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...
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...
Dermabrasion Getting older is an inevitable part of life. With age comes many benefits, like experience and wisdom. On the other hand, the obvious signs of our age can be seen on our face in the form of sagging skin and wrinkles. These changes typically show up when we’re in our 30s and 40s. One way to combat the aging process is with dermabrasion techniques by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson. A dermabrasion procedure targets wrinkles...
Scottsdale Facelift Surgery There are a numbers of contributing factors that add to the aging process. On the face, excess skin leads to sagging and wrinkles. To reverse these changes and achieve a long-lasting result, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson offers a multi-layer facelift procedure that will elevate and reshape both the skin and the underlying tissue. In order to perform the facelift procedure, Dr. Parson makes an incision that follows the hairline down to the...
Brow Lift Surgery Scottsdale The brow lift is a procedure offered by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson. Patients who request this treatment are looking to correct sagging excess skin around the eyelids, brows, and forehead that is creating more wrinkles and hindering their aesthetic potential. Over the years, there have been lots of advancements in facial surgery techniques that allow for more minimally invasive options. Because of this, the brow lift has become increasingly more common...
Rhinoplasty / Nose Surgery in Scottsdale Nose surgery is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the nose. The nose plays an important part in your overall facial symmetry and harmony. If the nose is misshapen or damaged, it can have a major impact on your overall appearance and can undermine your self-confidence. What is Rhinoplasty Nose surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, can address various issues affecting the shape and look of the nose. Some of the common issues that...
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson Here on earth, gravity affects everything around us. It is constant, unforgiving, and monotonous. As long as this planet remains in existence, gravity will always be touching everything. Life style, habits and health play major roles in how fast our skin tends to age. What can we do to help slow down the process? Preventative Plastic Surgery First, preventative maintenance is what I like to call it. I am sure you have...
Can we simply exercise our way towards youth? Wouldn’t it be great if we could simply add “facial exercises” to our morning exercise regiment to fend off the effects of aging? There are many people and products on the market today that would suggest this to be the case. Many claim that certain specific exercises can target the facial muscles and improve the overall look of the face and stop the effects of aging. Others try...
Cheekbone Augmentations A recent article in Plastic Surgery News talked about some recent news exposure that magazine Harper’s Bazaar covered. Apparently the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) posted recent stats about cheekbone augmentations. These numbers caught the attention of editors at Harper’s Bazaar. The article pointed out that the tried and true formula for cheek augmentation in woman is still various injectable fillers. However, fillers are not permanent and women have to go through the...
Surgery and Fat Grafting One of the newer approaches to eyelid surgery now days is the use of fat grafting. The thought is that in addition to traditional eyelid surgery which can remove excess skin and fat from the eye, fat grafting can place some fat back into the area to help create a more youthful appearance. A recent article from the Aesthetic Journal of Surgery reviewed 500 consecutive patients who underwent this combined procedure. The authors...