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 […]
Read MorePosted 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. […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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, […]
Read MorePosted September 06, 2011 in Laser Technology, Smartlipo®
SmartLipo (Laser Liposuction) performed by Martin A. O’Toole, MD.
Read MorePosted 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. […]
Read MorePosted 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, […]
Read MorePosted 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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