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Mastopexy or "breast lift" is one of the most widespread breast surgeries performed, and for a good reason. The benefit of a breast lift is simple - higher, perky breasts which correct anatomical complications of breast ptosis. Moreover, a breast lift helps ease the unpleasant emotional ordeal that is usually associated with sagging breasts as we age. Unfortunately, every woman's breasts tend to droop as we age. It's just a fact of life. And when combined...

A body lift is an involved surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose or sagging tissue or skin in patients who have undergone extreme weight loss from either pregnancy or bariatric surgery. Patients report a high satisfaction rate as the surgical procedure is designed to remove the excess skin and restore the ability to move and function without the excess weight. Candidates For Body Lift Surgery A body lift is a type of body contouring procedure...

The idea of getting back in shape after going through a pregnancy is a difficult road for many women. Your body has changed and it's a mentally tough battle to cope with those changes - especially for women who have gained a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. But you are not alone. Cosmetic surgery has evolved, and with that comes new combinations of surgeries and advancements in medicine, which together...

A breast lift with augmentation is a surgical procedure that helps perk up sagging breasts in addition to increasing their size. Also referred to as mastopexy, a breast lift enables patients to add firmness and lift their breasts, while the implant component of the augmentation helps add projection by increasing volume. Benefits of A Breast Lift with Breast Augmentation Combining a breast lift with augmentation is an ideal combination for many women to have the benefits of...

At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery, we specialize in breast augmentation surgery. A woman's breasts are rarely symmetrical, and it's one of the most common body parts to sag and gets overly stretched. Larger breasts can be especially prone to sagging, with nipples facing downward or sitting below the breast crease. Age, changes in weight, and having children can all exacerbate and cause flattened, sagging breasts. A breast augmentation can restore fullness to the breasts-or...

With so many dermal fillers on the market, how can you choose the best one for you? Parson Skin Center specializes in minimizing fine lines and wrinkles with safe, effective dermal fillers including the popular Sculptra option. Sculptra is liquid-based and designed to increase volume in the face with pinpoint accuracy. Fine lines, wrinkles, and the natural "hollowing" that can occur with age or weight loss can make a person look older than they are....

A tummy tuck in Scottsdale by leading cosmetic surgeons at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery is a popular part of a mommy makeover, but can also be a procedure in itself. Tummy tucks are the only way to achieve a flat, taut tummy for many patients when diet and exercise have failed. Bellies are particularly prone to pockets of fat, saggy skin, and crepe-like textures.   It's impossible to target fat loss with exercise, and everyone...

Scottsdale might be a popular destination for winter birds, but just because the temperatures don't dip into freezing doesn't mean these winters don't do a number on the skin. Spring is in the air, and there's nothing like these hot procedures at Parson Skin Center to get you (and your skin) into the "spring" of things. Our largest organ can get dry, flaky, and cracked in the winter months. It's pretty easy to cover up...

There are rumors swirling that breast augmentation can negatively impact breastfeeding. This isn't true, and Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery specializes in working with moms and moms-to-be who plan to breastfeed in the future. If you follow the "breast is best" motto, you'll be happy to know that breast augmentation isn't a major factor in predicting milk production post-partum. The only way a breast augmentation surgery will affect milk production is if ducts or nerves...

Most people have heard of Botox (and its close cousin, Dysport). It's one of the most popular requests at Parson Skin Center, and with good reason. Botox temporarily freezes target muscles and can eliminate frown lines or the "angry 11's" between the eyes for months at a time. However, there are benefits beyond stopping wrinkles for three to six months at a time. Who knew Botox had so many side perks? Wrinkles? Say Yes to Botox! Botox...