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Fat; it’s all in the family

Posted January 02, 2012 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Uncategorized

As America struggles with the obesity epidemic, finding the source seems to be an important component to finding a cure. According to Channel 2 news fat is hereditary. About half our propensity to gain weight or not is inherited,” says Dr. Steve Smith, an obesity expert and scientific director of Sanford-Burnham Translational Research Institute for Metabolism […]

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The most popular ways to diet

Posted December 28, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Uncategorized

January is the diet month of the year. Cloaked in New Year’s resolutions, marketing companies live for this month. Most Americans have tried several different diets over a number of years. According to the Los Angeles Times most of us eat more fruits and vegetables, many choose an established weight loss program, and one in four of us […]

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You lost the weight; now what?

Posted December 27, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Uncategorized, Unwanted Tattoo

The beginning of the year predictably has the most number of weight loss ads. The most common resolution is to lose weight for the New Year. But, what about those who have lost the weight and managed to keep weight off? What should their New Year’s resolution be? Believe it or not, many of these […]

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Protecting Your Investment

Posted December 26, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Liposuction, Smartlipo®

Patients, who have plastic surgery, sometimes neglect to protect their investment. After surgery, it is imperative for patients to follow a good exercise regimen as well as a balanced diet.  Some patients consider their surgery to be the final decision rather than a process. Plastic surgery procedures can provide a dramatic difference; however, in most […]

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Breast augmentation in the New Year

Posted December 25, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Uncategorized

As we approached the last week of the year, it is the perfect time to reflect upon what is important not only to our lives physically, but also to our appearance. Of course with each passing year we age and it is impossible to ignore the signs of aging as time progresses. Often women who […]

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Study says behavior and wealth may drive obesity

Posted December 22, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Liposuction, News & Research, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

It is not surprising that the wealthiest countries have a larger percentage of obesity in their population. Some have labeled obesity as a disease of prosperity. According to the Los Angeles Times a study argues that it may be  linked with wealthy nations and their fast-food restaurants.  Researchers compared the number of fast-food restaurants per […]

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Breast implant scare in France; not likely in US

Posted December 21, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Uncategorized

The recent reports of possible dangers from ruptured silicone implants in France is not likely to be an issue in the United States. According to the  Los Angeles Times the government is deciding whether to recommend removal of implants in 30,000 women – involves a type of silicone gel implant never used in the United States. Manufactured […]

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Best results for facelift are under 50

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cosmetic Injectables, Dr. Martin O'Toole, Facelift, Facial Surgery, Fillers and Injectables, News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures

Hollywood celebrities have known what a recent study has just proven. Facial rejuvenation is most appealing when performed early in the aging process. According to a recent newswise article online, younger patients with “early or minimal signs of facial aging” achieve better results and higher satisfaction rates at least a decade after facelift surgery, according […]

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Young women are using less reproductive services

Posted December 19, 2011 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research

Young women have utilized different sources of reproductive services for many years. A new study says the number of women seeking the services is declining. According to the Los Angeles Times fewer U.S. women ages 15 to 24 are receiving reproductive healthcare, according to a new study. This includes services such as Pap tests, pregnancy […]

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