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Whether you’ve had laser hair reduction or not, knowing how to plan is critical—especially since every laser is different and best practices evolve. At Parson Skin Center, we offer a variety of lasers so you can get individualized treatments and results. Lasers are available for all skin tones and types, and while pre- and post-care practices can vary laser to laser, there are some general rules of thumb to know. All will be discussed during...

If you have acne scarring, you don’t have to live with it forever. One of the best treatments for acne scarring is a chemical peel, and at Parson Skin Center we offer an array of chemical peels suitable for your personal skin tone and type. One major contraindication of all peels is open lesions, which means no current breakouts that have open heads. However, if you’re simply looking to clear up acne scarring—or the myriad...

How do you know the Botox and fillers you’re getting are the real deal? By only trusting reputable injectors like Parson Skin Center, where there are MDs on site and highly skilled professionals. Many people try to find the best deal on injectables, but this approach can backfire. Always do your homework on injectors, read online reviews, and make sure the clinic you’re trusting is legitimate. Recently, a San Francisco doctor pled guilty to using...

What happens if you don’t have a reputable plastic surgeon perform your tummy tuck? There’s never any way to predict what’s going to happen—but in one case it resulted in two bellybuttons. Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tucks are one of the most-requested procedures at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. It is a very complex, aggressive surgery that, when done correctly, can give patients a taut, flat tummy. The scar is hidden...

What does it actually feel like, emotionally, to get the breast augmentation you’ve always thought about? For four trans women who spoke to Huffington Post, it’s described as simply gender euphoric. “Gender euphoria” is a common phrase in the trans community to describe the combination of elation and comfort that comes when a person feels good and aligned with their bodily identity. As the name implies, it’s the opposite of gender dysphoria, a more commonly...

No matter what you think of the Kardashians, there’s no denying they 1) look fabulous (post-40) and 2) they make a living off their looks. Kim Kardashian recently revealed that the secret to her taut tummy is, at least in part, due to Morpheus8. It’s the hybrid treatment available at Parson Skin Center that combines the power of microneedling with radiofrequency energy to double down on skin tightening and improvement. Kim does a lot to...

Like a lot of moms, Emily Ann Gemma doesn’t have a lot of time on her hands. She wanted a solution to poor muscle tone and skin laxity, especially on her stomach, as a post-partum mother of two. Emsculpt is one of the most popular non-invasive treatments at Parson Skin Center for anyone looking to tone and tighten up, and moms are especially fans of this treatment. Pregnancy can seriously change the body, causing weight...

A lot of women think they need to wait until they’re sure they’ve finished having children to get a tummy tuck, but that isn’t true. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we work with many women who plan to have future children but still want a tummy tuck now. After all, why wait to get the body you want and deserve? Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck does a lot more...

Oops—did you forget to book your holiday treatments? Don’t worry, Parson Skin Center still has some slots available so you can get holiday ready quickly. We offer many treatments with little to no downtime and with results that happen fast. It’s easy to not only look your best this holiday season, but tick a few items off your 2023 resolution list. Here are our top 5 recommended treatments to get glowing now. Chemical peels Light and medium...

Most dermal fillers are made with a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid (HA)—but not Sculptra. It’s technically part of the filler family at Parson Skin Center, but it also works completely different than most fillers. It is an injectable, and just like other “fillers” it is designed to volumize, smooth, and sculpt the area for a more youthful aesthetic. However, Sculptra is actually a form of collagen stimulation which means results are incredibly natural-looking. Sculptra is...