CLEARWATER, Fla., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:APYX) (the "Company" or "Apyx Medical"), the leader in surgical aesthetics products marketed and sold as Renuvion^® and the AYON Body Contouring System™ (AYON), today announced the publication of new clinical data in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum highlighting a promising approach to improving cellulite and skin laxity, two of the most common aesthetic concerns among women. The prospective investigator initiated clinical study⁽¹⁾ evaluated a combination treatment approach utilizing Avéli^® (Tiger Aesthetics Medical, LLC) for targeted subcision to disrupt fibrous septae, followed by Renuvion to reduce skin laxity through controlled helium plasma radiofrequency energy. Cellulite impacts up to 90% of post-pubertal women and is driven by fibrous bands pulling the skin downward, along with thinning skin and fat protrusion, resulting in visible dimpling which is often worsened by the presence of laxity. In this study, 22 patients received a single treatment session combining these modalities to address both the structural and surface level causes of cellulite and skin laxity. Results showed progressive improvement over time, with visible reductions in cellulite. In a subset of patients, increased levels of collagen and elastin through 180 days post-treatment was observed.

Results at 180 days post-treatment:

Up to 81.8% of patients showed improvement in cellulite appearance
Objective 3D imaging demonstrated measurable reductions in dimple volume, surface area, and depth, including complete resolution in select cases
Histological analysis in a subset of patients demonstrated increases in collagen and elastin, with improved dermal architecture and evidence of progressive tissue remodeling

"As the patient profile continues to evolve, a more comprehensive approach to cellulite and skin laxity is needed to address the multifactorial nature of these concerns," said Regis Cain, Senior Director of Marketing at Apyx Medical. "Avéli^® and Renuvion^® are effective on their own and when combined as in this study, demonstrate significant and sustained improvement by addressing both the structural cause of dimpling and the quality of the skin itself."

"Cellulite and skin laxity are complex concerns that often require a multi-modality approach," said Barry E. DiBernardo, MD, lead investigator of the study. "The results demonstrated progressive improvement over time by addressing both the fibrous septae responsible for dimpling and the quality of the overlying skin." The findings add to a growing body of evidence supporting complimentary treatment approaches designed to address both the structural and skin quality components of cellulite and laxity."

⁽¹⁾Barry E DiBernardo, A Prospective Clinical Evaluation of Combined Targeted Verifiable Subcision and Helium Plasma Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Cellulite and Skin Laxity, Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, Volume 8, 2026, ojag047, https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojag047

About AYON Body Contouring System™:

AYON is a groundbreaking, surgeon-designed body contouring system that combines precision, versatility, and innovation in an all-in-one platform. It seamlessly integrates advanced fat removal technologies, Renuvion's tissue contraction and electrosurgical capabilities, empowering surgeons to deliver the most comprehensive body contouring treatments for patients. With advanced features like LIFT Technology for real-time adjustments and Renuvion for enhanced tissue contraction, AYON sets a new standard in surgical care, streamlining procedures and maximizing patient outcomes. Backed by Apyx Medical's expertise and evidence-based design, AYON delivers consistent, reliable performance and an unmatched return on investment. As the first of its kind, AYON is revolutionizing body contouring and shaping the future of aesthetic surgery.

About Apyx Medical Corporation:

Apyx Medical Corporation is a surgical aesthetics company with a passion for elevating people's lives through innovative products, including its Helium Plasma Platform Technology products marketed and sold as Renuvion^® and the AYON Body Contouring System^TM in the cosmetic surgery market and J-Plasma^® in the hospital surgical market. Renuvion and J-Plasma offer surgeons a unique ability to provide controlled heat to tissue to achieve their desired results. The effectiveness of Renuvion and J-Plasma are supported by more than 90 clinical documents. The AYON Body Contouring System is an FDA-cleared, groundbreaking, surgeon-designed body contouring system that combines precision, versatility, and innovation in an all-in-one platform. It seamlessly integrates fat removal, closed loop contouring, electrosurgical capabilities and Renuvion for tissue contraction, empowering surgeons to deliver the most comprehensive body contouring treatments for patients. The Company also leverages its deep expertise and decades of experience in unique waveforms through OEM agreements with other medical device manufacturers. For further information about the Company and its products, please refer to the Apyx Medical Corporation website at www.ApyxMedical.com.

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New Study Shows Significant Improvement in Cellulite and Skin Laxity with Advanced Minimally Invasive Treatment Utilizing Avéli® and Renuvion®