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Once your liposuction procedure is over, the recovery phase begins. This part of the surgery process is known as lipoplasty healing. A compression garment is used to cover the treatment areas. These elastic bandages help to control swelling and compress the skin to your newly shaped body. Small temporary drainage tubes may also be inserted into existing incisions to allow excess blood or fluid to escape rather than collect. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson will be...

A brow lift is a surgical facial procedure offered by board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Shaun Parson at an accredited surgery center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Using a combination of technique options to further customize the experience for each patient, the brow lift can correct issues related to sagging skin around the brow and forehead region as well as transverse creases or other wrinkling around the area. A brow lift is something can dramatically improve one’s...

What Are Spider Veins? Spider veins, also referred to as varicose veins, can be painful as well as cause serious insecurities regarding one’s appearance. This common occurrence tends to be most prevalent on the back of the legs and around the sides of the thighs. Though varicose veins and spider veins are often synonymous with each other, there are some differences worth noting. Spider veins are the smaller version of red, purple or blue veins that...

Patients seeking a facelift procedure designed to rejuvenate and restore a youthful look should consider the skill and expertise of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson. In addition to years of experience with the procedure, Dr. Parson uses the state-of-the art TouchMD system, a software resource that gives patients access to information they’ll need during their experience. Correcting loose skin around your face Facial changes are bound to occur with age. This can lead to a worn-down...

Botox Cosmetic Treatments Many people are familiar with Botox, the popular injectable used to prevent. Here is a question some patients are curious about: What is a good age to start Botox? Though there is no set age that works best for everyone, a general rule is that it is rarely too early to start Botox. To begin with, there are no negative consequences to taking Botox early. It’s not something the body eventually grows immunity to....

Restylane Injections by Dr. Parson Seeing wrinkles develop on one’s face can be a traumatic experience. So too can the gradual hollowing out beneath our cheek bones that comes with aging. Dermal fillers such as Restylane injections are cosmetic products that are injected into the skin to reduce signs of aging. There are many different types of injections, and each comes with its own set of characteristics. Restylane injections are commonly used for softening wrinkle lines around...

Sculptra and Injectable Fillers “I’ve heard people talking about Sculptra but I’m not sure what its used for when it comes to improving someone’s appearance, is it like other injectable fillers?” How Sculptra is different This is a question that I hear all too often. I have been very happy with Sculptra in my patients. Sculptra is similar but also very different from a lot of the other injectable fillers. Sculptra is a facial injectable treatment regimen of...

Dermal Fillers and Juvederm Dermal fillers were the second most popular non-surgical procedure in 2014. Juvederm injections are fairly new hyaluronic acid dermal fillers manufactured and marketed by Allergan. As with any new procedure, it’s important to have an expert consultation to ensure the client is in good hands. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson performs a wide range of procedures and has the experience needed to help you make the right cosmetic choices. Juvederm injections are...

Body Surgery and Butt Lift Recovery A perky backside may only exist in your memories and photos, but with the help of plastic surgery, you can rediscover that youthful appeal. The procedure that makes this possible is a butt augmentation. Like most invasive surgical procedures, some recovery time will be necessary following the operation. Dr. Shaun Parson will guide you step-by-step through the entire butt implant recovery process. While the buttocks heals, it’s necessary to be cautious...

Mastopexy Breast Surgery Over time, the shape of women’s breasts will diminish due to the effects of gravity, child rearing and other factors. Generally, what happens is the skin loses elasticity, which results in sagging and other alterations of the breasts, such as wrinkles and lines. A mastopexy, better known as a breast lift, is a surgical procedure that reshapes this pivotal body feature for a lifted, younger appearance. The mastopexy is tailored to meet the needs...