Dr. Peterson’s Blog

Wanting to turn back the time on our skin is nothing new to human nature, but with the invention of Botox came the ability to do just that without surgery of any kind. Botox has only been used for cosmetic treatments in the U.S. for 17 years. It was approved […]

Fat is an unfortunate reality that we all have to deal with. Even if you exercise constantly and watch what you eat, there is still going to be that little bit of fat that just doesn’t seem to go away. Fat is complicated and stubborn, but luckily, options for non-surgical […]

A lot of things change as we become older. That youthful glow that once eminated from our very pores begins to dim, leaving us feeling like life is leaving us behind. While many expect their face to take on a few wrinkles, or the gradual crawl of spider veins up […]

Do you have a few minor burns that are causing you to be a little self-conscious about your scars? Especially if those small burns are located in a highly visible area, such as on your face, chest or arms? If you have suffered from minor trauma and have a few […]

We all care about the environment, and with people becoming conscious of their impact on the environment and how our daily lives affect it, it’s critical that we take the necessary steps to protect our local ecosystems by promoting healthy practices to ensure its survival. Unfortunately, not everyone is quite […]

Every year people around the world try to start each January with resolutions to be better versions of themselves than they were the year before. Did you know that studies show that less than 25 percent of New Year’s resolution-makers actually stick to them after the first 30 days? So […]

You notice right away when someone has gorgeously full, long lashes framing their eyes. No matter the color or shape of their eyes, those lashes are immediately captivating. But many of us are not born with those eye-catching lashes, so we try different mascaras, eyelash curlers, extensions and even false […]

In a youth-driven culture like ours, careers, social lives, the dating scene – all of it – seem to rely heavily on appearance and making sure that said appearance is one of vibrant youth and beauty. Catching our reflection unexpectedly in a mirror after our 30s have come and gone […]

Have you heard the great news? There’s a new FDA-approved treatment to help eliminate frown lines! Jeuveau is similar in many ways to Botox – in fact, the manufacturer of Jeuveau has been using the hashtag #newtox to promote the product – but because it is a purely cosmetic treatment […]

So, you’re ready to make a move. That’s great! We know it has likely taken awhile to come to your decision, and you’ve probably put a lot of time, effort and research into the process. So, we congratulate you on getting this far. But, the work isn’t done yet. After […]