It’s a question asked by a lot of patients—especially by women who aren’t sure if they will have more biological children in the future. In the vast majority of cases, the answer is no. If you are a healthy adult, you probably don’t have to wait for a tummy tuck. There is a myriad of mothers who have had a tummy tuck and then gone on to have one (or more) children. However, do keep...
Breast augmentation, the improvement of breast aesthetics via implants, has long been the most popular cosmetic surgery—both at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center and around the globe. Many patients are pleasantly surprised at the relatively small incisions necessary for most implants and, in turn, the quick healing time. Most patients feel good enough to go about sedentary tasks, including desk jobs, after about 7 – 10 days and can even begin some...
A tummy tuck and liposuction are two very different procedures, but they pair perfectly together. Most patients at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center opt for liposuction when they get a tummy tuck even when there isn’t a large amount of fat to be removed in this area. The reason is simple: a tummy tuck is a relatively invasive surgery that allows you to easily add on liposuction (often with no additional incision)...
Does Every Tummy Tuck Need Lipo? The short answer is usually liposuction is almost always performed along with a tummy tuck, but it is not part of a tummy tuck. Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center usually recommends lipo with a tuck because this is an ideal time to further contour the body and remove stubborn pockets of fat without needing an additional incision or surgery. Plus, most people who are good candidates...
The vast majority of people who are good candidates for a tummy tuck will also benefit from liposuction. That’s why these two procedures are typically paired at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center and at surgical centers around the world. However, when you look at these two very different but complementary procedures, it seems clear that a tummy tuck is much more invasive. A full tuck does not just remove excess skin, with...
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, has quickly become one of the most-desired procedures around the country—and with good reason. It is extremely popular at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center both as a standalone procedure and as part of a “mommy makeover.” However, you don’t need to be a mama—or a woman for that matter—to benefit from the incredible results of this stomach-flattening procedure. A lot of people think they know what...
Wait—you can be fat positive and get a tummy tuck? Absolutely! At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we work with clients who love their bodies and themselves all the time. In fact, many clients love themselves so completely that they want to treat themselves to a procedure that will make them feel more comfortable and even more like their true, authentic self. Katie Cloyd recently shared her journey with a tummy tuck...
If you’ve been thinking about getting plastic surgery, you’re not alone. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center and around the globe, record-breaking numbers of patients have been flocking to cosmetic surgeons for breast augmentations, facelifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction. There is an unprecedented number of people booking appointments, excited to treat themselves to either the procedure they’ve wanted for years or engage in the ultimate post-pandemic debut. Non-surgical treatments such as Botox and...
With so many plastic surgeons, how can you find the best one for you? At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we are committed to excellence and helping every patient achieve results they will love in a safe and comfortable setting. There are various ways you can gauge the skill of a surgeon, but there are factors beyond what you might find on a CV. If you are just starting your search for...
Is liposuction a weight-loss surgery or a body-contouring tool? The two terms might sound similar but are actually quite different, and liposuction is one of the most-requested procedures at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. Ultimately, a “weight-loss surgery” is designed to help a patient lose substantial amounts of weight. These surgeries are typically very invasive and do not offer immediate results. One example is gastric bypass surgery, which helps patients keep their...