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Dr. Benjamin Ascher of the Clinique of Aesthetic Surgery IENA in Paris,France, and Course Director the IMCAS Congresses (International Master Courseon Aging Skin and Aesthetic Surgery), will present his two most recentclinical trials. The first clinical trial (carried out from January throughOctober 2006) involved 130 patients. Results demonstrated that following athree-treatment protocol using the UltraShape Contour I system, 92% ofpatients experienced a measurable reduction in body circumference and 88% ofpatients expressed satisfaction with their results. The second trial(conducted from October 2006 through January 2007 on 24 patients) follows athree-treatment protocol, with shortened intervals between treatments, and hasdemonstrated preliminary results of successful mean circumferential reductionof 3.54 cm after only two treatments. Dr. Ascher commented, "My patients havebeen extremely satisfied with the pain-free, 'walk-in, walk out' nature ofUltraShape procedure and the long-lasting fat reduction and body contouringeffects. As an Aesthetic Surgeon, I am pleased both with the results mypatients have experienced from UltraShape's innovative technology and the rolethat it has played as a growth engine for my clinic."
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As part of the ISAPS on-going efforts to provide physicians with thelatest information and access to innovative procedures, Robert Gerberich,President of UltraShape Americas & APAC will review the UltraShape technologyand the extensive scientific research and published clinical studiessupporting its' safety and efficacy, and Ido Frank, UltraShape's ClinicalApplications Specialist, will provide a live demonstration and hands-onworkshop.
Rodger Stewart, UltraShape President and CEO stated, "UltraShape ishonored to contribute to the ISAPS initiative of uniting physicians with thelatest and most innovative technology in medical aesthetics. The positiveresults of the independent study, by such a renowned plastic surgeon as Dr.Benjamin Ascher, confirm UltraShape's safety and effectiveness. Physiciansworking with UltraShape around the world have seen positive results in theirpatients and a successful impact on their clinics."
About ISAPS
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) is theworld's leading professional body for board certified aesthetic plasticsurgeons. The Society was founded to provide a forum for, "The interchange ofideas and knowledge for the advancement of aesthetic plastic surgery." Inaddition, ISAPS has become the gold standard for providing continuingeducation to its members in new procedures, techniques and options inaesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
ISAPS membership is drawn from over 1,300 of the world's best known andrespected reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeons in 73 countries onevery continent. Reflecting the true international mission of theorganization, ISAPS' charter was signed at the United Nations. For moreinformation, please visit http://www.isaps.org
About the UltraShape CONTOUR I
The UltraShape Contour I system, based on patented focused ultrasoundtechnology, is the first scientifically and clinically proven non-invasive fatreduction and body contouring solution for both men and women. The deviceproduces mechanical, non-thermal, acoustic effects which targets andselectively destroys fat cells, leaving surrounding critical structures suchas ski
