Excess hair on the body - in small areas or large - can now be permanently eliminated with laser hair removal. Originally, ruby lasers were used for everyone, but they did not work well on people with dark skin. Today, ruby, alexandrite or diode lasers are used for light-skinned people, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet

Light or heat emitted by lasers can produce certain reactions in the human body that can help resolve some problems. In the fields of cosmetic and plastic surgery, laser surgery offers options for rejuvenating the skin and treating spider and varicose veins. Different forms of lasers are used in these

OVERVIEW If you're dealing with stubborn areas of fat that you just can't seem to lose despite working out or changing your diet, a liposuction consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon may be right for you. This common cosmetic procedure is used to target and permanently remove unwanted areas

OVERVIEW Research indicates that as many as 40% to 60% of men have a condition that creates excess fat deposits in the chest area. This occurs frequently among teen males because of hormones, but naturally resolves itself over time in most cases. For some men the condition is hereditary; for others medical

OVERVIEW Microdermabrasion is used as a light surface treatment that refreshes the skin and reduces fine lines. It is often used to reduce the appearance of crow's feet, age spots and acne scars. It also has the added advantage of stimulating natural growth of new skin cells and collagen. ProcedureMicrodermabrasion