I had Ultrashape and it did work for me. It was painless. Ultrashape is not invasive.

Heres a video about Ultrashape

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:39:00 +0000

Here is a quick video-

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=267382406504#!/group.php?gid=267382406504

and heres a facebook group of ultrashape customers -

Ultrashape group now on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:51:00 +0000

Ultrashape Group is now on Facebook . .
if you have had an Ultrashape treatment, or want more information, click on -

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=13578&uid=267382406504#!/group.php?gid=267382406504

The New Ultrashape coming soon . .

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:49:00 +0000

The NEW Ultrashape coming soon

Check out http://cosmeticmdnation.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-ultrashape-coming-soon.html

Ultrashape Testimonials

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000

Found a site that has several testimonials from using Ultrashape -

http://www.ultrashapeclinic.ca/ultrashape-patient-testimonials.php

that include

35 year old female

I go to the gym 4 times a week and do cardio workouts and weight training. I am at my ideal body weight and feel comfortable at this weight. After all of this exercise, I still had a belly that I just could not get rid of. It always bulged out. I was at the gym and heard one of the other women talking about a treatment that she had had done at Dr. Gidon's office called UltraShape. After 3 treatments, she had lost most of her belly and 3 inches in measurement. Her pants were loose on her and she looked great. I booked an appointment with Dr. Gidon. She took my height and weight and said I was a good candidate for UltraShape. She marked the area to be treated and then her assistant weighed me and took measurements and photos. All I had to do was lie down on a mattress and the assistant slowly moved the UltraShape transducer over my belly. There was no pain and I was so relaxed that I fell asleep. I had 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart and lost 2 ½ inches from around my belly. My pants have all had to be altered since they were too large. I am thrilled with the results. I had to continue exercising after the treatments and watch my diet so I could burn off the excess fat. Everyone says that I look terrific. Now that I have the shape that I want, I will continue to watch what I eat and go to the gym regularly so that I won't gain weight. I have been recommending UltraShape to everyone who has stubborn fat.

28 year old man

I have always taken care of my body. I eat a healthy diet with no junk food and exercise at least 4 times a week. I play hockey once a week also. I had a small pot belly that just would not go away, no matter how many crunches I did. My friend had UltraShape treatments for his abdomen and told me to see Dr. Gidon. She said that I would see a difference after 3 treatments and was she right! I can't see any belly now and my slacks fit so much better. I still continue to be active and eat a good diet. I'm so happy that my friend sent me to Dr. Gidon. I am so pleased with the result.

42 year old woman

My children always laughed at me when I wore jeans. They called me muffin top because I had fat that bulged out from the top of my jeans. I made an appointment with Dr. Gidon and she measured my height and weight and said that I could have UltraShape treatments to lose some of that fat. I saw a difference after the first treatment. I didn't bulge out of my jeans as much. After the third treatment, my jeans fit so much better and my children even said I looked good. I can wear tight jeans and tops now and not feel self-conscious. The treatments didn't hurt at all and were relaxing. I was advised to have a healthy diet and to exercise regularly. I would definitely recommend this treatment.

See an inspiring video from a man who lost over 200 pounds!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:19:00 +0000

Found his story very inspiring! Way to go Gregg! I did not recognize him. Too cool.

http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/11/18/food-addict-binges-eats-junk-from-trash-joins-aerobics-class-loses-275-pounds/?icid=main|main|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thatsfit.com%2F2009%2F11%2F18%2Ffood-addict-binges-eats-junk-from-trash-joins-aerobics-class-loses-275-pounds%2F

His interview from the today show highlights his journey.

Some of the text of his interview are -

When Gregg McBride stepped on the scale one day, he thought it was broken. He later discovered the "error" message it displayed did not mean it was broken after all -- it just didn't go over 450 pounds, which was how much Gregg weighed at the time.

The 36-year-old's struggle with weight began in early childhood when his parents told him he couldn't eat junk food. But instead of setting a healthy example, this strict diet only hurt Gregg, so much so that he would steal money from his father's wallet to buy junk food and secretly scarf it down. "They thought they were helping," Gregg told the Today Show. "But in hindsight, I can see that they created a forbidden fruit. I ate junk food like it was going out of style."

Gregg's food addiction continued to get worse over the next 30 years. He was consuming nearly 9,000 calories a day on a menu that included soda for breakfast; several cartons of Chinese food and milkshakes for lunch; and a family-of-four-size meal from a fast-food restaurant for dinner, with a whole bag of cookies for dessert.

Despite Gregg's many attempts to lose the weight, nothing stuck ."I tried every diet out there: the wacky ones, the public ones, the dangerous ones," he said. "But I just kept getting bigger and bigger."

Gregg even tried a liquid fast where he didn't consume solid food for weeks. But when he spotted a half-eaten bag of potato chips in his trash, he stared at it for an hour before finally reaching in and devouring it.

While he was known as the "funny fat guy" to his friends, there was nothing funny about the way Gregg felt about himself. "It took every ounce of courage to walk into a room and not feel judged," he said. After college while job hunting, he said interviewers wouldn't even look him in the eye. "I felt like I had a disease that no one wanted."

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:53:00 +0000

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2009

press release from American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009. Predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country.

- Aesthetic Medicine has seen a dramatic increase in the diversity of the patients treated over the past decade and this trend is expected to continue to grow stronger than ever, with applications that cater to all people. The appeal of both aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine will continue to spread across the spectrum of our population, as plastic surgeons further tailor treatments to meet the sometimes unique needs of that expanding population.

- The growth and popularity of cosmetic fillers (Evolence, Juvederm, Restylane, etc.) will continue to increase as products continue to evolve and new players enter the market.

- As our population increasingly realizes the dangers and health consequences of obesity, the number of patients seeking plastic surgery procedures for body contouring after dramatic weight loss (abdominoplasty, lower body lift, upper arm lift, etc.) will rise in 2009.

- Reloxin (an injectable form of Botulinum Toxin Type A) will gain FDA approval and compete with Botox (the most popular cosmetic procedure for the past 5 years) and other similar products may begin to enter pre-market clinical trials.

- Consumers looking for a bargain on cosmetic procedures will unfortunately lead to an increase in horror stories about "discount injectables" bought offshore and cosmetic medicine and cosmetic surgical procedures performed by untrained or poorly trained practitioners.

