Posted March 28, 2012 in Uncategorized
Having breast augmentation surgery is just the first stage in a process to achieving the breasts you’ve always desired. The road to larger and fuller breasts with enhanced cleavage also includes a journey through the recovery process. Like all surgeries, breast augmentation has side effects that should be understood. The breast augmentation recovery period can […]
Read MorePosted March 26, 2012 in Breast Augmentation, Chemical Peels, Cosmetic Injectables, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Fillers and Injectables, Laser Hair Removal, Liposuction, Microdermabrasion, News & Research, Rhinoplasty
Even with a slowly recovering economy, cosmetic procedures grew two straight years in a row. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released statistics stating that 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures (both surgical and minimally-invasive) were performed in the United States in 2011. This is up five percent from last year. In addition […]
Read MorePosted March 07, 2012 in Facial Implants, News & Research
According to ABC 7 men have a one-in-two chance of getting a diagnosed with cancer, while for women, it’s one in three. But for some, cancer is inevitable because of genes that are passed from one generation to the next. It’s a riddle that researchers are trying to solve. In three generations of Johnson women, […]
Read MorePosted March 06, 2012 in News & Research
According to Fox it turns out a beer a day may keep the doctor away, The Advertiser reported Tuesday citing a Spanish study. The study of 1,249 men and women over the age of 57 found those who drank moderate amounts of ale and lager reduced their risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. And […]
Read MorePosted March 02, 2012 in Uncategorized
According to Fox alcohol dependence can play a negative role in a person’s marriage and cause early separation, according to a study released in the latest issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, FOXNews.com reported Wednesday. The study from Indiana University School of Education found that those who frequently drink alcohol were more likely to […]
Read MorePosted February 24, 2012 in Uncategorized
Welcome to the Pasadena Cosmetic Surgery blog. We are proud to offer a full array of plastic surgery services to men and women in the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood, California area. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole has more than 20 years of experience and has developed a reputation for delivering exceptional results that often exceed his patients’ expectations.
Dr. O’Toole performs a variety of plastic surgery procedures to help you achieve all of your aesthetic goals:
Read MorePosted February 23, 2012 in News & Research
According to My Fox LA a new study shows that learning a second language could be good for your brain. A bilingual person may have extra protection against the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, reported Discover Magazine . Psychologist and lead researcher Ellen Bialystok and her team analyzed more than 200 Alzheimer’s patients who had […]
Read MorePosted February 22, 2012 in Procedures for Men
It’s no surprise that more women than men have a cosmetic surgery procedure performed. But every year, more men are opting for plastic surgery. In fact, the number of men getting work done has increase 50 percent in the last five years. There are many cosmetic options available to men. Chest reduction, ear lift, chin […]
Read MorePosted February 22, 2012 in News & Research
According to The Los Angeles Times The FDA is warning consumers about a weight loss drug that could be deadly. Fruta Planta has been linked to several heart attacks and at least one death, according to officials. The maker of the product, Kissimmee-based PRock Marketing, is recalling all lots of Fruta Planta and another product called Reduce Weight Fruta Planta. […]
Read MorePosted February 20, 2012 in Laser Tattoo Removal, Laser Technology
Whether it’s an ex-lovers name or a questionable piece of art you had from your youth, tattoos can be an incredibly significant experience in one’s life or a very regrettable one. With the mainstream popularity of tattoos thanks in part to televisions shows like “L.A. Ink,” the rise of body art comes with consequences for […]
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