Breast Augmentation

The "Keller Funnel" is a medical device that is used in plastic surgery, by Dr. Shaun Parson specifically in breast augmentation procedures. It is designed to assist surgeons, like Dr. Parson in the insertion of silicone breast implants into the breast pocket. The Keller Funnel was created to streamline the implant placement process and reduce the risk of contamination during surgery. Here are some key features and benefits of the Keller Funnel: No Touch Technique: One of...

Breast augmentation surgery is the enhancement of breasts via the placement of breast implants. For many years, breast augmentation was the most popular surgery in the country (it was recently overtaken by liposuction, which is also offered at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center). Many people interested in breast implants have concerns over what they can and can’t do post-surgery. While everyone is different, here are a few of the things most people...

Breast augmentation, the enhancement of breasts via breast implant placement, has long been one of the most popular procedures for women of any skin tone. It remains one of the most requested surgical procedures at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. Any type of breast augmentation is going to require an incision, which means scarring. These incision lengths and locations vary person to person with the most common incision being in the crease...

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should—that goes for everything including, sometimes, breast augmentation. A reputable plastic surgeon is board certified and will guide patients towards treatment options that are reasonable and will fit into their lifestyle. Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center is where you will find a leading specialist in breast implants, facelifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction. But did you know that in the United States any MD can legally...

A couple of years ago, there were a few reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about alleged squamous cell carcinoma in those with postmastectomy breast implants. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we are committed to informing and educating patients about the benefits and potential risks of all surgical and non-surgical procedures. Unfortunately, as is common, these handful of reports led to many women requesting breast implant removal “just in...

Breast augmentation, or the enhancement of breasts via breast implants, is a highly customizable procedure. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we specialize in select cosmetic surgeries including breast augmentation (which is often coupled with liposuction and/or a tummy tuck) and we are committed to providing you with results that you’ll love. Advancements in plastic surgery in recent years have been astounding, particularly in the field of breast augmentation. It’s not as...

“How much do implants cost?” It’s one of the most common questions at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, and it’s not a one-price-fits-all answer. The cost of breast augmentation is going to depend on various factors, such as the type of implant and the placement. For instance, implants can be put on top of the breast muscles or below them. Placing them below the muscles can help achieve a more natural look...

For decades, breast augmentation was the most popular plastic surgery on a global scale (and one of the most popular surgeries at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center). Now, for the first time, liposuction has become the most popular according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) group. It is no surprise considering liposuction is an in-demand standalone procedure, is often paired with other procedures (including breast augmentation), and of course...

Breast augmentation is the enhancement of the breast size and shape via implants. It was the most popular cosmetic surgery around the globe—including at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center—until liposuction surpassed it just this year. Breast implants are still very in demand, both for celebrities and non-celebs alike, but seeing the gorgeous results of your favorite influencer might just influence you to book a consult with the best plastic surgeon in the...

In recent years, many women who were considering breast augmentation (breast implants) put their decision on hold thanks to fear-mongering headlines that allegedly linked implants with a certain type of cancer. If you fall into that category, updated studies should put your mind at ease. In reality, the risk of developing a very rare type of cancer—anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL)—is also quite rare. The association between “breast implants” and ALCL has actually always referred to...