Kelowna Plastic Surgery
How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon You Can Trust
Are you considering cosmetic surgery? Here are 3 insider tips for finding a plastic surgeon you can trust. Whether you are considering cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery, there are many important decisions to be made. The most crucial…
Why Microdermabrasion is the Perfect Winter Skin Treatment
Are you looking for instant, natural anti-aging results? Here's why this cold season might be the best time for a DiamondTome microdermabrasion skin treatment. Gone are the days when patients had to go under the knife to help counteract the…
6 Signs You May Want to Consider A Plastic Surgery Revision
Are you unhappy with the results of your plastic surgery? Here's everything you need to know about surgical revisions and how we can help you achieve the aesthetic appearance you've always wanted. Plastic surgery or cosmetic skin…
4 Different Types of Nasal Surgery
Are you looking to enhance the appearance of your nose? Learn more about the different types of cosmetic nasal surgery at our Kelowna clinic. A rhinoplasty, also referred to nasal surgery, is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance facial…
5 Things to Think About Before Considering Plastic Surgery
Looking for a safe and effective way to enhance your appearance? Before you consider any plastic surgery procedures, be it a breast augmentation or permanent makeup, here are 5 things you should consider. From traditional procedures including…
What You Need to Know About Mommy Makeovers
Looking to rejuvenate your appearance after a pregnancy? A Mommy Makeover includes a number of transformative plastic surgeries, including a breast lift & abdominoplasty, to help restore your body contours. A ‘mommy makeover’ is a…
Which 2017 Plastic Surgery Trend is Right For You?
Today, more and more Canadians are investing in the skills of qualified plastic surgeons to help them look and feel their very best. Learn all about the 2017 plastic surgery trends and which procedures might be best for you. Plastic surgery…
How to Speed Up Your Plastic Surgery Recovery Time
Your recovery from plastic surgery, be it a tummy tuck or a breast augmentation, is never going to be perfectly smooth and comfortable. As with all surgical procedures, the recovery process from plastic surgery can be be filled with various…
Surgical vs Non-Surgical Cosmetic Anti-Aging Treatments
Everyone is affected by aging at some point in their lives. Working with a board-certified plastic surgeon offers many ways to help you achieve younger-looking, more vibrant skin. While traditional plastic surgery methods, such as facelifts, are…
Importance of Choosing a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Whether you are considering cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery, there are many important decisions to be made. The most crucial is choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon who has the training, skills and experience to carry out the…
How Botox Can Stop Excessive Sweating
Are you suffering from hyperhidrosis? Learn how the Botox skin treatments at our Kelowna clinic can help reduce excessive sweating. Overview Hyperhidrosis is a common skin condition which causes excessive sweating either over the whole body or…
Your Complete Guide To Laser Hair Removal Preparation
Tired of shaving, waxing and using hair removal creams with unsatisfying results? Laser hair removal is the modern way to achieve perfectly smooth skin. While laser hair removal has incredible benefits. While most patients are happy with the…
Why You Should Consider Botox in Your 20s
As early as the age of 25, preserving your skin’s youthfulness can become an uphill battle. As your collagen and elastin levels begin to decrease, even patients with the best genetic heritage will experience visible facial lines and loss of…
Permanent Makeup: How to Prepare For Your Treatment
Permanent makeup, also called micropigmentation, is an aesthetic procedure which uses tattoo techniques to naturally enhance the beauty of your facial features or minimize skin concerns such as scarring, aging and pigmentation. Permanent makeup…
Acne Scars Should Not Follow You Into Adulthood
At Peterson MD, we understand how much acne can affect the quality of your life and your self-confidence. That is why our skin care specialists are dedicated to helping you achieve clear and beautiful skin using our proven acne skin…
Choose A Qualified Plastic Surgeon For Your Botox Procedure
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Botox is the most popular, minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure performed today. Because of its availability and its simple application, many patients forget the risks…
Managing Marionette Lines
Marionette lines (lines that run straight downwards from the corners of the mouth) are a common frustration for the majority of patients and form as facial volume begins to deplete and deeper creases appear below the mouth. Facelift surgery is…
What's The Difference Between Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery?
