| UltraShape™ Controlled Clinical Study Results Featured in ASDS Presentation by Karyn Grossman, M.D. |
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Definite, Measurable Results in a Single Treatment
SAN RAMON, CALIF – October 30 , 2006 – Results of a multi-center controlled clinical study of the UltraShape™ Contour I G-NIUS™ Technology, the first non-invasive ultrasound solution for body contouring, were featured in this year’s American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) conference. Karyn Grossman, M.D, Co-Director, Santa Monica Institute of Laser and Esthetic Surgery and Chief, Division of Dermatology at St John’s Hospital, Santa Monica, CA presented results of a 137 patient study that showed that a single treatment using the UltraShape™ Contour I yielded definitive, measurable results of an average of 2 cm (0.79 in) reduction. About the PresentationDr. Grossman is the Co-Director of the Santa Monica Institute of Laser and Esthetic Surgery, where her partner, Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, was a lead investigator for UltraShape’s multi-center controlled clinical study. The study included five sites -- two in the United States, one in the United Kingdom, and two in Japan -- in which 137 patients underwent a single UltraShape™ procedure. On average, a 2 cm reduction in circumference was observed post-treatment, using a customized measuring system and technique to ensure consistency in pre- and post- circumferential measurements. About the Contour IThe UltraShape™ Contour I with G-NIUS™ (Guided, Non-Invasive, Focused Ultrasound, Selective) Technology is the first non-invasive ultrasound solution for body contouring that has been clinically demonstrated to deliver measurable circumferential reduction in a single treatment. The G-NIUS™ Technology is based on two proprietary technological innovations: Non-Invasive Focused UltrasoundThe UltraShape™ G-NIUS™ Technology is based on focused therapeutic ultrasound which is designed to selectively target adipocytes (fat cells). A predetermined amount of ultrasound energy is applied to the subcutaneous fat layer where acoustic waves converge in a confined focal volume causing a selective mechanical affect on fat cell membranes. Advanced Tracking and Guiding SoftwareThe UltraShape™ treatment is guided by a real-time tracking and guidance system designed to deliver smooth, uniform body contouring results. The system’s software algorithm maps the treatment area and guarantees adherence to pre-determined treatment parameters minimizing risk of contour irregularities, a common side effect of liposuction. The tracking system also addresses the dynamic nature of the treated area, as it monitors and synchronizes the body's position in real-time, enabling the patient to move freely without impacting the treatment. Precision and safety are reinforced by an acoustic contact sensor which provides real-time feedback on acoustic contact, thus ensuring proper transducer-to-skin contact and efficient energy delivery to the treatment area. About UltraShape North AmericaUltraShape NA Inc., headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., is a wholly owned subsidiary of UltraShape Inc., a privately held Delaware Corporation. UltraShape Inc. operates through its wholly owned subsidiary UltraShape Ltd. headquartered in Israel. UltraShape Inc. develops, manufactures and markets innovative, non-invasive solutions for the aesthetic medical field. The UltraShape expert team of scientists and engineers are dedicated to the development of cutting-edge non-invasive body-contouring technology in a bid to enhance patients’ self-image and sense of well-being. Additional information is available at www.ultrashape.com. |