Here is a link about the Ultrashape Contour I technology and clinical trial . . .
http://www.cosmeticsurgery-news.com/article2926.html
that states . . .
SAN RAMON, CALIF., October 30 - "Results of a multi-center controlled clinical study of the UltraShape(TM) Contour I G-NIUS(TM) 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(TM) Contour I yielded definitive, measurable results of an average of 2 cm (0.79 in) reduction.
"UltraShape's Contour I with G-NIUS(TM) Technology has been scientifically demonstrated to produce definitive, measurable circumferential reduction in a single treatment. It has also been shown to selectively target localized fat deposits without harming surrounding tissues," said Dr. Grossman. "In addition, worldwide commercial experience has produced incremental results and high patient satisfaction rates with multiple treatments."
Since its launch outside the United States last year, the UltraShape(TM) Contour I has been successfully integrated into nearly 150 aesthetic practices in 37 countries. It has been applied in more than 15,000 patient treatments with no reported serious side effects.
"Consumers are seeking a non-invasive, painless, no-downtime alternative to current body contouring techniques while physicians are looking for an effective solution that will expand their practices. The UltraShape(TM) Contour I fulfills this unmet need as demonstrated by its rapid adoption and success outside the United States," said Bob Gerberich, president of UltraShape North America.
According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, liposuction continues to be the number one aesthetic surgical procedure for men and women in the United States. However, risks associated with surgery and relatively long recovery times have resulted in a shift towards non-surgical procedures with non-surgical procedures growing 726% from 1997 to 2005 in the United States. This continued shift is expected to drive rapid growth of the non-invasive body contouring market.
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 I
The UltraShape(TM) Contour I with G-NIUS(TM) (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(TM) Technology is based on two proprietary technological innovations:
The UltraShape(TM) Contour I system is not cleared by the FDA for marketing in the United States."
I just know Ultrashape is my majic wand and it works.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007
UltraShape: More Non-Invasive Liposuction
It seems that the market for non-invasive, non-suction, liposuction continues to pick up steam with the release of the UltraShape. This device is similar to the LipoSonix because they both utilize focused high intensity ultrasound to disrupt subcutaneous adipose tissue, and both appear to have scientifically sound research to support their claims. However, the UltraShape has added an "optical tracking and guidance system" for improved outcomes.
Therapeutic Transducer (the wand that is magic, for me)
The UltraShape™ patented transducer delivers focused ultrasound energy to the subcutaneous fat layer. Specific, pre-set ultrasound parameters ensure that only the fat cells within the treatment area are targeted and that neighboring tissues such as blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue remain intact. The hand held device also contains an acoustic feedback mechanism that verifies optimal acoustic contact during the treatment.
Advanced Tracking and Guidance System
The real-time tracking system guarantees treatment precision and homogenous treatment results. A camera captures the treatment area and a software algorithm maps the three dimensional treatment zone. The treatment zone is then divided into a grid. The tracking software next guides the user along the grid ensuring that each treatment point on the grid is covered. The safety mechanism within the tracking system monitors treatment to ensure it is performed only within the treatment area. It also prevents treatment outside the marked zone, and makes sure each treatment point is treated only once.
Treatment
The UltraShape™ treatment takes place in the physician's office after consultation between physician and patient. The physician first examines and marks the treatment area. Then, while the patient lies back on a comfortable Contour I treatment bed, an operator using a round, hand-held transducer (converting electrical energy into ultrasound energy) gently delivers focused therapeutic ultrasound energy over the marked region to selectively and safely disrupt fat cells. The entire procedure is guided by UltraShape's advanced tracking technology which ensures smooth, uniform contouring.
What happens to the fat?
During the UltraShape treatment, the membranes of the fat cells are disrupted. The fat cell content, primarily comprised of triglycerides, is dispersed into the fluid between the cells and then transported through the vascular and lymphatic systems to the liver. The liver makes no distinction between fat coming from the UltraShape treatment and fat originating from consumed food. Both are processed via the body's natural mechanisms. "
Flashback: The Contour I System: Plastic Surgery Goes Non-Invasive?
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