Dermacare Announces First-of-its-kind Partnership With The University Of Florida

In Groundbreaking Arrangement, Medical-School Faculty Will Train Dermacare Physicians and Clinicians at Gainesville, Fla., Facility

GAINESVILLE, FLA. (Monday, October 01, 2007) - Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics, the only physician-based laser aesthetic skin-care franchisor in the nation, today announced a partnership with the University of Florida (UF). Under the arrangement, which begins in October, the university's division of plastic and reconstructive surgery faculty members will utilize Dermacare's industry-leading technology to train Dermacare physicians and other clinicians in laser techniques at the Dermacare of Gainesville clinic and training center, one of three Dermacare training centers.

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"This is an historic arrangement -- the first of its kind between an aesthetic skin care clinic and a major university -- and validation of our constant focus on safety and evidence-based practices," said Carl Mudd, Dermacare president and CEO. "The faculty members bring world-class research and massive data collected through their studies, all of which will enhance our ability to provide unequalled training and support. We are also pleased that university faculty members will have access to Dermacare's best-in-class laser technology."

"This will be a mutually beneficial arrangement," said Brent Seagle, M.D., chief of the plastic and reconstructive surgery division at UF. "The university will be able to expand cosmetic medicine and surgery through Dermacare's state-of-the-art laser equipment and become a bigger presence locally. The company offers a wide range of skin-care treatments, which will help advance clinical skills for those in the program."

"For our part, I believe we can evaluate techniques based on our research and, in the future, possibly introduce new training protocols," he continued. "The relationship bodes well because Dermacare has shown that it puts patient safety ahead of everything else in its procedures, and has achieved an excellent safety record."

UF will assign a physician specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery as the training center's onsite medical director, who will:

* Analyze, critique and approve training protocols,
* Design and implement quality-control procedures,
* Consult on treatment plans, and
* Supervise the clinic's medical and medical/administrative tasks.

Dermacare clinics offer Cutera's unique 3D for Skin Rejuvenation, which includes FotoFacial(TM) for tone (reduces brown spots and sun damage); Laser Genesis to improve texture (shrinks pore size and improves fine lines and wrinkles) and Titan(TM) (firms up sagging skin and fine lines). Other services include BOTOX Cosmetic, dermal fillers Juvederm(TM), Restylane and Radiesse, laser hair and vein removal, laser wrinkle and acne scar reduction, microdermabrasion, Blu-U acne light treatment and laser tattoo removal.

Dermacare franchises are located in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. They are also expanding into Asia with a clinic opening in Singapore in Oct. 2007. Each clinic has exclusive geographic operating rights, enabling physicians to invest in single or multiple locations. For additional information on Dermacare franchise opportunities, call 877.700.0788 or 602.424.0788.

About Dermacare

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dermacare Laser & Skin Clinics (www.dermacare.com) is the nation's only physician-based medical skin care franchise, featuring a comprehensive array of proven treatments and services with physician oversight. Dermacare's core principles of safety, efficacy and service are shared by a community of franchisees committed to excellence. All Dermacare treatment procedures are conducted by highly trained clinicians in professional medical facilities. For more information, visit www.dermacare.com or call (877) 700-0788.


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