Many patients who hear the terms plastic or cosmetic surgery assume that the two are synonymous. However, there are fine distinctions between the two types of surgery. If you are considering a procedure and looking for a surgeon, it’s critical…
Kelowna Rosacea Treatment
Suffering From Rosacea? Try These Kelowna Skin Treatments Rosacea is a common, chronic skin condition that is easily controllable and medically managed. It commonly affects the central third of the face, especially the nose, and is characterized…
Kelowna Restylane Skin Treatment
Restore Your Youth Naturally With Restylane Tissue Fillers At our Kelowna skin treatment centre, we offer our patients the most effective soft tissue fillers to naturally enhance your appearance, smooth away fine lines and wrinkles and restore…
Botox, Restylane or Juvederm
A visit to the plastic surgeon isn’t the only way to improve your appearance or turn back the years. At our Kelowna Skin Care Centre, we provide a range of non-surgical, anti-aging skin treatments such as Botox, Juvederm and Restylane. These…
Anti Aging 101
If the signs of aging are something you are looking to correct without resorting to plastic surgery, then Botox injections are a gentle, risk-free alternative that will quickly rejuvenate your appearance. What is Botox Cosmetic? BOTOX is the…
Tissue Fillers
Tissue fillers have become a popular facial rejuvenation procedure, largely due to the relatively immediate results without the need for invasive surgery or painful recovery times. This procedure is proven to decreases visible wrinkles, improve…
Breast Enhancement for the Ultimate Mommy Makeover
Research shows that moms are more self‐conscious and dissatisfied with their bodies after they have changed from the effects of pregnancy and motherhood. For many mothers, the breasts show the most significant and permanent changes during their…
Plastic Surgeons in British Columbia (Part 2)
In our previous blog post, we looked at the traits that define high quality plastic surgeons, such as outstanding professional credentials and a portfolio of excellent past work. Cosmetic surgeons who demonstrate these key traits are more likely…
Plastic Surgeons in British Columbia (Part 1)
We believe that every one of the clients we see at the Okanagan Health Surgical Centre is already uniquely beautiful. For these clients, the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is not about drastically altering their appearance; it’s about making…
Chin Up: Guidelines On What To Expect From Your Chin Augmentation Surgery
Chin augmentation, also known as a mentoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that reshapes the chin either through the use of an implant or enhancement/reduction surgery to the bone. Improving the appearance of your chin can have enormous positive…
The Rise Of Bro-Tox
There is a common misconception that plastic surgery is all about making women look beautiful. Though they may be less open about using age-defying techniques, more men than ever are opting for cosmetic treatments to maintain an attractive and…
Why Consider Ear Surgery?
Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty or ear reshaping, is a common plastic surgery procedure used to alter the size, position or proportion of the ears. The outcome of the procedure varies greatly depending on your aesthetic goals, but this…
4 Things To Consider Before Undergoing a Breast Reduction
Our appearance can have a dramatic affect on our confidence levels. Feeling like your body does not reflect who you are inside can damage your self esteem. Though breasts have long been associated with feminine beauty some overly large chested women…
Minimizing Scarring After Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery, like any other type of surgery, typically leaves scars. A good plastic surgeon knows how to minimize scaring, and place his or her incisions so that scars are hidden within skin folds, under hair lines or along contour…
Liposuction Procedures in British Columbia
So let’s be honest. You’ve eaten well, worked out hard and yet there are those few extra pounds you just can’t seem to get rid of at the gym. Many of my patients are medical tourists flying from all over Canada for our cutting edge Liposuction…
Say Goodbye to Droopy Eyebrows with a Brow Lift
If your droopy eyebrows are concerning you then you may be a good candidate for a brow or forehead lift. If you are wondering if a brow lift is right for you here are a list of the options available to you: Forehead lift A forehead lift…
8 Tips for Recovery After a Tummy Tuck
If you are considering undergoing abdominoplasty (a tummy tuck) here are 8 things you should consider pre and post surgery to help ensure the best recovery and results. Have a proper diet Both before and after surgery you should strive to…
Facial Sagging
Many of us feel that as we age our faces will inevitably sag. There are tales abound about what actions cause our skin to sag faster, and many of them are untrue. Here are some common myths and truths about skin sagging. Running makes your…
Combat Aging and Regain Your Youthful Glow
People elect to get plastic surgery for a variety of reasons, one of which is the desire to look younger. There are a lot of factors that can cause people to look old, and several surgical options available to you to return that youthful…
Prevent Saggy Breasts with These 8 Tips
We all want to look our best, and for most women having perky breasts is part of that esthetic. To help make your breasts the best they can be you may want to consider undergoing a breast lift or breast augmentation. Here are 8 tips to help keep…
The Rise of "Explants"
Breast implant sizes vary greatly depending on personal preference and individual concepts of beauty. Opinions on these matters can change over time, and some women find that the implants they originally chose no longer reflect their aesthetic…
Why Are More People Investing in Plastic Surgery?
People undergo plastic surgery for a variety of reasons, and they seem to be doing more of it. According to a survey conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery more than 11 million surgeries took place in 2013. So why are people…
Can Plastic Surgery Make Me More Likable?
Everyone knows that plastic surgery is only skin deep, right? You change your appearance using a variety of methods and become more attractive and confident. But a new study conducted by Dr. Michael Rilley of Georgetown University and his colleagues…
Democratizing Plastic Surgery
The face of plastic surgery is changing. Once reserved for rich socialites and celebrities who desperately hoped their friends and acquaintances wouldn’t know they "had work done", plastic surgery is now becoming less taboo. This demographic shift…
Kelowna Plastic Surgery: Not Just About Looks
While a lot of people undergo plastic surgery because they want to improve their physical appearance and raise their self esteem this is not the only use for plastic surgery. Plastic surgery can also eliminate or prevent a variety of medical…
Ariel Winter's Breast Reduction: A Guide for Well Endowed Women
Puberty is an awkward time for anyone, especially when it comes to physical appearance. For teenage Modern Family star Ariel Winters her F cup breasts had always been a source of insecurity. They left her open to horrendous ridicule, including…
Recovering from Nose Jobs
Many people decide to have nose jobs, or a rhinoplasty, for a variety of reasons. Whether you suffer from breathing difficulties or just want to boost your confidence, nose jobs are a common procedure that have helped many of men and women around…
Kelowna Breast Augmentation: Saline vs. Silicone
Updated June 2018 Like most surgeries, once you decide to move forward with breast augmentation, you will need to consult with your cosmetic plastic surgeon on variety of choices. One of them being: which type of breast implant should I…
Kelowna Liposuction: Does the Procedure Really Work?
