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 […]
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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 […]
After significant weight loss, many patients are left with excess sagging skin in some areas. One area in particular that frequently sees excess skin is the upper arm area. Sagging, drooping skin does not change with diet or exercise; it requires a surgical intervention. This intervention is known as an […]
In 2016, liposuction came in as the second most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States, according to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. They report that over 222,000 liposuction procedures were performed in all areas of the body ranging from the upper arms to the abdomen. The ability […]
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 […]
