“My breasts have always bothered me. I am very petite so imagine trying to buy clothes with 36DDs,” says Joanne. “I could never wear the tops I wanted to.”

While she was in her consultation, Joanne and Dr. Parker decided she would also benefit from a lipoabdominoplasty with liposuction as well. After two pregnancies, the last one being a C-section, Joanne had sagging skin around the tummy. In April, she had all of her procedures performed at once. In November, she went on a family vacation to Puerto Rico.

“I haven’t worn a bikini since I was 18!”

“Of course, after the procedure, I had to buy new clothes because my breasts were so much smaller and shaplier, but I also had a flatter, contoured tummy,” she says. “So, I added a bikini to my list.”

She was quick to say it wasn’t a skimpy suit, but more of the sporty style. Nonetheless, she never thought she’d don a bikini again. It was almost like a dream- hanging out on the beach, enjoying her family and loving her new body.

After all of the years spent wearing unattractive support bras and being unable to wear form-fitting tops, Joanne can now wear the styles she likes and feel good about herself in them.

For women in New Jersey, breast reduction and lipoabdominoplasty are just two of the cosmetic procedures Dr. Parker performs in his state-of-the-art fully accredited Surgiplex. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit the Web site at www.parkercenter.net or call (201) 967-1212.

“After all my dieting and exercise, I was still a size 12 because of my stomach. I had never considered surgery until I heard one of my co-workers talking about wanting a tummy tuck. Right then I thought, ‘Aha! That might be what I need,’” explained Rose.

Rose started her search for a New Jersey tummy tuck surgeon by researching on the Internet. She chose Dr. Parker and one other New Jersey surgeon for a consultation. In the end, Rose chose Dr. Parker because she felt that her consultation validated all of the good information she found on the website. After research and consulting with Dr. Parker, Rose decided to have a lipoabdominoplasty, or a Parker Tummy Tuck, which is a combination procedure of a tummy tuck and liposuction.

“Everything about the Parker Center was professional. The office, the staff and Dr. Parker himself were wonderful to work with. The whole environment was clean, efficient and professional. I was very impressed,” Rose stated.

One of Rose’s favorite aspects of the Parker Center was the fact that Dr. Parker invites his tummy tuck patients to spend the night in the Surgiplex (our on-site ambulatory surgery center) with a registered nurse. Rose said that she was relieved that she would spend her first night being monitored and described the nurse as “awesome.”

Rose also thoroughly enjoyed the three massages at Beaura Spa at the Parker Center that came with her surgery. She enjoyed them so much that she signed up for 9 more lymphatic massages. Rose believes that the massages were an integral part of her healing process by reducing swelling.

8 weeks after her surgery, Rose is now wearing size 6 pants. She is very proud of her new figure. “I’m so happy and proud of myself. I love the way I look now. I never would have thought that I could look this good. Dr. Parker and his staff were so good to me,” said Rose.

If you’re interesting in learning more about lipoabdominoplasty (tummy tuck combined with abdominal liposuction) New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker, can answer all of your questions. Visit our website www.parkercenter.net or call us today at 201-967-1212 to make an appointment for a free consultation.

“I had really poor self-esteem, I felt that nothing ever went right for me and I doubted that things would ever improve.  I didn’t like how small my breasts had become and when I bent over all my stomach would just hang.  I did a million crunches, owned every piece of abdominal equipment ever sold, but my belly never disappeared,” explained Monica.

Monica found Dr. Parker and the Parker Center through the internet.  She did a lot of research and looked at several surgeons websites.  While visiting the Parker Center website, Monica looked at the videos and testimonials and even submitted a few questions on the “Ask Angela” form.  Angela Parisi, Dr. Parker’s Nurse Coordinator, who is also an R.N.,  called Monica the next day to answer her questions and encouraged her to come in for a free consultation.

“Angela scheduled my consultation so that I could learn what the procedure was all about.  I really liked how the office was set up, the staff was friendly and they really listened to my concerns.  I never felt rushed.  I felt very confident after meeting with Dr. Parker that he was the surgeon I wanted.  I stopped searching at that moment,” said Monica.

Monica was interested in a Mommy Makeover which typically involves a breast augmentation (sometimes with a breast lift) and a tummy tuck.  Even though it is more cost effective to have both procedures done at the same time (reducing the cost of anesthesia and the surgical suite), Monica couldn’t swing the total cost at the time.  She had a breast augmentation in May 2010 and followed up with the Parker Tummy Tuck (a combination of liposuction with a traditional abdominoplasty procedure) in July of this year.

Monica felt that Dr. Parker really took a lot of time to listen to her concerns.  He also explained in detail what was going on with the umbilical hernia.  Monica thoroughly enjoyed her consultation at the Parker Center especially her time with Liz Kobb, who handles the implant sizing and computer imaging sessions.  Monica brought home her breast implant sizing photos so that she could really look at the photos, see how she would look with different implants and make her decision.

“Before I had my breast augmentation, I was very unhappy with how my breasts looked.  The surgery went very smoothly and afterward I really had no pain whatsoever.  I really loved how my breasts looked after the surgery.  Because everything had gone so well with my breast surgery, it encouraged me to keep saving so that I could have my stomach done too,” Monica stated.

