Category — Plastic Surgery New Jersey

New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker provides patients with our extensive online resource to help educate them about rhinoplasty and the results they could attain through this plastic surgery option. Our site utilizes both pictures and text to paint a clear picture of the potential outcomes of the surgery.

When asked about our site, Dr. Parker said, “My goal any time I perform a procedure is to ensure that my patient thoroughly understands the risks, outcomes, and benefits of the surgery. I am always thrilled when a patient comes to me with a list of questions found during his or her initial research. This shows that they know what they want to attain. I want the page to begin to answer these questions and alleviate doubts about the procedure.”

Melissa is a 30 year old professional who has lived with protruding ears all her life.  After finishing graduate school last spring, Melissa decided to give herself a present of otoplasty surgery.

Otoplasty, commonly known as “ear pinning, is the surgical correction of misshapen, protruding or prominent ears.  The problem develops from a failure of the ears to form a fold in the outer portion of the ear, known as the ‘anti helical fold” in utero. Surgery is performed to re create that fold and set the ears closer toward the scalp through an incision hidden behind the ear.  This surgery is frequently performed on children, often as young as 5 to 6, but can also be done in adults.

Six weeks ago, 68-year old Christine, had upper and lower eyelid surgery and can’t believe how great her eyes look now.  Christine, who’s married and works full-time overcame her husband’s objections to surgery and both of them are thrilled with the results.

Christine had had plastic surgery before, 21 years ago when she lived in Southern California.  Back then she had an extensive facelift, that included her eyes, neck, chin implant and a chemical peel.

“I only wanted to have my eyes done this time.  I had started to develop some droop in my upper eyes, but it was mostly the bagginess and the crepe skin on the lower lids that bothered me,” said Christine.

Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work
—Aristotle

This February, Laura Brown celebrates her 23rd anniversary of employment at the Parker Center. Laura started working for Dr. Parker in 1988, when she was a young mom looking for a part-time job.

“I started as a part-time receptionist in a satellite office. Over the years, I’ve had many different responsibilities, but now I’m a surgical Scheduling Coordinator,” said Laura.

As a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator, Laura’s main responsibility is working with the reconstructive patients, such as those receiving surgery for skin cancers and similar lesions. She schedules the procedures for these patients, handles their paper and lab work, and reviews their prescriptions and the doctor’s instructions with them.

Everyday for the past five years, Meghan, 23 was in pain on her left side and had trouble raising her left arm completely. Meghan suffered from capsular contraction from breast augmentation surgery she had five years previously. This is a hardening of the lining around the implant. It can be painful and can create an asymmetrical look to your breasts.

Meghan never told anyone, even her parents about her pain. She finally decided to do something about it with encouragement from her boyfriend. He wanted her to at least consult with a few surgeons to learn about what options were available for breast implant revision in New Jersey.

Abby is a 40-something professional woman with a family who never left her house without lipstick.  She had thought about doing something to augment her lips like injections but never really liked the way it looked.

“My upper lip was so thin, without lipstick, it was invisible.  But I never liked the puffed-up look that injections give people.  It almost looks too plump, like you have a fat lip,” explained Abby.

Patients at the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery are always raving about the kindness and professionalism of the Dr. Parker’s staff and it’s not by accident. Dr. Parker & his staff strive everyday to provide a comfortable, warm,

and compassionate environment that enhances every patient’s experience.

“The time that was allotted to me felt like it was devoted to me. At no time did anyone make me feel rushed. I felt that I could ask any question and express any idea and it would be completely respected. Everyone listened to me 100%.” – Marla S.

Kristen, 47, is a busy housewife with three teenage children.  For almost ten years Kristen had looked at before and after photos and wanted to have a breast augmentation. New Jersey resident Kristen is an avid exerciser who felt her barely an A cup breasts looked dreadful.

“I was almost concave, a negative “A” cup.  Most men have larger breasts than I did.  I wouldn’t wear tight fitting workout clothes because they made me look like a man,” said Kristen.

Tonya is a 33-year old teaching professional who, when she’s not working, is busy chasing a two year old toddler.  After nursing her baby left her full “A” cup breasts deflated, uneven and barely able to fill a bra, she decided to have a breast augmentation.

New Jersey educator and researcher by profession, she took the same approach she would for her work when she was considering plastic surgery.  She researched the procedure, checked out the websites of several physicians and made appointments with five plastic surgeons in NJ and the local area for consultations.

John, a 20-year old college student, suffered for years worrying about his larger than normal breasts.  John had a medical condition known as gynecomastia, or enlargement of the male breasts.  This is a relatively common condition that can affect younger and older men.  It also can affect just one breast or both.

“You’re really self-conscious.  You don’t want to go anywhere where you’ll have to take off your shirt, like a friend’s pool or the beach,” says John.