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Blame it on the food impulse

Posted September 18, 2011 in News & Research

A new study claims that obese people have a difficult time controlling real food impulses. Their uncontrollable urges are suspected to the be reason behind their obesity. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients that after their investment in cosmetic plastic surgery procedures,maintaining a healthy weight is the best way to assure long-term results.  Patients who are having […]

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Stress and breast cancer are they related?

Posted September 15, 2011 in Uncategorized

Women in today’s society have multiple roles and many responsibilities. It can be very stressful for women balancing life at home and their career. Recently a study found that stress is a huge factor in the reported new  cases of breast cancer. Many women seem to internalize stress and that turn can hurt their health and […]

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OB-GYN guidelines inconsistent

Posted September 13, 2011 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction

A disturbing report recently stated that OB/GYN guidelines were largely based on opinion and therefore inconsistent.  For women, this is a disturbing report because it casts a shadow of doubt on everything they are being told from their doctor.  Dr. O’Toole requires his patients to share past medical history information prior to making any surgical recommendations […]

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Active leg syndrome linked to heart problems

Posted September 12, 2011 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized

Thanks to the power of advertising most Americans are familiar with restless leg syndrome.It can be debilitating for some people, and a new study has linked a different but similar condition, active leg syndrome to heart problems.  Patients who suffer from active leg syndrome could also  suffer from obesity or other obesity related illness.  Patients […]

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Men with ED would do better with a more active lifestyle

Posted September 11, 2011 in Uncategorized

Men can be very sensitive when it concerns their sexual health.  A new study found that erectile dysfunction could be less of an issue for men with a healthy and active lifestyle.  For men, just as it is for women; how they feel can be directly related to their appearance.  As men age some share with Dr. […]

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Not sleeping? Dump the gadgets

Posted September 10, 2011 in Uncategorized

Lack of sleep is fairly common these days. Many people take prescription medication to help them fall asleep on a nightly basis (even though this is not recommended). A recent study found that the obsession with technology and gadgets could be the reason for many Americans getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. Dr. O’Toole consults […]

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Cocktail mix contains preservative that may cause cancer

Posted September 08, 2011 in Uncategorized

Consumers seem to be anxious to try new health and wellness drinks, and supplements with little or no solid testing behind them. From a marketing perspective if a celebrity is tied to product, it seems to generate even more sales quickly. A new cocktail mix was recently pulled from the shelves of a small major […]

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Silicone or Saline Breast Implants, You have a choice

Posted September 07, 2011 in Breast Implants

Silicone or Saline Implants – You have a choice The original breast implants used for breast augmentation were Silicone rubber bags filled with a silicone gel. These implants were removed from the market here in the US in 1992 due to fears of toxicity if the implant shell leaked. In 2006, they returned for use […]

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Laugh more; healthy heart (treat your laugh lines)

Posted September 06, 2011 in Fillers and Injectables, News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures, Skin Treatment, Skincare

The old adage that laughter is the best medicine  is true according to a recent report. The report highlights the benefits of laughter and heart health. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients who are concerned with what are commonly known as laugh lines, that cosmetic surgery procedures are available that will not only treat the laugh lines, […]

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