Breast implants: do you measure up?

Many women who come in for breast augmentation have a certain cup size in mind, but cup size has many variables due to patient height, weight , chest(rib)cavity or amount of excess skin.

During a consultation, Dr. Peterson will use a skin fold caliper and measuring tools to determine your breast base diameter and breast height. He will also measure breast tissue thickness of the upper and lower breast and determine the position of the nipple and areola as well as the amount of "droopiness" of the breast. He will use this data to help you choose an implant that "fits" your body.

Using measurements of your breasts helps Dr. Peterson evaluate an implant in a more accurate way to match your desired goals. Read more about breast implants in Topeka on our website.

four tips for natural looking injectables in topeka

The key to successful injectables is a natural end result. So how do you accomplish that?

Stick with temporary fillers. You do not want to use a permanent or semi-permanent filler that will not age with your face.

Set a schedule. Try to be consistent. It is best if you don't "start from scratch" with each treatment

Be conservative. Ask who is injecting and how much experience the injector has with the product.

Know what is being injected. Ask about side effects, bruising, expectations. How much product is being injected and location. Your medical chart should keep a documentation of all your injections. You should be able to see the packaging and bottle that your product is coming from.

Cool new stuff on our website

We have made some updates to our website. Visit Dr. Peterson's video introduction on our home page or watch video segments on our services page and photo gallery pages. Watch for new gallery photos before my next blog!

We have also created a great web experience for those of you on iphones and ipads. Take a minute to visit our site on your ipad- you will love it!




Just a few quick reminders on current specials:

Latisse buy one get one free ends June 30. To print mail in form, go to
http://www.latisseoffer.com
Free Vivite Vibrance Decollete Therapy (value $139) with purchase of Latisse before July 31. Ask me for the rebate form.

As always, first time patients for Botox get $50off
Bring in a friend that is a new patient for Botox and you both get $100 off

Re-think the sagging face! Watch this video

Many of you are already aware of an injectable filler we use regularly in our office called Radiesse. What I would like to show you today is a youtube video from the Doctors television show that describes using Radiesse as a scaffold under your skin, providing structure to lift and add volume to your mid-face. Bring that sagging skin back up to where it should be! Call us here in Topeka, Kansas. Not just for LA and New York!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zNzh2OORNgM&feature=related

tummy tuck tips in topeka

What kind of questions do patients that are considering a tummy tuck ask me?

What is included in a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck will remove excess skin and stretch marks below the belly button. It will also repair the vertical muscle separation of the abdominal muscles. A cosmetic tummy tuck also includes liposuction and shaping of the abdomen.

How many tummy tucks has Dr. Peterson performed?
Dr. Peterson has performed hundreds of tummy tucks.

How long will I need to be off work?
You will be on a lifting restriction and exercise restriction for 4-6 weeks. Most patients can return to a desk job after about 14 days

How much does a tummy tuck cost?
It depends on the amount of excess skin, but generally in the range of $6000.

Can I have more than one procedure when I am having a tummy tuck?
Yes. A tummy tuck is often combined with breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction or liposuction of other areas.

"facing" your future from age 30 on

When we are in our 20's its simply about taking care of our skin. That means sunscreen, a weekly exfoliatation, drinking plenty of water and a healthy diet.

When we hit our 30's and early 40's unwanted skin issues start to appear. It's time for more active prevention or correction and a professional plan. This may include Radiesse to fill in lines or Botox to minimize facial muscle movement and prevent the lines from becoming more prominent and skin care products that protect, exfoliate and moisturize.

At around 40+, natural cell turnover begins to slow down ( that dull complexion we notice). You are likely to see skin that sags and deeper lines. Skin procedures such as laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels or microdermabrasions can help restore skin texture. A "lift" at this stage of aging may require a browlift or eyelid tuck or facelift/necklift.

The lesson is this: You can safely slow down the aging process and hold off on more drastic measures if you take care of your skin early in life. Forward this blog to all your friends under 30! Let everyone in Topeka, Manhattan and Junction City in on the tips!

Check out our updated mobile phone site with new pages and photos!

the "breast" implant choice for you in Topeka

So you have decided that you want to look great in that tank top or sundress this summer and you are going to see Dr. Peterson here in Topeka. Now you just have one more decision- saline or silicone breast implants. Both implants have a silicone shell, but one is filled with salt water (saline) and the other is filled with a thick gel that resembles the texture of human fat. Cohesive gel implants were FDA approved in 2006. Saline implants are filled during surgery so your surgical incision is only around 3cm. Gel implants are pre-filled, so your incision is around 5cm. During a consultation, we go over all your questions on saline or cohesive gel implants to help you make decision on which one is right for you! Don't forget to check our specials page. The Radiesse filler special expires 4/15/11.