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5 Things You Should Know About Jeuveau, the Newest BOTOX-Alternative on the Market

Posted February 7, 2020 by The Parker Center Chances are you’ve heard of Jeuveau, the BOTOX-alternative that hit the market last year with plenty of fanfare. But aside from a catchy #newtox hashtag and a big marketing push, we haven’t seen many talking about what exactly sets Jeuveau apart from other neurotoxin injectables on the market. To get to the heart of it,… click to continue reading

Is Customized Skincare Worth the Hype?

Posted September 27, 2019 by Paul M. Parker, M.D., FACS Is it just us, or does it seem like personalization is the new black? Social media is awash with promos for tailor-made goods including jeans cut to your measurements, personalized vitamin blends, and subscription boxes geared towards your personal tastes. This trend extends to skincare. Perhaps you’ve seen the ads for Curology, Y’OUR, or other… click to continue reading

Why Do Surgeons Still Use Textured Implants? And 8 More Questions You Have About BIA-ALCL, Answered by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Posted August 7, 2019 by Paul M. Parker, M.D., FACS In 2011, the plastic surgery community and the FDA noted a possible link between a rare form of cancer called ALCL, or anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and breast implants. Back then, we didn’t even know whether breast implants were a real risk factor. There simply were too few cases to make a connection. Today, while… click to continue reading

Dr. Paul M. Parker Answers Your Questions About the Allergan Recall of Textured Breast Implants

Posted July 31, 2019 by Paul M. Parker, M.D., FACS Here at The Parker Center, one of our primary goals is ensuring our patients are well-informed and up-to-date on medical news that is pertinent to their safety. Yesterday, July 24, 2019, the FDA and breast implant manufacturer Allergan announced a voluntary recall of all Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants. Understandably, this news has led to… click to continue reading

Eyelash Extensions vs. Latisse: Which is the Best Option for You?

Posted July 30, 2019 by The Parker Center Few would say no to naturally long, lush eyelashes—but alas, few of us are dealt that winning genetic card. Luckily, today’s options to get longer, darker, and fuller lashes are much improved over what we had in the past—and don’t involve a single dreaded “press on.” We offer two of the most popular options here… click to continue reading