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2009-12-26 | 01:14

Arizona company launches new device.

Ulthera Inc., a Mesa, AZ-based spinoff of Guided Therapy, has developed a device that it maintains can be used to treat everything from sagging skin to certain types of cancer. The company gained Food and Drug Administration approval in September to market the device for cosmetic treatments and is building its sales staff to market the device to cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

Ulthera has started to sell the device to plastic surgeons and dermatologists for procedures such as eyebrow lifts and facial tightening. The company has raised about $30 million, hired more than 20 employees and plans to double in size next year.

Guided Therapy has a second spinoff company, Xthetix, which is developing a handheld device for consumers that can be used to treat acne and rejuvenate skin.

Matthew Likens, president and chief executive officer of Ulthera, said early demand for the company's device has been robust. The list price is $89,000, but Likens said "early adopters" can get a discount. It's up to dermatologists to set pricing for consumers.

More info: www.ulthera.com or www.xThetix.com