Monica works as a receptionist and with both surgeries used her vacation time to recuperate.  Even though Dr. Parker had told Monica that it would be two weeks before she could go back to work, Monica felt really good after just one week.  Monica followed Dr. Parker’s post-op instructions to the letter and believes that’s the reason she recovered so quickly.

“My results are phenomenal, mind-blowing really!  I can’t believe how flat my stomach is.   It’s incredible, I have no regrets and I would recommend Dr. Parker to anyone who’s interested in changing something that makes them unhappy.  I’ve recommended him to my mom, friends and co-workers, “said Monica.

Monica believes that the best thing about her surgeries is her new outlook on life.  She’s got her self-confidence back and she now believes that anything is possible for her.  Monica says she’s no longer the “down” person she was in the past.  She feels like a whole new woman, she’s going to finish her degree and is ready to take on the world.

If you are interested in a New Jersey Mommy Makeover or any other cosmetic procedure, Dr. Paul M. Parker and the staff of the Parker Center can help you feel like you can take on the world. Please contact us today at www.parkercenter.net or 201-967-1212 for a free consultation.  Dr. Parker and his staff want to give you back your confidence and help you enjoy your life more.

Diane is a 49-year old housewife and mother of four who recently lost over 130 lbs. with gastric bypass surgery and hard work in the gym. As a result of such dramatic weight loss, Diane was left with a large amount of drooping, excess skin.

“I was mostly concerned about my abdomen and my backside. I had so much excess skin that my backside looked like a shar-pei, you know the little dog with all the rolls & wrinkles. After my weight loss, I knew my body needed a lot of work,” explained Diane.

Earlier this year, Diane had a New Jersey breast lift with an augmentation. She was so pleased with the results that she was ready to take the next step and get a lower body lift. For Diane, this involved both a New Jersey tummy tuck and buttock lift.

Body lifts are usually performed on post-Bariatric patients after their weight has plateaued for 6 to 12 months. The surgery is necessary to remove the excess skin that is present and give the patient a new, smoother contour.

A lower body lift can include an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), thigh lift and a buttock lift. An upper body lift includes an arm lift, a breast lift with or without augmentation and the upper back may also be sculpted to remove excess skin & rolls. Not every patient requires every procedure and Dr. Parker frequently assists patients in determining the best procedures for them to achieve maximum results.

“I’m in the gym at least four times a week and there was only so much I could do with squats and other exercises. I did as much as I could on my own and I needed Dr. Parker’s help for the rest,” Diane stated.

Diane learned about Dr. Parker & one other New Jersey plastic surgeon from her bariatric support group. In asking around, she also learned of several acquaintances who had surgery by Dr. Parker.

“I was pleased from the moment I met Dr. Parker and his staff. I felt that the staff worked well together, they were very professional, yet relaxed. I just felt that Dr. Parker’s office had much more of a personal touch. It made me feel so comfortable and not have any qualms about my surgery,” said Diane.

Diane had also spent a lot of time online researching the different procedures and was quite impressed with the Parker Center website. Diane took the time and used the website to educate herself and read about other patient’s profiles.

“Reading all the other patients stories, hearing about their experiences, helped me so much. I really wanted to pay it forward and tell my story to help other people who’ve had bariatric surgery and are interested in a body lift,” Diane said.

Diane’s husband and children were very supportive of her decision to have the surgery and even though they were nervous for her, they understood how much it meant to her.

They knew what Diane had been through to lose the weight and wanted her to feel better about herself.

“I’m so thrilled with how I look now. For the first time in my life, I feel like my body is in proportion. The results are amazing. Dr. Parker is truly very talented; he’s an artist with a vision. I look better than I ever could have imagined,” Diane stated.

If you are interested in a body lift or any other cosmetic surgery procedure, visit our website at www.parkercenter.net. For a free consultation, please call our office at 201-967-1212.

“My doctor had told me there was nothing that could be done about the skin, because I had always been overweight.  The skin had just stretched too much.  After the weight loss, I was a size 18 but I knew if I got rid of the loose skin, I could be a size 12 or even a size 10,” explained Patty.

Since Patty has kept her weight off for 4 years, she was considered a very good candidate for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).  Tummy tuck surgery is not recommended as a weight loss tool.  It is recommended for women and men who have stabilized their body weight but still have excess baggy skin on their abdomen.  This surgery will remove the excess sagging skin and repair the stretched abdominal muscles due to pregnancy or weight gain, then loss.

“One of my friends had a New Jersey tummy tuck and breast lift with Dr. Parker last June and recommended that I go see him.  After meeting Dr. Parker, I felt so comfortable. I decided I was ready to do this.  I had a talk with my mom and decided it was worth the investment,” said Patty.

In Patty case, Dr. Parker wound up removing over 20 pounds of excess skin and fat in performing the Parker New Jersey Tummy Tuck, a combination of liposuction and tummy tuck.  Patty describes her recovery as uncomfortable, but not painful.  Two days after surgery, at her follow-up visit, Patty had her posture back to normal.  Standing up completely straight after abdominal surgery can take a week or so.

