Altus Medical CoolGlide™ Receives Clearance for Treatment of Wrinkles

Burlingame, California - October 20, 2002

Altus Medical announced today that the CoolGlide Family of Aesthetic Lasers has been granted clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of wrinkles including, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles.  This clearance comes only a few short months after also receiving clearance to market the products for the treatment of in-grown hair (pseudofolliculitus barbae, also known as PFB), treatment of all skin types, including skin type VI and the treatment of clients with tanned skin.

"We have seen remarkable results when performing Laser Genesis with the CoolGlide Vantage laser system," says Bruce Russell, MD and Member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.  "Our clients have been extremely satisfied with this safe, non-invasive procedure.  In addition to successfully treating wrinkles, clients have noticed an overall improvement in their skin tone, including a reduction of pore size, improvement in textural smoothness and a dramatic reduction in facial redness.  Their overall appearance is healthy, young and vibrant."

Laser Genesis is an exciting new, painless procedure performed exclusively with the CoolGlide Vantage from Altus Medical.  Utilizing breakthrough technology, this fast and effective procedure is a non-invasive way to promote healthy-looking skin.  This is accomplished by selecting parameters that combine a gentle warming of the skin while specifically targeting fine structures in the dermis.  The Vantage's dynamic range of operating parameters and minimally invasive wavelength allow for the treatment of a broad range of conditions with high consumer interest, including unwanted leg and facial veins, removal of unwanted hair and now the treatment of wrinkles.

Kevin Connors, CEO and President of Altus Medical comments, "The demand for non-invasive cosmetic procedures continues to increase as both men and women search for the 'fountain of youth'."  He adds, "Technicians worldwide are shifting to procedures that attract a higher volume of clients.  Our products allow today's practitioner to perform today's most popular procedures."