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Category: Preparing for Surgery


Don’t Let the White Coat Fool You

Posted October 17, 2011

The economy has finally shed some attention on plastic surgery and unqualified doctors performing surgical procedures. According to the Los Angeles Times the woman who is being highlighted in the new American Society of Plastic Surgeons campaign against unqualified doctors performing plastic surgery, is from California. Unfortunately, she suffered a horrible blow when she awoke to find that she […]

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Chocolate gets another thumbs up!

Posted August 29, 2011

We have heard for years that chocolate is good for your heart. Now another study confirms it yet again. No one advises that people consume unlimited amounts. As a matter of fact this study states that there is no proven correct dosage so moderation is the recommendation. Dr. O’Toole  has some patients share in their […]

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Alcohol can ruin a good night sleep

Posted August 16, 2011

It has been a long-held belief that a glass of wine or a nice stiff drink is just the thing to give a person a great night of sleep. A new report disputes that belief. Dr. O’Toole advises patients who are scheduled for procedures including both surgical and nonsurgical to abstain from alcohol prior to […]

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