“I’m very happy I had the surgery.  I had the procedure performed 3 months ago, and since then, I’ve lost an additional 20 pounds. I’ve gone from a size 18 dress to a 12, which feels loose. I feel like I’m continuing to shrink more every day. It’s wonderful now to try on clothes and not have all that excess skin.  The Parker Center made it a wonderful experience.  They were always so caring and happy to see me.  I loved the lymphatic massages too.   I signed up for three more afterwards, because I left the spa feeling so wonderful,” Patty exclaimed.

Lymphatic massage is part of the Rapid Recovery Program at the Parker Center.  Dr. Parker has developed a unique set of protocols to help patients recover quickly, with less discomfort, and minimal swelling and bruising.  It allows New Jersey tummy tuck patients to return to their active, busy lives as quickly as possible.

Patty had combined her Parker Tummy Tuck with liposuction on her hips and back for a more pleasing body contour.  This combination of procedures gives patients like Patty the tight, toned shape they love. “I feel like a new person”, says Patty. “I’m thrilled with my results and for choosing the Parker Center. Every day, I see more positive changes in by body which help me look forward to summer and a whole new wardrobe”.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Parker Tummy Tuck or other cosmetic procedures, visit our website  www.parkercenter.net , to see detailed explanations and videos of these procedures as well as many before and after photos.  Additionally, you may contact our office at 201-967-1212 to arrange a consultation with Dr. Parker.

A combination of being between jobs that left him with a month of free time, a lot of research done on the internet and a determination to finally have the surgery led Michael to New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr Paul Parker.

“Coming up, I had a whole month free and I had seen Dr. Parker’s website, the testimonials and the before and after pictures.  And then when I went to The Parker Center, that cinched it.  I knew this was the time to do this,” said Michael.

Michael liked the fact that he could have the tummy tuck done right at The Parker Center.  He thought that the staff was very warm and professional.

“They were very warm and helpful.  They answered all my questions.  I had done a ton of research, I had a whole file folder, so I felt really prepared and they reinforced my decision that now was the right time,” said Michael.

Michael says that his experience with The Parker Center was great right from his first appointment for a consultation to the surgery and after.  Michael, because he’s so active had some swelling concerns, and was immediately seen by the office and reassured that this was normal.

Two weeks after surgery, Michael began working out again lightly, just walking and bike riding.  Now six weeks after surgery, Michael has started lightly jogging and will start back to his regular workout routine in a week or so.

“Most people haven’t noticed, but most people don’t see me with my shirt off.  My girlfriend however has said that she’s sees a tremendous difference.  She thinks I look great,” said Michael.

In New Jersey, abdominoplasty for men at The Parker Center can remove loose, excess skin, smooth stretch mark and tighten your abs.   Our goal is to always deliver non-operated looking results with minimum downtime.

Consultations are complimentary, so call us today at 201-967-1212 or visit us at www.parkercenter.net and find out what Dr. Parker and The Parker Center can do for you.

Lucy who is 63 in good physical shape and very active always hated the extra belly fat she’s been carrying around. “I walk everyday.  I’m very active, but I did have this belly from menopause or whatever and I wanted it gone,” said Lucy.

Last year Lucy had consulted with a different plastic surgeon. He was going to fix the hernia and do a different procedure but Lucy didn’t feel very comfortable about it, so she put off having it done. Recently a friend recommended Dr. Parker.  Lucy’s friend had been to The Parker Center for Botox and other skin care treatments but had heard Dr. Parker was an excellent surgeon.

After meeting Dr. Parker and his staff,  Lucy was excited to have her tummy tuck with liposuction, which Dr Parker refers to as a Lipoabdominoplasty.  Everyone at The Parker Center made her feel confident and reassured that she had made the right decision.

“Dr. Parker was very good.  He understood my situation and what I wanted done. I felt I was in good hands.  I was sure he could do what I wanted,” said Lucy.

Now three months after her surgery Lucy is extremely pleased with results.  She has the flat abdomen she always wanted.

“I was determined to do this.  I had to have the hernia surgery anyway and I wanted the  tummy flatter and more contoured.  I’m very happy with results, and the staff of the Parker Center was lovely, very professional,” said Lucy.

For New Jersey tummy tuck patients, Dr Parker performs Lipoabdominoplasty, the Parker Tummy Tuck, in a state-of-the-art, fully accredited ambulatory surgery center, called Surgiplex.   Patients also receive pre- and post-operative medications along with Manual Lympatic Drainage massage as part of Dr. Parker’s Rapid Recovery Program to accelerate their postoperative recovery.

For more information or schedule a consultation for The Parker Tummy Tuck or any other cosmetic procedure, visit us the Web site at www.parkercenter.net or call (201) 967-1212.

“I’ve had four children all by cesarean sections. From all the pregnancies and surgeries, I had still had a pooch for a belly and my breasts were sagging and I really wanted to have something done,” said Lisa.

Lisa had been thinking about getting a New Jersey plastic surgery procedure for a very long time but always had kids to care for, or didn’t have the extra money, or telling herself she looked okay in clothes.  Once she was working, and had lost the weight, she decided it was the perfect time to take care of herself.

In March 2010 Lisa, had a “mommy makeover” at The Parker Center.  Her surgery included a breast augmentation with lift, a tummy tuck, liposuction of the hips and fat injections to her buttocks.

