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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Posted September 06, 2011 in Laser Technology, Smartlipo®
SmartLipo (Laser Liposuction) performed by Martin A. O’Toole, MD.
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Posted September 05, 2011 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized
The past few decades in the United States has been marked by a considerable reduction in the number of people who smoke. Research has shown that secondhand smoke is also harmful and as a result smoking has been banned from most public places, especially in California. But, smoking in one’s own home is still permitted. […]
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Posted September 01, 2011 in Uncategorized
The overuse of antibiotics has been a global concern for years, especially in the treatment of children. The fear is that bacterial will become resistant when so many patients use antibiotics on a regular basis. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients who are having surgery that antibiotics are prescribed primarily as a precautionary measure against infection. For breast augmentation patients, […]
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Posted August 31, 2011 in Liposuction, Smartlipo®
Anyone who has been to a public gathering recently will confirm that soda is still very much a public favorite. The amount of sugar in these drinks vary from a lot… to a whole lot. Of greatest concern is the fact that sugary drinks are likely to add pounds to the waist line.Dr. O’Toole explains to […]
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Posted August 30, 2011 in Uncategorized
After 40 years of age looking for eyesight options is inevitable. Unfortunately it is easy to overlook the appearance of the eyes. Many patients experience droopy eyelids and bags beneath eyes.For women the droopy eyelid not only interferes with vision it can also cause a problem with creasing in the eyeshadow makeup that women wear. […]
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Posted August 29, 2011 in News & Research, Preparing for Surgery
We have heard for years that chocolate is good for your heart. Now another study confirms it yet again. No one advises that people consume unlimited amounts. As a matter of fact this study states that there is no proven correct dosage so moderation is the recommendation. Dr. O’Toole has some patients share in their […]
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Posted August 28, 2011 in News & Research, Skin Treatment, Skincare
Acne is not just a teen issue.Many pre-and post menopausal women have unexplained bouts with acne. There are many over-the-counter and medical grade skin care products offered for the treatment of acne. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that while there are products available they will work with varying degrees of effectiveness. Dr. O’Toole offers medical grade […]
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Posted August 25, 2011 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fat Grafting, Fillers and Injectables, Non-Surgical Procedures
Many people are now seeking less invasive procedures to keep looking young and are delaying the more invasive surgical procedures. BOTOX® Cosmetic and injectable fillers are the most popular “quick fixes”. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into specific muscles that are causing wrinkles, thereby temporarily relaxing them and smoothing out the unwanted creases. Collagen was […]
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Posted August 24, 2011 in Uncategorized
A new study found the trial and error was effective for older adults. This is not the case when it comes to plastic surgery. Dr. O’Toole stresses to his patients especially those who are older that plastic surgery procedures can have many irreversible consequences. Procedures like traditional liposuction or Smart Lipo can seem harmless if […]
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