In conversations about screen time, you’ve probably heard the warnings about damage to your eyes and effects on sleep or how too much TV or tablet time can harm your child’s development. But what about the impact of blue light on your skin? What Is Blue Light? Blue light is…
Author: Dr. Jack Peterson
How many times have you been kissed under the mistletoe? While the movies make it seem like mistletoe is everywhere during the holiday season and you can be kissed at any time, the actual reality is not quite the case. That said, we recommend that you make sure your lips…
It’s the most beautiful time of the year! Thanksgiving is almost here, which means Black Friday is almost here, too. Do you head out to shop in person, or do you surf for sales online? Either way, we thought you’d be interested in learning more about the history of this…
Nothing is ever quite the same after having a baby. Your house is a little messier, you get less sleep and, well, you have a new human to love and care for. After pregnancy, your body is never quite the same either. Your hips are a little bigger, you have…
We’ve been avoiding admitting it for a few weeks, but, as much as we hate to say it, summer is over. Gone are the days of swimming, laying (responsibly with sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30) in the sun and no alarm clocks. But while you’re shifting over…
Every once in a while, wouldn’t it be nice to get a new look? Sure, we’ve all thought about tweaking something on our face. Maybe reshaping the nose, adding contour, a slight brow-lift, some dermal fillers to give our lips a boost, and different ways we can reshape our cheeks…
Did you know that your lips are unique, just like your fingerprints? And, like fingerprints, they can be used for identification? The lines and wrinkles on lips vary from person to person, as does the shape of your lips, which also contributes to your unique identity. 7 Types of Lip Shape There…
Many people experience sagging skin in the face, neck and under the chin as they age. It’s a common consequence of getting older. But, just because it happens to just about everyone doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Dr. Peterson offers patients a new way to fight sagging…
There are four major components to the structural makeup of your face. They are skin, fat, muscle and bone, and as you age, they all can be affected by time and gravity. When these components are affected, it can mean volume loss and the development of visible signs of aging,…
Do you find yourself admiring the naturally long and lush eyelashes of others? It’s OK. We get it. We didn’t get built-in glamorous eyelashes as part of our DNA, either. But fortunately, we do have options other than just being envious of the beautiful eyelashes other people seem to grow…