Prior to coming to The Parker Center, Lisa had done her research and even consulted with three other plastic surgeons.  One day she was talking to her hairdresser who has had plastic surgery.  The hairdresser had a friend who had a breast augmentation and tummy tuck with Dr. Parker.

“She mentioned that she was very happy with the results of her surgery and the whole procedure with The Parker Center and Dr. Parker’s bedside manner, so I got his name and called.  I saw three other doctors but I liked Dr. Parker’s professional manner, he explained everything in detail.  He was very honest, didn’t sugarcoat anything, which I appreciated,” said Lisa.

Lisa’s experience with her cesarean sections gave her an understanding of how she would feel after her surgery.  She was mentally prepared, had done her research and was very determined and excited for her surgery.

“I have to tell you what a great confidence booster this is.  I look and feel great.  I’ve changed my whole way of dressing.  I buy clothes that are much more body conscious now.  I get a lot of compliments male and female.  Everyone tells me I look great.  And I feel great.  It is so wonderful not to have that pooch anymore, it’s flat, it’s wonderful” said Lisa.

Lisa loves her new look and is thrilled with all the compliments she receives.  She loved the entire plastic surgery experience with The Parker Center.  Lisa especially loved the lymphatic massage and even now still goes in for Swedish massages.

“Every one was so nice and caring, very professional.  They were all very attentive, their demeanor was always very pleasant and responsive and positive and most of all honest,” said Lisa.

With mommy makeovers New Jersey moms turn back time. Dr. Paul M. Parker can give you back the figure you had prior to childbirth and nursing or even make it a little curvier.

If you are looking for cosmetic surgeons in New Jersey, call the Parker Center at (201) 967-1212 to schedule a mommy makeover or any other cosmetic surgery procedure consultation with Dr. Parker today!

New Jersey is home to many plastic surgeons, and Sandra saw three other doctors for consultations but chose The Parker Center for several reasons.  First, she was thrilled that the surgery could be done on the premises; she didn’t want to be in a hospital. Second, Sandra loved the staff at The Parker Center. Third, in her first consultation with Dr. Parker she felt he was very caring, and really understood her goals for surgery.

“His staff was wonderful.  I never felt rushed, like I did in other offices.  They took the time to explain the whole procedure to me and answered all my questions,” says Sandra.

Initially, Sandra was considering just the tummy tuck but after doing some research on the internet and at The Parker Center’s website, she decided to have her breasts done as well.

“I didn’t want to look at myself in the mirror later and regret not having done my breasts too. I wanted my entire front to look good in clothing.  Now I have a bust line and a flat stomach,” says Sandra.

The best part of having had the New Jersey plastic surgery, besides feeling great in all her new clothes she’s purchased, is how everyone thinks the changes are only due to the weight loss.  This “natural” look was very important to Sandra, who just wanted to look toned and fit.

“Earlier this year, I got back into the gym and I was losing weight even before the surgery, so people who haven’t seen me in a while are shocked at my figure.  That’s the best part, it’s so natural looking that people don’t realize I’ve had surgery,” said Sandra.

Even though Sandra lives 90 minutes away from The Parker Center, she would tell anyone considering cosmetic surgery to not waste time with any other New Jersey plastic surgeon and seek a consultation with Dr. Parker. The combination of a knowledgeable, caring staff with an excellent surgeon who performs his surgeries in their onsite facility is hard to beat.

For more information about a New Jersey breast augmentation, lipoabdominoplasty or any other cosmetic procedure visit us at www.theparkercenter.com.

“I’ve always thought about breast implants, but for the longest time, I was ok with what I had,” she says. “But, once my athletic body started changing so drastically after menopause, I knew it was time to act. My breasts were looking smaller, my midsection was getting thicker. My athletic body was turning into a pear shape.”

Susan was aware of Dr. Parker’s reputation by word of mouth. But, going in to make her appointment for a consultation sealed the deal. “The women in the office were so great,” she says. “Just talking with them made me feel at ease. They strongly believe in Dr. Parker and what he can do for patients; that is a great testimony to him as a surgeon.”

She felt completely comfortable talking with Dr. Parker about what she didn’t like. While she wanted breast implants, her main concern was the fat around her middle. Three kids and one menopause later and she really felt self-conscious about her body, especially when the family would go to their beach house in New Jersey. Liposuction gave her back her shape and her confidence.

“If I wanted to, I could walk down the beach in a bikini now and know that I look good instead of feeling like a dumpy old lady,” she says. “I look as young as I feel now!”

After liposuction of the tummy and hips along with 275 cc breast implants, this 55 year-old mother of three has a new lease on life. She has the flat tummy, a shapely waist and her breasts are in proportion to her athletic shape that she had prior to menopause.

“I have to keep pinching myself to make sure that this is me,” she says. “I am so happy I did this. Every time I look in the mirror, it’s like a big present! I would definitely recommend Dr. Parker to anyone thinking about cosmetic surgery.”

At The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery in New Jersey, liposuction, breast implants and other cosmetic procedures from Dr. Parker are performed in our state-of-the-art Surgiplex Operating Suite. View before and after pictures and listen to video testimonials at www.parkercenter.net or call for a consultation at (201) 967-1212.

