research. The company offers aesthetic energy
devices for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation, acne reduction, body
contouring and skin tightening, as well as tools and accessories to
optimize the latest liposuction techniques. The Solta Medical
portfolio includes the well-known brands
Thermage®, Fraxel®, Clear +
Brilliant®, Liposonix®,
Isolaz®, CLARO®,
VASERlipo™, VASERshape™,
VASERsmooth™, VentX®,
PowerX®, TouchView®, and
Origins™, which collectively make up a
comprehensive platform to address a range of aesthetic skin and
body issues. More than two and a half million procedures have been
performed with Solta Medical's products around the world. Solta
Medical is headquartered in Hayward,
CA with field teams and regional offices worldwide.
SOURCE Solta Medical, Inc.