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Malay Mail
30-06-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Counterfeit and Refurbished Transducers Pose Serious Safety Risks
Merz Aesthetics® Hong Kong Launches Ultherapy® Authenticity Verification Reward Program This August Consumers Urged to Verify Ultherapy® Transducers Authenticity for Safe and Effective Treatments HONG KONG SAR & MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 June 2025 - Merz Aesthetics, the world's largest dedicated medical aesthetics business for more than 115 years, leads the industry shift with Ultherapy PRIME, the latest innovation in hyper-personalized, non-invasive skin lifting., which have earned the trust and support of medical aesthetics professionals and consumers in Hong Kong and Macau. Recently, the emergence of counterfeit and refurbished transducers in the local markets pose serious potential risks to treatment results and patients' safety. Merz AestheticsHong Kong urges consumers to verify the authenticity of Ultherapyproducts and seek treatments exclusively at authorized clinics. Merz AestheticsHong Kong will launch the UltherapyAuthenticity Verification Reward Program this August — making it easy for consumers to verify the Systems and transducers, reinforcing confidence and safety in every its latest innovation, Ultherapy PRIME(collectively "Systems"), are manufactured in the United States and remain the only US FDA cleared non-invasive micro-focused ultrasound skin lifting treatment with real-time visualization.. UltherapyDeepSEEtransducers are available in 4.5mm, 3.0mm, and 1.5mm depths to target different layers of the skin. The real-time imaging allows practitioners to visualize skin structure and tissue layers during treatment, ensuring that energy is precisely delivered to the intended depth of the skin for safe and effective results. Each UltherapyDeepSEEtransducer is designed to deliver a designated 2,400 dosage lines and cannot be recharged or refurbished once recent emergence of counterfeit or refurbished transducers in the market has raised serious concerns over treatment results and patients' safety. Inaccurate energy delivery into the skin will compromise lifting results and create extremely high risks, potentially leading to burns. The use of counterfeit or refurbished transducers can also impair the Systems, potentially leading to unpredictable outcomes that may cause harm to UltheraDeepSEEtransducers carries a unique serial number and QR code, allowing it to be traced back to the purchasing clinic. Counterfeit or refurbished transducers often fail QR verification, raising questions about their origin and posing significant safety risks. In addition, every authentic transducer has a specified shelf-life which is12 months from the date of manufacture. Expired transducers should not be used, as they may result in unpredictable outcomes which can possibly harm or injure the patients because there is no clinical evidence to support the use of such expired official Ultherapywebsite ( ) regularly updates the list of clinics and medical aesthetic centers that use authenticSystems and transducers. Each authorized provider receives official certificates for in-clinic Aestheticsurges consumers to choose authentic Ultherapytreatments from officially authorized clinics and aesthetic centers to ensure that only certified Systems and transducers are used. Products obtained through unauthorized or parallel import channels may not comply with the manufacturer's prescribed storage and handling standards, potentially compromising safety and help consumers easily identify authentic Systems and transducers, Merz AestheticsHong Kong is launching the UltherapyAuthenticity Verification Reward Program in August 2025. With just three simple steps, consumers can authenticate products and enjoy a special reward:1. Scan the QR code on the System to verify authenticity. Counterfeit machines typically lack valid QR verification.2. Take a photo of the QR code on the transducer and upload it to the official website for instant verification.3. Successfully complete both verifications to receive a HK$100 Häagen-Dazs coupon as your reward (limited quantities, available in Hong Kong only).Merz AestheticsHong Kong will continue to take enforcement action against the sale or use of counterfeit version of the Ultherapyand Ultherapy PRIMEsystems, as well as unauthorized, refurbished, or counterfeit transducers. The company also warns against any unauthorized modifications or repairs of the Systems. Only authorized representatives and service centers, certified by the manufacturer, are properly trained and qualified to inspect, repair, or replace components of the AestheticsHong Kong believes that the patients' well-being and treatments safety are core values shared with its network of professional medical partners. We urge both providers and consumers to report any suspected use of counterfeit systems, counterfeit transducers, or refurbished are encouraged to consult the official Ultherapywebsite ( ) for a list of authorized clinics before treatment. With the launch of the UltherapyAuthenticity Verification Reward Program this August 2025, they can also complete a simple verification process to confirm that both the Systems and transducers are authentic ensuring every session is safe, effective, and provides piece of #MerzAesthetics The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Ultherapy® /Ultherapy PRIME® Ultherapy® , The noninvasive Ultherapy® procedure is U.S. FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, on the eyebrow and under the chin as well as to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage, with over 3 million treatments performed worldwide. Using micro-focused ultrasound energy with real-time visualization (MFU-V), Ultherapy® can see deep within the layers of the skin and enable treatment plan to be hyper-personalized. A single treatment provides results lasting up to one year with no downtime.1,2,3,4,5,6,7. Ultherapy PRIME® is the latest innovation version of Ultherapy®, recognized as the gold standard for non-surgical lifting and skin tightening. Learn more about Ultherapy® treatments at References: 1. Ulthera® Instructions for SG, Joseph J, Sevi J, Green JB, Peterson JD. Optimizing patient outcomes by customizing treatment with microfocused ultrasound with visualization: gold standard consensus guidelines from an expert panel. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(5):426-432. 2. Park JY, et al. Customized Treatment Using Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization for Optimized Patient Outcomes: A Review of Skin tightening Energy Technologies and a Pan-Asian Adaptation of the Expert Panel's Gold Standard Consensus. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(5): E70-E79. 3. Werschler WP, Werschler PS. Long-term efficacy of micro-focused ultrasound with visualization for lifting and tightening lax facial and neck skin using a customized vectoring treatment method. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2016;9(2):27-33. 4. Goldie K, Kerscher M, Fabi SG, Hirano C, Landau M, Lim TS, Woolery-Lloyd H, Mariwalla K, Park JY, Yutskovskaya Y. Skin Quality - A Holistic 360° View: Consensus Results. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021 Jun 14;14:643-654. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S309374. PMID: 34163203; PMCID: PMC8214518. 5. Sasaki G, Grossman J, Fabi SG, et al. Stimulation of Collagen Synthesis in Human Skin Following Microfocused Ultrasound Therapy. Presented at the ASDS 2018 Annual Meeting. 6. White WM, Makin IR, Barthe PG, Slayton MN, Gliklich RE. Selective creation of thermal injury zones in the superficial musculoaponeurotic system using intense ultrasound therapy: a new target for non-invasive facial rejuvenation. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007;9(1):22-29. 7. Data on File. About Merz Aesthetics® Merz Aesthetics® is a medical aesthetics business with a long history of empowering health care professionals, patients and employees to live every day with confidence. We aim to help people around the world look, feel and live like the best versions of themselves — however they define it. Clinically proven, its product portfolio includes injectables, devices and skin care treatments designed to meet each patient's needs with high standards of safety and efficacy. Being family owned for more than 115 years, Merz Aesthetics® is known for building unique connections with customers who feel like family. Merz Aesthetics®' global headquarters is in Raleigh, N.C., USA, with a commercial presence in 90 countries worldwide. It is also a part of Merz Group, which was founded in 1908 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Learn more at
Zawya
30-06-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Counterfeit and Refurbished Transducers Pose Serious Safety Risks
Merz Aesthetics® Hong Kong Launches Ultherapy® Authenticity Verification Reward Program This August Consumers Urged to Verify Ultherapy® Transducers Authenticity for Safe and Effective Treatments HONG KONG SAR & MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 June 2025 - Merz Aesthetics ®, the world's largest dedicated medical aesthetics business for more than 115 years, leads the industry shift with Ultherapy PRIME ®, the latest innovation in hyper-personalized, non-invasive skin lifting., which have earned the trust and support of medical aesthetics professionals and consumers in Hong Kong and Macau. Recently, the emergence of counterfeit and refurbished transducers in the local markets pose serious potential risks to treatment results and patients' safety. Merz Aesthetics ® Hong Kong urges consumers to verify the authenticity of Ultherapy ® products and seek treatments exclusively at authorized clinics. Merz Aesthetics ® Hong Kong will launch the Ultherapy ® Authenticity Verification Reward Program this August — making it easy for consumers to verify the Systems and transducers, reinforcing confidence and safety in every treatment. Trusted Technology, Proven Results — Beware of Counterfeit Transducers Ultherapy ® and its latest innovation, Ultherapy PRIME ® (collectively "Systems"), are manufactured in the United States and remain the only US FDA cleared non-invasive micro-focused ultrasound skin lifting treatment with real-time visualization.. Ultherapy ® DeepSEE ® transducers are available in 4.5mm, 3.0mm, and 1.5mm depths to target different layers of the skin. The real-time imaging allows practitioners to visualize skin structure and tissue layers during treatment, ensuring that energy is precisely delivered to the intended depth of the skin for safe and effective results. Each Ultherapy ® DeepSEE ® transducer is designed to deliver a designated 2,400 dosage lines and cannot be recharged or refurbished once depleted. The recent emergence of counterfeit or refurbished transducers in the market has raised serious concerns over treatment results and patients' safety. Inaccurate energy delivery into the skin will compromise lifting results and create extremely high risks, potentially leading to burns. The use of counterfeit or refurbished transducers can also impair the Systems, potentially leading to unpredictable outcomes that may cause harm to patients. Authentic Transducers Are Traceable — Counterfeit Unknown Every Ulthera ® DeepSEE ® transducers carries a unique serial number and QR code, allowing it to be traced back to the purchasing clinic. Counterfeit or refurbished transducers often fail QR verification, raising questions about their origin and posing significant safety risks. In addition, every authentic transducer has a specified shelf-life which is12 months from the date of manufacture. Expired transducers should not be used, as they may result in unpredictable outcomes which can possibly harm or injure the patients because there is no clinical evidence to support the use of such expired transducers. Choose Only Authorized Ultherapy ® Clinics Our official Ultherapy ® website ( regularly updates the list of clinics and medical aesthetic centers that use authentic Systems and transducers. Each authorized provider receives official certificates for in-clinic display. Merz Aesthetics ® urges consumers to choose authentic Ultherapy ® treatments from officially authorized clinics and aesthetic centers to ensure that only certified Systems and transducers are used. Products obtained through unauthorized or parallel import channels may not comply with the manufacturer's prescribed storage and handling standards, potentially compromising safety and efficacy. 3-Step Verification Program Launches This August To help consumers easily identify authentic Systems and transducers, Merz Aesthetics ® Hong Kong is launching the Ultherapy ® Authenticity Verification Reward Program in August 2025. With just three simple steps, consumers can authenticate products and enjoy a special reward: 1. Scan the QR code on the System to verify authenticity. Counterfeit machines typically lack valid QR verification. 2. Take a photo of the QR code on the transducer and upload it to the official website for instant verification. 3. Successfully complete both verifications to receive a HK$100 Häagen-Dazs coupon as your reward (limited quantities, available in Hong Kong only). Report Suspected Counterfeit or Refurbished Devices Merz Aesthetics ® Hong Kong will continue to take enforcement action against the sale or use of counterfeit version of the Ultherapy ® and Ultherapy PRIME ® systems, as well as unauthorized, refurbished, or counterfeit transducers. The company also warns against any unauthorized modifications or repairs of the Systems. Only authorized representatives and service centers, certified by the manufacturer, are properly trained and qualified to inspect, repair, or replace components of the Systems. Merz Aesthetics ® Hong Kong believes that the patients' well-being and treatments safety are core values shared with its network of professional medical partners. We urge both providers and consumers to report any suspected use of counterfeit systems, counterfeit transducers, or refurbished transducers. Consumers are encouraged to consult the official Ultherapy ® website ( for a list of authorized clinics before treatment. With the launch of the Ultherapy ® Authenticity Verification Reward Program this August 2025, they can also complete a simple verification process to confirm that both the Systems and transducers are authentic ensuring every session is safe, effective, and provides piece of mind. Hashtag: #MerzAesthetics The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Ultherapy® /Ultherapy PRIME® Ultherapy ® , The noninvasive Ultherapy ® procedure is U.S. FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, on the eyebrow and under the chin as well as to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage, with over 3 million treatments performed worldwide. Using micro-focused ultrasound energy with real-time visualization (MFU-V), Ultherapy ® can see deep within the layers of the skin and enable treatment plan to be hyper-personalized. A single treatment provides results lasting up to one year with no downtime. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7. Ultherapy PRIME ® is the latest innovation version of Ultherapy ®, recognized as the gold standard for non-surgical lifting and skin tightening. Learn more about Ultherapy ® treatments at References: 1. Ulthera ® Instructions for SG, Joseph J, Sevi J, Green JB, Peterson JD. Optimizing patient outcomes by customizing treatment with microfocused ultrasound with visualization: gold standard consensus guidelines from an expert panel. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(5):426-432. 2. Park JY, et al. Customized Treatment Using Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization for Optimized Patient Outcomes: A Review of Skin tightening Energy Technologies and a Pan-Asian Adaptation of the Expert Panel's Gold Standard Consensus. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(5): E70-E79. 