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Tummy tucks can give you the flat, taut stomach you lost—or always wished you had. Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tucks are one of the most popular procedures because they are the only way to get rid of excess skin causing sagging, laxity, and a crepe-like appearance of the stomach. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, tummy tucks are at the heart of mommy makeovers, but both men and women alike can...

As more and more mask mandates are lifted, it’s time to reveal your face for the first time in two years—is it sending the message you’d like? Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center has seen an influx in requests for facelifts since the onset of the pandemic. First, it was in part due to spending hours every day staring at yourself in a screen. Now, more patients are saying it’s because they no...

It’s rare that one type of treatment will give you ALL the results you want. That’s why Parson Skin Center is your go-to medical day spa, offering all of the best, safest, and most effective treatments. We’ll work together to customize a plan for your one-of-a-kind needs and goals. However, first let’s take a look at some of the most popular treatment pairings. Check out our gallery, too, to get a sneak peek of what...

Don’t worry—we don’t offer breast augmentation on animals or 3D printed breast implants at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. However, we do keep up to date on the latest breast augmentation research since breast enhancement via implants is one of the most in-demand cosmetic procedures at our clinic and around the country. Recently, CollPlant, a regenerative medicine specialist, announced that they have been approved for animal trials to gauge the effectiveness of...

A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, has quickly become one of the most-desired procedures around the country—and with good reason. It is extremely popular at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center both as a standalone procedure and as part of a “mommy makeover.” However, you don’t need to be a mama—or a woman for that matter—to benefit from the incredible results of this stomach-flattening procedure. A lot of people think they know what...

Tried laser hair reduction before and it just … didn’t … work? That’s because you were either matched with the wrong laser or it was before the era of technology strong enough to drastically reduce unwanted hair. Parson Skin Center exclusively offers the Candela GentleMax Pro for laser hair reduction (and a lot of other skin concerns!) because it is safe and it really works. The ideal candidate should still be targeting darker hair, but...

When it comes to breast augmentation, there are two primary “types” of implants: saline and silicone. Both are available at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, along with the “gummy bear implant,” another subtype of silicone breast implant. Silicone breast implants have surged in popularity in the past few years, due in large part to the gummy bear implant that is known for being very realistic to the touch. However, saline breast implants...

Spoiler: The answer is it depends. Parson Skin Center offers a variety of chemical peels as well as the famed HydraFacial, and we’re here to match you with the ultimate pampering session to meet all your skincare goals. So, should you mix and match? First, know that a HydraFacial is for everyone of every age and skin tone and type—seriously. A HydraFacial is equal parts powerful and gentle, soothing the skin and taking it to...

There are seemingly countless dermal fillers for every imaginable part of the face, and even the tops of the hands—so why is it so difficult to find a provider for undereye fillers? It’s pretty simple: this procedure is difficult. It requires an equal measure of skill and art. Unlike the lips, temples, cheeks, and chin, one wrong move with an undereye filler and you’ve got an alien effect at best and damage to a nerve...

Yes, “plastic surgery” is an outdated term and we are all about shifting to “cosmetic surgery” at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. But why did the whole “plastic” concept get started anyway? Most think it’s because many people have long assumed that breast implants are made with plastic—which isn’t technically true (as anyone who has felt breast implants can attest). Breast implants are, and have always been, made with either silicone or...