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Are the latest treatments so advanced that the “end of injectables” is upon us? That’s what is suggested at CultureWhisper, thanks in large part to Morpheus8, but in reality Morpheus8 is just the latest (excellent) addition to a suite of tools and technologies that can help you achieve your skin goals. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy to tighten skin and address a myriad of concerns ranging from stretch marks to hyperpigmentation. It’s a...

A couple of years ago, there were a few reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about alleged squamous cell carcinoma in those with postmastectomy breast implants. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we are committed to informing and educating patients about the benefits and potential risks of all surgical and non-surgical procedures. Unfortunately, as is common, these handful of reports led to many women requesting breast implant removal “just in...

Dermal fillers are usually associated with providing volume where you’ve always wanted it or restoring volume lost due to aging or weight loss. However, at Parson Skin Center, we have noticed an increase in younger patients opting for fillers as a preventative measure—also known as pre-juvenation. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 3.4 million dermal filler procedures are performed annually in the U.S. It is the second most popular minimally invasive procedure undertaken...

Facelifts are one of the most requested surgeries at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, and the techniques/procedure have consistently evolved over the years. If you are delaying a desired facelift because you remember your mom’s or grandma’s facelift in the 1990s, don’t worry. The standard approach at that time was to simply trim away excess skin and “pull” the face up (thus the windswept look). Incisions at that time left scars that...

Breast augmentation, or the enhancement of breasts via breast implants, is a highly customizable procedure. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we specialize in select cosmetic surgeries including breast augmentation (which is often coupled with liposuction and/or a tummy tuck) and we are committed to providing you with results that you’ll love. Advancements in plastic surgery in recent years have been astounding, particularly in the field of breast augmentation. It’s not as...

What does an oxygen dome facial do (besides make you look really futuristically awesome?). It quickly became one of the most-requested facials at Parson Skin Center and is beloved by celebrities like Madonna and Ashley Graham. The overall goals of an oxygen facial is to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, amp up blood circulation, and help with collagen production so that your skin looks younger, brighter, and healthier. Since the body needs oxygen, oxygen facials...

Dermal fillers and HA fillers are nearly synonymous, but did you know there are non-HA fillers? HA, or hyaluronic acid, naturally occurs in the body and draws water to the area. This means that a synthetic form of HA is ideal for fillers in just about every part of the body. HA fillers are a temporary way to make or restore volume, and they are one of the most popular injectables at Parson Skin Center....

Oops—did your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym get put on the back burner? Don’t worry. At Parson Skin Center, we have Emsculpt to help you quickly set a solid foundation for toning and sculpting muscles (or take your current fitness to the next level). Emsculpt does require a series of sessions spaced one month apart, usually 4 – 6 sessions depending on the target site, but if you start right now you’ll definitely...

Combination treatments typically yield the best results, and at Parson Skin Center we love to combine ResurFX with microneedling. ResurFX is the latest non-ablative, fractional laser from Lumenis, designed to help with discoloration, wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, and more. A non-ablative laser doesn’t “ablate” (ahem, destroy) skin cells. The fractional part means that it’s only targeting a fraction of the skin at a time. In other words, you can get gorgeous results with little...

It’s rare for a person who has lost a significant amount of weight to have no lingering, stubborn fat pockets on their mid-section. That’s why, at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, liposuction is almost always added on to a tummy tuck procedure. The two just go together, even though they are very different procedures. A tummy tuck, on the surface, addresses extreme sagging and laxity of the stomach. There are also mini...