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We all are well aware of all the dangers involved in smoking. Well, let's add another one to that list - tummy tuck recovery. If you smoke, recovery from tummy tuck surgery, or any plastic surgery, will be a greater challenge. Healthy blood supply is vital in plastic surgery procedures and smoking seriously inhibits the circulation of blood to the skin and tissue, significantly impacting the healing process, causing possible complications and an extended healing time. The...

Most of the time when a woman is thinking of breast augmentation, the first and foremost issue on her mind is the question of size. Although that is a big question, it is not the only question that needs addressing. The choice of implant location is an important question that should be discussed in great length with your surgeon. Because the point of insertion is where the implant goes into the body, it is also where...

A substance known as botulinum toxin is made from a neurotoxin produced by bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum. Yes, a lot of giant words used to describe that “magic potion” we commonly refer to as Botox. It is most often used to treat muscular conditions and is also routinely used to remove wrinkles by weakening muscles temporarily. Most people are familiar with the brand known as Botox, but there are other brands that can be...

Regardless of a woman's shape, size, or fitness, there are very few women who do not have changes in their abdominal wall after child-bearing. Some women have drooping skin and others have abdomens that protrude as their abdominal walls have been stretched. Additionally, some have loose sagging abdominal skin, or in other cases a massive weight loss. Almost all have tried dieting and exercising and are discouraged by the lack of results. In fact, patients...

Of all concerns about facelift surgery, the concern of looking abnormal following the procedure and about how long it will take to look normal again are often the biggest. Of course, as with every surgery, appearance problems are primarily due to bruising, swelling, puckering and stretching of the skin. Those surgeons, including Dr. Shaun Parson, will do everything they can to speed recovery and educate their patients on their own part in the recovery process....

If getting a breast lift or breast augmentation has been on your mind lately, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is “When can I get back to working out after undergoing a breast augmentation?” While there isn’t one definitive answer that is right for everyone, this will give you a general idea. Breast Augmentation Recovery Breast Augmentation Recovery: First 2-3 weeks After getting breast augmentation surgery, you can expect to have a 4-6 week window...

Dr. Parson is proud to be one of the few Scottsdale medical day spa offices with top leading Nurses and Aestheticians as providers in his practice treating his patients. We put a lot of trust in products and professionals to help us do all we can to fight the signs of aging. We all want to hold on to that youthful look and turn back the clock. Experience, Knowledge and Understanding science between skin, treatments...

Compression Garments Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Surgery Recovery The optimal results following any plastic surgery procedure relies on working with and following the directions of your board certified plastic surgeon. These post-op instructions often include wearing a compression garment (like the zippered body girdle shown in this post) for after body contouring procedures such as liposuction or a tummy tuck. Compression garments such as these are available from Design Veronique. Liposuction / Tummy Tuck Recovery and Compression...

Skin quality and genetics are two important variables in the longevity of a facelift. However, the technique and skill of the surgeon are also important factors affecting how long your facelift will endure. You can typically expect your facelift to last, in the best scenario, over 10 years. But people, who have an amazing first facelift, rarely need to come in for a second procedure or touch-up. Factors That Impact Facelifts There are many factors that may...

What Is Liposuction? Liposuction of the abdomen removes most of the fat found under the skin and above the abdominal muscles. When patients have good abdominal muscle tone, liposuction can provide a dramatic improvement, with a natural appearance of the abdomen, and with minimal scarring. In the majority of liposuction patients, the natural elasticity of abdominal skin contracts smoothly, and there is no need to surgically remove skin. How is A Tummy Tuck Different Than Liposuction? Tummy tuck...