Non-Surgical

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...

One of the key signs of aging is volume loss in the face. Fortunately a new product called Voluma can help women to halt these changes. Voluma comes to us from Allergan, the same people who brought us Botox, Juvederm, and Latisse. Face Volume in Your 20’s When women are in there 20’s they tend to have very full round faces. This round full look is secondary to a significant amount of fat being present throughout the...

Scottsdale Chemical Peel Do you find yourself putting on more moisturizer in the winter time? Over time your skin builds up dead cellular layers which typically consist of clogged pores that obstruct the development and appearance of healthy beautiful skin, while leaving your skin feeling rough and dry. We try to eliminate this appearance by applying more and more moisturizer to our face; this is especially noticeable during the dry winter spell. The best way to eliminate...

Combining Injectables and Fillers for a Non-Surgical Face Lift There are just a few weeks until the holiday season is kicked off with Thanksgiving. That means just a few weeks to prepare for all the get-togethers, the So-good-to-see-you-agains, and the intent looks from close friends and family members. However, there is one thing that nobody wants to hear – “My, you look so much older!” Learn how a liquid facelift can help you maintain a youthful look...

Non-Surgical Skincare Treatments The holidays are just around the corner and before you know it, it will be time for carving turkeys, shopping for gifts, and sipping on hot chocolate and eggnog with family and friends. As the holidays approach, we all strive to look our best for all the social events. Here are four nonsurgical treatments to help add a finishing touch to your holiday look. Chemical Peels A chemical peel is an effective way to rejuvenate your...

Martha Stewart on Botox, Juvederm, and Beauty In the most recent issue of Allure Magazine, the 71 year old former model turned business woman revealed some of her most intimate beauty tricks, including the secret behind her blemish-free complexion: Famous the world over for impeccable taste and a keen eye for detail, Martha Stewart takes a similar approach to her daily beauty routine. “I rarely get blemishes now, but if perchance I’m starting to get one, I extract...

First Approved Topical Treatment Indicated for Persistent Facial Erythema of Rosacea Let’s face it, rosacea can be downright embarrassing at times. It can cause reddened cheeks that can cause individuals to not want to go out in public at times. But there may be new hope. A new medication is now available that shows promise in treating these specific symptoms. Mirvaso (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on August...

How To Treat Frown Lines Up until a few years ago plastic surgeons only had one option when treating frown lines but today we have multiple weapons. Botox was the original treatment of choice when it came to wiping out frown lines around the eyes and forehead. Today we also have another product in Dysport. Years of squinting, concentrating, or frowning can cause your skin to furrow and crease. As time passes, your skin becomes less elastic...

Sunscreen in Scottsdale and Phoenix With the summer temperatures climbing it’s probably good to have a little knowledge about Sunscreen. Sunscreen has been around since 1946 when chemist Franz Greiter developed a product called Glacier Cream. Sunscreen (also commonly known as sunblock, sun tan lotion, sunscreen, sunburn cream, sun cream or block out) is a lotion, spray, gel or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin...

Scottsdale Plastic Surgery and Skin Cancer It’s hard to believe that summer is already upon us. It seems like only a few short weeks ago spring was newly arriving. But like it or not its here and with summer comes the risk of too much sun. Today’s blog will focus on how too much Sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. We certainly all need the sun in our lives. The Sun is necessary for our bodies...