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.
Read MorePosted July 29, 2014
If you are unhappy with the way pregnancy and nursing have impacted the appearance and comfort of your breasts, it may be time to consider your options. No matter if you are considering a stand-alone solution or a complete mommy makeover, board-certified Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole welcomes an opportunity to meet with you and discuss your concerns, assess your frame, and help you determine the best way to restore beauty and comfort to your body.
Read MorePosted July 08, 2014
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has launched an ad campaign focused on the importance of board certification. According the ASPS, this campaign is in response to the “encroachment into the specialty by corporate cosmetic surgery franchises and non-plastic surgeons.” There are, of course, a number of such individuals and organizations offering procedures such as breast enhancement, liposuction, and tummy tuck surgery throughout Los Angeles.
Read MorePosted June 05, 2014
During the summertime in Los Angeles, swimming is simply a daily part of many people’s lives. However, swimming immediately following breast surgery can have a negative impact on your results. Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole will discuss this with you in more detail during your initial consultation.
Resuming Normal Activities
Read MorePosted May 28, 2014
Following your breast augmentation procedure you will need to give your body time to heal before you engage in strenuous activities. Placing strain on incisions or overexertion in general can result in issues such as discomfort, swelling, and even unfavorable results. During your Los Angeles breast enhancement consultation with Dr. Martin O’Toole how long you will need to wait to engage in your normal activities can be discussed in more detail.
Your Exercise Routine
Read MorePosted January 11, 2014
Breast lift surgery is intended to restore a perkier and firmer appearance to breasts that have begun to sag. With this option, Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole can produce a shapely and firm bust, helping return a youthfully attractive aesthetic.
Breast lift surgery is a wonderful solution for women who have experienced ptosis following weight loss, pregnancy, or due to the aging process. However, lift alone is not designed to reduce the weight or size of overly large breasts.
Breast Reduction
Read MorePosted December 13, 2013
Do you have overly large, heavy, or pendulous breasts? Do your breasts interfere with physical activities, limit your clothing options, and make you feel self-conscious? Are your breasts so large that they cause back pain and other physical discomforts? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you may be the perfect candidate for breast reduction surgery.
Who can Benefit from Breast Reduction?
Read MorePosted 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.
Read MorePosted September 29, 2013
When your two breasts are significantly different in size or shape, you typically have the following options. First of all, make sure you are no longer noticing any more changes such as changes due to pregnancy, hormones or birth control or weight loss or gain. Then you can consider either augmenting the smaller one with an implant, reducing the larger one or a combination of both. A reduction will result in scars around the areola as well as vertical scar from the areola to the breast fold and perhaps a transverse scar in the fold. For best long term results, it is
Read MorePosted July 01, 2013
Having excessively large breasts can affect women in many ways, both physically and mentally. One of the most common problems associated with oversized breasts is back pain. According to Webmd.com, nearly one million women suffer from back pain as a result of overly large breasts. The effects that large breasts have on the back may […]
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