Many people experience sagging skin in the face, neck and under the chin as they age. It’s a common consequence of getting older. But, just because it happens to just about everyone doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Dr. Peterson offers patients a new way to fight sagging…
Category: Skin Treatments
You wear sunscreen to be safe from the damaging effects of the sun, right? But what if your sunscreen isn’t safe and can actually cause serious health issues such as cancer? Just last week, Johnson & Johnson announced their voluntary recall of several types of aerosol spray sunscreens due to…
Once a person sustains a wound from an injury or even a surgical procedure, it may be evident sooner rather than later how badly the scar will develop after. As scarring is a natural and very complex part of your wound healing, there’s not a lot you can do to…
Do you need more reasons to put down your cellphone or another excuse to unplug? We’ve got one for you that you may have never thought of before: The blue light emitted by electronics can damage your skin. Blue light — the type of light emitted from the screens of…
Do you want an easy, effective and dynamic aesthetic solution to reduce the signs of aging? Does such a thing exist? It sure does! You can lift, tighten and smooth your face with dermal fillers. Dermal fillers can also even reduce the appearance of future wrinkles. But how do you…
Exfoliation. It’s a term we’ve all heard before when reading blogs or watching videos about our skin care routines. It’s recommended before you shave and as an integral part of caring for your skin on a regular basis. But what is it and are there different types? What is Exfoliating?…
Although being home all the time can feel boring and you may be itching to get back to your routine, there actually are a lot of positives to being stuck at home. One thing to consider is trying out a new skin care routine. Adding new things in your skincare…
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…