- Experimental techniques for non-invasive fat removal (SonoScultpt, UltraShape) as a future alternative or adjunct to liposuction (lipoplasty) surgery, will continue be tested in clinical trials.

- Men will represent a growing segment of the aesthetic surgery market. (According to a February 2008 consumer survey commissioned by ASAPS, 57 percent of men approve of cosmetic surgery, and 20 percent would consider having cosmetic surgery. Seventy-nine percent (79%) of American men surveyed said they would not be embarrassed if people in addition to their family and close friends knew they had undergone cosmetic surgery.)

- As the popularity of non surgical and minimally invasive procedures continues to grow; surgeons and manufacturers will develop new techniques and products that advance the science, produce even better results and lessen recovery time.

- Cosmetic surgery "vacations" will become less popular as educated consumers understand the safety and risk issues associated with surgical procedures and travel. Surgery performed by board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons, in accredited facilities where follow-up care is available will continue to be the safest option and the best value.

- Following the trend in increased consumer sophistication regarding healthcare choices, board certification of practitioners, and accreditation of surgical facilities will play an even more important role in choosing a cosmetic surgeon.

The 2400-member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the only plastic surgery organization devoted entirely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery. ASAPS is recognized throughout the world as the authoritative source for cosmetic surgery education. U.S. members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Canadian members are certified in plastic surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Toll-free referral line: 888.ASAPS.11 (272.7711). Web site: www.surgery.org
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I am so looking forward to being able to get an Ultrashape treatment here in the USA.

Hope it is available soon. Cheers

Ultrashape Testimonials

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:29:00 +0000

Here different women talk about their Ultrashape experience, from different countries -

http://www.ultrashape.com/testimonials1.aspx

These are people who had positive results.

FDA Approval

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:49:00 +0000

Currently, Ultrashape is still waiting for FDA approval, but it is available in more than thirty countries, including Canada, Mexico, Australia, the UK, France, Italy, etc.

Once it may be approved in the USA, I will post it here on my blog.

Aol story about Ultrashape

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:37:00 +0000

AOL talks about the success of clients and doctors who use Ultrashape and says -

http://news.aol.com/health/article/bulge-zapper-not-available-in-us-yet/339132

Bulge Zapper Not Available in US -- Yet
By Claire House Robinson
AOL
posted: 41 DAYS AGO
comments: 208

(Feb. 12) - A relatively new medical treatment has the potential to minimize some of those unsightly bulges -- without surgery. It's not approved in the U.S., but it may be in the future. So how much promise does the technology hold?
The UltraShape system uses a noninvasive ultrasound device designed to target and destroy fat cells only and leave surrounding tissue unaffected. The patient's body then naturally metabolizes the fat released from the cells, studies have found.

A before-and-after photo shows a patient who received noninvasive body contouring via the UltraShape system, under the care of Dr. Arie Benchetrit of Montreal, Canada. UltraShape, which is not yet approved in the U.S., is a focused ultrasound device that targets fat cells in the body.

More than 100,000 treatments have been performed in 57 countries. Still, at least one U.S. expert said he is reserving judgment on the treatment's effectiveness until it can be used widely here.
An advocate of the treatment is Dr. Arie Benchetrit of Montreal, who has been using UltraShape since 2007. The plastic surgeon of 19 years, who was the first in Canada to adopt the technology, calls it "the first real device" to eliminate fat and contour the body without surgery.
"Along the way there were a few machines with a lot of hype and promise," Benchetrit said. "But they only provided minor improvement by massaging or manipulating the fat," temporary fixes that would ultimately end in patient disappointment, he said.
UltraShape can target excess fat in the mid- and lower torso and outer thighs. Software guides the physician in the process, which takes three treatments of 40 to 60 minutes each.
Benchetrit said he has found surprisingly few side effects. "We've treated 150 patients and had one blister" as the sole complication, he said.

http://www.ultrashape.com/in_the_news.aspx?newsId=22677

More Ultrashape reviews from customers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:33:00 +0000

Here on this site, more customers who also got an Ultrashape treatment and they share their stories . .

http://messageboards.makemeheal.com/viewtopic.php?p=547754&sid=b4dd0ff4409f4dfc3418a7472ed2c7c2

and here is their list of several topics in their forum -

http://messageboards.makemeheal.com/viewforum.php?f=34

Ultra Shape talk among friends video

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:36:00 +0000

Here is a video that also explains Ultrashape between 3 ladies with a cool accent from the UK.

Ultra Shape quick helpful video

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:33:00 +0000

This is how Ultrashape works, a cool video

Welcome to my blog and Ultrashape is shown on Good Morning America today

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:12:00 +0000

Welcome to my blog about my experience with Ultrashape . . I love new technologies, but I only love the new technologies that actually work, and DO what they say they are going to do (such as melt fat without surgery, without pain).

Ultrashape is my majic wand. After 3 Ultrashape treatments, I have lost 4" from my waist, I lost 2" each time. Ultrashape uses ultrasound. It may replace liposuction. I wrote about my experience as a paying Ultrashape client re: why, pictures before after, etc. I am so happy I tried this before and INSTEAD of painful liposuction.

UltraShape has 0 needles. It is in Canada, Mexico, Spain, Australia, Italy, 45 different countries, London, etc. not USA yet. You can buy my research for a couple bucks, if you want, or not. Good luck to you. If you'd like to buy my research, just scrollll down to the add to cart big yellow button option below. In it, I have over 6 before and after pictures, 20 website helpful links, my diet, a FAQs section to help you, directions to and from my Doctor in Mexico, their contact info, and all I learned after researching it for over a year. I am a teacher. I wish I could answer all 100?s I get from around the world each day about my experience, but I am busy as a full time teacher, so I cannot. I will answer your question after you buy my research though, in about a day or two, no worries. I do love new technologies, and am just so glad it worked, and was painless. In fact, I could almost feel the fat being melted from the ultrasound wave majic wand, very cool. I had Ultrashape and it did work for me. It was painless. Ultrashape is not invasive, it was easy.

You can email me if you may still have questions after ordering at teresaohio@aol.com

Ultrashape is presented today on Good Morning America, January 5, 2009, read all about their story about Ultrashape

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=6574418&page=1

Just click play, the GMA/abcnews site has a 4 minute video about the technology of Ultrashape, a patient's story from Canada about how she liks her results, an interview with the doctor, how
it is non invasive, non surgical, and really does work. Also, over 50,000 patients have already tried Ultrashape throughout the world. That is more than I thought, as this is a new technology.
Ultrashape may replace rough liposuction for many who haaaaaate surgeries.

