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Positive Things You Can Do for Yourself and Your Family During Coronavirus Quarantines

Posted March 24, 2020 by The Parker Center Whether you’re on day 2 or day 8 of staying home, you are likely feeling both anxious and stir-crazy. You might have too much company (kids bouncing off the walls in small spaces) or feel a lack of companionship. Whatever the case is for you, we hope these ideas help you pass your days with… click to continue reading

Staying Safe in a Time of COVID-19: A Message from the Parker Center

Posted March 17, 2020 by The Parker Center Concern around novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is understandably increasing, leading many of us to take extra care in keeping ourselves, our families, and our community safe and healthy. In light of this, we wanted to make sure our patients feel well-informed about COVID-19 and our updated precautions. What Dr. Parker and the Parker Center team are… click to continue reading

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