The 5 Most Common Questions for a Plastic Surgeon at a Dinner Party
When people find out that I am a plastic surgeon they often have some questions. Enjoy my video about the most common questions I am asked.
ALCL: What is it and Who is Affected?
Due to the recent breast implant recall of Allergan textured implants, Dr. Peters addresses concerns about ALCL (Anaplastic Larger Cell Lymphoma), what it is, and who is affected.
Turning Back the Hands of Time!
The lines and wrinkles we develop on our face with time aren’t the only things giving away our age! As we age, we lose volume in the back of our hands as well, making tendons more obvious and veins more visible. The skin can also lose its elasticity resulting in a “crepey” texture. Additionally, years …
5 Tips for a Successful Surgical Recovery
You’ve thought about it for a long time and you’ve finally made the decision to proceed with plastic surgery. You’re definitely excited, probably nervous, and absolutely want the best results you can achieve. Here are a few words of advice to help you feel better, recover more quickly, and lower your risk of complications. Be …
How Old Is Too Old for Plastic Surgery?
During consultations- facelift or other- with my patients, it’s common for people to make comments such as: “I know I shouldn’t be worrying about this at my age.” “Am I the oldest person that’s ever asked you about this?” “I wish I’d done ____ (surgery), but I’m too old for it now.” This begs the …
Skin Rejuvenation – Tips to Turn Back the Clock
Hopefully you’ve read my previous blog about healthy skin and anti-aging to keep your skin looking its best. If not, you can find it here Let’s just say you haven’t been so kind to your skin to this point, your tanning days have led to brown spots, or age has just done what it tends …
Healthy Skin – How to Keep It and How to Get It Back!
We all want our skin to be fresh, glowing, wrinkle-free and beautiful, but most of us don’t treat it very well. Sun exposure, smoking, exposure to pollution, inappropriate cleansers, leaving makeup on overnight, and other things we do every day are damaging our skin. Of course we all have the best intentions for being kind …
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Coolsculpting – Can You Remove Fat Without Surgery?
Coolsculpting – Can You Really Remove Fat Without Surgery? One of the most common questions I’ve been asked by patients recently is “What do you think about Cool Sculpting?” Well, here it is. In case you haven’t heard of it, Coolsculpting is a non-invasive technology that uses cold to freeze fat cells that then undergo …
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“Liquid” Facelift – Silly Name but Legitimate Concept
As most people know, a facelift is a surgical procedure to address signs of aging. How in the world, then, could it be a liquid? Let’s take a step back and talk about the signs of aging. There are four reasons why a face begins to look older: Gravity – yes, the devil gravity affects …
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Breast Implants – Picking the Right One-Bonus Blog Supplement to Our 3 (now 4) part Series
Breast Implants – Picking the Right One Bonus Blog Supplement to Our 3 (now 4) part Series If you’ve had a chance to read the 3 part series on breast implants, I’ve got new and exciting information to add to the mix. If you haven’t already read the series, please start from the beginning (Part …