The decision to get a tattoo is often a mistake of youth or whim, cheap to get and expensive to remove. The lasers that remove tattoos have become fairly advanced and more affordable in recent years, so if you really want to get rid of your ink, read on to learn more about the tattoo removal process.

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For many patients not quite ready for face lift or tummy tuck surgery, Thermage can be an excellent non-surgical no downtime option. Thermage technology involves the treatment of lax facial or body skin with radiofrequency energy, causing collagen remodeling and a tightening of the skin.

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Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports of the decade, with races for all types of athletes and a wide variety of distances available to compete in. LifeTime Fitness has one of the biggest triathlons in the nation right here in Minneapolis, but the truth is that a smaller race can be a lot more fun and just as rewarding.

Check out our list of local triathlons for the 2006 season and our resource list for gear, clubs, training groups, good spin classes, and more.

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September 27, 2005

CHICAGO Bruce Cunningham, MD, professor of surgery and director of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Minnesota, has been named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest plastic surgery association and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. Cunningham took office during Plastic Surgery 2005, the Society's annual scientific meeting and will serve for one year.

Read the entire article: ASPS Names Minnesota Physician As President