And it looks like -

I do hope that Ultrashape will be fda approved one day quite soon. But it is available in Canada and Mexico, including Tijuana,

ultrashape rocks, ultrashape review, ultrashape, liposuction alternative, ultrashape

Another happy Ultrashape customer left a comment on my blog today . .

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:02:00 +0000

Just FYI, Nicole has left me a comment on my blog today "just wanted to add my voice to yours in saying that it worked for me too. I had it done at TCC in Toronto. I've already lost 3 inches and I'm going in for another session in a week. This is a really great invention and I wish more people knew about it."

http://hadultrashape.blogspot.com/2008_05_27_archive.html#6847647827289907909
has her comment.

I am glad to hear that it worked for her. (And really glad that she did not have to have surgery to lose 3 inches, that is exciting. I hate surgery.)

In addition to Ultrashape, I have enjoyed working out and staying in shape by going to http://www.joegrassoelitetraining.com/ in San Jose California. My trainers Joe, Babak, Chester and Al are all great, helpful and motivating. Ultrashape works, but you still need to stay in shape after you lose your 2 inches per treatment. I lost 2" my first treatment, and another 2" after my second treatment. I also watched what I ate for those 60 days. And I researched ahead of time. Scroll down and you are more than welcome to purchase my research paper about Ultrashape, if youd like for a nominal fee, via paypal.

How to order the Ultrashape research and what is included in the research paper about Ultrashape . .

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:21:00 +0000

In my research paper, you will read some newly added topics -

A list of > 14 great questions that you can ask your doctor or nurse before you get your first Ultrashape treatment

Also -

What I learned this past year after many many phone calls, emails, website visits, talking with a liposuction doctor, and research

15 Frequently Asked Questions, and ANSWERS (FAQs)

my diet journal

where I went, and how I got there to get a treatment

many helpful Ultrashape web LINKS, in an organized table format > 20 great web links! SAVE TIME searching all over, as in hours.

my exact measurements before and after each session
3 pages, more than 8 before and after Ultrashape PICTURES of various views such as side, front, 90 degrees, etc. of before and after UShape treatments 1,2,3.

a picture of me getting an Ultrashape treatment

a list of contact info for 9 docs currently offering UltraShape

how it works

clinical papers
your treatment questions answered - don't be waiting for days from abroad

Also, the Word file I will email you separately of HELPFUL Ultrashape weblinks are now a total of more than 22 different links, and here are all their descriptions . . .

Click this link to view a Video: Here you can see how UltraShape works and breaks up fat without surgery, and leaves the veins and nerves alone. There are also several different (8) entries about Ultrashape.

Click Here is an article written by a client who got UltraShape in the UK and wrote about it. You can SEE her pictures before and after her treatment.

This site discusses why UltraShape is meant to be better than liposuction. UltraS uses pain-free ultrasound to break-up fat w/out surgery. Recovery from UltraS is immediate, and here you see comments from real UShape clients.

The Consulting _ is the UK's largest aesthetic website providing clear and unbiased information on a wide range of specialist cosmetic treatments.

This site offers thoughts and opinions on personal makeovers.

This site is hosted by the magazine New . It offers information on beauty products and procedures.

A Message Board on the London website about UltraShape

This site is discusses the scientific research of UShape.

Learn from a doctor in London, who has successfully treated many patients for more than 1 year.

Tribune news article

Take blog 118 comments on Ultrashape, all by UShape customers!

Two similar products compete, UltraShape & LipoSonix

Lipozap review, Ultrashape description on make me message board

Canadian company possibly for doctors, has Ultrashape information and images

Kage, a UShapecustomer, tells about her experience getting an Ultrashape treatment, published April 2007 “The process took a little over an hour. True enough, it was painless and trauma-free.”

Forum discussion board

Gadget survey

etc.

etc.

etc.

etc.

etc.

23. etc. now there are 23!

Well then, if you would like to click on these many different links and are interested . . you can ask for via email my research paper. I thoroughly researched for more than a year, so you will NOT have to research anything, and I can help you save time! The first 150 emails of questions from 22 countries were great!

But now, when I do email and respond for an average of > 12 hours/week to people from all over the world, then I am asking for a nominal fee of just $0.00 for my findings, many pictures, etc. so that I can continue my blog, my findings, helpful suggestions, pass on to you when it will be approved in the USA, and answering all types of questions via email and help whomever would like more information, diet suggestions, advantages of Ultrashape vs liposuction, etc.

I am just a teacher and would appreciate your help to continue my research into new techie gadgets that do work. Thank you for your consideration. Thanks and good luck to YOU!! May you lose those last stubborn inches one day very soon, that will not leave no matter what you have tried until now!

How to order the before and after pictures, & 14 page research paper

Just click the Add to cart button below to order a copy of both the research paper on Ultrashape, the 15 FAQs, my email address, many views of before and after pictures, etc. to help you make a more informed decision as to whether you want to get Ultrashape, or liposuction, or nothing, and find out whichever option is best for you. The file formats are PDFs. Already, people have been thankful and happy with their purchase as they could not find this information anywhere online about Ultrashape, and it was frustrating for them, not getting any answers until they bought my research.

To order paypal click the Add to cart button below it only costs $3.99 save time now!

So just click Add to cart button and pay with paypal and choose quanity of 1 to purchase my pictures, tips, directions, > 23 helpful weblinks, etc. my experience, etc. good luck to you!
If you may have hotmail, please do a test email to me @ teresaohio@aol.com so that I can send you the files after you have paid, thanks!

Here are customer reviews of the research . . .

June 15, 2007

Yes, I've just finished my second Ultrashape session . So far I've lost 4 inches . . . Thanks for the info that you provided. Your research helped me a great deal! - Allan D

May 1, 2007

" Hi! I can't thank you enough for blogging about your experience in TJ with UltraShape! I went down there this last weekend and had it done! I actually fell asleep during the treatment a couple of times! It felt more like a hot rock massage than anything! Ana Maria spoke very fondly of you and the girls all said to say 'hi'! The directions and price quote of the taxi you gave were right on (good thing because the address did not help the taxi driver at all!) The clinic even gave us a ride back to the border! Thanks again so much! I'll keep you posted on my progress."
Take care, Erica USA

"It was helpful and worth it! Thanks! You saved me hours! Thanks!! I am Canada bound!" Tammy from Solon. Ohio.

