Skin Care

Are you worried about the lines and other obvious signs of aging on your face but do not want to deal with surgery? If so, there is a hyaluronic acid treatment called Restylane that reduces wrinkles without the need for any invasive surgery. Restylane is a dermal injection that is specifically designed to treat moderate to severe wrinkles between the nose and the mouth. It is also FDA approved to be used as filler for lip...

What Are Spider Veins? Spider veins, also referred to as varicose veins, can be painful as well as cause serious insecurities regarding one’s appearance. This common occurrence tends to be most prevalent on the back of the legs and around the sides of the thighs. Though varicose veins and spider veins are often synonymous with each other, there are some differences worth noting. Spider veins are the smaller version of red, purple or blue veins that...

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....

Restylane Injections by Dr. Parson Seeing wrinkles develop on one’s face can be a traumatic experience. So too can the gradual hollowing out beneath our cheek bones that comes with aging. Dermal fillers such as Restylane injections are cosmetic products that are injected into the skin to reduce signs of aging. There are many different types of injections, and each comes with its own set of characteristics. Restylane injections are commonly used for softening wrinkle lines around...

Juvederm and Other Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Our skin tends to change for the worse as we get older. With time, we can expect to see an increase in lines and wrinkles as the natural volume in our face diminishes. Dr. Shaun Parson is a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers a variety of treatments and solutions to help fight the aging process that affects us all. Juvederm injections are a great non-surgical way to restore facial volume...

Spring Training and Skin Protection Sheer-defense Spring is finally here! Not only does this mean that the warm Arizona sun is shining, but tis the season for Spring Training and baseball lovers galore. Over ten stadiums across the desert state are packed with devoted baseball fans chanting “take me out to the ballgame!”. Every spring since 1947, Arizona is home to over fifteen MLB baseball teams who participate in the Cactus League exhibition games. These games...

Skin Ceuticals + Anti-Aging Imagine discovering a true fountain of youth that eliminates the aging process and rejuvenates the body to feel young again. This discovery could quite possibly be one of the world’s most sought out treasures. Unfortunately, this fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, but our latest anti-aging weapon, Resveratrol BE, can certainly serve as an anti-aging weapon and sustain longevity. Resveratrol BE is the latest breakthrough ingredient in the Skin Ceuticals portfolio...

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...