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2006 Jun 20 - Dallas, TX

MedSurge Advances Introduces the clearCONCEPT Acne Treatment Process - New Therapy Combines Microdermabrasion, Light and Laser,
and Cosmeceuticals to Deliver Clearer Skin Without Antibiotics in Most Cases

MedSurge Advances, the leading aesthetic medicine services provider for physicians, today announced the availability of the clearCONCEPT Acne Treatment Process, a new combination therapy that delivers superior clinical outcomes without the need for antibiotics in most cases.

Developed by MedSurge Advances and a team of nationally recognized physicians, the clearCONCEPT Acne Treatment Process combines the latest light-based technologies, microdermabrasion and physician-only topical treatments to treat acne and its scars -- aggressively, effectively and safely.

“This therapy is unique in that it combines treatment modalities to deliver clearer skin without the need for antibiotics for most patients,” said Dr. Brian Zelickson, a member of the clearCONCEPT development team and a board-certified dermatologist who practices at Cosmetic Care Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

The clearCONCEPT Acne Treatment Process treats clogged pores through exfoliation and cleansing, reduces oil production with laser therapy, eliminates acne-causing bacteria with light therapy and topical treatments, and reduces scarring with microdermabrasion. Using proprietary algorithms and protocols, a clearCONCEPT physician assesses each patient and recommends a customized treatment plan to deliver optimal results.

The clearCONCEPT therapy is currently offered by physicians in 14 states -- including Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia – and is expanding nationally. The clearCONCEPT Acne Treatment Process is generally available directly through family practitioners and other primary care physicians.

“Many physicians have been slow to incorporate light and laser therapies into their practices. This creates an opportunity for other physicians to step in and offer these much-needed services,” said Paul Herchman, CEO of MedSurge Advances. “The clearCONCEPT Acne Treatment Process makes it relatively simple for primary care physicians to offer a comprehensive acne solution to their patients.”

Added Herchman: “Because we are able to offer this therapy through family practitioners, patients typically don’t have to wait six weeks to receive treatment – which is often the case when scheduling an appointment with a specialist.”

About MedSurge Advances

Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 330 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at (972) 720-0425, or visit www.medsurgeadvances.com.

 

2006 Apr 3 - Dallas, TX

DALLAS, Texas – MedSurge Advances, Inc., a national cosmetic medical device distributor and practice solutions company in the US, is proud to announce that Dr. Brian Zelickson will be a medical advisor for clearCONCEPT Acne CentersTM. Dr. Zelickson, a well-known and respected dermatologist, has helped put together and test the technologies and protocols for the clearCONCEPT acne treatment process.

The process, developed by MedSurge Advances and a team of physicians that includes Dr. Zelickson, incorporates the latest proven laser and light technologies with current best practices to achieve excellent patient results without relying on drugs. The clearCONCEPT program was developed as a direct result of the problem of continued emergence of antibiotic resistance and the public’s growing demand for non-drug therapy. Incorporating a clearCONCEPT Acne Center into a medical practice or medical spa with correct physician supervision is a viable business opportunity for physicians who are looking to offer their patients a non-drug alternative to acne therapy. Dr. Zelickson will help dermatologists incorporate this type of therapy into their practice.

MedSurge Advances, Inc. is a division of MedSurge Holdings and provides business, clinical and equipment solutions and support to physicians entering into light and laser based medicine.

Dr. Brian Zelickson is a board-certified dermatologist who currently practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Zelickson is a graduate of the Mayo Medical School and completed his residency in the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine. He currently teaches at the University of Minnesota's Dermatology Department and has authored numerous scientific articles.