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.
Posted July 15, 2011 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized
The common cold is something most of us take for granted as an inevitable part of life. During the warm and balmy summer months we hardly think about it at all. When patients are considering plastic surgery they must be healthy for the best surgical patient experience. Dr.
Posted July 13, 2011 in Uncategorized
Stress has many negative effects whether you are the boss or not. It can become evident rather quickly when a person looks stressed. It is important for people to maintain a calm and relaxed look because in most circles that equals a healthy and happy person. Although the rule is: you cannot judge a book by its cover, it is done every day.
Posted July 11, 2011 in Breast Lift, Uncategorized
The new push to display nutrition labels for everything from grocery items to restaurant choices as people firmly planted on both sides of the debate. History shows us that most are apathetic. Dr. O’Toole shares with his middle-aged female patients that diet is very important; however, it is not everything.
Posted July 11, 2011 in Uncategorized
As American children continue to gain weight to the point of what some call an obesity epidemic, experts have widely mixed opinion when it comes to providing solutions. At the very least we can all agree that eating less and exercising more is effective. For many young women who are in their late teens or early 20s excessively large breasts prevent them from experiencing the benefits of regular exercise.
Posted July 08, 2011 in Uncategorized
Most likely, not many women would find having a mammogram a reason to party. More realistically women shudder at the thought of what can only be described in the kindest terms as uncomfortable. The purpose of mammograms is to detect breast cancer risk early. Women are not routinely taking advantage of the screenings. Dr.
Posted July 08, 2011 in Uncategorized
The DEA has released their findings that marijuana does not have any medicinal value. Patients considering plastic surgery should be prepared to disclose all medications that are being taken. Dr. O’Toole uses a medical history intake form to assess the medical history of patients. Many drugs including supplements and over-the-counter products are omitted by patients.
Posted July 04, 2011 in Breast Lift, Uncategorized
Diet soda may seem to be an unlikely source of weight gain but some say that is not so.
Posted June 30, 2011 in Uncategorized
Americans are living longer than ever before, much of it due to early screening.
