According to the Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg in Virginia , they will now offer a latest laser assisted procedure that could kill fat cells and tightens skin. 
The doctors’ practice is the only one in Virginia to offer Smartlipo MPX(TM) procedure. This procedure helps to remove the extra fat cells in the area such as under the chin, neck or jaw line of in the abdomen, arms, thighs and knees by using laser treatment.
The procedure is specially designed for the areas that don’t respond to the diet or exercise. It works best in the small areas of neck, jaw,arms, abdomen, inner and outer thighs, knees etc.
Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg also performs traditional liposuction and laser lipolysis. But this new procedure claims to be the best than the traditional one as it involves shorter recovery period. The procedure can be performed in the doctor’s office with local anesthesia. Patients can return to normal activities in a couple of days and resume strenuous exercise after two weeks of recovery.
Source: MarketWatch
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