“Frankly, I’m surprised by this conversation,” says Dr. Parker. “I would have thought something like this would have occurred years ago.” It looks like Hollywood is finally catching on to what the Parker Center knew along. For years, the two main goals here have been natural-looking results and a speedy and painless recovery. Dr. Parker calls this “plastic surgery common sense.”

In New Jersey, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, liposuction, facelifts, and breast augmentations are the most popular
procedures. Dr. Parker uses computer imaging, patient education, an experienced team on registered nurses and board certified anesthesiologists- as well as his Rapid Recovery program- to achieve the above principles.

With procedures like breast augmentation, New Jersey patients are fully educated and sessions are performed preoperatively with the staff to help achieve results and a breast size with which they are comfortable. We often hear from our patients about these sessions and how helpful and comforting they are.

It would be disingenuous to say that Hollywood is completely against plastic surgery. However, as mentioned in the NY Times article, everything in moderation is ok. If casting directors can’t tell if an actor has had plastic surgery then it’s no big deal. It’s only obvious, over-done plastic surgery that catches their negative attention.

Now, Dr. Parker cannot attest to what is popular on the West Coast. We can speak to is that his New Jersey plastic surgery patients want a more natural, subtle appearance. They want to look like a better- not freakish- version of themselves.

The consultation process is integral in determining what the right procedure would be for each individual mom. New Jersey breast enhancement, tummy tuck and liposuction are the three most common options for makeovers.

There are various forms of each of these procedures that one may take. Breast surgeries include augmentation, lifts, and reductions. These procedures are used to reshape the breasts after some of the less flattering effects of pregnancy. Some of the forms tummy tucks take are liposuction, a mini-tuck, or a Lipo abdominoplasty. Liposuction can be used to treat different areas of the body for excess fat that can be retained following pregnancy. Dr. Parker often reshapes the hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, back and/ or neck.

“The combination of procedures that each mom needs depends on their age, genetics and how parts of their body have aged due to pregnancy,” says Dr. Parker. “One mom may need a breast augmentation and a mini-tuck while another mom may need a breast lift with implants, lipo abdominoplasty and liposuction of her hips and thighs. There are quite a number of possible combinations.”

Facial procedures have increasingly become more popular with moms over the years. The effects of weight gain and loss after pregnancy can speed up the facial aging process, prompting these patients to seek face and neck lifts. Many moms requesting these procedures are in their 50s and 60s and want their face to match their younger-looking bodies. New Jersey plastic surgeon , Dr. Parker, performs all of his procedures in his state-of-the-art on site, fully certified ambulatory surgical facility. Here, his experienced team of board certified anesthesiologists and registered nurses have worked tirelessly with him to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.

Many moms are concerned about taking time away from their families to undergo and recover from these surgical procedures. The Parker Center’s Rapid Recovery program allows these patients to recover quickly, minimizing the pain associated with these surgeries.

These patients not only look great after, but they feel better too. Many women who waited years before getting the surgery often regret waiting so long. “If I had known I would look and feel this good, I would have done this sooner”.

Whether its an older mom who wants to feel more youthful or a young mom who wants to have her body match her age again, a mommy makeover can help them achieve their goals.

Dr. Parker understands that each mom will have different concerns. “Each mommy makeover procedure is relevant to the individual patient’s desires and anatomy,” he says. “Often times, there is one main issue, say sagging breasts, that brings them in. But, during our consultation, I have them show me in a mirror what they don’t like and then we plan together a treatment that they will be happy with.”

For women in New Jersey, lipoabdominoplasty and breast augmentation are the most common procedures in a mommy makeover. However, each process is very different. While one mom may want implants and a lift, another may actually need a reduction and a lift. It isn’t always necessary to perform a full tummy tuck where a mini-lipoabdominoplasty will suffice. Thigh and buttocks lifts are sometimes added whereas liposuction of the area may be all that is necessary.

However, there is one thing that remains constant when a patient comes in for a New Jersey mommy makeover at The Parker Center: patient safety, natural results and a rapid recover from surgery.

“In recent years we’ve been able to combine several procedures into one surgery,” says Dr. Parker. “The reason for this is our commitment to safety and our finely-tuned staff of registered nurses and board certified anesthesiologists.”

For those patients that are leary of the multiple procedures and following pain, Dr. Parker offers his unique rapid recovery program that gets moms back to their normal daily activities within several days. He follows a pre and post-operative program that minimizes the risk of pain and complications. It is the reason New Jersey mommy makeover patients can get a moving the day after surgery.

“For any of our patients who are unsure about the process, we encourage them to talk to others who have been through it,” says Dr. Parker. “In fact, we have many former patients who are gracious enough to share their experiences with anyone who has questions. While we do everything we can to educate and make our patients feel comfortable, sometimes it helps to talk to another mom who has previously walked this same path.”

As a premier New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker is dedicated to providing natural results in the safest manner possible. The Parker Center’s on site state-of-the-art Surgiplex ambulatory surgical facility is accredited and certified by Medicare, JCAHO and AAAASF—the highest level of credentialing possible. Their facility is designed for overnight patient stays following lengthy procedures, such as mommy makeover procedures. The Parker Center’s highly trained team of registered nurse provides one to one patient monitoring following these surgeries. Several days following their surgery, patients are scheduled for the first of three Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage treatments in the Parker Center’s onsite medi-spa, known as Beaura Spa. These treatments contribute to the Rapid Recovery program at the Parker Center, which allows patients to comfortably return to the activities of daily living within several days after their procedure.

