December 17, 2008, Cosmetic surgery is constantly changing as it is shaped by technology and innovative procedures. In the last two years, for example, plastic surgeons have begun offering several new liposuction techniques.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, laser-assisted liposuction — or SmartLipo — is a body contouring surgery that uses laser energy during a significant portion of the procedure. As one of the newest liposuction techniques, it was introduced in 2007. And SmartLipo is the first laser to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for fat dissolution. More