"The information obtained from Teresa helped me research and understand that this procedure is pefectly safe and effective. It proved to me that there is a "real person" out there that had Ultrashape done and got amazing results from it.
Thank you so much Teresa for sharing your story!"
Marsha
Hoagland Indiana

"Wow, very helpful. Ultrashape needs a customer service rep yesterday, one that answers my questions. You answered all my 10 questions, you are great!" Sherry Anaheim, California

"You look GREAT! I can't believe the difference in the pictures. Thanks so much for including them. It really helped solidify my decision. Thanks again!"
Erica San Diego California

"Muchas gracias. Me gustan las fotos!" Carolina J. (Thank you. I really like the before and after photos.) Madrid, Spain Soto de la Moraleja

And now below, I am confident in a bikini, in Club Med April 2007, thanks to Ultrashape! After medical menopause, and chemotherapy, I did NOT think I would ever be able to wear a bikini again after > 8 cancer related painful surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, cancer sad mood swings, depression, mastectomy, stomach weight gain, inactivity, > 2 reconst surgeries, etc., Ultrashape sure helped me. My life is slowing getting back to normal.

And you can see before and after pictures, different views, in my paper.

Louisiana tv station does a story on Ultrashape, and tells how it is different from former fat reduction options

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:50:00 +0000

Check out this news story, out of Louisiana USA, WLTV station talks to different medical professionals about Ultrashape, and there is a short video online about Ultrashape you can watch -

http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl052108ultrashape.17d480d9.html

which states -

"Weight Loss Wednesday: Ultrashape claims to melt fat non-evasively
Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Meg Farris / WWL-TV Medical Reporter

It's the most common procedure for body contouring in the United States each year, with hundreds of thousand of people going into the operating room to have pockets of fat surgically removed by liposuction.
But now there is new technology being used to sculpt the body and melt fat. It's being used around the world, from Australia to Europe and Israel. People in the U.S. even go to Canada and Mexico to have it done.
“This is an incredible breakthrough,” said local dermatologic surgeon William Coleman. “This is a totally different thing than anything else that's ever been available.”

There are no incisions or down time because Ultrashape is done completely on the outside of the body. We're all familiar with doctors using ultrasound to see an unborn child or the beating heart. But now ultrasound is being used to melt fat and reduce bulges.
Metairie plastic and reconstructive surgeon David Jansen says local doctors are excited by the prospects.
“Because we are all progressing together toward minimal down time procedures, so I'm waiting on the sidelines a little bit until I see more dramatic improvements and then I'm going to hop in.”
Last year one of the premier scientific journals, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, featured an article on Ultrashape. In before and after photographs, the treatments with Ultrashape diminished the size of men's breasts, women's stomach areas and the outer thighs. The study concluded that Ultrashape was very effective for thin people who wanted to get rid of local areas of fat deposits, and who wanted to improve body contouring. But the research showed it is not a treatment for obesity.

“One of the advantages that I see, based on the studies, is that it requires fewer treatments,” said dermatologist Patricia Farris.
“Many of the devices we use to body sculpt now take eight, 10 or 12 treatments. In these studies they did only three treatments, and they did them at one-month intervals and the before and after pictures were pretty impressive,” she said.
Doctors are quick to point out that this is totally different from Endermologie or other external massaging machines used by doctors or spas. Those machines swell fat to temporarily camouflage cellulite. And while Ultrashape has been in other countries for years, it's not yet approved in the United States, but is going through the Food and Drug Administration safety process now. Some doctors have questions about what happens to the toxins and fat liquefied in the body.
“Now it's going to break open the fat cells and release the contents of all those triglycerides within the fat cells, not necessarily into the blood, but into perhaps the spaces in between the cells,” said Henri Roca, a family and integrative medicine specialist with LSU Health Sciences Center.
“This is an issue, since we don't know what that will cause.”
The makers of Ultrashape cite studies published in scientific journals suggesting that triglycerides do not accumulate in the blood or liver.
“So far there haven't been any significant problems,” Coleman said. “It's been used very conservatively, but the problems that have been occurring are mainly small burns and that sort of thing.”
Coleman already knows his clinic in Metairie will be one of the U.S. test sites for Ultrashape, but there is no word on when that will be. For now, people from the U.S. who want a quick fix to lumps and bulges will need a passport to travel to one of the countries where it is available.

Ultrashape is not lipodissolve, it is not fig, it is not injections, it uses ultrasound.

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UltraShape Non-Invasive Fat Reduction & Body Contouring Clinical Study Results Featured at American Society for Laser Medicine&Surgery Meeting Ap2008.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:34:00 +0000

From the www.ultrashape.com website, here is what was recently presented in April 2008 . .

April 3, 2008 – Results of an independent multi-treatment clinical study of the UltraShape® Contour I, the first clinically proven non-invasive solution for fat reduction and body contouring using non-thermal selective focused ultrasound will be presented at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting on April 4, 2008 in Kissimmee, Florida. The presentation is entitled “Lipotripsy: Non-invasive Ultrasonic Selective Destruction of Adipocytes using UltraShape” will take place during the scientific session The Cutting Edge in Optical Diagnostics and Therapeutics of Tissues and Cells.

Hector Leal-Silva, M.D., a dermatologic surgeon based in Monterrey, Mexico, will present the results of the 36 patient clinical study using the UltraShape system on localized fat deposits in the abdomen, flanks, and thighs. The study showed definitive, measurable results in 100 percent of patients including an average of two-inch (5cm) reduction in circumference in the abdomen after a series of three treatments, one month apart. CT scans taken in a subset of study subjects showed objective quantifiable fat thickness reduction. Photographic assessment, weight and circumferential measures were evaluated before and after each treatment and one month after the last treatment. Visual contour improvement was seen in over 85% of patients as assessed by an independent panel of physicians. Ninety-four percent (94%) of patients were satisfied with the procedure. In addition, there were no adverse events reported.

“With the major shift in patient demand toward non-invasive, pain-free, no-downtime procedures UltraShape has become a core procedure offering in my aesthetic practice,” said Leal. “My clinical study demonstrated measurable circumference reduction and visual improvement in body contour in all patients. Moreover, my patients are happy with a high percentage of them returning for treatment of other body areas or recommending UltraShape to friends and family.”

