Many physicians tell their patients to give up nicotine – smoking it, chewing it, wearing it as a patch and even vaping it through popular e-cigarettes. The reason behind their advice is the significant health risks associated with using tobacco and other products that contain nicotine. Plastic surgeons also advise […]
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The tummy tuck is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. For most tummy tuck patients, the decision to go under the knife is usually motivated by the desire to improve their appearance. While there are aesthetic benefits of the procedure, such as a […]
Breast implant procedures are the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States, with over 279,000 procedures performed in 2015. While implants dominate, another surgical breast procedure is slowly making its presence known. The number of patients opting to undergo mastopexy, also known as the breast lift, increased almost […]
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about what plastic surgery procedures were popular in 2016. Top procedures at Dr. Peterson’s office include breast augmentations, tummy tucks, dermal fillers, and even male breast reduction surgeries, just name just a few. This leaves us wondering if these procedures be as popular […]
In November, actress Kaley Cuoco, known for her role as Penny on the popular hit television series, Big Bang Theory, talked about her experience with plastic surgery. Not only did she reveal that she had a nose job and breast augmentation, but she also unabashedly said her decision to have […]
Holidays have you busy and bustling? If you’re like us, you’re probably making sure everything in your house is perfectly placed and divinely decorated. You’re putting a lot of time and energy into cleaning, cooking, and preparing to host friends and family this season. Dr. Peterson understands how busy the […]
Some plastic surgery procedures are performed each year because patients want to improve their looks. Many other plastic surgery procedures are for treating serious medical conditions. One plastic surgery procedure that gives patients both of these benefits is the rhinoplasty, commonly known as the nose job. Many patients who undergo […]
For many decades, patients who had plastic surgery typically fell into the age group of 40-54 years old, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. While this demographic group still dominates, procedure numbers for a new group are slowly on the rise. In the last five years, procedures for […]
We’ve reached that time of year where most of us start adding a winter layer to our waistlines. Leftover Halloween candy lingers until Thanksgiving, giving way to our Turkey Day favorites – pumpkin pie, gravy, and plenty of leftover turkey sandwiches. Then here comes Christmas – which brings not only […]
Every October, a sea of pink sweeps across the nation for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons appear on our favorite products; billboards declare that real men wear pink, and even NFL players get into the act by donning pink socks, pink gloves, and even pink helmets. All of these […]
