There is no doubt that pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding mean big changes for the body. Women often experience weight gain, changes in their shape, damage to their abdominal muscles and fluctuations in their breast size as a result of these phases. For other women, these changes can be long-lasting, which […]
Breast Surgery
You’ve researched your plastic surgery procedure, checked on your plastic surgeon to see if he or she is board certified and licensed to perform your plastic surgery, and you’ve even checked to see if your doctor has privileges at your local hospital. You’ve asked all the right questions – about […]
Aging and gravity affect us all – and all parts of our bodies. Skin sags, parts of the body begin to droop or fall a bit, and the skin does not look as young as it used to. While plastic surgery can help restore shape to the body, improve aesthetics […]
The demand for breast-reduction surgeries has increased, according to new statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The organization recently published its annual report, Plastic Surgery Statistics, and showed that there were 43,635 reduction mammaplasty procedures performed in 2017, an 11 percent increase over the previous year. ASPS […]
What is plastic surgery? Depending on who you are talking to, the term plastic surgery can mean a lot of different things. Many people consider plastic surgery just unnecessary procedures to make someone look better. Technically, “plastic surgery” covers two kinds of sub-specialties: cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Peterson performs […]
Do you have pain in your neck, back or bra strap area caused by large breasts? If you’re experiencing pain, rashes or skin irritation caused by large breasts, it may be time to consider having a breast reduction. Dr. Peterson has extensive experience performing the breast-reduction procedure and other breast […]
In this day and age, you can buy virtually everything you want on the Internet: clothes, personal care products, cars, pets and even your groceries. But what about buying tools for do-it-yourself cosmetic procedures? Yes, you can buy those, too. According to The Plastic Surgery Channel, an online media outlet […]
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) predicts that labiaplasty, a new type of Botox, a new nonsurgical breast-lift procedure and new ways to use dermal fillers will be the hottest procedures in plastic surgery for 2018. Labiaplasty has grown in popularity in the last few years, with […]
Is 2018 the year that you get breast implants? If you’re researching breast augmentation options, you’ve likely considered questions like “Should I get silicone or saline?”, “Will my implant scars be visible?” and “What is the best implant size for my body?” Dr. Peterson frequently hears these questions and many […]
After experiencing pregnancy, gestational diabetes and the loss of her baby at nine months pregnant, Linn Rowell of North Philadelphia decided to change her look and hoped to change her life with a Brazilian butt-lift. Rowell’s story was recently featured on NBC 10 Philadelphia. Rowell researched cosmetic surgeons and finally […]
