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Facial Procedures

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...

31 January, 2015

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...

05 December, 2014

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...

10 March, 2014

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...

18 February, 2014

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...

20 June, 2013

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...

28 May, 2013

Tissue Glue in Plastic Surgery Plastic surgeons are always trying to build a better mousetrap. In other words we are constantly trying to improve our techniques and make surgeries better in terms of results, both aesthetically as well as in terms of patient recovery. One of the newer entries into this constant barrage of new products is the use of tissue glue during facelifts. Tissue glue more commonly known in medicine as fibrin sealants have been used...

20 May, 2013

Stem Cell Facelift There are numerous reports and claims that stem cell technology is the wave of the future. They have been linked to countless medical applications, and cosmetic procedures are no exception. One of the newest plastic surgical procedures is the so-called “stem cell facelift”. So what is all the fuss about? What does it mean to perform a “stem cell facelift”? Is this the new wave of the future or are these claims of...

13 May, 2013

Cosmetic Surgery in Men When someone thinks of plastic surgery they most often picture a woman. The female gender has been the dominant demographic for plastic surgery for as long as it has been around, but many forget that men can benefit from it as well. Statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that facelifts for men have risen 14% from 2009 to 2010 with a male increase in liposuction of 7%. And data...

14 September, 2012

Risks of Overseas Plastic Surgery When looking into plastic surgery, many have recently become captivated by the overseas cosmetic surgeries offered in various destinations. The main point to this cosmetic surgery abroad is the promise of noticeable savings. But it is important to remember to weigh any potential savings against the potential risks involved. Dr. Parson and his staff pride themselves on high standards and guidelines that are followed with every procedure and surgery performed. Surgeries overseas...

07 August, 2012