October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when breast cancer research organizations around the world shine a spotlight on the disease and raise money for research, diagnosis and treatment. Another important goal of the month is to promote prevention by sharing strategies and tips that help to lower the […]
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Plastic surgery can make you look like a different person, but a new study from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, says plastic surgery can also help people stop smoking. The Canadian researchers found that patients who quit smoking before their plastic surgery procedure were more likely to stop smoking […]
People searching for a plastic surgeon should look beyond social media, says a Northwestern University Study. Researchers from the university found that board-certified plastic surgeons posted only 17.8 percent of the 1.8 billion plastic surgery-related posts on Instagram. For Safety’s Sake The researchers investigated 21 of the most popular […]
Trying to get rid of a double chin on your own can be pretty frustrating. Age makes your chin skin go slack, and the fat in your chin is stubborn and refuses to tone. Genetics also play a big part in that pesky double chin (thanks, mom!). Dr. Peterson sees […]
Skin goes through many changes as we age. Collagen production slows down, skin becomes less elastic, and wrinkles and creases seem to form much faster. One other effect of aging is that our pores get larger, causing our complexions to look bumpy and blotchy. If your pores have increased in […]
Facial fat transfers are increasing in popularity – especially in combination with face-lift surgeries. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that in 2016, facial fat transfers – alone or in conjunction with face-lift surgeries – increased by 13 percent over 2015. Dr. Peterson uses fat to enhance the face-lift […]
Typically used to treat the face, dermal fillers are also proving to be useful and popular for treating sagging upper arms, according to the New York Post. What Causes Sagging Upper Arms? Loose or sagging upper arm skin, also known as “bat wings,” occurs as a byproduct of the […]
Taking selfies helps plastic surgery patients have better recoveries, according to a new study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The Selfie Study Published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the peer-reviewed clinical publication of the ASAPS, the study found that 96.2 percent of participants who took selfies […]
If you’ve had liposuction, you’re likely in love with your new curves – you probably want to keep them! Although liposuction removes fat in treatment areas forever, it is not a permanent panacea or a replacement for a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Peterson treats many patients with liposuction, giving them the […]
Do you suffer from eyelash envy? If you covet thicker and longer eyelashes and are considering over-the-counter eyelash extensions, you might want to stop and read this. Dr. Peterson offers patients a way to safely boost their lash length and volume with Latisse, the only FDA-approved prescription product for fuller […]
