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Category: Liposuction


Which Type of Liposuction is Best for Me?

Posted February 25, 2016

Board-certified Los Angeles liposuction surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers both power assisted liposuction (PAL) and laser liposuction (SmartLipo™). Which of these options is best for your needs depends on factors unique to your anatomy as well as which areas of the body you desire to sculpt. During your free liposuction consultation Dr. O’Toole will evaluate […]

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Plastic Surgery for Men on the Rise

Posted October 16, 2015

More and more men are beginning to look to plastic surgery to address issues as varied as stubborn fat deposits and premature signs of aging. If you are a man who is unhappy with any aspect of his body, board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole welcomes an opportunity to meet with you free of […]

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Is Too Much Liposuction Possible?

Posted September 03, 2015

A new study conducted at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine set out to determine how much liposuction is safe. The results, published in this month’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal, suggest that depends very much on a patient’s BMI at the time of surgery. If you are considering liposuction surgery in the Los Angeles […]

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Post Bariatric Body Contouring Increases in Popularity

Posted July 14, 2015

A recent increase in the number of bariatric surgeries in the United States has kindled a surge in post bariatric body contouring procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons – of which Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole is a member – massive weight loss surgeries have resulted in an increased demand for liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, and breast lift surgery among others.

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Body Contouring Options

Posted April 14, 2015

If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your body, it may be time to discuss your body contouring options with board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole. Paying close attention to your concerns and listening carefully to your desires, Dr. O’Toole can customize your body contouring treatments to produce a look you will love. Please call (626) 689-7800 today to schedule your free consultation and let us get started on helping you reach your cosmetic goals.

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Lasting Results with Liposuction

Posted January 22, 2015

A recently published study suggests that newer liposuction techniques are capable of producing longer-lasting results. According to the study’s authors, techniques such as SmartLipo™ allow for more complete removal of fat and better retraction of skin. This helps produce an exquisitely toned appearance that can last for several years with only minimal upkeep. These results were based on 20 years of research on over 4,000 liposuction patients.

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Los Angeles Tummy Tuck Questions: Will Liposuction be a Part of My Procedure?

Posted February 14, 2014

Tummy tuck surgery is designed to trim, tone, and sculpt your entire midsection. To accomplish this, board-certified Los Angeles tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole may need to remove excess deposits of fat from the abdominal area. If stubborn fat deposits threaten to obscure your tummy tuck results, liposuction will certainly be an option Dr. O’Toole explores.

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What is Gynecomastia?

Posted November 06, 2013

Gynecomastia has a number of more colorful names: Moobs, man-boobs, and he-breasts being among them. But despite the silly nature of these names, gynecomastia is no laughing matter.

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