Posted September 18, 2013
A mini tummy tuck focuses on loose muscles, excess skin, and stubborn deposits of fat below the navel. With this procedure, Los Angeles tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole can address issues such as a “pooch,” that are common after weight loss and pregnancy, but may not respond to diet and exercise alone.
Read MorePosted April 09, 2013
Plastic surgery following massive weight loss has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The achievement of losing a significant amount of weight through bariatric surgery or other means is definitely worth celebrating, but many find that their unwanted pounds are replaced by unwanted skin or fat deposits that are resistant to diet and […]
Read MorePosted March 12, 2013
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeon (ASPS), of which Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole is a member, there has been a 114 percent increase in the number of butt lifts performed in the United States since the year 2000. The ASPS reports that there were nearly 3000 butt lifts performed in the US in 2012, many of which were combined with other procedures for post-bariatric body contouring.
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Read MorePosted January 11, 2012
Most of us are familiar with the term irritable bowel syndrome, a recent study concluded that the risk of developing it are less for those of us who live in sunny states. According to the online post Everyday Health, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which can be extremely painful and require […]
Read MorePosted December 15, 2011
The fear of weight gain after massive weight loss is not only a common fear it is legitimate. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times the latest winner of the popular television show “Biggest Loser” shared his fear for regaining the more than 200 pounds that he lost during the show. His […]
Read MorePosted August 15, 2011
Many people are guilty of eating when they are not hungry. This results in consuming unnecessary calories, which leads to weight gain. Often people are distracted and are not conscious about how much they have eaten. Patients who have successfully lost weight and kept it off have generally become disciplined eaters. Dr. O’Toole explains to […]
Read MorePosted July 26, 2011
Decisions are made between healthy and unhealthy foods in what may seem like an instant. Studies show that it may be more scientific than once thought. Dr. O’Toole reminds patients that it is both unproductive and time-consuming to feel guilty about lifestyle or diet that may have produced a figure that is disproportionately overweight. Patients who […]
Read MorePosted May 09, 2011
According to The Los Angeles Times gastric bypass surgery for weight loss is as safe for the elderly as it is for younger patients, researchers said Monday.
