If you are considering a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck or breast reduction, and have done some research or talked to a friend who has had one of these procedures, you may have heard about “the drains” that typically come along with these surgeries. Many patients do admit that the drains are “the …
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The Covid19 mandated stay at home orders, albeit necessary and so far, effective (lets continue to flatten the curve!), have left many of us “stranded” when it comes to our normal beauty routine. You may have missed your scheduled Botox appointment, have had to push off your hair appointment, and have gone without that mani/pedi …
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.
Travel to an exotic location, stay in a lush resort where staff are waiting on you hand and foot, and once you’ve recovered fully from your surgery, come home with larger breasts or a flatter tummy…. All of this for less than it would cost you to have plastic surgery in the United States. If …
Working in a plastic surgery office we see many patients who are concerned by scars, whether it is a patient who is having surgery and is worried about how their scars might heal or a patient who suffered some sort of injury resulting in a scar. People come in with new scars that are still …
Women aren’t the only ones interested in cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery these days. It is becoming more common (and socially acceptable) for men to care about their appearance and want to do something about it, including seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 362,000 male cosmetic …
Non-invasive fat reduction methods have been gaining tremendous popularity over the past few years. The most popular non-invasive fat reduction method is Cool Sculpting. CoolSculpting uses a controlled cold temperature (-11 degrees Celsius to be exact), to target and kill stubborn fat cells beneath the skins surface. Popular treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks and …
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.
So you’ve got some wrinkles on your forehead and deep lines forming around your mouth…. You want a non-invasive procedure to improve their appearance but you’re not sure which injectable is needed to address your concerns. Believe it or not, you are not alone. Many patients, especially those who are new to aesthetic treatments, don’t …
Do you have a pocket or pockets of fat that bother you? Perhaps it’s that lower abdominal “pooch” that many of us struggle with, or those love handles that create a muffin top in your skinny jeans. For many of us, even diet and exercise doesn’t totally get rid of these stubborn pockets of fat. …
