Pasquale Michael

read moreOsteopathic medicine in the U.S. got its start in the late 1800s. Founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, who established the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Missouri in 1892, osteopathic medicine is governed by two regulatory bodies: the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the American Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM). There are currently nineteen, mostly private, colleges of osteopathic medicine; when you graduate, one receives the D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree.

read moreOur practice performs a wide array of body contouring surgeries including tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction, fat transfer, gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction), buttock implants, post bariatric surgery (body lifting) and more. We're also pleased to offer the latest in liposuction technology - Tickle Lipo (Nutational Infrasonic Liposuction).

read moreBotox has become very popular these days and is an incredible easy way to improve your appearance. The improvement primarily has to do with eliminating the fine lines and wrinkles of the brow and around the eyes known as crows feet. There are other uses as well such as creating a mini brow lift or decreasing some of the lines of the mouth. This should be done by an experienced physician or nurse injector who is properly trained and under supervision. Today we see so many individuals graduating from a weekend course and using a cookie cutter approach which is geared for one thing to decrease complications, but may not produce the best artistic result.

read moreMany women and men are unhappy with the appearance and shape of their stomach or abdominal region. Regardless of dieting and exercise, these individuals find themselves unable to flatten their abdomen or reduce unwanted fat. Some of the causes of excess fat or loose skin are: past pregnancies, time and gravity, genetics or weight loss. A Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) performed at our practice in Hawaii can remove droopy or flaccid skin while tightening the muscles and abdominal wall giving you a much flatter, smoother contour to your stomach.

read moreDr. Pasquale, who served as a special forces soldier (Green Beret, 20th SFG), and many of our employees who have served in active duty during peace and also during times of conflict understand the burdens and hardships these soldiers and their families endure. Many of the troops returning from Afghanistan and Iraq we noticed have various skin conditions ranging from sundamaged to acne that they have not had before. We have many treatments which can help recondition the skin from refreshing medical based facials, chemical peels to light based treatments.

read moreIf you want to remove fat from certain areas of the body, liposuction may be the answer for you. It certainly does the job of removing fat and liposuction is a very safe procedure with low complications. There are so many different types of doctors these days trying to supplement their income due to decreased insurance reimbursement in their specialty, so many try to perform cosmetic surgery. Liposuction is high on their list for many especially with all the new heavily marketed technology. The way they advertise you would think it is as easy as to go get a haircut or pedicure.