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Do Breast Implants Feel Real?

Posted June 24, 2015 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Septoplasty

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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Solutions for Puffy Skin Underneath the Eyes

Posted June 16, 2015 in Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Puffy, dark colored skin underneath the eyes can make a person look tired, old, and worn out. To deal with this, many people turn to serums and other topical solutions that may reduce some puffiness, but are generally a big disappointment. That’s because topical solutions cannot reverse the effects aging has on the skin. The best way to achieve lasting results and complete facial rejuvenation is through surgical options such as blepharoplasty.

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Are Facial Fillers Safe?

Posted June 10, 2015 in Breast Implant Removal, Fillers and Injectables, Non-Surgical Procedures

The FDA has recently recommended that Black Box labeling on dermal fillers be updated to include risks associated with improper injection. Following complaints made by some patients who had experienced complications following accidental injection into blood vessels, the FDA told the makers of facial fillers that warnings need to be improved to ensure patients fully understand their risks.

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Facial Plastic Surgery or Nonsurgical Rejuvenation

Posted June 02, 2015 in Facelift, Facial Surgery, Non-Surgical Procedures

Both facelift surgery and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation can help you look and feel years younger. However, neither option is going to be ideal for every need. The best way to learn which of these options is right for you is by meeting with board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole and discussing your needs in person.

To schedule your free facial rejuvenation consultation, please call (626) 689-7800 today.

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Can BOTOX® Cosmetic Improve Skin Elasticity?

Posted May 27, 2015 in Cosmetic Injectables, MedLite C6 laser

A new study suggests that BOTOX® Cosmetic may do more than temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – it may actually improve skin elasticity. This study, conducted at the University of Ottawa in Canada, found that BOTOX® Cosmetic improved the stretchiness and elastic recoil of facial skin by promoting collagen and elastin production. This can, over time, lead to more youthful skin – even without additional treatments.

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Obesity Linked to Plastic Surgery Risks

Posted May 19, 2015 in Body Contouring, News & Research, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

In a recent study released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons it was found that patients identified as obese were more likely to require emergency care following plastic surgery. The study looked at patients who had undergone tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, breast reduction, and blepharoplasty and found that those with a BMI that would quality as obese were 72 percent more likely to encounter postsurgical complications.

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Am I a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

Posted May 05, 2015 in Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

If your eyelids have begun to droop, obscuring your eyes or interfering with vision, you may be an ideal candidate for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Eyelid surgery also allows Los Angeles facial plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole to address sagging, dark, and puffy skin below the eyes for a refreshed and rejuvenated look that can take years off of your appearance. To schedule your free eyelid surgery consultation, please call Dr. O’Toole at (626) 689-7800 today.

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