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Category: Mommy Makeover


When Should I Consider a Mommy Makeover?

Posted September 16, 2015

If you are unhappy with the way pregnancy has altered your body, you may be an ideal mommy makeover candidate. Board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole would be happy to meet with you free of both cost and obligation to discuss your concerns, cover your options, and help you choose if a mommy makeover can help you reach your goals.

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What Pregnancy Does to the Abdominal Area

Posted November 03, 2014

Three primary things happen in the abdominal area during pregnancy:

  • Stomach muscles separate
  • Fat accumulates in the lower belly
  • Skin is stretched

All of these things are necessary. They may also, however, prove very difficult to bounce back from.

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Breast Enhancement after Children

Posted July 29, 2014

If you are unhappy with the way pregnancy and nursing have impacted the appearance and comfort of your breasts, it may be time to consider your options. No matter if you are considering a stand-alone solution or a complete mommy makeover, board-certified Los Angeles breast surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole welcomes an opportunity to meet with you and discuss your concerns, assess your frame, and help you determine the best way to restore beauty and comfort to your body.

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Should I get a Tummy Tuck if I Plan on Having More Children?

Posted March 17, 2014

Tummy tuck surgery is incredibly effective at toning the midsection and producing a much more sculpted look. By removing excess skin and stubborn fat deposits, as well as tightening core muscles, tummy tuck surgery is a fantastic way to reclaim your stomach following pregnancy.

Because it addresses issues such as separated stomach muscles and stretch marks, tummy tuck surgery is commonly part of the mommy makeover procedure.

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What Plastic Surgery Procedures can be Combined in a Los Angeles Mommy Makeover?

Posted August 19, 2013

Pregnancy and nursing can change your body in ways that diet and exercise will never fully address. Physical postpartum changes can impact your clothing options, make daily activities less pleasurable, and even contribute to emotional duress, and these issues may even continue to present challenges well into the future. For these reasons and more, many women in Los Angeles look to the mommy makeover procedure for a full physical transformation.

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How can I Benefit from a Mommy Makeover?

Posted June 25, 2013

Many women find that after having children, no matter how fulfilled those children make them feel, a shapely, contoured, and sensual body is actually an essential part of womanhood, and one that pregnancy and nursing can take away.

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What is a Gummy Bear Breast Implant?

Posted May 03, 2013

Implants for breast augmentation used to only come in two types: saline or silicone. However, a new type of implant known as the “gummy bear implant” has received much attention and praise in the world of plastic surgery since its recent approval by the FDA. Gummy bear implants are named after their candied counterparts because, […]

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