Laser used to zap zits, fat and arterial plaque

Cory Doctorow 5:10 pm Thu Apr 13, 2006

An experimental Free-Electron Laser surgical technique can remove acne-causing sebaceous glands, arterial plaque and cellulite, zapping it with a sizzle and smile:

Prof. Rox Anderson, Mass. General Hospital, said "The root cause of acne is a lipid-rich gland, the sebaceous gland, which sits a few millimetres below the surface of the skin. We want to be able to selectively target the sebaceous gland and this research shows that, if we can build lasers at this region of the spectrum, we may be able to do that…. We can envision a fat-seeking laser, and we're heading down that path now "…

This technique could also be used to eliminate cellulite and body fat, say the researchers. Fat build up in the arteries (plaques), which causes heart attacks, could also be treated.

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(via Futurismic)

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