Now that such noninvasive procedures are available, women should not be deterred from using mammography as an early-detection device.

Undergoing elective surgery is always a last resort even more so now, thanks to these noninvasive procedures done in the derm's office.

This is a fairly simple, noninvasive procedure in which small particles are injected into the uterine arteries feeding the fibroids, cutting off their blood supply.

"It's a noninvasive procedure," the computer guy says in a placid, liquid voice.

Investigations are to be limited to noninvasive procedures until further notice.

Due to the nature of the procedure, CSM is only utilized after noninvasive procedures have not been able to fully localize and treat the patient.

When Dr. Furman developed his noninvasive procedure, the wire was inserted just below the skin into a vein near the elbow.

"Not everyone can afford one, but the instruments can perform a lot of very interesting noninvasive procedures on cells."

Photodynamic therapy has potential for a noninvasive procedure for dealing with diseases, growth and tumors.

The cosmetic surgery industry continues to see a trend of increased popularity for both surgical and noninvasive procedures (Gimlin 2002; Sullivan 2001).