Misonix Announces Exclusive U.S. Distribution Agreement For Advanced Wound Care Product

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSON - News), a medical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products worldwide for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications has announced a new five-year exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Anika Therapeutics S.r.l., a wholly owned subsidiary of Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANIK - News), a leader in products for tissue protection, healing, and repair. Misonix will sell and distribute Anika's HyalomatrixR product, a skin substitute based on hyaluronic acid technology. ?Hyalomatrix is indicated for treatment of a wide range of acute and chronic wounds and will be a companion product for Misonix's SonicOneR Ultrasonic Wound Cleansing and Debridement System.

Anika will manufacture and supply finished product to Misonix, while Misonix will be responsible for all aspects of commercialization in the United States. ?A recognized leader in advanced ultrasonic wound management, Misonix has U.S. sales and marketing organizations for both the surgery and clinic settings, where acute and chronic wounds are treated. ?Both sales organizations will market the Hyalomatrix product offering.

The SonicOne is an innovative, ultrasonic wound care system that offers tissue specific debridement and cleansing for effective removal of devitalized tissue and fibrin deposits while sparing viable cellular structures. ?The SonicOne establishes a new standard in advanced wound care and ensures progress towards patient healing.

"Misonix is pleased to expand its presence in the rapidly growing advanced wound care market by undertaking the U.S. distribution of another state-of-the-art wound care product," said Michael A. McManus, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Misonix. "Anika's Hyalomatrix skin substitute will hold an important position in our treatment protocol for advanced wound management and is synergistic to our own SonicOne product line.

"This Agreement demonstrates the Company's continued commitment to growth in large markets either by organic growth or the distribution of synergistic world class products through our domestic sales forces. ?The addition of Hyalomatrix is consistent with our plan to leverage the value of our existing distribution organization by adding more high value products to our sales pipeline."

About Misonix: ?Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSON - News) designs, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices. ?Misonix's therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. ?Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually, Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. ?Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.misonix.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, content herein may contain "forward looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ?These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. ?Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include general economic conditions, delays and risks associated with the performance of contracts, risks associated with international sales and currency fluctuations, uncertainties as a result of research and development, acceptable results from clinical studies, including publication of results and patient/procedure data with varying levels of statistical relevancy, risks involved in introducing and marketing new products, potential acquisitions, consumer and industry acceptance, litigation and/or court proceedings, including the timing and monetary requirements of such activities, the timing of finding strategic partners and implementing such relationships, ?regulatory risks including approval of pending and/or contemplated 510(k) filings, the ability to achieve and maintain profitability in the Company's business lines, and other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. ?The Company disclaims any obligation to update its forward-looking relationships.

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Plastic surgery not gender exclusive

Font ResizeStudy shows more men going under the knifeStephanie Forshee, Staff WriterPosted:?05/18/2011 07:06:47 PM PDT
The face behind plastic surgery is changing.

And it's looking more masculine than before.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, male patients accounted for

9 percent of cosmetic procedures performed in 2010, an increase of 2 percentage points from 2009.

Topping the list of surgical cosmetic procedures among men was nose reshaping, followed by eyelid surgery and liposuction.

Botolinum toxin type A - known as Botox - was among the most common minimally invasive procedures, along with laser hair removal and microdermabrasion - a skin treatment used to reduce lines and blemishes.

Dr. James Wells of Long Beach, a former president of the ASPS, credited the increase in large part to aging baby boomers.

"It's a group that's retiring," Wells said. "They want to look a little more youthful. They have desires for an active lifestyle, and they want to look good. They will take advantage to improve an appearance or lifestyle."

Also among the clientele, he said, are men who have gotten divorced - or are otherwise single - and are looking to get into a new relationship.

"They want to look good," Wells said.

Torrance cosmetic surgeon Dr. J. Brian Boyd said the rise in male clients is in line with a steady increase in cosmetic procedure patients in general.

"The percentage (of men) in my practice is staying roughly constant, but overall the number of men has gone up because the

amount of everyone ... has gone up," he said. "There has been a significant rise in everyone."

It's a local trend supported by national numbers.

According to the ASPS, in 2010, 13.1 million cosmetic procedures were performed, a 5 percent increase from 2009. Of those, about 1.5 million were surgical procedures and 11.6 million were minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery expects the trend to continue in 2011.

"As the economy continues to improve, demand for face-lifts and other facial rejuvenation surgery will increase," according to the ASPS website. "Non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures will also see some growth, but people who have been putting off surgery for the past few years because of the economy will be ready for the gold standard in facial rejuvenation in 2011."

