Abstract: Using an external ultrasonic generator, ultrasonic waves are transmitted through the skin to the cells and tumescent solution. The ultrasonic waves disrupt the connective tissue between the cells.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus particularly adapted for use in the cosmetic surgery field of skin resurfacing in which a laser is directed towards the imperfection of the skin. The surgical site is bathed with an inert or noble gas which has the affect of replacing the oxygen in the surgical site. Without the oxygen, burning of the surrounding tissue from the laser is minimized. This results in a reduced recuperation time and less pain associated with the procedure. In one embodiment of the invention, a "basin" is created to hold the inert gas; in another embodiment, the inert gas is "sprayed" in line with the laser against the surgical site. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the surgical site is encapsulated and the inert gas in inserted into the capsule. A window in the capsule permits the laser to be used in the now oxygen poor environment within the capsule. Once the surgery is completed, the inert gas is removed from the capsule and a sterile gas adapted to encourage healing (i.e.

Abstract: A technique for body contouring or the removal of undesired fat cells or soft tissue in which a tumescent solution is injected among the fat cells to suspend the fat cells. After suspension, using an external ultrasonic generator, ultrasonic waves are transmitted through the skin to the fat cells. The ultrasonic waves damage the fat cells and also assists in disrupting the connective tissue between the fat cells. The fat cells are then removed either through the body's natural actions of "sloughing" dead or damaged cells, or by liposuction techniques which suction the cells from the site.