Most people have heard of Botox (and its close cousin, Dysport). It's one of the most popular requests at Parson Skin Center, and with good reason. Botox temporarily freezes target muscles and can eliminate frown lines or the "angry 11's" between the eyes for months at a time. However, there are benefits beyond stopping wrinkles for three to six months at a time. Who knew Botox had so many side perks? Wrinkles? Say Yes to Botox! Botox...
There are so many dermal fillers available, how can you know which is the best for you? At Parson Skin Center, we specialize in dermal fillers and customizing the session to best suit the client's skin, needs, and goals. Also known as injectable fillers, dermal fillers can help increase volume in the face to provide a more youthful appearance. They can remove or minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Particularly popular around the eyes, they can...
If you are considering injectable fillers, please do your homework on who you are using to perform these injections. Proper dermal filler injection is of utmost importance in obtaining the best possible result. There are a few pointers that must be considered before you move forward with your injectable procedure. Dermal Filler Injection Best Practices Make sure your provider is board certified in dermatology or plastic surgery. Your provider should have YEARS of experience in dermal...
Thin, sparse brows are a thing of the past, and for those who have been guilty of over-plucking their eyebrows, or for those who unfortunately have naturally thin or light brows, microblading is a fantastic way to achieve bold, natural-looking brows. Finally, freedom from the daily chore of drawing on your eyebrows. How Is Microblading Performed? Eyebrow Microblading is essentially a form of tattooing, however, rather than using an electric tattoo gun to implant pigment into the...
Microneedling is an innovative procedure that can be performed on the face or the body, and on all skin types and colors. The premise of microneedling is very simple - to create a small wound and the body’s natural healing process will respond by producing new collagen and elastin to “fill up” these micro-wounds. How Microneedling Works The first step in Microneedling involves creating a controlled skin injury using a small handheld device that contains very fine...
Botox injections are one of the most popular non-surgical procedures in the US today. The popularity is perhaps due to the fact that the results are dramatic and it's a fantastic way to fight the signs of aging, wrinkles, and fine lines. Here we look at common Botox Injection do's and don'ts and address a few frequently asked questions about Botox. Within First Hour after Botox Botox takes between 3-7 days for the results of treatment to...
One sure way to reduce or even eliminate those annoying vertical lip lines is to replace some of the volume that has been lost with dermal fillers, also known as injectables. By properly injecting a well-chosen dermal filler into the lips, they become fuller and the vertical lines vanish. This procedure is very similar to those creating the sexy pouts you see on some celebrities, however, the goal here is to replace the volume that...
Eyebrow Microblading is a permanent makeup technique that has quickly grown in popularity over recent years thanks to the incredibly detailed, accurate and natural results it can offer. Thin, sparse brows are truly a thing of the past, and for those who have been guilty of over-plucking their eyebrows, or simply have thin or light brows, microblading is a fantastic way to achieve strong yet natural-looking brows without the need to apply brow liner or...
It's just a fact: no matter how hard we try to stop it from happening, aging is inevitable and things like Botox and dermal fillers actually really do stave off those proverbial hands of time. Yes, indeed cosmetic surgery offers the option to reverse the signs of aging when over-the-counter treatments and healthy skin care regimens have failed. Presently there are so many advancements and technologies in the field of plastic surgery that patients can achieve...
Everyone knows what it takes to get a youthful body and its hard work - however, non- invasive MediSpa treatments are relatively easy and can quickly give you the results you desire. There are also a few surgical options for those looking for long-lasting results. A recent study confirmed that women would much rather have a youthful face than a youthful body. It makes sense because a MediSpa is a virtual plethora of non-invasive options for...