At Parson Skin Center we offer help for age spots by use of chemical peels, facials, microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, and IPL treatments - so don't despair. We know, they aren't pretty, and the fact that they are called “age spots” make them even worse! Age spots, also known as liver spots, are flat, tan, brown or black spots that appear on the skin. They vary in size and are most commonly seen on the face, hands, shoulders...
There have been enormous scientific improvements in the makeup of the breast implant as well as the techniques involved in breast augmentation over the years. But that one nagging question remains in the minds of many women of childbearing years, and that is if breast implants impede nursing any future babies they may have. Breastfeeding And Breast Implant Discussion It’s a reasonable concern and a good question, because, in years gone by, nursing babies after breast augmentation...
A mommy makeover is sometimes the perfect solution to help reverse the changes caused by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Unfortunately, at times no amount of diet or exercise can modify the changes that pregnancy can inflict on a woman’s body. After childbirth, a waiting period will be necessary before embarking on a mommy makeover procedure. At least six to eight weeks need to pass for the uterus to shrink back down to its normal size. Also,...
Whenever mammography is performed on patients who have undergone breast implant surgery, specialized techniques should be utilized. These techniques use compression and displacement to move the implant away from the breast tissue. Additionally, specialized views are used to help clearly visualize the breast tissue. When these methods are utilized, the presence of an implant doesn’t change the effectiveness of mammography. It’s also imperative to realize that mammography doesn’t damage breast implants. It is always imperative that...
Microdermabrasion and dermabrasion are both non-invasive cosmetic procedures that really get the job done. Many people just are not interested in the invasive side of cosmetic treatments, and there's nothing wrong with that. However, they are interested in combating the signs of aging. Microdermabrasion What Microdermabrasion is, Is basically a strong facial. It uses a device that has a sand type application which helps to exfoliate the skin and give you a glow. Microdermabrasion polishes away dead...
It's a fact - cosmetic procedures have become mainstream, and the five standouts as the most popular are: breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and facelifts. Social media, with its filters and skin smoothing apps have, undoubtedly, played a role in feeding the frenzy with the pressure to be “all that” mounting. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons tells us that just last year there were almost 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed. And most of the...
Who better to get skincare advice regarding sunscreen, chemical peels, and any other anti-aging treatments than from a plastic surgeon? Even better is a plastic surgeon who has a dedicated Skin Care Center to address all his patient’s wants, needs, and concerns. With Parson Skin Care Center, Dr. Shaun Parson is just the plastic surgeon you are looking for. One stop shopping is a good term for it. Under one roof you get ultimate skincare with...
Yep, it's really all about the face which means, it's all about Botox, peels, fillers, laser hair removal, and microdermabrasion. This year overall cosmetic surgical procedures grew at a slightly higher rate of four percent compared to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, which grew by three percent. While body procedures are still popular, three of the five top cosmetic surgical procedures focused on the face. At times statistics can be boring and may not be relevant to...
Losing more than 100 lbs is considered a massive amount of weight loss. If you have lost this much weight, you are more than likely considering a breast augmentation or breast lift. Losing this much weight can significantly alter the look of a woman’s body. Losing this massive amount of weight can cause loose, saggy skin in multiple areas. Additionally, it's quite normal for women to lose breast volume and develop breast sag when this...
The world of Botox and Fillers can be very confusing, which is why Parson Skin Center wishes to clear up some of the questions and uncertainty. Botox is a drug prepared from the bacterial toxin botulinum, used medically to treat certain muscular conditions and cosmetically to remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing facial muscles. While Botox can help with some of the vertical upper and lower lip lines, it is not used to soften very deep folds...