Posted February 08, 2016
With spring approaching, warmer days are just ahead – and if you are uncomfortable with the shape or size of your body, now is the time to start considering your options. Board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers a wide range of body contouring options that can trim and tone nearly any part of […]
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Posted November 17, 2015
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your body, now is the best time to begin planning your body contouring treatment. Board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole welcomes an opportunity to meet with you free of charge and discuss your goals – and to help you determine which procedures will ultimately help you […]
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Posted July 14, 2015
A recent increase in the number of bariatric surgeries in the United States has kindled a surge in post bariatric body contouring procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons – of which Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole is a member – massive weight loss surgeries have resulted in an increased demand for liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, and breast lift surgery among others.
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Posted May 19, 2015
In a recent study released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons it was found that patients identified as obese were more likely to require emergency care following plastic surgery. The study looked at patients who had undergone tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, breast reduction, and blepharoplasty and found that those with a BMI that would quality as obese were 72 percent more likely to encounter postsurgical complications.
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Posted April 14, 2015
If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your body, it may be time to discuss your body contouring options with board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole. Paying close attention to your concerns and listening carefully to your desires, Dr. O’Toole can customize your body contouring treatments to produce a look you will love. Please call (626) 689-7800 today to schedule your free consultation and let us get started on helping you reach your cosmetic goals.
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Posted February 03, 2015
Following the loss of significant amounts of weight, the body is often left with loose and sagging skin. To address this, many people undergo post-bariatric body contouring, a collection of treatments that can provide remarkable and long-lasting results. However, overlooked in most post-weight loss contouring procedures is the face and neck, despite the presence of excess skin these areas can be left with following rapid weight loss.
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Posted October 14, 2014
Post-bariatric body contouring procedures such as tummy tuck and body lift can help restore shape and tone to your frame following significant weight loss. They can also help you maintain a healthy BMI over the long-term according to a study presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Posted June 12, 2014
Fat is not self-regenerating. Once removed by Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole, it cannot come back. This holds true for fat removed during tummy tuck surgery, a mommy makeover, or even a simple liposuction procedure. Fat removal is permanent.
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Posted March 17, 2014
Losing a significant amount of weight can be a major accomplishment. However, if the results of your accomplishment are diminished by sagging skin or stubborn deposits of lumpy fat, you may want to consider body contouring surgery.
Board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers a number of body contouring options that can be used to sculpt a body after weight loss. Which options will best meet your needs can be determined during your free consultation at our comfortable Pasadena office.
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Posted November 05, 2013
Bariatric surgery can allow for significant weight loss in a relatively short period of time. Unfortunately, when you lose large amounts of weight in this way, loose and saggy skin are an unavoidable consequence. Excess skin is difficult to remove through diet and exercise alone, leading many people to look for post-bariatric surgery body contouring procedures to maximize weight loss results.
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