Dermacare Partners with Cutera on Laser Product and Service Offering for Its Physician-Based Clinics Nationwide

Scottsdale, Ariz. – April 4, 2006 – Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics®, the only physician-based laser aesthetic skin-care franchiser in the nation, has formed a strategic relationship with Cutera (Nasdaq: CUTR) whereby Cutera will supply a customized package of laser products and services to all new Dermacare clinics.

Dermacare franchisees benefit from specialized pricing and “white-glove” priority service contracts. The Dermacare equipment package consists of three Cutera laser-technology systems, giving Dermacare franchisees the greatest flexibility in offering the most popular aesthetic procedures. 

1. Solera Opus™: An intelligent pulsed light-based system with the ProWave (for hair removal) and LP 560 ("Photo Genesis") for removing red and brown spots on the skin's surface.
   
   
2. Solera Titan™: First light-based system to heat the deep layers of the skin while protecting the outer layers with continuous contact cooling.
   
   
3. CoolGlide Vantage™: With its unique long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser, this system is safe for all skin types (including dark and tanned skin). It is used for permanent hair reduction on most body parts and vein removal on the face or legs. The system also includes "Laser Genesis" for skin rejuvenation, including wrinkle treatment, pore-size reduction and skin tone and texture improvement.

With this combination of systems, Dermacare clinics can also offer Cutera’s unique "3D Approach™ for Skin rejuvenation" and provide powerful results for the most in-demand, fastest-growing procedures. These synergistic procedures treat three common problems associated with aging: wrinkles; tone and texture; and skin discoloration due to sun damage, age spots and redness. Cutera’s 3D Approach improves multiple levels of skin damage nonsurgically in one visit or separately, letting the client see optimal results faster than they could normally expect.

Dermacre plans to award 500 geographically exclusive franchises within three years. It achieved significant growth in 2005 by opening 16 new clinics across the country and securing contractual commitments for 140 new franchises in mid-sized and major U.S. population areas.

“As we expand our clinics across the country, we are providing our physician-owners with the best technology available,” says Carl Mudd, Dermacare founder and owner. “Cutera has demonstrated its commitment to innovation and has led the way in popularizing aesthetic skin care procedures since 1998. The company is the first and only aesthetic laser provider to offer a platform in which every system can be upgraded to include the latest technology, no matter when the first Cutera product was purchased.”

“Dermacare and Cutera share the same philosophy and business goals,” adds John Connors, vice president North American Sales for Cutera. “Both companies focus on safety, quality and offering patients a comprehensive range of services. Also, Dermacare’s rapid expansion, combined with the fast-paced growth of Cutera, will help both companies achieve their goals.”

About Cutera
Brisbane, Calif.-based Cutera is a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems to the professional aesthetic market. Since 1998, Cutera has been developing innovative, easy-to-use products that enable dermatologists, plastic surgeons, gynecologists, primary care physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe, effective and non-invasive aesthetic treatments to their patients. For more information, call 1-888-4CUTERA or visit www.cutera.com.

About Dermacare
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dermacare Laser & Skin Clinics (www.dermacareusa.com) is the nation’s only physician-based medical skin care franchise business featuring a comprehensive array of treatments and services. 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.

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