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Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation Sagging breasts are an ongoing concern among women. Unfortunately, this problem becomes worse with age and childbearing. To correct this issue, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson offers breast lift surgery. Breast lift surgery can be completed using any number of techniques, but the most common incision pattern is the vertical, or anchor, incision. This technique involves a circular incision around the areola, another incision extending down from this to meet the...

Minimally Invasive Botox Cosmetic Procedure Botox Cosmetic is the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. This injection utilizes the botulinum toxin, a naturally occurring substance servicing both aesthetic and medical functions. Botox blocks nerve impulses in various facial muscles. This limits the muscles’ movement to lessen wrinkles. Weathering of the face develops along the mouth, eyes, forehead and neck as a result of the aging process. Smiling, squinting, and frowning exasperate this...

When Rhinoplasty is Right for You When a potential patient comes into our Scottsdale office to discuss rhinoplasty surgery, they rarely have a complete understanding of their nasal issues. Symptoms such as trouble breathing through the nasal passages, for example, could be caused by a multitude of factors. The patient may be dealing with a nasal valve collapse, a narrowing of the internal or external nasal valves. During corrective rhinoplasty, your plastic surgeon will make incisions as...

About Eyelid Surgery Recovery After Dr. Shaun Parson has completed surgery on your eyelids, your face will need a little bit of time to heal before you can fully appreciate your rejuvenated appearance. This often under appreciated part of the process can be referred to as eyelid lift recovery. Following your eyelid lift, it’s normal to experience some bruising and swelling. The majority of the bruising and swelling will dissipate within a few days. Your eyelids may...

The body lift is a procedure designed to remove the excess skin around the thighs, hips, buttocks and midsection that is generally left after a massive weight loss. This procedure is common in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson can determine whether you’re a good candidate for the body lift and to what extent. The body lift produces dramatic results that will narrow the waist, elevate the buttocks and eliminate...

Brow Lift Cosmetic Surgery During the aging process, it’s normal for many people to experience a flattening and sagging of the eyebrows. Brow lift surgery is a simple procedure designed to restore the area above the eyes, giving it more youthful contours. This is one of the most common procedures in the cosmetic world and has a high rate of leaving patients satisfied. There are many technique options to approaching a brow lift surgery. The incision length...

Liposuction Surgery Procedures in the US It appears as though one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States is continuing to increase in its popularity. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the liposuction trend is rising. The procedure has gone from the fourth most popular to the third most popular in America. Though four out of the top five plastic surgery procedures have experienced a slight decline in number of procedures...

Facelift Surgery in Scottsdale If you’ve opted for a facelift or are considering one in the near future, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of what to expect before, during and after the procedure. This blog will touch on a few things to know during the facelift preparation process. As with any surgery, it’s important not to become overwhelmed with worry or anxiety in the days leading up to the procedure. Adapting a positive...

Juvederm and Other Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Our skin tends to change for the worse as we get older. With time, we can expect to see an increase in lines and wrinkles as the natural volume in our face diminishes. Dr. Shaun Parson is a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers a variety of treatments and solutions to help fight the aging process that affects us all. Juvederm injections are a great non-surgical way to restore facial volume...

The Rise of The Selfie and Relation to Plastic Surgery Here is an interesting fact, did you know that there has been a greater than a 10 percent rise in the amount of facial surgery over the past few years and leading researchers think the main reason is due to the selfie. Wikipedia defines a selfie as a type of self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held camera phone. Selfies are often associated with social networking, like...