Summer is in full swing! While you’re making plans for vacation and other fun things, take a moment to think about sunscreen. While you’re hunting down the tube of SPF 30 you bought last year (or was it the year before?), you may be asking yourself, “How long should I […]
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After a seemingly endless winter, it looks like we are skipping over spring and going full speed ahead for summer. While you’re making plans for vacation and other fun things, take a moment to think about sunscreen. While you’re hunting down the tube of SPF 30 you bought last year […]
Do you look like your Aunt Bertha? Same eyes, same color hair, same double chin? If you love everything about your face, but dislike that fullness that age (or genetics) has given you, you are not alone. Over 80 percent of individuals with a fullness of the face or a […]
If you’re considering dermal fillers or botulinum toxins to turn back time (or at least slow it down), you’re not alone. Cosmetic injectables were up over 8 percent in 2016 from the previous year, and there’s no sign of that demand decreasing at Dr. Peterson’s office. These procedures are popular […]
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 […]
Thinking about microdermabrasion as a way to rejuvenate your skin and erase blemishes, signs of sun damage, acne scars or large pores?Microdermabrasion exfoliates the skin using microcrystals to slough away dead, damaged and dull skin cells. Microdermabrasion is an excellent way to freshen your face and get great skin, but […]
So, you’ve scheduled your tummy tuck procedure with Dr. Peterson and you’re getting everything ready for your recovery. Maybe you’ve got your work duties covered, arranged for child care and got help for household chores, but have you thought about what you’re going to eat right after your procedure? Since […]
Sick of shaving? Scared of waxing? Not a fan of Nair? If you’re tired of dealing with body hair, you have another option with Dr. Peterson and laser hair-removal treatment. If you’re skeptical or nervous about having the laser hair procedure, here are a few things that may convince you […]
Snapping selfies may be negatively affecting self-esteem, because while smartphone cameras are relatively advanced, the images they produce distort how you look, according to researchers at Rutgers University. The researchers are concerned that this distortion may be causing people to see flaws that are not there. Scientists from Rutgers […]
