Paul M. Parker, M.D. · Parker Center for Plastic Surgery · Paramus NJ

Ever since high school I wanted bigger breasts and knew I would someday have breast augmentation. But “someday” seemed never to arrive. Other priorities kept coming up. Friends and family wanted me to wait. “Finish school.” “Save your money.” “Wait ‘til you have children.” Finally I was done with excuses. I’m 26 now and my husband encouraged me to do what I needed to so I could feel comfortable in my own skin.

As a professional figure competitor, personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I have a heightened awareness of my body. My breasts were always small and not very symmetrical, so breast augmentation seemed the right thing to do if I wanted a better size and shape. I did a lot of online research and talked with friends. The first doctor I saw fell short of my expectations. But from the moment I walked into The Parker Center, I knew it was the right choice. My experience with everyone on the staff before, during and after my procedure exceeded my expectations. As someone who has never had any elective surgery before, I was pretty nervous, but I was immediately made to feel comfortable. My appointment happened to be late—around 6pm—so I figured everyone would be anxious to get home. The exact opposite happened. Dr. Parker acted like I was his only patient. He didn’t rush me, or rattle off a bunch of medical jargon. He answered all my questions and put me at ease. Liz did a great job during the sizing session. It was very important that I look proportionate yet natural in my figure costume. The pictures she took really helped me make up my mind on increasing my A cup to a B. I even came back a second time and Liz was patient and accommodating. Before my surgery Kathleen did my pre-op review. I left feeling very prepared. Charlene really calmed my nerves the day of surgery. She spent lots of time with my fiancé so he would know how to care for me. I remember hearing her call him after surgery just to give him an update on my condition.

For Sarah in New Jersey, breast augmentation is a procedure she has dreamed of for years.  After the birth of her second child, she and her husband decided their family was complete and would have no more children.  Now it was time for to invest in herself.

Sarah’s problem is not a lack of income … Sarah and her husband have been saving for the surgery, but she is ready now for her breast augmentation.  She does not want to wait to save up for the entire surgery cost.

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We’re not all millionaires, but most of us have cosmetic issues we’d like to correct through plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction, face lifts and eyelid surgery. New Jersey salesman, Robert, spent years unhappy with how his eyes were aging. He noticed his eyes made him look tired, and he often fielded questions about why he wasn’t getting enough sleep. So Robert decided to look into his plastic surgery options.

He began looking into blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to perk up his appearance. “As a salesman, my face and expressions make a difference in my success.” Robert said about his reasons for seeking surgery. “Plus, I was tired of looking older than how I felt.”

Sometimes, combining cosmetic procedures can offer great advantages. Anne initially wanted a facelift, but through consultation with New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Dr. Parker, decided a facelift alone would not meet her expectations, and a necklift combined with a facelift would offer the results she was truly seeking. Though scheduling both surgeries at separate times was an option to consider, Anne, a busy real estate agent, didn’t want the downtime separate surgeries would entail.

Seeking options for plastic surgery financing, New Jersey husband and wife team was glad to find the Parker Center on the web. Greg and Valerie decided to seek liposuction together. Married to one another for 22 years, they’d both noticed those little pockets of fat on their bodies that just would not go away.

“She [Valerie] brought up the subject first,’ said Greg. “We’d joined a gym together, years ago, but she began noticing unwanted fat on her thighs and hips, which bothered her, and started exploring plastic surgery.”

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For Ellen, an elementary school teacher from New Jersey, breast reduction surgery was a real lifesaver. Breast reduction wasn’t just a cosmetic choice for Ellen, but a medical issue as well. Her breast size had caused chronic back and neck pain, and had made life truly uncomfortable for her for years. Though breast reduction is often considered reconstructive, therefore covered by some insurance policies, Ellen did not meet the qualifications under her health care plan and had to look for other ways to pay for her procedure.

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Since many of the plastic surgery procedures we seek are elective, health insurance will not cover it. Luckily, there are plenty of financing options for elective procedures such as breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and mommy makeovers.

Monica, a New Jersey healthcare worker, had been considering a breast lift for several years. Happy with her breast volume, she wanted to correct the droopiness that had bothered her since the birth of her children. Monica contacted the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, New Jersey and learned of the financing options available to her.

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“I wasted three years waiting because of what one doctor said. I should have explored more.

Before having my children I was an A cup size, and although I went to a B after my kids were born, the shape of my breasts changed. They were flat on top, round on the bottom, and slack. One of my friends with a similar figure had a breast augmentation and looked great. The doctor I consulted with told me I needed a breast lift which surprised me because I didn’t think the amount of droop I had warranted all of that reconstruction. I went home really discouraged and decided to forget about it. But that is easier said than done. I am working toward receiving my credentials as a personal trainer, so I am very in tune with my body. Honestly, my breasts were never the source of my confidence one way or the other, but it bothered me that improving them was no longer a possibility.

As office manager for Dr. Paul Parker’s Paramus plastic surgery practice, I’ve enjoyed a front row seat when it comes to seeing people make positive changes in their appearance.

Although Dr. Parker performs a full range of procedures of the face, breast and body, I felt a special affinity for tummy tuck patients. I related to their stories. After two pregnancies, I was hyper-aware of my own extra skin and forever holding in my stomach. I also identified with their anxiety about anesthesia, recovery, the scar and most of all the guilt of doing something for myself.