According to board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Brian Peterson, yes it absolutely does. However, liposuction must be implemented for the right reason to be effective. Today we will divulge the proper purpose of liposuction and explain the….png){kind=logo}
Kelowna Breast Augmentation: Which Breast Implants Should I Choose?
There was over 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries performed in 2013, making it one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed. With more options available, prospective patients can get overwhelmed when deciding on the shape and size…
Travelling to Kelowna for Plastic Surgery
You don’t have to travel to another city when you’re looking to buy a new car – the majority of local dealerships will suffice. But when it comes to cosmetic surgery, travelling to Kelowna to have an experienced board certified plastic surgeon….jpg)
How Long Will the Effects of a Facelift Last?
Your face is always exposed, and why shouldn’t it be! You don’t want to hide your face – you want to show it off. On the flip side, the face is one of the first areas you notice the effects of aging. If you’re tired of scrubbing the living…Kelowna Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast enhancement for many of Dr. Brian Peterson’s patients doesn’t necessarily involve having implants, it can mean a reduction in size. The philosophy of “less is more” is one of the only solutions for women that suffer from the negative…Universal Views of Plastic Surgery
Overview: Plastic surgery has evolved dramatically since it was first introduced. There are multiple reasons why patients undergo plastic surgery, such as wanting to look younger, to enhance specific features and to fix scars, to name just to name a…How Much Did They Cost? The Price of Breast Augmentation
Overview: Women who get breast augmentation are usually asked two questions from friends, the first being “Did you get a boob job? ” and, like clockwork, the follow up question: “How much did it cost? ” People often tiptoe around talking about…Kelowna Brachioplasty: The Solution to Batwings
There’s Batman and then there’s batwings. The first is a cool comic book character, the other, is a not-so-cool problem that several men and women have under their arms. Batwings, a term used to describe excess skin and fat that hangs low under…Cosmetic Rhinoplasty: Kelowna Plastic Surgery
The galactic centre of your face is your nose; it is a prominent feature that is immediately noticed when you interact with anyone. The nose performs two key functions for the body: breathing and sense of smell. At his clinic in Kelowna, plastic…Kelowna Breast Augmentation and Breast Surgery
Getting a “boob job” or “having your breasts done” doesn’t mean that every breast enhancement procedure requires silicone or saline implants, although few are aware of this fact. At his clinic in Kelowna, Dr. Brian Peterson explains that…Kelowna Breast Reduction: The Problem with Overly Large Breasts
Overview: Having naturally large breasts might seem like a blessing for some women, but for many, it results in unwanted physical and emotional stress. Breast reduction mammoplasties have become a popular solution and the results are so positive…The History of Breast Augmentation
Overview: Silicone has become synonymous with microchips and breast implants and both have had a great impact on society. Continue reading the blog below to find out the brief history of one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures, breast…Kelowna Facelifts: Looking Younger in the Future
Overview: With advancements in skin-care treatments and with people taking greater care of their appearance, there is a realization that skin can play a key role in looking younger. With millions of photos constantly uploaded onto social media…The End of Batwings: How To Contour Your Upper Arms
This article was written by Dr. Brian Peterson in an issue of Bliss: Batwings No, it’s not an evolution of the human race that will allow us to fly someday; it is a collection of loose skin and unwanted fat in the upper arm that primarily…The Skinny on Liposuction Procedures and Abdominoplasty
Overview In the field of physics matter cannot be created nor destroyed and if that’s true, why is it that Fat seems to be created all the time? While physicists work on the theory of matter, plastic surgeons have already solved the complexities…
Fat - what is it and how can we get rid of it?
This article was written by Dr. Brian Peterson in an issue of Bliss: Fat; can neither be created nor destroyed! Well, that’s not actually true, there is liposuction. Every year billions of dollars are spent, and made, on dieting and…Kelowna Necklift Surgery: What You Need To Know
Overview: Did you know that the cosmetic procedure Platysmaplasty (commonly referred to as a Neck Lift) can rejuvenate your appearance and give you a look that is both youthful and healthy? Explore this blog to find out more about the procedure…Breast Surgery: Sorting the Facts From Fiction
Overview: Are you considering undergoing breast surgery? It is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in North America and can provide amazing cosmetic improvements. But when it comes to breast augmentation, do you know your facts from…Breast Lift Surgery Means Smaller Cup Size? Not Necessarily
Overview: For many women, a by product of undergoing breast mastopexy cosmetic surgery is a reduction in cup size. However, according to a study conducted by staff at New York University these results have a very natural origin. Read the blog below…Contact Us - Inquiries about Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeries with Dr. Brian Peterson
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