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Ultrapulse laser
A form of laser that delivers light in very rapid, extremely short bursts
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Ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL)
A technique using sound waves to break up fat while removing it
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Ultraviolet light (UV)
A specific wavelength of sunlight that damages skin and causes skin cancer
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Umbilicoplasty
Surgery of the belly button
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Umbilicus
Belly button, navel
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Undermining
Separating skin and fat from underlying tissue
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UVA
Ultraviolet light type A, with a wavelength of 320-400nm; causes aging and damage to the elastin and collagen in the skin as well as tanning
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UVB
Ultraviolet light type B, with a wavelength of 290-320; causes reddening and some tanning of the skin
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