M.E.L.T. RF and Ultrasound Device

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The M.E.L.T machine is proven to be safe and clinically effective in an independently controlled multi-center trial which established :

• Histological and clinical evidence of disrupted adipose tissue with no damage to neighboring blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue.

• The majority of patients for varying indications report no pain or discomfort during or following treatment sessions.

• Urine and blood samples confirm that the levels of fat expelled from the body after a M.E.L.T session falls within safe limits.

• No serious treatment-related adverse effects have been reported.

INFRA RED (IR) energy heats the deep subcutaneous tissue, thereby triggering the release of lipids (lipolysis). The IR simultaneously increases blood circulation and lymphatic drainage and reduces swelling in the interstitial dermis.

ULTRA SOUND facilitates deeper penetration and more sustained heat. The introduction of ultra sound waves in fatty (or adipose) tissue increases the lipolysis previously triggered by infrared and generates greater fat release. The M.E.L.T technology focuses the ultrasound frequencies to pinpoint fat cells which allows for more targeted slimming and body sculpting in problem areas.

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) in turn heats the tissue protein in a controlled manner, thereby tightening existing collagen fibers and increasing the production of néocollagène in the dermis. The RF increases the heat previously generated by the application of infrared and ultrasound, to further stimulate the release of fats, reduce cellulite and tighten the skin.

The pulsed waves of these energy types converge in a confined focal volume causing a non-thermal, mechanical destruction of fat cells. The fat cells are emulsified by the ultrasound frequencies, leaving everything else in the body, nerves, blood vessels and connective tissues, intact. The destroyed fat cells are then dispersed into the fluid between the cells and then moved through the vascular and lymphatic systems to the liver where they are metabolized and excreted by the body.

In 2006, an independent multiple treatment clinical trial, “Body Contouring by Non-Invasive Focused Ultrasound”, included 30 patients that underwent 3 treatments at 30 day intervals. Results showed 100% response rate with no adverse effects on patients following the 3 treatments. The study also demonstrated a mean fat thickness reduction of 2.28 cm and a mean circumference reduction of 3.95 cm. The results of the study were published in the April 2007 issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the journal for the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.

• Non Invasive Body Contouring by Focused Ultrasound: Safety and Efficacy of the Contour Device in a Multi Center Controlled Clinical Study. S. A. Teitelbaum et al, PRS 2007 Body
• Contouring by Non-Invasive Transdermal Focused Ultrasound. J. Moreno-Moraga et al. LSM 2007
• Sublative Rejuvenation maximizes Dermal Impact to Achieve Significant Results Kevin A. Wilson, Contributing Editor Aesthetics Buyers Guide, September /October 2009
• Physicians Discover Benefits of Sublative Rejuvenation — Features Hema Sundaram, M.D., F.A.A.D. Bob Kronemeyer, Associate Editor Aesthetics Buyers Guide, August 2009
• Matrix RF Fractional Skin Resurfacing Technology Treats Darker Skin Types — Features Tess Mauricio, MD, and John Shieh, MD — Bob Kronemyer, Associate Editor Aesthetics Buyers Guide, 4/1/2009
• Skin Rejuvenation and Wrinkle Reduction Using a Fractional Radiofrequency System George J. Hruza, M.D., Amy Forman Taub, M.D., Journal of Drugs and Dermatology 2009:8:259-265