“My breasts have always bothered me. I am very petite so imagine trying to buy clothes with 36DDs,” says Joanne. “I could never wear the tops I wanted to.”

While she was in her consultation, Joanne and Dr. Parker decided she would also benefit from a lipoabdominoplasty with liposuction as well. After two pregnancies, the last one being a C-section, Joanne had sagging skin around the tummy. In April, she had all of her procedures performed at once. In November, she went on a family vacation to Puerto Rico.

“I haven’t worn a bikini since I was 18!”

“Of course, after the procedure, I had to buy new clothes because my breasts were so much smaller and shaplier, but I also had a flatter, contoured tummy,” she says. “So, I added a bikini to my list.”

She was quick to say it wasn’t a skimpy suit, but more of the sporty style. Nonetheless, she never thought she’d don a bikini again. It was almost like a dream- hanging out on the beach, enjoying her family and loving her new body.

After all of the years spent wearing unattractive support bras and being unable to wear form-fitting tops, Joanne can now wear the styles she likes and feel good about herself in them.

For women in New Jersey, breast reduction and lipoabdominoplasty are just two of the cosmetic procedures Dr. Parker performs in his state-of-the-art fully accredited Surgiplex. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit the Web site at www.parkercenter.net or call (201) 967-1212.

One patient, however, knew exactly what she was looking for when she found Dr. Parker’s Web site. Linda is a soldier in the United States Army, a mom and stationed overseas in Great Britain. When asked in an e-mail interview why she was specifically looking for a surgeon who performed lipoabdominoplasty, she replied, “Looking at other before and after pictures, there seemed to be better results [with this procedure].” The quick recovery was also an important factor in her decision process.

First, Dr. Parker performs liposuction on the entire abdominal area. Then, as he removes excess skin and fatty tissue, he is able to preserve more nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels than in a traditional tummy tuck. Because there is less trauma to the area, swelling, bruising and pain are all reduced and the postoperative recovery is much quicker. With a two-year old and active Army life, this was essential to Linda.

Linda is originally from New Jersey and she wanted to have the procedure while home on Leave. Scheduled to deploy to the Middle East, she knew she had put off the procedure long enough. One concern of hers was the “extreme heat” and the “wearing of all the heavy gear” during the deployment. Just imagine 120 degree temperatures in an Army uniform and having that annoying sagging skin where sweat can collect and irritate the skin.

When asked how she decided on Dr. Parker when she was looking for cosmetic surgeons in New Jersey, she said, “I found Dr. Parker on the Internet. From start to finish, everything about Dr. Parker and his staff was very professional.”

Soldiers, whether female or male, are just like anyone else. Sure, they all wear the same things and their uniforms are not form-fitting. But, when they aren’t at work, they want to dress just like everyone else. Linda has found herself unable to enjoy living abroad in Great Britain because of her self-consciousness about her excess skin and belly fat. She wanted to dress up and enjoy the European night-life, but she just didn’t feel comfortable in her body.

After her procedure, Linda was ready for her new life. “I look and feel great. My results are phenomenal and the recovery was even quicker than I had hoped for. I finally got my self-confidence back….It is great to have the old me back!” This is just the kind of reaction Dr. Parker strives for and dedicates his practice to.

For potential patients thinking about lipoabdominoplasty with Dr. Parker, Linda wrote this, “I wish I would have done it sooner. I know that some people may feel self-conscious about plastic surgery or the price, but it is totally worth it.”

For more information on New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker, lipoabdominoplasty or any other service, New Jersey residents can call (201) 967-1212 or visit his Web site at www.parkercenter.net.

“It answered things that we weren’t doing with traditional tummy tucks,” he says. He then points out what makes this procedure better than the traditional New Jersey tummy tuck and his own enhancements to the original technique.

Just prior to the tuck, extensive liposuction is performed to create a flatter smoother abdominal area. This is an important distinction from the traditional tummy tuck where very little liposuction is done. The aggressive liposuction performed by Dr. Parker makes the abdomen look better. In addition, the lymphatics are left intact in the fatty tissue at either end of the incision which runs just above the pubic bone. The lymph system is responsible for moving fluid away from the site. By maintaining the integrity of these lymphatics, Dr. Parker says it “helps promote post-op drainage so the patient swells less and heals quicker.”

One of the improvements Dr. Parker made to the original lipoabdominoplasty technique was to utilize the

VASER ultrasonic liposuction method. The emulsification of fat provided by the VASER system means fat can be atraumatically suctioned around the lymphatics. Not only does this keep the lymphatics intact and avoids damage to blood vessels, but it produces less swelling and bruising with a quicker recovery.

Another difference between the traditional and Dr. Parker’s technique is the use of powerful barbed Quill sutures to tighten the lax rectus abdominus muscles. These sutures are hidden beneath the skin and run from the breast bone to the pubic bone creating a youthful appearance and strong structural support for the rejuvenated abdomen. After removing excess skin between the pubic bone and umbilicus, Dr. Parker again uses the Quill suture to close the lower abdominal transverse incision with little tension. This allows the incision to be kept as short as possible and most often heal as an inconspicuous scar.