3. Werschler WP, Werschler PS. Long-term efficacy of micro-focused ultrasound with visualization for lifting and tightening lax facial and neck skin using a customized vectoring treatment method. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2016;9(2):27-33. 4. Goldie K, Kerscher M, Fabi SG, Hirano C, Landau M, Lim TS, Woolery-Lloyd H, Mariwalla K, Park JY, Yutskovskaya Y. Skin Quality - A Holistic 360° View: Consensus Results. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021 Jun 14;14:643-654. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S309374. PMID: 34163203; PMCID: PMC8214518. 5. Sasaki G, Grossman J, Fabi SG, et al. Stimulation of Collagen Synthesis in Human Skin Following Microfocused Ultrasound Therapy. Presented at the ASDS 2018 Annual Meeting. 6. White WM, Makin IR, Barthe PG, Slayton MN, Gliklich RE. Selective creation of thermal injury zones in the superficial musculoaponeurotic system using intense ultrasound therapy: a new target for non-invasive facial rejuvenation. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007;9(1):22-29. 7. Data on File. About Merz Aesthetics® Merz Aesthetics ® is a medical aesthetics business with a long history of empowering health care professionals, patients and employees to live every day with confidence. We aim to help people around the world look, feel and live like the best versions of themselves — however they define it. Clinically proven, its product portfolio includes injectables, devices and skin care treatments designed to meet each patient's needs with high standards of safety and efficacy. Being family owned for more than 115 years, Merz Aesthetics ® is known for building unique connections with customers who feel like family. Merz Aesthetics ®' global headquarters is in Raleigh, N.C., USA, with a commercial presence in 90 countries worldwide. It is also a part of Merz Group, which was founded in 1908 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Learn more at Merz Aesthetics®️
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Salma Hayek, 58, makes rare comments about mini-me daughter Valentina's, 17, secret talent
Salma Hayek made rare comments about her teenage daughter Valentina recently. While chatting up her partnership with Merz Aesthetics, the 58-year-old actress mentioned the 17-year-old child she shares with longtime husband François-Henri Pinault, 62. When it comes to beauty and skincare, the House of Gucci star said about Valentina, 'That one knows everything.' 'She knows products that you cannot even imagine that it exists. I'm like, "What is that?" And she's like, "Oh, it's a this for So I can't teach her anything. She's the expert,' Hayek told People. Giving an example, the Mexican-bred beauty added, 'Sometimes she says, "I'm going to go to Koreatown to get some beauty products." 'And I'm like, "Get me some." But then I say, "Get me some again," and she brings something different. She goes, "No, this is the latest now. Try this." I don't even know the names of the brands. But she's obsessed.' Last September the proud mother marked her daughter's 17th birthday with a social media tribute, sharing a series of throwback photos of her mini-me. She used the opportunity to reflect on Valentina's 'last birthday at home' in an emotional Instagram post. It featured a collection of videos and photos showing Valentina throughout her adolescence. 'My [baby's] last birthday at home (for now) I'm already having separation anxiety. She makes me laugh all day, teaches me so many things, keeps me motivated, inspires in so many ways, makes me want to dance sing and cook and makes life so exciting,' she gushed in a heartfelt caption. 'I love you sooooooooo much mi Vale,' the silver screen siren added. Valentina has expressed a desire to follow in her Oscar-nominated mother's footsteps. 'I would like to be an actress and then a director because that is what makes sense in my head,' she told Vogue Mexico in a joint interview with her mom in 2022. She astutely noted: 'I think it must be more difficult to be a director if you don't have experience on the other side of the screen.' Hayek was active on Instagram Sunday, sharing a collection of photos she captioned 'spring break' with her nearly 30 million followers. In several snapshots, the busty bombshell posed up in swimsuits while soaking up the sun makeup-free. She and husband François-Henri tied the knot in 2009. Salma is stepmom to his three children — François, 27, and Mathilde, 24, whom he shares with ex-wife Dorothée Lepère, plus son son, Augustin, 18, his child with ex-girlfriend Linda Evangelista. Earlier in April Salma plugged anti-aging device Ultherapy PRIME. Along with an advert, she wrote in a social media caption, 'Self-care is essential. Years on screen have taught me to embrace my journey and seek treatments that enhance my natural beauty. 'Ultherapy PRIME boosts my production of collagen and elastin exactly where I need it, giving me a long-lasting, natural-looking lift that can last up to a year or more. It's noninvasive, takes only one session, and has zero downtime. 1-4 'It is the future of beauty, and that's why I can't stop talking about it. 'Ultherapy PRIME is the only FDA-cleared micro-focused ultrasound with real-time visualization technology to lift the skin on the neck, under the chin, and the eyebrows, as well as to smooth lines and wrinkles on the décolleté.'
