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Injectables like Botox and dermal fillers continue to increase in popularity—and the demographic that’s really loving injectables are men. Medical day spas around the world have been reporting an increased demand for injectables to such an intense degree that there’s now a new term for men who get Botox: Brotox. Whether you love or hate the term, it’s clear that men have become a competitive consumers for the beloved injectable that stops wrinkles and lines...

There are many reasons 18-year-olds in their first year of college pack on 15+ pounds—and several reasons why adults tend to do the same every autumn. Parson Skin Center is home to Emsculpt, the muscle-building, non-invasive treatment that forces targeted muscles into 20,000 supramaximal contractions in just 30 minutes. Muscle mass is directly tied to your ability to burn fat, and of course, makes you look fab while you’re doing it. If you’re worried about the...

The demand for breast augmentation, or breast implants, continues to skyrocket with unprecedented levels expected to peak in 2027. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, breast augmentation has been the most popular procedure for years. The vast majority of women who opt for breast augmentation are unhappy with their breast size, shape, or both. While little can be done to manipulate the shape and size of the breasts without implants, that doesn’t...

Yes, we know it’s still hot here in Scottsdale, but autumn is still the perfect season to begin your laser resurfacing treatments. At Parson Skin Center, we have all of the best, safest, and most effective lasers to achieve your skin goals including IPL, CO2, ResurFX, and AcuPulse. Laser skin rejuvenation kick-starts collagen production and resurfaces the skin to treat every common skin complaint like hyperpigmentation, laxity, dullness, scarring, and even chronic conditions like rosacea. You...

During the initial COVID outbreak, when many were adjusting to working from home, social distancing, and canceling vacations, plastic surgeons around the world reported a huge spike in surgical bookings. The same happened at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, where breast surgeries, facelifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction were all highly requested procedures. It might have seemed like there was about to be a decline in plastic surgery requests, but the Delta variant...

Fashion mogul Marc Jacobs, 58, recently talked with Vogue about his many plastic surgeries, including facelifts, and why transparency is important. Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center has long known that facelifts are one of the most-requested procedures, especially now that mini facelifts (fantastic for those in their 30s and early 40s) are available. Jacobs sat down with Vogue editors after his recovery posts on social media went viral. These particular photos were...

There’s no doubt about it: growing muscles is tough and requires constant work. That’s why Parson Skin Center offers Emsculpt, the technology that forces targeted muscles into 20,000 supramaximal contractions in just 30 minutes. That’s the equivalent of performing 20,000 perfect squats, lunges, bicep curls, crunches, or another dreaded gym move. Let’s take a look at why muscle growth is so tough and what you can do about it. Beginning in your late 20s, sarcopenia begins....

Kybella is an absolute game-changer for those with double chins. This FDA-approved injectable works by dissolving the fat that causes double chins, for good. Available at Parson Skin Center, Kybella is a “grid” shaped stamp of injectables that goes to work busting up targeted fat cells in a series of treatments. Most clients need about three appointments spaced 4 – 6 weeks apart to achieve optimal results, and that waiting period between appointments is critical....

If you’ve been thinking about getting plastic surgery, you’re not alone. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center and around the globe, record-breaking numbers of patients have been flocking to cosmetic surgeons for breast augmentations, facelifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction. There is an unprecedented number of people booking appointments, excited to treat themselves to either the procedure they’ve wanted for years or engage in the ultimate post-pandemic debut. Non-surgical treatments such as Botox and...

Lines, wrinkles, and bags under the eyes are among the first signs of aging. However, contrary to what you might have heard, eyelid surgery might not be the answer. Parson Skin Center offers tear trough fillers in Scottsdale, a minimally invasive procedure that “fills in” the tear troughs to minimize the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and undereye bags. Here’s how it works and why those bags appear in the first place. The skin around the eyelids...