“Dr. Leal-Silva’s impressive clinical study results combined with his successful commercial experience with UltraShape further adds to our growing body of evidence supporting UltraShape as the clinically proven non-invasive option for the reduction of localized fat deposits and improvement in body contour,” said Rodger Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer of UltraShape Inc.

An Ultrashape customer warns of her experience in Calgary, Canada but will try a Toronto Ultrashape clinic

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:08:00 +0000

Just FYI, a customer in Calgary has published online her experience with Ultrashape. You can view it in full at -

http://www.realself.com/review/ultrashape-does-work-if-you-dont-go-here

"I went to Laser Rejuvenation Clinics and Spa in Calgary Canada at 150 10601 Southport Road in the SW; 286-6888. As far as I know it's the only place in Calgary offering the procedure as yet. There is another in Edmonton but the techs that worked on me basically said that they'd been taught the procedure by them and that the 2 doctors were thick as thieves and colluding on pricing so it wouldn't surprise me if they're pulling the same con. I am working on another doctor here, who I've had work done through, as well as several of my friends, to consider Ultrashape. He currently does lipo and is aware of the bad reputation that the Laser Rejuvenation Clinic has.

Apparently he's had to clean up some botched lipo work by them... In the meantime I am going to have another treatment in June at DLK on Avenue in Toronto, I know it's far but they're the pioneers in Canada and confirmed my suspicions that my procedures were performed incorrectly (but for the one). They've been doing Ultrashape for a few years now and have the most up to date equipment. If you do go for a consult with the twit that does the sucking in of patients, please ask ALL the questions. She will be VERY uncooperative but maybe you can ensure that they give you what you pay for!! That's what this is all about for me. I will devote my time for the rest of my days to keep them from ripping anyone else off."

I am glad that this customer will try Ultrashape at DLK in Toronto, maybe she will have better luck, I hope?

Dr. Cueva in Tijuana Mexico offers Ultrashape

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:10:00 +0000

Just FYI,
You can go to http://www.ultrashape.com/ for a list of doctors in Mexico, Canada, the UK, South Africa, France, etc. And if you are interested in an Ultrashape treatment in Tijuana Mexico, you can go to -

Dr. Cueva's clinic called Laserium, which has a spa and clinic there in TJ. They are in front of BK and a couple doors down from McD's. You can get a facial or massage the same day of your Ultrashape. I got escape del dia "escape the day" which had 3 treatments (facial, hand treatment and massage) and I paid $75 US dollars, plus tip, for all 3 relaxing treatments.)
Ana was my nurse for my last treatment and she is Great. She listens, offers diet tips right after, is friendly, and very helpful.

The Phone to Dr. Cueva is available in my research, along with 14 other pages of helpful information (and pics) for you, as a consumer.

As of March 2008, I would reccommend not going to Tijuana alone, bring a friend. Be smart.
As of APRIL 30th, I would be very careful going to Tijuana. Are you aware of the current situation of that city? Americans have stopped traveling there for fun as they are scared. It is sad to see the decline in tourism for that city and country. Until now, I have always enjoyed going down there with my other spanish teacher friends. We'd shop, enjoy the fool, walk around, have fun and return home.

DISCLAIMER - This is my personal experience. I strongly encourage you to research this independently. Results may vary. This worked for me, I hope it works for you.

Lipozap customers may be able to fight soon for some type of justice? Heres a website if ya got suckered out of your $ from lipozap, or have pain.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:30:00 +0000

Here you go, here is a new website that warns about customers who tried and got lipozap treatments, or may be also for future patients? They do want to hear from former lipozap customers including what happened to them, and maybe if they want your money back, or an apology in case you still have pain? (I imagine). Here is the lipozap class action website. -

http://lipozap-class-action-lawsuit.com/lipozap-sham.html

and I quote "Here are the claimed problems with LipoZap that we are investigating:
We have not been able to find scientific evidence that injecting “fat melting” solutions is safe, nor that shows that these injections work."

This a class action lawsuit it looks like (I am not a lawyer, just a blogger)

So bottom line, one may want to research first before getting lipozap or injection fat loss treatments!! Even if lipozap does spend much money on radio advertisements.
So . . . it may not be healthy nor SAFE, nor good for you to inject this stuff into your body! Soo beware just because lipozap is on the radio, does not mean that it is safe!

Fig the company files for bankruptcy who offered lipodissolve injections and FDA statement re:NOT approved fat injections KVBC TV

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:38:00 +0000

According to the www.fig.com website, that company has now closed their doors.

Here is what their website says, as of December 29 2007 -

ALSO please note that FIG branch is OPEN in Costa Mesa California as of February 10, 2008, do not know how that 1 office is staying open, if the other centers have closed? It may close soon too? Who knows? But read below and you may also want to beware -

We are sorry to report that, due to economic conditions beyond our control, fig. ceased operations on December 7, 2007. The company closed the doors of 17 of its 18 centers around the country. The only center that will remain open is the Costa Mesa, CA facility, which is an independently owned and operated center.

The company is currently consulting with counsel and will likely seek legal relief under the bankruptcy code to ensure it preserves all options including the ability to reorganize and continue operations.

Current patients undergoing treatment will be contacted by the company regarding continued treatment options or making a refund claim. Please check this web site for the latest information.

I wonder why they are no longer in business? Can current customers get a refund? Were customers happy with their results?

FDA's statement to Healthline 3 Las Vegas TV station regarding lipo-dissolve
Sep 20, 2007 02:20 PM

We are aware of the practice of using Lipo-Dissolve and are investigating and evaluating it. It is NOT FDA approved.
In fact, there are no FDA-approved drugs with an approved indication to dissolve fat and FDA cannot assure the safety and efficacy of these types of drugs.

Consumers need to know that this is a buyer-beware situation. These are unapproved drugs for unapproved uses and we can't guarantee consumers' safety. "
Karen Riley
FDA Office of Public Affairs
(301) 827- 6244

Go to http://www.kvbc.com/Global/story.asp?s=7106505 to view this KVBC TV Las Vegas story.

What is Ultrashape? It's great. Scrolll down to order UShape info. about a patient's experience. The research will be emailed to you for only $3.99.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:19:00 +0000

Ultrashape has no needles, is painless, and it does work. And I've heard from real, happy Ultrashape customers and they are happy that they tried it. It is not lipozap. Lipozap is injections whereas Ultrashape uses ultrasound to melt fat. Ultrashape is not lipodissolve nor fig.com hope that helps you. Ultrashape is new and available in Canada and Mexico.

