Posted April 19, 2016 in Breast Lift, Mommy Makeover, News & Research, Skin Treatment, Skincare, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Stretch marks are a result of skin stretching at a rate too fast for elastin fibers to keep up with. This can occur during puberty and growth spurts or during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests that 90% of women will develop stretch marks during their […]
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Posted April 12, 2016 in Liposuction
Cellulite is a type of subcutaneous fat that causes a dimpled or lumpy look wherever it occurs. Common in women of all ages, cellulite is not related to weight gain or having children. In fact, even the slimmest of women who have never been pregnant often develop cellulite as they age. Cellulite is resistant to […]
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Posted April 05, 2016 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Mommy Makeover, Turbinectomy
For many women, breasts simply sag over time. Add to that pregnancy, nursing, and weight fluctuations, and a sagging breast tissue can become a serious issue detracting from the contours of the entire upper body. If you are struggling with sagging breast tissue and/or excess skin in the chest, now is the time to call […]
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Posted March 29, 2016 in Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
As we approach the summer months, moms throughout the Los Angeles area will begin to get children swim-ready. But what about the moms themselves? Don’t they, too, deserve to be ready for warmer weather and the more revealing clothes that accompany it? Board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole believes so – and is […]
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Posted March 14, 2016 in Non-Surgical Procedures
There were 62,713 tummy tuck procedures performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in the year 2000. 15 years later, this number has increased over 100%, with 127,967 procedures performed by qualified plastic surgeons in 2015. This increase has been enough to bring tummy tuck surgery into the top 5 plastic surgery procedures performed in the United […]
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Posted March 07, 2016 in Breast Augmentation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has recently released its 2015 statistical analysis of plastic surgery trends and, once again, breast augmentation tops the list. Up 31% from 2000, breast augmentation remains the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States and is the only breast surgery in the top five. However, while […]
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Posted February 25, 2016 in Liposuction, Smartlipo®
Board-certified Los Angeles liposuction surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers both power assisted liposuction (PAL) and laser liposuction (SmartLipo™). Which of these options is best for your needs depends on factors unique to your anatomy as well as which areas of the body you desire to sculpt. During your free liposuction consultation Dr. O’Toole will evaluate […]
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Posted February 15, 2016 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants
There is an app for everything these days and breast augmentation results are no exception. In fact, there are several apps, such as the plastic surgery simulator, that allow you to upload pictures of yourself and “try on” various looks. With breast augmentation and other procedures, these apps may allow you to get a better […]
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Posted February 08, 2016 in Body Contouring, Mommy Makeover, Neck Lift, Smartlipo®, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
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 February 02, 2016 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables, Non-Surgical Procedures, Vein Treatment
Need a quick and effective solution for fine lines and deep wrinkles before your next business event? Want to look more youthful and refreshed for that upcoming wedding or graduation? Board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole can help. With a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment, Dr. O’Toole can help eliminate visible signs of aging from nearly […]
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