Posted August 07, 2011 in News & Research
The effects of dieting beyond losing weight can be very damaging. This not only applies to your health but also to your appearance. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients after having surgeries including abdominoplasty, liposuction, or breast augmentation that weight gain can affect their results after surgery. Patients who have body contouring procedures sometime mistakenly believe that […]
Read MorePosted August 04, 2011 in Uncategorized
Although not FDA approved, counterfeit morning-after pills may have made their way into our local market. They could pose a problem for young women, including those considering procedures such as breast augmentation or liposuction. Dr. O’Toole and his staff explain to patients that a pregnancy test is given the morning of surgery by the surgery […]
Read MorePosted August 03, 2011 in Uncategorized
It is a commonly held belief that having a good cry will make you feel better. A new study, has proven this is not the case. It is common for women to tell Dr. O’Toole that they are discouraged with certain areas relating to their appearance. Patients considering breast augmentation sometimes share that they have […]
Read MorePosted August 02, 2011 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables, News & Research, Skin Treatment, Skincare
It will not come as a surprise to many that eating healthy foods can be costly. Fruit and vegetables, because they are perishable, would not cost the same as a product with a shelflife lasting months. It is certainly worth the extra investment not only for your health but also for your appearance. It has […]
Read MorePosted August 01, 2011 in News & Research
Pregnant women these days are given recommendations for supplements that are intended to benefit the baby. DHA – short for docosahexaenoic acid – is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil and other natural sources. This supplement is recommended to boost among other things the development of the baby’s brain. The health of the […]
Read MorePosted July 31, 2011 in Breast Lift, Uncategorized
We have all heard the old saying something is better than nothing. This appears to be true when referring to exercise programs. Dr.
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.
