Achieve your goals in 2012 with baby steps and Dr. Peterson in Topeka Kansas

As the new year approaches, most of us will spend at least a little time thinking about "resolutions" or "goals" for 2012. Most of us, (including me) think BIG. I'm going to lose 50lbs, I am going run a marathon, I am going to take a trip to China.

Let me suggest that we all try to start with baby steps. I am going to lose 3 lbs this month. I am going to walk 3 days a week for 20 minutes, I am going to put $50 a month into a vacation account. Hopefully, by next year, you will be 36lbs lighter, in better shape and ready to buy a plane ticket to Florida!

The point of my blog? We all want to look our best and it is the small baby steps that put us on the path. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jack Peterson in Topeka this new year to start on your path. The first step is always the hardest!

A better idea for a Christmas gift

Call our office to order a gift certificate for you from someone that loves you! A list of some of the things you have been wanting!

Botox or Xeomin to relax those forehead wrinkles or crows feet

Radiesse volumizing filler to reduce facial wrinkles and folds

A medical grade microdermabrasion to freshen and exfoliate your skin

Latisse eyelash enchancer for your thining lashes

The Vivite skin care line to improve your skin appearance in 3 weeks

A consultation with Dr. Peterson for cosmetic surgery to help you "Look Confident and Feel Great" in 2012

Call us at (785) 234-9000 and we can have a gift certificate ready with your name on it!

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