“Because of the liposuction and preservation of the lymphatics, we have a heartier skin flap which virtually eliminates any wound-healing problems and brings about a quicker recovery,” he says. “Likewise, because we alleviate the tension with these Quill sutures, it also reduces healing problems during recovery.”

All around, this procedure is by far a better version of the traditional tummy tuck. When lipoabdominoplasty New Jersey is performed in Dr. Parker’s state-of-the-art fully accredited Surgiplex, the enhanced technique combined with his stringent safety precautions ensures a natural appearing, rejuvenated torso and rapid recovery from surgery.

Wendy is a petite woman and all of her children were quite large when they were born. Needless to say, that took a toll on her body. She had her last child 7 year ago and knew she wanted to do something but the timing was all wrong. She was finishing up her degree, getting ready to start a new job plus the everyday obligations of family; she kept putting herself on the back-burner.

“I was making all of these accomplishments- school, work and family- but my body and mind weren’t in sync.” She knew what she had to do to achieve happiness with her body but the expense was all too great. Instead, Wendy threw herself into researching New Jersey tummy tuck. Seven years later, she came across Dr. Parker’s Web site, looked at the lipoabdominoplasty photos and knew that the Parker Center was the place for her.

Wendy and her husband decided to go in for a consultation. The cost factor had been one of the issues that had been stopping Wendy for the past 7 years and she was still doing it. Her husband said, “You have to do this. You are never going to feel good about you if you don’t.”

Wendy’s description of the procedure is quite poetic. She likened those first few days as if she were a caterpillar going through metamorphosis. “I could feel it, sense it. A change was taking place and it was extraordinary,” she said.

After waking from the surgery, she looked down and felt tightness in her abdomen and knew at that moment that her life was changed. She is now 6 weeks post-op and already back to all of her normal activities. Every day, Wendy sees it getting better and better. Her tummy is flat again and the lipoabdominoplasty technique also gave her some womanly curves that she just loves.

For Wendy, finally deciding to have the procedure was a long time coming. She was so glad that she chose the Parker Center. “Everyone there made you feel like you were the only patient there,” she said. “Dr. Parker is an amazing gentleman. He really is interested in you and helping you.”

After her procedure, Wendy found the mind/body connection that she had been missing as she was hiding behind baggy clothes and sagging skin. “You feel good about you. Your self-confidence exudes and it affects everyone around you.” And her confidence is through the roof- she’s even gone out and bought a bikini just for her.

For anyone on the fence about having this procedure, Wendy emphatically says, “Do it. Do it now. Run- don’t wait.”

For more information on lipoabdominoplasty, visit www.parkercenter.net. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Parker, call (201) 967-1212.

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t heavy. Over the years I would lose 30-40 lbs. and yo-yo back. For a while I convinced myself to just be happy the way I was and chalk it up to my DNA. It was easier to just give in and accept it. I went to college, got married, and had three children. Around the time I turned 32, I could no longer accept the fact that I was 5’11” and 280 lbs. There was no magic moment…I was just tired of the whole thing. In January of 2007 I began working out and a couple months later I met with a personal trainer who looked at me and said, “You’ll be 180 within a year.” “You’re nuts,” I told him. He designed a diet and workout routine for me. I followed his instructions, eating plenty, but the right foods. I was also working out 7 times a week on my own and 4 times with him. A year and a half later, I am 180. My pants size is smaller than it was in the 4^th grade. While I was thrilled to reach my goal weight, I wasn’t expecting all the loose skin and extra fat. My trainer told me I would never lose the saggy skin without surgery. That was an unexpected fork in the road.

That was back in May of 2008. I never had surgery before, nor had I experienced anesthesia. It was a big decision, not only from a medical standpoint, but more importantly from a personal standpoint. I had to have a serious talk with myself. Could I trust myself to maintain all I had accomplished? In other words, was I willing to bet on myself to keep the weight off after surgery? My wife is a very healthy person and she helped encourage me. My family was a different story. In their minds I had accomplished enough already. What made it even more challenging was that I work in a family business so my time spent recovering would also cause some adjustments on their part until I could return.

By the end of the summer I had made up my mind to go ahead with surgery. Several people at the gym knew Dr. Parker and had great experiences. One of my friends who deals with him on a business level said he was not only one of the best surgeons around, but just a good guy. During my consultation with him I felt comfortable. He took time to get to know me understand my concerns. The way he explained things took my fear away and replaced it with anticipation. I booked my surgery for early November—a time where the family could best afford to do business without me.

Most of my concerns were with my stomach and back. Dr. Parker recommended we do a tummy tuck and liposuction. I was fortunate that my skin had enough elasticity in my arms and chest area to tighten back with exercise alone. Most massive weight loss patients have extra skin in those areas too. The first week post op I was really doing well. I was sleeping well in a chair. Four days after surgery I actually walked half a mile. It was major surgery and it takes time to heal, but I kept a very positive frame of mind. The Parker Center has a rapid recovery program that helped my body respond and heal quickly. In retrospect, the care I received post surgery was just as important as the surgery itself. Here at the three month mark I can do anything.

