Apyx Medical Announces New Clinical Study Demonstrating Renuvion®’s Impact on Skin Quality

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:APYX) (“Apyx Medical” or the “Company”), the leader in surgical aesthetics marketed and sold as Renuvion^® and the AYON Body Contouring System^™ (AYON), today announced results from a prospective clinical study evaluating the effects of Renuvion helium plasma radiofrequency technology on biological markers of skin quality. The study was published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open ¹.

The study provides new human tissue evidence indicating that Renuvion treatment may produce measurable changes beneath the surface of the skin that support improvements in skin quality observed by physicians and participants.

Key Findings from the Study at Day 180 (n=6) as compared to control tissue

• Increased elastin: Renuvion-treated tissue demonstrated a 30% increase in elastin fiber density and a 55% increase in elastin staining intensity, supporting improvements in a key component of skin elasticity and resilience.
• Reduced inflammation: Treated tissue demonstrated a 34% reduction in inflammation compared with untreated control tissue, supporting a healthier tissue environment following treatment.
• Regenerative skin remodeling: Human tissue analysis demonstrated a 27% increase in the incidence of elastin expression. Taken together, these histological findings were consistent with a pro-regenerative biologic response and favorable dermal remodeling. No significant fibrosis, abnormal vascularization or epithelial disruption was observed in treated tissue.
• Visible improvement: 100% of participants demonstrated improvement in both physician- and patient-assessed aesthetic improvement scores.
• High patient satisfaction: 100% of participants reported improvement, were satisfied with their treatment outcomes and indicated they would recommend the procedure to others.
• Improved skin quality: 100% of participants reported noticeable improvements in skin elasticity, radiance and youthfulness, providing patient-reported support for the biological changes observed in treated tissue.

“These findings provide important new evidence supporting the biological basis for the clinical benefits observed with Renuvion,” said Charlie Goodwin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Apyx Medical Corporation. “For years, surgeons have seen the clinical benefits of Renuvion in tissue contraction and have observed improvements in the quality of the overlying skin. This study provides direct human histological evidence supporting those observations, demonstrating meaningful changes in elastin and inflammation at the tissue level. We believe this research adds an important new dimension to the clinical understanding of Renuvion and its potential role in comprehensive aesthetic procedures. That is why we believe Renuvion should be part of every liposuction procedure, around the world. Liposuction addresses fat, but the quality of the tissue and skin left behind is also critical to the final result.

The prospective, single-arm, post-market study was conducted at two U.S. investigational sites and evaluated seven patients undergoing lower rhytidectomy, or facelift, surgery. Renuvion treatment was delivered to the subdermal tissue, while untreated areas served as internal controls. Six participants completed the Day 180 visit.

The study concluded that Renuvion treatment was well-tolerated and resulted in favorable dermal remodeling characterized by increased elastin and reduced inflammation without significant fibrosis. The authors noted that the findings represent direct, quantifiable human evidence that Renuvion can positively impact intrinsic biological markers associated with skin quality.

1. Kimbrell, M. L., & Holcomb, J. D. (2026). Histological Evaluation of Human Skin Biopsies Following Subdermal Helium Plasma Radiofrequency Treatment. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open, 14(9), e8116. Study link can be found here.
   

For more information about Renuvion and Apyx Medical’s growing body of clinical evidence, visit www.renuvion.com and www.apyxmedical.com.

Apyx Medical Contact:

Regis Cain, Senior Director Marketing
Regis.cain@apyxmedical.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeremy Feffer, Managing Director LifeSci Advisors
OP: 212-915-2568
jfeffer@lifesciadvisors.com

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 is 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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