The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that more men than ever before are asking their doctors for cosmetic injectables. One particular procedure on the rise is the injectable, botulinum toxin, known popularly as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.The number of men getting this cosmetic injectable reached 453, 281 in […]
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Between 2000 and 2016, lip procedures to plump up pouts increased by 50 percent, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. New trends show that some patients are looking to take their lips in a new direction as lip reduction surgery is on the rise.Lip reduction surgery involves the […]
It seems like every year we hear about several cases of cosmetic surgery or aesthetic procedures gone wrong. Recently, a Dallas woman was convicted of murder after she administered injections of industrial-grade silicone to another woman in order to lift and reshape the victim’s buttocks. The injected silicone, which is […]
A recent study by Johns Hopkins University showed that women who have undergone facelift surgery not only appear younger, but also more attractive, more successful and healthier to other people. The study also shows that women who have had a facelift often also get out of traffic tickets or have […]
The face of plastic surgery is getting younger, according to information from the American Academy for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The most recent statistics from the AAFPRS show that 64 percent of facial plastic surgeons saw an increase in millennial patients in the last few years.The millennial generation has […]
For years, many breast augmentation patients were told that they had to have their implants removed and replaced every ten years to safeguard against wear and tear. While some patients are as dedicated to changing their implants as they are to changing their oil, not all patients have to have […]
Many people relate stretch marks to a side effect of pregnancy, but the truth is that any time the skin is stretched beyond its normal capacity, stretch marks develop. Some people get stretch marks as a result of rapid growth, extreme weight gain or from developing muscles lifting weights or […]
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Statistics 2016 Report, American plastic surgery patients sought cosmetic procedures at a rate 3 percent higher than they did in 2015. The report shows that 17.1 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2016, and last year’s numbers showed an increased demand for […]
As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Peterson naturally talks a lot about breast implants. He speaks of the implant procedure, implant options, implant positioning, and, well, you get the picture. He is also well-versed in the history of breast implants and has even helped to make history regarding this plastic surgery […]
For Dr. Peterson, breast augmentation is not a one size fits all procedure. Breast augmentation is a highly personalized surgery, with many variables to consider. Dr. Peterson must consider the patient’s size, frame, and breast shape along with their desired look. He also has to make sure that patients know […]
