BELFAST, Northern Ireland & BOSTON, Massachusetts – June 23, 2009 ¬– Axis Three (www.axisthree.com), the leader and pioneer of surgical simulation tools for the cosmetic surgery industry, today announced it has closed a round of financing, led by Crescent Capital and existing investors Clarendon Fund Managers and Siemens, a strategic partner. With this round, the company now has secured more than $8 million in funding, which will be used to support the company’s continued expansion into global markets.

“Axis Three is poised to become the standard in surgical simulation software for the plastic surgery industry,” said John Knapton, investment manager, Crescent Capital. “Axis Three’s powerful combination of innovative products, smart leadership, and a robust market opportunity has made it a company to watch in 2009 and beyond, and we are excited to participate in the company’s next stage of growth.”

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more than $10.3 billion was spent on procedures in 2008. Overall, there were more than 12 million plastic and cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2008 - of which nearly 500,000 were breast-related - and the ASPS is predicting the total number of procedures to reach 55 million performed in 2015.Portrait 3D, Axis Three's initial product, is designed for breast procedures and is currently being used by plastic surgeons in Europe and North America.

“This latest round of funding is a strategic milestone for us, providing us with the resources to expand our sales and operational footprint in the U.S. market and overseas markets,” said Bryan Keating, Chairman of Axis Three. “Our surgical simulation tools have already proven their worth to our plastic surgeon clients in two key metrics: better patient consultations and increased surgical conversions. This financing gives us the ability to penetrate further into the U.S. and overseas markets for board-certified plastic surgeons, while also allowing us to continue to innovate and deliver the key product offerings our surgeons need and their patients want.”

Axis Three’s surgical simulation offerings are intuitive, straightforward, and easy to navigate and leverage functional input from leading U.S. board-certified plastic surgeons. The Company’s revolutionary Tissue Behavior Simulation (TBS) technology allows surgeons to combine a patient’s individual body attributes with specific implants from manufacturer’s catalogues, for more accurate visualizations of results prior to surgery. Through an exclusive licensing agreement, Axis Three has integrated patented image-capture technology developed by Siemens with its own proprietary software to create a powerful, flexible and intuitive platform that can be tailored to a variety of surgical needs.

About Axis Three
Axis Three redefines the aesthetic consultation experience by providing precise, easy-to-use, 3D patient simulation tools that generate anatomically-accurate images.  While assisting surgeons in the planning process, ultimately, these tools enable patients to visualize in 3D, using their own bodies, how they will look after surgery.  

Axis Three products combine our scientifically proven, Tissue Behavior Simulation (TBS™) engine with patented Color Coded Triangulation (CCT™), 3D imaging technology to deliver unprecedented patient confidence.  We are dedicated to understanding customer needs and exceeding expectations.

Axis Three is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.  The Company’s North American headquarters are located in Boston, Massachusetts.  For more information, including product images, demos, surgeon and patient testimonials, please visit www.axisthree.com or call 617.933.9893.

Media contacts:

Alicia Recupero
VP Marketing
Axis Three
P: 617.933.9893
E: alicia.recupero@axisthree.com