Well I first read about Ultrashape in Allure magazine over 2 years ago, and could not wait for the USA FDA approval! I think this may and will replace liposuction for 1000s of people who do NOT want surgery, but do want to lose a few inches. It really was painless.
IF you'd like information about a US treatment in the future in the USA, then just email the North America office for UltraShape, or click on the ultrashape.com website.

And I went to Dr Cueva in Tijuana, which is only 5 mins from the USA border. They have a 619 number that you can call from the USA, no extra fees, all their info is in my paper I can email you for free if youd like. All of the office staff are welcoming and friendly inc. Ana my nurse, she is so sweet. If you do not speak Spanish, then ask for someone who speaks English when you call. And in the office, both Adriana and Marta are great. My friends love them too.

Currently in Mexico there are Ultrashape doctor offices in Tijuana, Cancun, near Texas, Monterrey, Tiajuana, Cancun, etc.

Please email me at teresaohio@aol.com I am teacher and am busy right now but I will email it to you within a day or so. In it I have suggestions, where to go, what to ask, what to expect, a list of 16 Frequently Asked Questions and answers, it is 14 pages. I created it after I got so many of the same questions from around the globe. So instead of writing each one back from New York, London, Madrid, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Cancun, etc. I decided just to put all the info in a easy to read paper.

In my research I have a picture of what I started with, at 5'11" size 14 + stomach with flat tire.
And NOW I have a size 12 stomach, after 3 treatments, 30 days apart. It has been an amazing experience. It has been so inspiring, that 3 of my friends and I are all went down together to get an Ultrashape treatment in TJ in mid April. And they all love their results esp. since now they will NOT get liposuction! They have all lost at least 2 inches and are all thrilled. They are grateful and very happy with their results.

I went for treatment in Mexico, and went for the day from the USA border as I live in so california. Your price will be determined in person, when you go for your consult, the price depends on the SIZE of your area treated. Canada does the same, they will not give you a price over the phone as it depends on the size treated. I'd imagine $1000 per treatment. And a total of 3 sessions is reccommended, not just one treatment.

My diet

This is what I have eaten in the past 30 + days . .

1 lots of vegetables, and I do eat every 2 hours
2 chicken (lots more are listed in my research)

Questions?

If you may have specific questions about my treatment, you can email me at teresaohio@aol.com , and I will respond to your question within a few days.

My results with Ultrashape . .

Well because of Ultrashape, I can NOW get into my FAVORITE floral dress in the pic below. Due to chemotherapy and 7 surgeries from cancer in 2005/20006, I could not put this dress around my waist as I had gained a tummy from medical menopause. I was so depressed, tried the gym, tried walking hours every week, triedocbootcamp 4x, everything! And nothing would get rid of my stubborn menop. stomach fat! Nothing! So that is why I think Ultrashape will work for anyone, as it did work for this former post-menopausal, big, stubborn tummy of mine.

But now, I was lucky after researching all about Ultrashape and found my new majic wand called Ultrashape, which came to my rescue . .

and now I DO have a waist, and now in March 2007 I have lost over 4.75" inches around my waist, thanks to Ultrashape, Dr. Cueva and Ana Maria. (And to Glamour magazine who wrote about it 2 years ago, where I first learned all about this non surgical, no liposuction solution.)

And I did wear a bikini this summer, which was only a dream for me in January, as my gut was big and scary. Not anymore!! Good luck to you. In fact, I wore a bikin last month on vacation with confidence, too exciting.

This may replace liposuction for many people.
Why get cut on, when you do not have to? And why have bruises and 6 weeks DOWN time when you do NOT HAVE to? It does not make sense to have surgery if you only want to lose 2 - 4 inches from your waist.

Here are suggestions from a London doctor's office, from Dr. Inglefield, who has had many Ultrashape customers and has successfully offered Ultrashape for more than a year, so they can also be quite helpful to you too just click on the link in my research
that states -

Diet - We ask that you for 5-7 days post treatment.

Important to reduce fat intake following treatment

Drugs -

Smoking -

POST-TREATMENT Pain killers - Avoid aspirin

RESULTS Expect gradual reduction in fat over weeks post treatment. (It took me 4 weeks to see a result.)

The Londonmail and Daily Mail both have a few posts about Ultrashape, which are one of the many links listed in my research.

Here is a blog in Italy from many different people talking about Ultrashape in Italy, where to get a treatment, Dr numbers in Italy who do it, who got it and liked it, etc. the translation is not perfect mind you.
Here is the original blog, written en italiano -

http://www.takecareblog.info/index.php?title=ultrashape_contour_rimodellare_figura_ad&more=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments
and here it is translated from italian to english -

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.takecareblog.info/index.php%3Ftitle%3Dultrashape_contour_rimodellare_figura_ad%26more%3D1%26c%3D1%26tb%3D1%26pb%3D1&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=3&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dultrashape%2Bcontour%26start%3D10%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26rls%3DTSHA,TSHA:2005-21,TSHA:en%26sa%3DN

My research specific topics about my UltraShape treatments . . .

MAY 6, 2007 newly added topic -

A list of > 14 great questions that you can ask your doctor or nurse before you get your first Ultrashape treatment

Also -

What I learned this past year after many many phone calls, emails, website visits, talking with a liposuction doctor, and research

15 Frequently Asked Questions, and ANSWERS (FAQs)

my diet journal

where I went, and how I got there to get a treatment

many helpful Ultrashape web LINKS, in an organized table format > 20 great web links! SAVE TIME searching all over, as in hours.

my exact measurements before and after each session
3 pages, more than 8 before and after Ultrashape PICTURES of various views such as side, front, 90 degrees, etc. of before and after UShape treatments 1,2,3.

a picture of me getting an Ultrashape treatment

a list of contact info for 9 docs currently offering UltraShape

how it works

clinical papers
your treatment questions answered

Also, the Word file I will email you separately of HELPFUL Ultrashape weblinks are now a total of more than 22 different links, and here are all their descriptions . . .

Click this link to view a Video: Here you can see how UltraShape works and breaks up fat without surgery, and leaves the veins and nerves alone. There are also several different (8) entries about Ultrashape.

