Posted August 25, 2011
Many people are now seeking less invasive procedures to keep looking young and are delaying the more invasive surgical procedures. BOTOX® Cosmetic and injectable fillers are the most popular “quick fixes”. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into specific muscles that are causing wrinkles, thereby temporarily relaxing them and smoothing out the unwanted creases. Collagen was […]
Read MorePosted August 23, 2011
Medicine and health care have changed dramatically over the years. The access to medical information has become much easier. Prescription drugs are advertised virtually every where. Prescription drug companies are required to list side effects and warnings to inform consumers. A recent report claimed that they are not completely forthcoming with all of the information. […]
Read MorePosted August 10, 2011
In a shaky financial climate the media tends to focus on consumers financial decisions and label them as either” poor decisions” or “great investments”. It is easy for many to look at cosmetic plastic surgery as a poor financial decision. However, regardless of the economy ,over the years patients repeatedly have reported some of the […]
Read MorePosted July 28, 2011
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 25, 2011
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.
Posted July 15, 2011
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 June 29, 2011
While the best method to quit smoking will be continually debated, few will deny the deadly effects of smoking. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that smoking can considerably increase the risks associated with plastic surgery.
Posted June 28, 2011
Obesity has many risk for health complications. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that even after major weight loss there will will be residual health conditions.
Posted June 06, 2011
There has long been a perception that Californians are thin and healthy. The truth is the perception is quickly turning into a myth. Outside of the television and movie industries the real world has continued to put on weight. Californians are no longer the exception.
Posted June 02, 2011
Patients who are having abdominoplasty or a facelift need to be extremely careful with their incisions and dressings following surgery.