This prediction is reinforced by Wells. "Any time the economy is bad, people will withhold that kind of dollars," he said. "Seeing employment figures starting to improve, this may be another enhancement."

Wells encouraged those pursuing cosmetic surgery to do their homework when it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon.

"Make sure it's an accredited facility," he said. "(Ask) if something goes wrong, what hospital will you take me to? Do you have privileges with that hospital? Do you like the physician? Is the office clean? Is the staff attentive?"

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EXCLUSIVE: Plastic Surgery Record Holder Has Advice for Heidi Montag, Nicolas Cage

Cindy Jackson holds the world’s record for the most cosmetic surgeries ever performed on a single person—52, to be exact—including a dramatic jaw and chin reduction.

“It was really traumatic because whenever you cut into the bone, it’s painful—it really hurts,” Jackson told FOX411. “The chin and jaw are actually taken apart and then moved back and repositioned, and then held in place with tiny titanium pins. I still have the pins, but I don’t notice them at all—they’re very, very tiny.”

Jackson’s operation was similar to one of the ten procedures Heidi Montag had during her infamous marathon plastic surgery session performed by the late Dr. Frank Ryan.

“If Heidi Montag had the same thing I did, my sympathies are with her,” said Jackson. "It’s very difficult to go through that.”

Jackson, 55, started having plastic surgery back in 1988. Unlike Heidi, she's more than satisfied with the results.

“I have no regrets whatsoever—absolutely not,” declared Jackson. “It’s been a slow evolution. But, when you look at the list of what I’ve had done and how much I’ve changed, it’s quite a lot. But it was slow, it was considered, it was done properly and I’m happy with all of the results.”

Jackson, who spent upwards of $100,000 on her various surgeries, thinks Montag would have been happier with her results if she took her time with her transformation.

“The problem with having 10 things done at once is that you don’t know how they’re going to interact together on your face and body—you don’t know how your overall look is going to change,” she said. “Maybe that’s why she’s rejected the way she looks now—it was too much, she’s had bad pain associated with the experience and she had a lot of criticism in the press—all together, whether or not she likes what she sees—it was a negative experience in many ways for her, unlike my experience.”

Jackson, who consults royalty and A-list stars on their cosmetic surgery decisions, can easily spot secret celebrity surgeries.

“I would say that most people in Hollywood, that are on camera, have had something done,” declares Jackson. “And I say that with some degree of authority. If it’s bad surgery, I can tell—always. But if it’s good surgery, I shouldn’t be able to tell, and neither should anyone else.”

Women in Hollywood are not the only ones getting work done.

“Look at Sylvester Stallone—he’s obviously has had something done,” says Jackson. “I think he looks good. But I’m not sure about Nicholas Cage’s hair transplant, though—you can really see it in his close-ups. These days, you can have a follicle by follicle transplant into the scalp. I don’t know why someone of his stature would go and have something that is not done properly.”

John Travolta, however, is doing something right.

“Whatever wig John Travolta is wearing, he’s got the best—I think he’s got quite good taste. I see nothing wrong with wearing wigs, women have done it for decades.”

Jackson also has definite opinions on Hollywood’s top plastic surgeon’s handiwork.

“Both Sharon and Ozzy Osborne have both had facelifts, nose jobs and their eyes done—and they both look really good,” says Jackson. “I remember Sharon from the ‘80s when I was in a rock band—she looked totally different then. She looks amazing now, so I give her full credit.”

The Kardashian sisters are visiting the right people, “I think the Kardashians looks fine. They look OK. What I like about them is that they’re not peddling the size zero look—that’s why a lot of women like them—they look like real women. I don’t think they’re fat, they look healthy. Kim has that hourglass figure, which is very attractive. It signals to men that she’s fertile—she’s ripe for reproducing.”

And sometimes, you don’t need plastic surgery to look good. “I’m a fan of Jennifer Lopez—I think she looks amazing,” says Jackson. “She’s had twins, and the influx of hormones, progesterone in particular during pregnancy, will change the way you look—it makes your hair more luxurious and your skin better, and even though she had the babies a couple of years ago, she’s still benefiting from those hormones.”

Finally, Jackson believes that recently ousted “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Lisa Rinna made the right move removing her trout pout, “Lisa Rinna had a happy ending with having her lip implant removed—as she gets older, that probably wouldn’t end up looking as good as it did when she was young,” declares Jackson. “You don’t want to see big fish lips on an old lady!”

Learn more at Cindyjackson.com.

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