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Category: Breast Augmentation


Where can Breast Implants be Placed?

Posted September 29, 2015

The two most typical breast implant placement options are above the muscles in the chest (subglandular) and below the muscles in the chest (submuscular). Which of these is best for your particular needs will be based on your desires, natural anatomy, and other individual considerations. The best way to learn which is right is by […]

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What is the Ideal Breast Size?

Posted September 10, 2015

Words like ideal are subjective and it is important to remember that the only standard of beauty you need to live up to is your own. If you are unhappy with your breast size, board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole would be happy to meet with you free of both charge and obligation to discuss your concerns, your options, and the breast enhancement solutions best suited to help you reach your cosmetic goals.

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Are Silicone Implants Right for Me?

Posted August 25, 2015

Silicone breast implants are able to produce a more natural looking and feeling end result than saline alternatives. Even when placed above the muscles in the chest, silicone breast implants offer a realistic appearance. Many new options – such as gummy bear breast implants – even have the same combination of softness and firmness that marks healthy breast tissue.

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Do Breast Implants Feel Real?

Posted June 24, 2015

Natural looking results are important with breast augmentation. So too are breasts that feel real and unenhanced. Board-certified Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers a range of implant and placement options to help ensure both the look and feel of your breast enlargement are ideally suited to meet your needs.

To learn more about your breast implant options, please call Dr. O’Toole at (626) 689-7800 today.

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What is the Right Breast Size for Me?

Posted February 12, 2015

The size of your breasts impacts more than your upper body. In fact, the contours of your chest can serve to complement or detract from your natural curves – allowing for a look that inspires confidence or creates dissatisfaction. If you are not happy with the dimensions of your chest in relation to the rest of your body, it may be time to call Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole to learn more about your options.

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Which Breast Implant is Right for You?

Posted January 15, 2015

Your choice of breast implant will have a direct impact on the look and feel of your breast augmentation procedure. Even when implants are placed below the muscles in the chest, their filling and shape will produce unique contours and specific results.

The best way to learn which type of breast implant is right for you is by calling Pasadena breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole at (626) 689-7800 to schedule your complementary consultation.

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Breast Asymmetry and Emotional Health

Posted December 01, 2014

A new study conducted by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital has found that teenage girls with asymmetrical breasts are more prone to suffer emotional and psychological dissatisfaction with their physical appearance. This study looked at psychosocial functioning and health-related quality of life in girls aged 12 to 21 with differences of at least one cup size between the breasts.

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Is Breast Surgery Right for Me?

Posted September 29, 2014

If you are unhappy with your breasts, no matter your reason, you may be a good candidate for breast surgery. Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole has over 20 years of experience helping women look and feel amazing, and would be honored to meet with you for a free consultation to discuss your concerns and help you determine how best to reach your aesthetic goals.

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Ideal Breast Proportions

Posted September 15, 2014

According to a new study published in the September issue of the Journal or Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ideal breast proportions can be found on breasts with an “upper pole to lower pole ratio of 45:55.” In plainer terms, this means that a majority of participants in this study found breasts on which 45 percent of tissue is above the nipple (upper pole) and 55 percent is below (lower pole) to be the pinnacle of beauty.

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