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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...