Click Here is an article written by a client who got UltraShape in the UK and wrote about it. You can SEE her pictures before and after her treatment.

This site discusses why UltraShape is meant to be better than liposuction. UltraS uses pain-free ultrasound to break-up fat w/out surgery. Recovery from UltraS is immediate, and here you see comments from real UShape clients.

The Consulting _ is the UK's largest aesthetic website providing clear and unbiased information on a wide range of specialist cosmetic treatments.

This site offers thoughts and opinions on personal makeovers.

This site is hosted by the magazine New . It offers information on beauty products and procedures.

A Message Board on the London website about UltraShape

This site is discusses the scientific research of UShape.

Learn from a doctor in London, who has successfully treated many patients for more than 1 year.

Tribune news article

Take blog 118 comments on Ultrashape, all by UShape customers!

Two similar products compete, UltraShape & LipoSonix

Lipozap review, Ultrashape description on make me message board

Canadian company possibly for doctors, has Ultrashape information and images

Kage, a UShapecustomer, tells about her experience getting an Ultrashape treatment, published April 2007 “The process took a little over an hour. True enough, it was painless and trauma-free.”

Forum discussion board

Gadget survey

etc.

etc.

etc.

etc.

etc.

23. etc. now there are 23!

Here are customer reviews of the research . . .

June 15, 2007

Yes, I've just finished my second Ultrashape session . So far I've lost 4 inches . . . Thanks for the info that you provided. Your research helped me a great deal! - Allan D

May 1, 2007

"It was helpful and worth it! Thanks! You saved me hours! Thanks!! I am Canada bound!" Tammy from Solon. Ohio.

"Wow, very helpful. Ultrashape needs a customer service rep yesterday, one that answers my questions. You answered all my 10 questions, you are great!" Sherry Anaheim, California

"You look GREAT! I can't believe the difference in the pictures. Thanks so much for including them. It really helped solidify my decision. Thanks again!"
Erica San Diego California

"Muchas gracias. Me gustan las fotos!" Carolina J. (Thank you. I really like the before and after photos.) Madrid, Spain Soto de la Moraleja

And you can see before and after pictures, different views, in my paper.

http://groups.google.com/group/liposuctionalternative

Click on the link above and enter your email address now to see posts from others that are very interested in learning about Ultrashape and other non surgical liposuction options that do work, so feel free to join the 1x/monthly updated Google group for free.

June 16, 2007

Here is a full scientic detailed report, inc. client reviews, before treatment info, effects, from the Consulting room website, click on -

http://www.consultingroom.com/Treatment_FAQs/Display.asp?Treatment_Faqs_ID=80&Treatment_Name=Ultrasonic%20Body%20Contouring

Here is a short post, with a pic and a video from Fitsugar Healthy Happy you website-

http://fitsugar.com/110844

Good luck to you. If your BMI is over 30, then you may want liposuction instead?

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Ultrashape is discussed in the November issue of ALLURE magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:52:00 +0000

Ultrashape is discussed in the November issue of Allure magazine, & here it is in its entirety -
http://www.ultrashape.com/data/uploads/InTheNews/AllureJoanKronarticleNovember2007.pdf
Ultrashape, liposonix, lipodissolve, fig, lipostabil, lipozap, medsculpt are all in the article entitled FAT CHANCE and are all discussed, and several patients are quoted in this article. And blogs are also mentioned and quoted from paying customers patients. Some of their stories and experiences are alarming. You can also go to http://www.ultrashape.com/in_the_news.aspx?newsId=10667 to view the latest in ways people are trying very hard to lose inches.

UltraShape article is discussed in ALLURE Novemeber 2007 article, JLo on cover

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:34:00 +0000

UltraShape contour is discussed in Allure magazine Novemeber 2007 article, (Jennifer Lopez is on the cover). Other options in fighting the bulge are also discussed in addition to Ultrashape, inc. Liposonix and Lipodissolve or fig. The future of battling the bulge inc. a couple US University studies are also introduced, and I do and we all look forward to their results down the road, esp. if it is not surgical, nor via a needle, to lose fat.

And here is a follow up post from the writer of the Allure magazine article -

"Fat-Melting Mayhem"
"Piece of cake..." "I could not be happier..." "Did not hurt whatsoever..." Who is saying this about the fat-melting shots called lipodissolve? You may be surprised. .
By Joan Kron

"Women who read "Fat Chance" [Allure, November], about fat-melting injections, may be surprised to learn that employees working for some clinics that offer the controversial fat-melting shots lipodissolve have been submitting positive reviews about the experience on the Internet. RealSelf.com, a skin-care and cosmetic surgery website, received these submissions, and alerted Allure.

Lipodissolve uses chemicals that are not FDA-approved for injection under the skin. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts tried to greatly restrict its use this summer, after receiving numerous complaints. (Its use is already prohibited in Brazil and Canada—and doctors using the lipodissolve procedure in the United Kingdom can no longer seek malpractice coverage from the Medical Protection Society.) In an October 9, 2007 news release issued by the St. Louis Better Business Bureau, where 90 complaints about lipodissolve have been received this year, the BBB stated that complainants "allege the procedure is ineffective and caused swelling and pain," and that Fig (formerly known as Advanced Lipo Dissolve), a major chain of lipodissolve clinics, made it difficult for them to "obtain refunds."

Essentially, lipodissolve clinics are practicing "human experimentation, due to the lack of significant data to support the claims to the consumer," says Rod Rohrich, chief of plastic surgery at the University of Texas, Southwest Medical Center.

Meanwhile, the editors of RealSelf.com received approximately 109 comments on the treatment—61 percent of which are negative; 39 percent positive. RealSelf.com suspected that several of the positive submissions might have been written by the people at companies that offer lipodissolve. A trace of computer IP addresses then revealed that the majority of these statements stemmed from employees of Fig, and a few came from employees of another lipodissolve clinic, MedSculpt. Both are clinics with multiple locations in the United States.
When asked to respond to these accusations, Fig's chief marketing officer, Rob Marandino, sent Allure a statement dated October 23, 2007, saying, "Several months ago, it became clear that current and prospective lipodissolve patients were actively utilizing the online space to post queries about the procedure, treatment expectations, and their own personal experiences. Many Fig employees and satisfied Fig patients responded to queries to provide accurate information about the procedure, address concerns, and share their own experiences.