Like most guys, I have a healthy male ego. I have to admit at first it felt like I was cheating by getting cosmetic surgery. I did everything in my power to improve my body. I finally recognized the idea of surgery to tighten up my skin was possible because of my success, not in place of it. What advice would I give someone else in a similar position? First, if you are considerably overweight, don’t just dabble in different diets or try to please others by losing a couple lbs. You have to have the will to do it and realize you are doing it for you and no one else. Don’t use surgery as a weight loss tool, but if you are near your goal weight, don’t stop there—consider surgery to help refine all that hard work and give you the body you deserve. The bottom line is, I prepared myself mentally, physically and emotionally to be ready for this step. If I had to do it all again, I would. If you have had the discipline to lose the weight but extra skin is haunting you, I highly recommend a surgical consultation with The Parker Center to help you reach the finish line.

For further information on plastic surgery, New Jersey or to set up a a free consultation, call (201) 967-1212.

Admittedly, Gloria was in good shape—but after 3 children, menopause, a shoulder operation and gravity working against her, she realized that having a tummy tuck and breast reduction was the best way to get her health back on track.

Gloria actually chose Bergen County plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, after her daughter (also a fitness instructor) had a tummy tuck and raved of Dr. Parker’s work.

So instead of envying her daughter’s results, she made an appointment to have a tummy procedure herself.

Unfortunately, Gloria got sick the week before her surgery and had to postpone the procedure. However, she had already taken time off from work and Christmas Eve was her last available day to do the surgery.

Needless to say, Gloria was shocked not only that Dr. Parker agreed to perform the surgery on Christmas Eve (because he knew she was using vacation time), but that “two of the most wonderful nurses I have ever encountered were willing to stay with me overnight to make sure I was OK on Christmas.”

It wasn’t long after this wonderful tummy-tuck experience with Dr. Parker and his Bergen County cosmetic surgery team that Gloria decided to come back for a breast reduction.

As noted before, Gloria had a shoulder operation but never experienced relief from the treatment. She then wondered if her breasts (which she said ‘hung to her waist’) had something to do with her pain.

So again, Gloria made an appointment with Dr. Parker for his opinion. She recalls, “I think Dr. Parker was reluctant because of my age, but I wasn’t at all. I know his skill and I just felt so comfortable with their staff. I was completely ready to go during the appointment”.

And again to her surprise, she said the actual New Jersey breast reduction procedure “was a cinch”.

Yet besides seeing her waist line for the first time in years, she also felt better physically. Her shoulder pain gradually disappeared and she can now move her arm in ways she wasn’t able to after the shoulder operation.

She also states that the breast reduction has “Increased my ability to do yoga—especially when it comes to certain postures that were very difficult to do, such as a shoulder stand.”

Finally, Gloria had the following to say to potential patients that may be considering a tummy tuck or liposuction but feel guilty and embarrassed that they were not able to lose the weight through “traditional” means:

“As a yoga instructor, I believe in exercise, but there is some weight that won’t come off no matter what you do. Not to mention the effect childbirth and menopause has on the body. And I really believe that if older people or those who are overweight had some of those extra pounds taken off of them, they would walk better, be less likely to fall and just feel better in general. And if you need a doctor to help you get started, so be it. ”

For further information on breast reduction, tummy tuck, or to schedule a free consultation with Bergen County plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, please call (201) 967-1212.

According to Dr. Paul Parker, there are a number of biological reasons that prevent the body from returning back to its pre-pregnancy shape, including breast engorgement and the natural stretching of the skin.

“During pregnancy the breasts engorge and the abdomen stretches with the baby. This has the net effect of stretching the skin in both areas, often creating extra or sagging skin afterwards. The underlying paired rectus abdominus muscles in the abdomen are stretched as well, creating a gap between them known as diastasis recti,” notes Dr. Parker.

And as a result of these changes, some women suffer from excess skin, stretch marks, sagging or deflated breasts and lower abdominal “pouches” that are resistant to traditional diet and exercise.

“Unfortunately, there isn’t a diet or exercise program in the world that can restore volume to the breasts or tighten up loose abdominal skin covered in stretch marks. Short of cosmetic surgery intervention, there is very little a woman can do to reverse these conditions,” says the New Jersey plastic surgeon.

Thankfully Mommy Makeovers now exist to help a woman return to her pre-pregnancy shape with less downtime than what was required in the past. That is because during a Mommy Makeover, a woman can undergo a number of procedures at once (or over a short period of time) to re-shape and tone problem areas of the body.

“New Jersey Mommy Makeovers are designed to quickly address the issues of loose skin, stubborn fat or the loss of breast volume for a total body transformation,” adds Dr. Parker. “We actually use a combination of procedures such as breast augmentation and or a breast lift, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or lipoabdominoplasty, which is the combination of liposuction and a tummy tuck procedure”.

So what’s Dr. Parker’s suggestion to mom’s unhappy with their appearance after childbirth?

“A woman should always give traditional diet and exercise a try—and give the body some time to adjust on its own after the baby is born. But if a year, or even a few years go by with no change, chances are the body needs surgical intervention in the form of a New Jersey Mommy Makeover to tighten up and enhance some of the loose skin or stubborn fat that’s preventing it from returning to its pre-pregnancy condition.”

For further information on the New Jersey Mommy Makeover procedure or New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker, please visit http://www.parkercenter.net