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Category: Liposuction


Advantages of SmartLipo in Pasadena

Posted October 15, 2013

SmartLipo™ is an incredibly effective and minimally invasive form of laser liposuction. The use of a laser is beneficial in liquefying fat cells, making them easier to remove and thereby enhancing your results. As one of the first plastic surgeons in the San Gabriel Valley to utilize this advanced technology, Dr. Martin O’Toole has seen firsthand the benefits offered by SmartLipo, and is pleased to offer this service to men and women throughout our area.

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What Plastic Surgery Procedures can be Combined in a Los Angeles Mommy Makeover?

Posted August 19, 2013

Pregnancy and nursing can change your body in ways that diet and exercise will never fully address. Physical postpartum changes can impact your clothing options, make daily activities less pleasurable, and even contribute to emotional duress, and these issues may even continue to present challenges well into the future. For these reasons and more, many women in Los Angeles look to the mommy makeover procedure for a full physical transformation.

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Types of Liposuction

Posted May 17, 2013

 

There are a few different types of liposuction. Fat removal is common to all types of liposuction, but the fat and treatment area can be prepared in various ways, which is how the types differ.

At Pasadena Cosmetic Surgery, the two liposuction methods we offer are:

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Top Plastic Surgery Options for Men

Posted May 13, 2013

Plastic surgery has always been a popular service among women. However, in the last few years the amount of men seeking plastic surgery has also increased. The procedures that men are undergoing the most include: Liposuction According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), this procedure is the most popular form of plastic surgery […]

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Post-Massive Weight Loss Plastic Surgery

Posted 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 […]

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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction: What’s the difference?

Posted November 07, 2012

For the most part, people who are looking to reduce fat in their stomachs inquire about liposuction or a tummy tuck with their doctor.  While these are both effective in reducing stomach fat, it is important to understand the difference between the two.  Although they are often mistaken for being the same thing, these procedures […]

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Are liposuction results permanent?

Posted November 01, 2012

One of the most important factors prior to undergoing any cosmetic treatment is to have an understanding outlook on your procedure.  By having realistic expectations, you are more likely to be happy and satisfied with your end results. You do not want to go in to any procedure or surgery with the mindset that when […]

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Top Plastic Surgery Procedures for 2011

Posted March 26, 2012

Even with a slowly recovering economy, cosmetic procedures grew two straight years in a row. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released statistics stating that 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures (both surgical and minimally-invasive) were performed in the United States in 2011. This is up five percent from last year. In addition […]

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