"We quickly realized, through numerous conversations with the editorial staff of RealSelf.com that although some Fig employees were appropriately representing themselves and their professional affiliation, others were not. This clearly violates our company's online communications policy, which ensures transparency and accuracy, and all employees were reminded of our stringent guidelines. To our knowledge, this situation was resolved, and Fig employees are properly representing ourselves in online posts...We will continue to work with RealSelf.com to ensure that we are meeting its terms of use."

MedSculpt Chief Executive Officer Gary F. Jonas emailed Allure on October 24, 2007, saying, "It was not the intention of any of our employees to mislead the public in any way, and as of today, we will send out a policy statement indicating that any blog posting by them should indicate that they are currently a [MedSculpt] employee—even if their treatments may have occurred prior to employment...I can assure you that any subsequent submission to blogs will state that they are employees."

The bottom line: No matter what these companies' policies state, potential lipodissolve patients have no way of verifying the authenticity of any user-generated post about the procedure they read online—so they should be skeptical. In fact, visitors' reactions on RealSelf.com demonstrate that people are often "suspicious of glowingly positive reviews," says Eric Kennedy, head of product for the site.
To learn more about lipodissolve, read "Fat Chance" in the November issue of Allure, and the ASAPS's warning about fat-melting injections "

To view it in its entirety, click on -
http://www.allure.com/magazine/2007/11/fat_melting

Ultrashape is discussed in the Wall Street Journal, here is their story by Rhonda Rundle

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:23:00 +0000

Here UltraShape is talked about in the Wall Street Journal early October 2007 -

Beauty Attracts SomeVenture-Capital Beholders
By RHONDA L. RUNDLE October 13, 2007; Page B1
Consider it another beauty myth shattered.

"Venture capitalists have tended to shy away from investing in the vanity niche -- wrinkle-erasing or flab-zapping concoctions and devices -- a field better known for hype than scientific innovation. But with people spending more of their disposable income on beautifying themselves, investors are starting to express more interest in products like these.
Very Personal Investing: Some investors are lured by long-lasting antiwrinkle facial injections to rival the market leader Restylane (top) or biodegradable, removable tattoo ink (above) and fat-zapping technology such as UltraShape.

The success of the antiwrinkle drug Botox, which hit $1 billion in sales last year, has fueled much of this interest. At the same time, cosmetic lasers and other skin-treatment devices are gaining popularity in doctors' offices, shopping malls and holiday resorts. As a result, the so-called cosmetic-medicine market, though still small, is starting to attract traditional technology and life-sciences investors.

An array of venture-capital firms ranging from giant Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to influential firms such as Polaris Venture Partners poured a total of about $130 million into cosmetic medicine last year, up from about $41 million in 2005, according to the National Venture Capital Association, though that figure is rough because the business is relatively new and still fragmented.

Body contouring, skin tightening and facial rejuvenation are among the most promising fields. Other ideas include laser hair-removal devices for home use and tattoo inks that can be removed with a single treatment. Wrinkle-erasing facial fillers such as Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.'s Restylane and Allergan Inc.'s Juvéderm are already a hot market but one that is crowded with many new competitors.

One reason that investors are intrigued by cosmetic medicine is that products and devices must pass a regulatory process at the Food and Drug Administration. This hurdle makes it tougher for rivals to sell knockoffs. (It's also costly, one reason companies need venture-capital funding.)
The FDA process for products like these is typically more rigorous and time-consuming than for skin creams, makeup and other cosmetics sold by retailers in drug and department stores.
Another lure for investors Consumers are willing to shell out big bucks for treatments. Wrinkle-erasing shots and skin regimens must be regularly repeated to maintain the effect -- generating recurring payments for doctors and product sellers.

The aesthetics business is at the forefront of a sweeping health-care trend that investors are striving to figure out. "We fundamentally believe that health care is going to be increasingly shaped by the consumer patient, and there's no better way to learn about that than in the aesthetics industry," says Jim Glasheen of Technology Partners, a venture-capital firm in Palo Alto, Calif., that was one of the early players in the field.

Trolling for investment ideas, he schmoozes with skin doctors and plastic surgeons at meetings such as the Cosmetic Bootcamp -- a gathering of about 200 doctors and manufacturers of everything from laser skin-treatment devices to basic doctor-office furniture -- that was held in June in Aspen, Colo. One of the biggest events this year: a brainstorming session between doctors and venture-capital investors. . . .

Bulge Battle

That's what's driving interest in companies like LipoSonix Inc. in Seattle and UltraShape Ltd. of Yokneam, Israel, both of which are developing a kind of ultrasound technology for smoothing buttocks and other bulges.

Polaris, based in Waltham, Mass., invested about $16 million in UltraShape in March 2006 after one of its partners spotted the technology in Israel. The UltraShape instrument uses "focused" ultrasound energy to destroy fat below the skin.

"What intrigued us is that the procedure, unlike traditional liposuction, doesn't require anesthesia," says Brian Chee, a Polaris partner and UltraShape director. The company is selling machines in Europe and is talking to the FDA about U.S. marketing approval, he says.

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Inc. is testing a compound that is injected under the skin to dissolve fatty deposits, particularly under the chin. A few years ago, the four founders pooled about $650,000 of their own money and obtained funds from Versant Ventures to acquire rights to the compound from the University of California at Los Angeles. Patients are enrolling now for human tests in Australia and the United Kingdom.

"We've had no trouble raising money," says Keith Leonard, a former Amgen Inc. executive and now chief executive of Kythera, based in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Skin in the Game
The Kleiner Perkins firm, an early venture-capital backer of Genentech Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., jumped into the business about 18 months ago with an investment in Aesthera Corp., a Pleasanton, Calif., seller of a light-based treatment for acne and other skin conditions. The company's device uses a vacuum-suctioning technology to bring a patient's oil glands closer to the skin's surface for exposure to light therapy.

Technology Partners, among others, has invested in SpectraGenics, a Pleasanton, Calif., start-up that sells a hair-removal product in Japan under the name i-epi. The hand-held device, which uses laser energy to target unwanted hair without harming surrounding skin, sells for about $1,200.
SpectraGenics is hoping to sell its device to U.S. consumers, too. In December, Palomar Medical Technologies Inc., of Burlington, Mass., became the first company to receive FDA approval for a home-use hair-removal device. Palomar is working with Procter & Gamble Co.'s Gillette unit to commercialize the device."

To view this in its entireity, just click on -
http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB119223734987458057.html
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