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.
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.
