Botox / Dysport

When we hear the words Botox, dermal fillers, and Dysport, we definitely don't think of famous couples, like Bogie and Bacall or great combinations like chocolate and wine. However, just like those pairings, Botox and dermal fillers go together like peanut butter and jelly. When these two injectables are used simultaneously, magic happens. Many refer to this tandem usage as a “liquid facelift”. It makes perfect sense, because most candidates who are fighting the lines and...

You want it all and you want it now, and what better place to get it than a medical day spa! You can relax, enjoy the day with pampering and leave looking instantaneously younger. “Instantaneous” you say? Ok, this may be a bit overstated but, let’s check and see which medical day spa treatments will have you walking out looking years younger. Dermal fillers Dermal filler results really can be immediate, depending on the qualifications and expertise of the...

Clearly, the most well-known and familiar way to smooth out wrinkles is the brand of neuromodulator known commonly as “Botox”. There are other brands such as Dysport and Xeomin, which essentially do the same thing - said simply, they temporarily relax facial muscles and they do a great job! Botox and others like it, can effectively take years off by freezing frown lines, crow’s feet, lip lines and forehead lines created over time by facial expression. For...

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 and is also routinely used to remove wrinkles by weakening muscles temporarily. Most people are familiar with the brand known as Botox, but there are other brands that can be...

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 can to fight the signs of aging. We all want to hold on to that youthful look and turn back the clock. Experience, Knowledge and Understanding science between skin, treatments...

Tanning beds have been notoriously linked to skin damage over the years. However, this does not make sunbathing any more dangerous with Botox injections, unless you are tanning immediately afterwards. We recommend not lying down for four hours after Botox injections so as to decrease the risk of the product traveling to areas it should not go. Dilation of blood vessels from the excess heat can also cause this premature migration. The reason wrinkles develop to begin...

Botox Cosmetic Treatments Many people are familiar with Botox, the popular injectable used to prevent. Here is a question some patients are curious about: What is a good age to start Botox? Though there is no set age that works best for everyone, a general rule is that it is rarely too early to start Botox. To begin with, there are no negative consequences to taking Botox early. It’s not something the body eventually grows immunity to....

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...

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...