Solta Medical Launches illumiNATION tour in U.S. and Europe to Introduce New Thermage CPT(TM) and Fraxel re:store(R) Dual System
September 10 2009 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
HAYWARD, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solta Medical,
Inc. (NASDAQ:SLTM) is proud to celebrate the launch of the new
Thermage CPT and Fraxel re:store Dual systems with the kick off of
the illumiNATION tour (http://www.illuminationtour.com/). Starting
September 14 and continuing through November, the illumiNATION tour
is bringing the latest breakthroughs in Thermage and Fraxel systems
directly to physicians in over 20 cities across the U.S. and 11
cities in Europe. (Photo:
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will travel from city-to-city aboard a classic - but modernized -
Airstream trailer outfitted with Thermage and Fraxel treatment
stations. The sleek, iconic Airstream continues to be celebrated
for its eye-catching, innovative design and remains the epitome of
style and glamour on the road. Solta Medical is bringing that same
timeless yet modern style and beauty to major U.S. and European
cities to demonstrate how these new treatments can help you look
younger and feel fabulous without the need for invasive procedures.
"We are delighted to be among the first practices in the world to
adopt the latest systems from Solta Medical," said Neil Sadick, MD,
Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College.
"The illumiNATION tour will generate significant awareness of these
exciting new Thermage and Fraxel procedures in every city that it
visits." The tour kicks off in Chicago on September 14 & 15 and
travels throughout the U.S. and Europe in October and November.
Appointments are available for physicians and their staff to
evaluate the new Thermage and Fraxel systems. To find out when the
tour will be near you, go to http://www.illuminationtour.com/ and
click the "Join Us" tab. "The new Thermage CPT and Fraxel re:store
Dual systems represent the next generation of anti-aging treatments
and are now better than ever for skin tightening and skin
resurfacing," said Stephen J. Fanning, Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO of Solta Medical, Inc. "I am confident these
innovative new products will change the way people think about
aesthetic procedures. We believe such breakthrough systems deserve
a unique introduction to the market, and the illumiNATION tour is
the first of its kind in the aesthetic industry." About the
Thermage CPT system The Thermage CPT system represents a leap
forward in skin tightening and body contouring technology. The
Thermage CPT incorporates proprietary Comfort Pulse Technology(TM),
along with a breakthrough vibrating handpiece, to offer the maximum
in treatment efficacy and patient comfort. Thermage is the premier
non-invasive procedure to help tighten and contour skin in a single
treatment with no surgery, no injections and little to no downtime.
About the Fraxel re:store Dual system The new non-ablative Fraxel
re:store Dual system takes the industry leading Fraxel technology
to the next level by adding a novel 1927 nm wavelength, the
first-ever application of a Thulium laser in the aesthetics market.
The new wavelength enables physicians to treat multiple body areas
in one treatment session and better address pigmentation and other
dyschromia with minimal discomfort. 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 and for the temporary improvement in the
appearance of cellulite with vibration. The Fraxel re:store 1550 nm
laser is FDA cleared for the treatment of pigmented lesions, acne
scars, melasma, mild to moderate periorbital rhytids, surgical
scars and actinic keratosis. The Fraxel re:store 1927 nm wavelength
is pending FDA 510(k) clearance. 2009 Solta Medical, Inc. All
rights reserved. Thermage, Thermage CPT, 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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http://www.solta.com/
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