Posted August 04, 2011
Although not FDA approved, counterfeit morning-after pills may have made their way into our local market. They could pose a problem for young women, including those considering procedures such as breast augmentation or liposuction. Dr. O’Toole and his staff explain to patients that a pregnancy test is given the morning of surgery by the surgery […]
Read MorePosted August 03, 2011
It is a commonly held belief that having a good cry will make you feel better. A new study, has proven this is not the case. It is common for women to tell Dr. O’Toole that they are discouraged with certain areas relating to their appearance. Patients considering breast augmentation sometimes share that they have […]
Read MorePosted July 31, 2011
We have all heard the old saying something is better than nothing. This appears to be true when referring to exercise programs. Dr.
Posted 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 27, 2011
Patients who are considering plastic surgery are often surprised when their spouses do not share the same concerns that they do about their body. Often it is as a recent study shows spouses sometimes see us through rose colored glasses. Dr.
Posted July 24, 2011
Most people would never have imagined that the pricing of prescription drugs would be so astronomical that it would cause patients to creatively stretch their medications. Cutting pills in half or using expired medications is a common practice. Dr. O’Toole provide detailed pre-surgical and post surgical instructions for every patient.
Posted July 21, 2011
Living in an urban area may in fact be healthier a recent study found. One thing is certain, in urban areas especially Los Angeles plastic surgery choices are abundant. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients that the many options do not compare apples to apples.
Posted July 20, 2011
Once the news became widely spread that aspirin was good for the heart, some consumers began to self diagnose and take it on a regular basis. Dr. O’Toole routinely ask patients who are considering plastic surgery about drugs that they are taking including aspirin.
Posted July 19, 2011
It is not always true that art imitates life. The new Capt. America movie takes a scrawny looking man and seemingly effortlessly turns him into a muscular super hero. It is not unusual for patients to believe that plastic surgery works like the magic of the camera. Some men consult with Dr. O’Toole concerning their physique.
Posted July 18, 2011
How many times have we had a glass of wine with the expectation of relaxing? A new report says… Not so! It is believed that the wine can actually cause you to be more stressed. Unfortunately, stress has a way of showing not only in our body language but literally on our faces. Dr.
