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IBS may be less common in sunny states

Posted January 11, 2012 in Body Contouring, Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Most of us are familiar with the term irritable bowel syndrome, a recent study concluded that the risk of developing it are less for those of us who live in sunny states. According to the online post Everyday Health, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which can be extremely painful and require […]

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Meryl Streep, Plastic Surgery Speculation, and Aging Gracefully

Posted January 09, 2012 in Brow Lift, Cosmetic Injectables, Dr. Martin O'Toole, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Facial Surgery, Fillers and Injectables, News & Research

In Hollywood, conversations about aging often lead to speculation about plastic surgery, especially when a well-known actress continues to look elegant, expressive, and natural over time. Meryl Streep has long been admired for her talent, confidence, and graceful approach to aging in an industry that often places intense pressure on appearance. While it is not […]

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Black market plastic surgery still happens

Posted January 08, 2012 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research

It is very hard to believe in this day and age that anyone would consider having plastic surgery with full knowledge that the plastic surgeon is not licensed. But, it still happens here in the United States where you would expect it to happen the least. According to recent online industry article black-market plastic surgery […]

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Mariah Carey, tummy tuck or not?

Posted January 05, 2012 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Mariah Carey appears to be the latest celebrity diet spokesperson under the critical eye of the public who doubts her weight loss is without cosmetic body contouring procedures. A recent celebrity blog raised the question whether or not Mariah Carey has had a tummy tuck. Plastic surgeons speculated that her navel is almost too round […]

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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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