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Findings Demonstrate Statistically Significant Improvements in Skin Tightening and Tissue Shrinkage;

Data to be Presented at 2009 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conference

WESTFORD, Mass., April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO) today announced the presentation of positive efficacy data from two post-marketing studies that demonstrate the skin-tightening and tissue-shrinking effects of the Company's Smartlipo MPX(TM) laser lipolysis workstation. The studies are being presented at the 2009 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Annual Conference, which is taking place April 1-5 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C.

A randomized, blinded study, conducted by Barry DiBernardo, M.D., Medical Director of New Jersey Plastic Surgery & MedNet Technologies, Inc., compared Smartlipo MPX workstation against liposuction for their ability to improve skin elasticity and tighten tissue. A total of 10 women received a single treatment with liposuction on one side of the abdomen and the dual-wavelength Smartlipo MPX on the other. Skin shrinkage was evaluated through photographic imaging and measurement of temporary ink markings. Skin tightening was evaluated with the use of an elasticity device. Measurements were taken at baseline and at one and three months post-treatment.

At one and three months, skin treated with Smartlipo MPX had a statistically significant higher skin shrinkage ratio than skin treated with liposuction only, Dr. DiBernardo reported. Of the nine patients who were fully evaluated, eight, or 89%, had an average of 54% greater shrinkage at three months on the Smartlipo MPX side than the liposuction side. The study also showed a statistically significant difference in skin tightening.
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