| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Publishes Ultrashape’s Basic Science and Pre-Clinical Research Demonstrating Proven Tissue Effects |
| 26 January 2009 |
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Peer-reviewed data support unique focused ultrasound technology for noninvasive fat reduction and body contouring “This extensive research confirms that the UltraShape® Contour I™ system is the first non-invasive technology to produce a non-thermal focused acoustic field at a controlled subcutaneous target resulting in stable cavitation,” said Spencer Brown, PhD, Director of Research, Plastic Surgery Department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and member of the UltraShape Medical Advisory Board. “Histopathologist reviewed specimens of dermal and sub-dermal tissue, including subcutaneous fat, demonstrated selective fat cell destruction with preservation of surrounding critical structures such as skin, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. No epidermal or dermal changes were observed clinically or histologically.” “UltraShape has always taken the high road and based their claims on science and sound research. This published research demonstrates a well-understood mechanism of action with proven tissue effects,” said Jeffery M. Kenkel, M.D., F.A.C.S., Vice Chairman and Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Chairman, UltraShape Medical Advisory Board. “UltraShape is the first non-invasive aesthetic technology to be scientifically validated by such comprehensive pre-clinical research.” “The publication of our extensive scientific and pre-clinical research in plastic surgery’s premier peer-reviewed journal is yet another significant milestone for our company. This research further validates our non-thermal focused ultrasound technology and its unique ability to target and selectively destroy fat cells for non-invasive fat reduction and body contouring,” said Assaf Eyal, President and Chief Executive Office of UltraShape Ltd. “The combination of this new peer-reviewed published scientific research, our previously published clinical results and over three and a half years clinical experience outside the U.S., clearly places the UltraShape technology in a class by itself.” About the UltraShape® Contour I™ The UltraShape Contour I system, which is authorized for marketing outside the U.S., incorporates patented non-thermal selective focused ultrasound technology. Contour I, is the first scientifically and clinically proven non-invasive fat reduction and body contouring device for both men and women. The device is designed to produce mechanical, non-thermal, acoustic effects which target and selectively disrupt fat cells, leaving surrounding critical structures such as skin, blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue intact. About UltraShape UltraShape is redefining aesthetic medicine by developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative non-invasive technologies for body contouring. The UltraShape proprietary non-invasive body contouring technology is based on focused ultrasound that targets and selectively disrupts fat cells without affecting surrounding structures. Founded in 2000, UltraShape is a privately held and venture backed company. The UltraShape system is not approved by the FDA for marketing in the United States. For more information visit http://www.ultrashape.com. Contacts: Inbar Elfasy
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