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Will Breast Augmentation Interfere with Mammograms?

Posted November 12, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants

The decision to undergo breast augmentation is a big one, and one that demands careful consideration about all potential benefits and complications. A concern shared by many potential Pasadena breast augmentation patients is what impact breast implants will have on future breast cancer screening. Dr. O’Toole understands that this is an important concern and would be happy to address it in full during your breast augmentation consultation.

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Post-Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring Procedures in Los Angeles

Posted November 05, 2013 in Arm Lift, Body Contouring, Body Lift, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Gynecomastia, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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.

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What Foods Should I Eat Before Surgery?

Posted October 21, 2013 in Preparing for Surgery

As times progress, elective surgery is becoming increasingly popular. Whether surgery is elective or deemed necessary, your diet can affect your procedure and even the healing process to come. Making proactive food choices can reduce difficulties during surgery and even contribute to quicker postoperative healing. Several days or even weeks prior to surgery, make foods […]

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Common Facial Plastic Surgery Combinations in Hollywood

Posted October 15, 2013 in Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Fillers and Injectables

Ageing, genetics, lifestyle choices, sun exposure… the list of things that can impact the appearance of your face is extensive. When you come to our Hollywood area plastic surgery center for your initial consultation, Dr. Martin O’Toole will take the time necessary to listen to your concerns and carefully examine your face and neck. Based on your desires and his findings, he will be able to recommend the facial plastic surgery procedures best suited to help you reach your aesthetic goals.

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Advantages of SmartLipo in Pasadena

Posted October 15, 2013 in Liposuction, Smartlipo®

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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How Can I Correct my Asymmetric Breasts?

Posted September 29, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Reduction

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

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