LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction is the removal of fatty deposits from the body with the aid of a vacuum technique. The fat is removed via a probe or "cannula" which is inserted through small incisions which are hidden as much as possible. Liposuction techniques should emphasize not simply removal of fat, but rather creation of form.

Most external areas of localized fat deposition in the body can be potentially treated with liposuction. In women, the most frequently treated areas are the outer thighs and hip area, followed by the abdomen. In men, the abdomen and flanks "love handles" are most popular. Other commonly treated areas are the knees, back, chest, neck, and arms.

Ideally, men or women who are close to their ideal body weight and who have localized areas of fat achieve the best results with liposuction. People who are over their ideal body weight may in some situations be candidates for liposuction as well. Skin elasticity is important to allow the skin to shrink to the new contour postoperatively. There are no age limits for liposuction, rather the patient's health is the more important consideration.

LASER RESURFACING
The introduction of the Ebrium laser allows resurfacing of facial wrinkles without the prolonged redness found using CO2 lasers. After undergoing treatment with the Ebrium laser, patients are typically "red" for only about two to three weeks instead of six to eight weeks as was the case with CO2 lasers. In cases where the wrinkles are more superficial, other options such as chemical peels and micro-dermabrasion are available which allow patients to return to normal activities even more quickly.