Posted April 18, 2013 in Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
If you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck, there are many aesthetic benefits. In general, the benefit of a tummy tuck is that it removes sagging, excess skin and fat. Other benefits include:
Read MorePosted April 18, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants
When you choose a breast implant size, bra cup size is not the only way to go about it. Discussing your desired cup size is a good starting point, and it can help give plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O'Toole an idea of the look you want to achieve, but you should also discuss the final look you want and then Dr. O'Toole can help you choose the size producing that result.
Read MorePosted April 12, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, News & Research
In 2012 Breast Augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the USA! Over the past decade, the amount of American women to undergo breast augmentation has increased by 45 percent, and this procedure has remained the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in America. According to the latest statistics from the American Society of […]
Read MorePosted April 09, 2013 in Body Contouring, Body Lift, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
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 […]
Read MorePosted April 09, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Facelift, Facial Surgery, Rhinoplasty
In most cases, if you remove something from the body or cut the skin deep enough, a scar will replace it. The visibility of the scar depends on your skin color and type. However, there are a few ways to minimize scarring: Research limited incision techniques Oftentimes there are techniques available that minimize the appearance […]
Read MorePosted April 02, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Saline Breast Implants
Many women notice that their breast implants seem to appear unnaturally high on the chest soon after their breast augmentation procedure. This is very common due to skin and tissue tightness and swelling, especially when the implant is inserted below the pectoral muscle. For up to a month after the procedure the breasts are usually […]
Read MorePosted March 12, 2013 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables
It is not uncommon for people to think of nonsurgical facial rejuvenation as something only women consider. However, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 320,000 men received BOTOX® Cosmetic injections in 2012, indicating that men, as well as women, are interested in looking their absolute best.
Read MorePosted March 12, 2013 in Facial Surgery, News & Research, Rhinoplasty
Every year, hundreds of men and women in Los Angeles look to rhinoplasty to correct imperfections with their nose, and understandably so. Your nose is one of your most noticeable features. Having a nose that compliments your other facial features is not only attractive, it’s an essential part of making a great first impression. But how do you decide what your nose should look like?
Read MorePosted March 12, 2013 in Body Contouring, Butt Lift, Mommy Makeover
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeon (ASPS), of which Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole is a member, there has been a 114 percent increase in the number of butt lifts performed in the United States since the year 2000. The ASPS reports that there were nearly 3000 butt lifts performed in the US in 2012, many of which were combined with other procedures for post-bariatric body contouring.
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Read MorePosted March 12, 2013 in Facelift, Facial Surgery
Before committing to a facelift it is common to wonder how long results will last. While this is, of course, dependent on factors such as which type of facelift you have had, your age, and your lifestyle choices, new research has found this procedure often produces pleasing results for a number of years.
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