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Category: Best Time for Surgery


When Is the Best Time to Consider Cosmetic Surgery?

Posted December 20, 2017

As the beginning of the year is once again upon us, many people are likely planning out what they hope to accomplish and achieve in the upcoming months. If cosmetic surgery is on that list, you may be unsure of when to have these procedures performed. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as naming a […]

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What is the Best Placement Option for Breast Implants?

Posted December 29, 2015

Board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers two breast implant placement options: Subglandular – below breast tissue, but above the muscles of the chest Submuscular – below both breast tissue and chest muscles Which option is right for your needs depends entirely on your personal goals, your anatomical features, and other factors unique to […]

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Am I too Old for Breast Augmentation?

Posted October 07, 2015

Breast augmentation cannot be performed on women under the age of 18 and is typically recommended for those over the age of 22. This is because breasts may continue to develop into the early 20s and is the reason silicone breast implants are not available for younger patients. While there is a lower age-requirement for […]

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Will Breast Implants Cause Cancer?

Posted March 27, 2015

France’s National Cancer Institute has recently required warnings be placed on silicone breast implants stating that this type of implant increases risks for anaplastic large cell lymphoma – an extremely rare type of breast cancer. According to FNCI, 18 women with silicone breast implants have been diagnosed with ALCL since 2011.

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Silicone Breast Implants

Posted August 13, 2014

Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers various types of breast implants, allowing him to meet the specific needs of each of our patients. Among your options are silicone breast implants, an implant type that offers many distinct advantages over saline alternatives.

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How Soon after Breast Augmentation can I Exercise?

Posted May 28, 2014

Following your breast augmentation procedure you will need to give your body time to heal before you engage in strenuous activities. Placing strain on incisions or overexertion in general can result in issues such as discomfort, swelling, and even unfavorable results. During your Los Angeles breast enhancement consultation with Dr. Martin O’Toole how long you will need to wait to engage in your normal activities can be discussed in more detail.

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FDA Approves MemoryShape Silicone Breast Implant

Posted August 19, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new silicone breast implant for use in women over the age of 22. The Natrelle® 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant is specifically designed to mimic the slope of the breast. Due to its cohesive silicone gel filling, the breast implant promises to retain its shape and remain natural-feeling for a longer period of time than other breast implant options.

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What can Breast Augmentation Correct?

Posted August 19, 2013

Breast augmentation is a procedure in which breast implants are used to improve the size, shape, and symmetry of your breasts. With this procedure, Pasadena breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole can also create more defined cleavage and balance the contours of your chest with the dimensions of your frame.

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