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 […]
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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 […]
The demand for breast-reduction surgeries has increased, according to new statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The organization recently published its annual report, Plastic Surgery Statistics, and showed that there were 43,635 reduction mammaplasty procedures performed in 2017, an 11 percent increase over the previous year. ASPS […]
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: Only use licensed providers for plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. This includes Botox and dermal fillers. Why? Injecting Botox or anything into your face or body is serious business, and if you use someone who does not have the […]
Thinking about dermal filler injections to smooth out lines and wrinkles or restore sunken areas of your face? Or do you want to try fillers to boost your lip volume or contour your cheeks? When administered by board-certified plastic surgeons like Dr. Peterson, dermal fillers can be an excellent and […]
Take a good look at your face. What do you see? Are your eyelids drooping? If your eyelids are drooping and sagging and impeding your vision or making you look older or tired, it might be time to look (see what we did there?) at the blepharoplasty eyelid-lift procedure. If […]