Web Release
10-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Web Release
Merz Aesthetics® Announces Salma Hayek Pinault as First-Ever Global Brand Ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME, the Next Generation Platform for Nonsurgical Skin Lifting and Tightening Treatments
Web Release Selection Lifestyle By Editor_wr On Apr 10, 2025 Merz Aesthetics®, the world's largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, is proud to announce world-renowned actress, director and producer, Salma Hayek Pinault, as the first-ever global brand ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME. Redefining the future in medical aesthetics, Ultherapy PRIME is an advanced micro-focused ultrasound platform for personalized, non-invasive skin lifting and tightening.1,2 It is intended to lift and sculpt the skin of the upper face, lower face, neck and décolleté.1 It takes just one session, has no downtime, and delivers results that can last up to a year or more.1-3 With her unwavering commitment to authenticity, Salma Hayek Pinault trusts Ultherapy PRIME for a personalized, natural-looking lift, with results that can last up to a year or more .1-3 This collaboration reflects a shared belief in empowering individuals to look and feel their best to fuel confidence worldwide. Salma Hayek Pinault is a highly acclaimed, Academy Award-nominated actress and Emmy-winning director, also celebrated for her work as a producer. She passionately advocates for causes that align with her core values and beliefs and has long supported several leading nonprofit organizations. As a strong advocate for authentic self-expression and looking great at any age, she encourages others to embrace treatments that enhance their natural features. 'Self-care is essential. Years on screen have taught me to embrace my journey and seek treatments that enhance my natural beauty,' said Salma Hayek Pinault. 'Ultherapy PRIME boosts my production of collagen and elastin exactly where I need it*, giving me a long-lasting**, natural-looking lift. It's noninvasive, takes only one session, and has zero downtime. It is the future of beauty, and that's why I can't stop talking about it.'1-3,6 The Ultherapy PRIME platform is the evolution of Ultherapy® which has been recognized as the Gold Standard in non-invasive skin lifting and tightening.2 Built on Ultherapy®'s legacy of proven, natural-looking results, Ultherapy PRIME redefines the future of nonsurgical skin lifting and tightening by uniquely combining an advanced micro-focused ultrasound platform with vivid real-time imaging.1 These advancements promote a safer and more effective, personalized lift that can last up to a year or more, paired with younger-looking skin.1-5 Since its September 2024 launch, Ultherapy PRIME has already been cleared in over 80% of our targeted markets, with more approvals expected in 2025.*** 'We are proud and excited about the recent launch of Ultherapy PRIME, our next-generation platform for non-invasive skin lifting and tightening and a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering meaningful innovations to our customers,' said Bob Rhatigan, CEO of Merz Aesthetics®. 'As we continue to expand the global footprint of this launch, we are thrilled to collaborate with Salma Hayek Pinault as the first-ever global brand ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME. At Merz Aesthetics® we empower individuals to embrace their unique beauty with confidence, and our collaboration with Salma Hayek Pinault compellingly embodies this purpose.' To learn more and find a provider near you, visit . Follow @Ultherapy on Instagram for the latest news from Ultherapy PRIME and Hayek Pinault. Comments are closed.
Trade Arabia
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Trade Arabia
Salma Hayek named Merz Aesthetics brand ambassador
Merz Aesthetics, one of the world's largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, has signed up world-renowned actress, director and producer, Salma Hayek Pinault, as the first-ever global brand ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME. Redefining the future in medical aesthetics, Ultherapy PRIME is an advanced micro-focused ultrasound platform for personalised, non-invasive skin lifting and tightening. It is intended to lift and sculpt the skin of the upper face, lower face, neck and décolleté, said the company in a statement. It takes just one session, has no downtime, and delivers results that can last up to a year or more, it added. With her unwavering commitment to authenticity, Salma Hayek trusts Ultherapy PRIME for a personalized, natural-looking lift, with results that can last up to a year or more. This collaboration reflects a shared belief in empowering individuals to look and feel their best to fuel confidence worldwide. "Self-care is essential. Years on screen have taught me to embrace my journey and seek treatments that enhance my natural beauty," remarked Salma Hayek. "Ultherapy PRIME boosts my production of collagen and elastin exactly where I need it, giving me a long-lasting, natural-looking lift. It's noninvasive, takes only one session, and has zero downtime. It is the future of beauty, and that's why I can't stop talking about it," she added. Salma Hayek Pinault is a highly acclaimed, Academy Award-nominated actress and Emmy-winning director, also celebrated for her work as a producer. She passionately advocates for causes that align with her core values and beliefs and has long supported several leading nonprofit organizations.
