PLEASANTON, Calif., April 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc., (Nasdaq:ZLTQ) a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing products utilizing its proprietary controlled-cooling technology platform, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. In a separate announcement, the Company also reported that Gordie Nye, President and Chief Executive Officer, has resigned his positions as both an officer and director of the Company for personal reasons. Mark Foley, formerly Executive Chairman of ZELTIQ and Board Member since 2009, will serve as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.