Solta Medical to Sponsor Fresh Express Classic at TPC Stonebrae

HAYWARD, Calif., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Solta Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLTM), the pioneer in fractional resurfacing and non-invasive skin tightening, is pleased to serve as a returning sponsor of the Fresh Express Classic™ at TPC Stonebrae.  A Nationwide Tour™ event, the Fresh Express Classic will be held from Tuesday, April 12 through Sunday, April 17, at one of best new golf courses in the U.S., with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.  The tournament will include a series of on-site events for fans, including a pro-am led by Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jerry Rice to raise more than $250,000 for Bay Area charities.  The event will be televised nationally on The Golf Channel.

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Committed to raising sun protection awareness, Solta Medical will provide on-site skin cancer screenings for golfers, caddies and fans alike.  Leading dermatologists will also provide consumers with safe and effective ways to treat a range of skin conditions, including sun damage.  Solta will be showcasing the Fraxel 1927 nm wavelength treatment at the tournament, which is an effective aid for treating Actinic Keratoses (AK) or Solar Keratoses – a precancerous skin condition caused by the damaging effects of the sun.

"By offering the non-invasive Fraxel 1927 treatment, I am able to treat actinic keratoses and pigmentation associated with sun damage, while ensuring patients a safe and comfortable treatment," said Suzanne Kilmer, M.D. at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California. "The versatility of the Fraxel technology, also, allows me to treat multiple body areas during one treatment session."

Last year, the non-ablative Fraxel 1927 nm wavelength debuted as part of the Fraxel re:store Dual platform. Due to the Fraxel 1927 nm wavelength's remarkable success, it has become the gold standard for dermatologists around the world to address AKs and other skin conditions.

"Solta Medical is excited to sponsor the Fresh Express Classic tournament for the second consecutive year as we continue our campaign designed to educate golfers and fans about sun protection through screenings and treatment option awareness," said Jeff Nardoci, Vice President of Global Marketing at Solta Medical. "The new Fraxel 1927 nm system is the only laser technology approved for the treatment of AKs that often plague outdoor enthusiasts due to over exposure to the sun."

ABOUT SOLTA MEDICAL, INC.

Solta Medical, Inc. is a global leader in the medical aesthetics market providing innovative, safe, and effective solutions for patients that enhance and expand the practice of medical aesthetics for physicians. The company offers products to address a range of skin issues under the industry's four premier brands: Thermage®, Fraxel®, Isolaz®, and CLARO®. Thermage is an innovative, non-invasive radiofrequency procedure for tightening and contouring skin. As the leader in fractional laser technology, Fraxel delivers minimally invasive clinical solutions to resurface aging and sun damaged skin. Isolaz is the only laser or light based system indicated for the treatment of inflammatory acne, comedonal acne, pustular acne, and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne. CLARO is a personal care acne system that is the only FDA cleared over-the-counter IPL device that uses a powerful combination of both heat and light to clear skin quickly and naturally. Since 2002, approximately one million Thermage, Fraxel and Isolaz procedures have been performed in over 100 countries. For more information about Solta Medical, call 1-877-782-2286 or log on to www.Solta.com.

ABOUT TPC STONEBRAE

Named by Travel + Leisure Golf "One of the Best New Golf Courses for 2007," TPC Stonebrae was designed by world renowned Scottish golf course architect David McLay Kidd along Walpert Ridge, more than 1,500 feet above the bay. The PGA TOUR's TPC Network of clubs is comprised of 29 premier private and resort golf properties, designed to host TOUR-sponsored tournaments.  TPCs are known for outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence.  TPC Stonebrae, 222 Country Club Drive, Hayward, CA 94542.  Call (510) 728-7878.

ABOUT THE NATIONWIDE TOUR

Founded in 1990, owned and operated by the PGA TOUR, the Nationwide Tour identifies those players who are ready to compete and win on golf's biggest stage.  As the "official proving ground" of the PGA TOUR, two out of three PGA TOUR members are Nationwide Tour alumni.  Recognizing the Tour's growing stature, Nationwide Insurance has renewed its umbrella sponsorship of the Nationwide Tour through 2012.  The PGA TOUR, through the efforts of its three tours and their tournaments, sponsors, players and volunteers, supports over 2,000 local charities and has surpassed $1.5 billion in charitable giving.  To learn more about the PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour and to follow the season-long quest for a PGA TOUR card, visit PGATOUR.COM.

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