Trying to get rid of a double chin on your own can be pretty frustrating. Age makes your chin skin go slack, and the fat in your chin is stubborn and refuses to tone. Genetics also play a big part in that pesky double chin (thanks, mom!). Dr. Peterson sees […]
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Skin goes through many changes as we age. Collagen production slows down, skin becomes less elastic, and wrinkles and creases seem to form much faster. One other effect of aging is that our pores get larger, causing our complexions to look bumpy and blotchy. If your pores have increased in […]
Facial fat transfers are increasing in popularity – especially in combination with face-lift surgeries. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that in 2016, facial fat transfers – alone or in conjunction with face-lift surgeries – increased by 13 percent over 2015. Dr. Peterson uses fat to enhance the face-lift […]
Typically used to treat the face, dermal fillers are also proving to be useful and popular for treating sagging upper arms, according to the New York Post. What Causes Sagging Upper Arms? Loose or sagging upper arm skin, also known as “bat wings,” occurs as a byproduct of the […]
Taking selfies helps plastic surgery patients have better recoveries, according to a new study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The Selfie Study Published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the peer-reviewed clinical publication of the ASAPS, the study found that 96.2 percent of participants who took selfies […]
If you’ve had liposuction, you’re likely in love with your new curves – you probably want to keep them! Although liposuction removes fat in treatment areas forever, it is not a permanent panacea or a replacement for a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Peterson treats many patients with liposuction, giving them the […]
Do you suffer from eyelash envy? If you covet thicker and longer eyelashes and are considering over-the-counter eyelash extensions, you might want to stop and read this. Dr. Peterson offers patients a way to safely boost their lash length and volume with Latisse, the only FDA-approved prescription product for fuller […]
When researching plastic surgery, you should take the time to do a few critical things before your procedure. First find a highly qualified, board-certified, licensed plastic surgeon like Dr. Peterson to perform the surgery. Learn about the surgery and what the procedure entails. You should also learn about what to […]
OK, guys, this one is for you. Did you spend this summer swimming with your shirt on? Are you embarrassed by your enlarged male breast tissue, or gynecomastia? If you’re self-conscious, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 40 to 60 percent of men will experience gynecomastia at some point in […]
When people think about plastic surgery, the first procedure type that comes to mind is likely not going to involve the earlobe, but earlobes are in according to the fashion publication. Earlobes are the newest frontier in plastic surgery, according to Vogue magazine. People are opting to have dermal fillers […]
