What to expect: Botox®

Average Time:
30 minutes
Anesthesia:
No anesthesia required
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, unhappy with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Recovery:
Minimal
Risks:
Risks will be discussed at your consultation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

With nearly immediately noticeable results, no surgery, and minimal recovery time, Botox can return the face to a more youthful look, quickly and safely. Dr. Peterson injects Botox directly into the muscles in a simple procedure, and after a few hours, you'll be able to resume normal activity.

The results of the injection will begin to appear within three to four days, and the effect will last up to four months. After that, treated muscles will begin to regain movement, but a quick repeat treatment makes it simple to sustain the look you want.

What to expect: Brow Lift

Average Time:
One to two hours
Anesthesia:
General
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, unhappy with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles across forehead, non-smoker
Recovery:
10 – 14 days
Risks:
Bleeding, infection, poor healing, correctable loss of hair at incision sites, certain eyelid disorders, and anesthesia risks
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

In addition to removing expression lines and creases across the forehead, a brow lift can provide relief to those worried that the position of their brows makes them appear tired or angry.

Brow lifts are often performed in conjunction with other cosmetic facial procedures, including eyelid surgery, facelifts, and skin resurfacing. Be sure to go into your pre-operative appointments with a clear goal in mind. From there, you and Dr. Peterson can work together to find what procedure or procedures can help you find your desired outcome.

Surgery Details

A number of different techniques are used by cosmetic surgeons to perform brow lifts. Dr. Peterson will choose one based on your face and desired outcome. Some brow lifts are performed through small incisions made just above the hairline.

If your desired outcome includes repositioning a sagging brow, incisions may be made at the temples and in the scalp. These incisions are often used in tandem with incisions hidden within the upper eyelids or on the bridge of the nose.

In a coronal brow lift, an incision is made above the hairline from ear to ear, and the forehead is lifted. This method allows Dr. Peterson to pinpoint specific areas of the brow and forehead that require attention, but it generally leads to a longer recovery.

What to expect: Dysport®

Average Time:
Less than one hour
Anesthesia:
No anesthesia required
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, unhappy with the appearance of frown lines
Recovery:
Minimal
Risks:
Risks will be discussed at your consultation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

Like other injectable treatments, Dysport gives you nearly immediately noticeable results, with no surgery and minimal recovery time. Dr. Peterson injects Dysport directly into the muscles in a simple, in-office procedure, which is great for those who don't want to commit to post-surgery recovery or who don't yet need a surgical solution.

You'll see the results from your Dysport treatment in a few days, and the effect lasts for months.

What to expect: Ultherapy®

Average Time:
60 – 90 minutes
Anesthesia:
No anesthesia required
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, interested in a facelift but wary of surgery
Recovery:
Minimal
Risks:
Risks will be discussed at your consultation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to stimulate new collagen production deep within your skin, providing a natural lift from the inside out. Not only is this non-invasive technique FDA-approved to lift skin on the neck, chin, and eyebrows, but it has now also been shown to lessen the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolleté.

While Ultherapy won’t duplicate the results of a surgical facelift, it’s a clinically proven, non-invasive alternative. It can also be a great option for patients who wish to further extend the effects of a prior cosmetic surgery.