Happy Thanksgiving to all

My life is crazy as well so your blog today is simply a wish for all of you to have a blessed and safe holiday with those you love

wrinkle relaxation with Botox and now Xeomin- Dr. Jack Peterson and introductory pricing

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, injections of wrinkle relaxers like Botox ™ is the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure. In the 40-54 age group it represents about 57% of procedures. It is also becoming much more popular in the 30-40 age group as a preventative to aging.

Starting in November, Dr. Jack Peterson in Topeka Kansas will be one of a few select offices offering a new product equivalent to Botox called Xeomin®. It received FDA approval on July 20, 2011 for use in wrinkle relaxation. It is a direct comparison to Botox ™ . This is a “soft” marketing launch and this product will not be available to the general public for cosmetic use until spring.

We have introductory pricing that will make it $375 for a wrinkle relaxation treatment or $200 for a single location treatment. In addition, the first 20 patients to receive Xeomin® will receive a $50 VISA gift card to be used at our office.

We will continue to offer Botox ™and participate in their Brilliant Distinctions points program. Xeomin® is simply an additional choice. Both products are available in our office for immediate injection. Call our office at (785) 234-9000 for questions or to schedule your wrinkle relaxation treatment.

More wiggle, less jiggle!

Last year at this time, Dr. Peterson announced his membership in the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons. According to the year over year statistics, body contouring after massive weight loss surgery has increased an average of 6% from 2009 to 2010 based on total procedures. We have recently added a new section to our website dedicated to body contouring after weight loss.
What are the procedures?

Breast lift up 7%
Lower body lift (buttock lift) up 12%
thigh lift up 7%
tummy tuck up 9%
arm lift up 6%

A grandma (not mommy) makeover?

Based on 2010 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgery, patients in the 55 and over crowd are fighting back! We are seeing the same trend here in Topeka, Kansas!

Breast Lifts are up 9%
Arm Lifts are up 4%
Botox is up 12%
Fillers for facial wrinkles (Radiesse) are up 10%
Facelifts are up 9%

Can a psychiatrist offer Botox?

The answer is yes. A psychiatrist can offer Botox, an oral surgeon can do breast reductions, an ear nose and throat doctor can do breast augmentations and an ER doctor can do liposuction. Any medical doctor in the United States can call themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" and offer cosmetic procedures services, regardless of training or experience.

How do you know who is qualified? Be an informed consumer and ask these questions. Share this list with your friends.

Are you board certified in plastic surgery?
Is the board certification one of the 24 boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties?
Were you trained to perform this procedure during your residency/fellowship?
Can I see photos and talk to past patients?
Will the Dr. be performing the procedure him/herself?


Dr. Peterson is board certified in plastic surgery and ENT, did a fellowship for cleft lip/palate surgery, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons and is a silver level provider of Botox Cosmetic. He performs his own Botox injections

Sunscreen 101- are you using the right product and the right amount?

Adequate sun protection is at the core of every skincare regimen. Here are a few things you need to know about sunscreen from you favorite Topeka Plastic Surgeon:

The effectiveness of a sunscreen is dose dependent. It is important to apply an adequate amount of suncreen in order to reap its benefits. The dose of sunscreen recommended by the FDA of an SPF 15 for your face is 10ml (or two teaspoons).

Sunscreens are divided into two classes, chemical and physical. Chemical suncreens ( products like benzophenone or homosalate) work by coverting UVB radiation into heat. These comprise most of the sunscreens you will find at the local drugstore. Physical suncreens ( products like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) reflect and absorb solar radiation . Physical sunscreen like Total block are generally recommended by this office as they have much high SPF and have minimal risk of skin sensitivity and breakouts.

Given that UV radiation is the primary cause of free radical formation, we also recommend a daily topical antioxidant like Vivite serum . This antioxidant will block free radicals and decrease cell damage in an attempt to prevent photodamage and improve the signs of aging like wrinkles and brown spots.

Who doesn't want to do that!

The top 5 non-invasive cosmetic procedures

Based on statistics from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Botox wins the top spot with a whopping 5.4 million procedures- up 12% from the prior year.

What's next in line?

Soft tissue fillers like Radiesse and Juvederm - 1.8 million up 3%
Chemical Peels - 1.1 million no change
Laser Hair Removal - 938,000 up 5%
Microdermabrasion - 825,000 down 9%

Dr. Peterson offers all of these procedures here in Topeka in our office. Don't miss out!