Lose Inches with the FDA-Approved Zerona Laser Treatment

If you are looking to drop a few of those pesky inches, but you don’t want to undergo painful surgical procedures, the revolutionary Laser Zerona procedure may just be the solution you are looking for. The Zerona Laser treatment is the first noninvasive laser to receive FDA approval, so it is a safe and effective
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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis and How is it Treated?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is also known as deep thrombophlebitis and is a condition where a blood clot develops in a deep vein. These deep veins are surrounded by muscle and located near bones. Located deeper under the skin, they return larger amounts of blood to the heart than do smaller surface veins. Blood clots
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Moving Away from Traditional Liposuction

Ever since its FDA approval in 2006, SmartLipo laser lipolysis has been revolutionizing the liposuction industry. By using safer and more effective approaches towards liposuction, SmartLipo has become one of the most sought after cosmetic procedures and has proven to be a great alternative to traditional liposuction. Traditional Liposuction Liposuction first gained popularity in the
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What are some of the Most Popular Treatment Areas for Liposuction?

Did you know that a liposuction procedure can be performed on almost every part of your body? Regardless of where you have excess fat, the doctor can remove it. Although most of the problem areas include your stomach, hips, buttocks, upper arms, and thighs, a few of the smaller areas like the face, neck and
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A Look at Whether Hospital Ownership of Practices is Driving Prices Up

There has been a rise in the number of physician practices being owned by hospitals — the number has more than doubled from 2002 to 2008. This trend toward vertical integration means that there are now more producers of services that were at one time independent, and are now either related by contract or commonly
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