Posted July 28, 2011 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized
Americans waist line appears to finally be catching up to the health statistics. A new report states that Western Europeans are living longer than Americans. This primarily due to obesity. Dr. O’Toole helps his patients to understand that obesity problems accumulate over time. Once a patient is truly obese the options for surgical body contouring are no longer available.
Posted July 27, 2011 in Uncategorized
Patients who are considering plastic surgery are often surprised when their spouses do not share the same concerns that they do about their body. Often it is as a recent study shows spouses sometimes see us through rose colored glasses. Dr.
Posted July 26, 2011 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, News & Research, Smartlipo®
Decisions are made between healthy and unhealthy foods in what may seem like an instant. Studies show that it may be more scientific than once thought. Dr. O’Toole reminds patients that it is both unproductive and time-consuming to feel guilty about lifestyle or diet that may have produced a figure that is disproportionately overweight. Patients who […]
Read MorePosted July 25, 2011 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables, News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures
Vitamins as a means for great health are nothing new. As a matter of fact the industry is worth billions. A new treatment now available allows patients to have an in fusion of vitamins intravenously. The theory is that patients will receive the proper amount of nutrients at one time and feel better. Obviously, if they are feeling better it is likely that they want to look better also. Dr.
Posted July 24, 2011 in Uncategorized
Most people would never have imagined that the pricing of prescription drugs would be so astronomical that it would cause patients to creatively stretch their medications. Cutting pills in half or using expired medications is a common practice. Dr. O’Toole provide detailed pre-surgical and post surgical instructions for every patient.
Posted July 21, 2011 in Uncategorized
Living in an urban area may in fact be healthier a recent study found. One thing is certain, in urban areas especially Los Angeles plastic surgery choices are abundant. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients that the many options do not compare apples to apples.
Posted July 20, 2011 in Uncategorized
Once the news became widely spread that aspirin was good for the heart, some consumers began to self diagnose and take it on a regular basis. Dr. O’Toole routinely ask patients who are considering plastic surgery about drugs that they are taking including aspirin.
Posted July 19, 2011 in Breast Lift, Uncategorized
It is not always true that art imitates life. The new Capt. America movie takes a scrawny looking man and seemingly effortlessly turns him into a muscular super hero. It is not unusual for patients to believe that plastic surgery works like the magic of the camera. Some men consult with Dr. O’Toole concerning their physique.
Posted July 18, 2011 in Uncategorized
How many times have we had a glass of wine with the expectation of relaxing? A new report says… Not so! It is believed that the wine can actually cause you to be more stressed. Unfortunately, stress has a way of showing not only in our body language but literally on our faces. Dr.
Posted July 17, 2011 in News & Research, Preparing for Surgery, Recovery
The fact that LA area hospitals ranked among the best in nation is no surprise to those of us who have seen the influx of patients from around the world who come here for medical treatment. Cosmetic surgery is no exception. Dr.
