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Butt Lift Among Top Plastic Surgery Procedures in 2012

Posted 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.

Butt Lift

Long-Lasting Facelift Results

Posted 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.

Pregnancy after a Tummy Tuck

Posted February 20, 2013 in Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

If you are considering a tummy tuck as part of a mommy makeover, you may be wondering what it will mean for any future pregnancies you may have, especially in regard to:

Is Your BOTOX® Cosmetic from the USA?

Posted February 20, 2013 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables

The US Food and Drug Administration recently urged plastic surgeons and other physicians to make sure the BOTOX® Cosmetic they are treating their patients with is purchased from the USA. This past December, the FDA issued a warning to 350 medical practices that they may have received BOTOX Cosmetic from foreign countries, which would mean the BOTOX was unapproved by the FDA.

In the US, drugs and medical devices are regulated by the FDA. When the FDA approves something like BOTOX, it means:

The Importance of Board Certification

Posted January 08, 2013 in Preparing for Surgery

Younger Looking Skin

Posted January 08, 2013 in Chemical Peels, Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Non-Surgical Procedures, Vein Treatment

Different Types of Injectable Procedures

Posted January 08, 2013 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables, Non-Surgical Procedures

Injectable Fillers and Your Skin

Posted January 08, 2013 in Fillers and Injectables, Non-Surgical Procedures

Patients in Los Angeles and elsewhere understand that cosmetic injectables and other facial rejuvenation skin care procedures can be excellent ways of supplementing their skin care needs. Skin care is a crucial element of one’s overall cosmetic maintenance routine, and cosmetic injectables can address some problems that too-often go unaddressed. There are a wide variety of injectable fillers to address different problems.

The Right Age for a Face Lift

Posted January 08, 2013 in Facelift, Facial Surgery

Many Beverly Hills residents are interested in the revitalizing benefits of a facelift. The procedure is an excellent way of restoring youth and vitality when your face is showing the signs of age and wear. If you’re suffering from sagging skin or deep creases around the nose and eyes, a face lift is probably an […]

Am I A Candidate for a Facelift?