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

The surgical insertion of a chin implant is a relatively minor cosmetic procedure that can help men and women with weak chins achieve a more attractive profile and better facial balance.  Today’s chin implants are made of solid silicone with an anatomic shape. They come in several sizes to adapt to the individual patient’s anatomy.

Pat is a married, 50 year-old mom of two teenagers who works from home.  Over the past few years Pat has required skin cancer treatment several times.  Because of her history, Pat sees a dermatologist every 3-6 months for a full body check.  Pat came to the Parker Center at the recommendation of her dermatologist.

In the past Dr. Parker has treated Pat for a melanoma on her chest and a basal cell on the side of her nose with great results.  Last spring, Pat had a cancerous spot on her collarbone removed by a specialized procedure known as Mohs surgery.  She consulted with Dr. Parker about handling the reconstructive aspect of the surgery because it was in an obvious place on her body.

Monica is a young mom who works full-time and is a full-time college student.  Monica adores her boys but having two children in three years had left her feeling that her body would never recover.  Prior to her pregnancies, Monica was very happy with her breasts.  Post pregnancy, her breasts were smaller and deflated.  Also the two pregnancies had left Monica with an umbilical hernia that made her perpetually look three months pregnant.

Recently the New York Times reported on the growing trend of men and women over 65 having plastic surgery.  While this trend is expected to continue growing, currently plastic surgeons in NJ and across the nation performed over 84,000 surgical cosmetic procedures on seniors in 2010.

Why now and why in record numbers?  Dr. Paul M. Parker of the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery in Paramus, NJ has a few ideas on this latest trend.

• Active Seniors are healthier and more fit today than ever in the past
• Seniors want to look as good as they feel

Just three short weeks ago, George, a 20 year old college student, had surgery to correct his gynecomastia.  Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlarged breast tissue in men.  It affects men of all ages and sizes and can be present in one or both sides of the chest.

George who has suffered with gynecomastia since puberty has always been very self-conscious about his chest.  He would never take his shirt off at pools or at the beach, in fact avoiding these types of get-togethers at times.

George is a twenty year old college student who recently consulted New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker, of the Parker Center about a bump on his nose.  George had broken his nose as a young teen playing soccer and the injury left him with a noticeable bump.

Closed rhinoplasty uses incisions that are hidden on the inside of the nostrils and corrects relatively minor shape problems like George’s bump.  Dr. Parker felt this procedure would be quick and simple way of correcting the problem.

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.

Men are having plastic surgery in record numbers. According to ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), in 2010 male cosmetic surgery increased 2% and men now account for 13% of all cosmetic surgical procedures.

There has always been more of a stigma about men undergoing cosmetic surgery. It was always thought to be just for actors or celebrities. Because of that many men opted for less invasive procedures in order to conceal their actions. Increasingly though, men have been coming clean about having surgery rather than lying or hiding their surgery.

Good news for existing and potential BOTOX® New Jersey users. According to a recent study conducted at the Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute, which included 50 women ages 30 to 50 who received regular injections for two years, the results revealed that a patient could reduce the appearance of wrinkles with fewer treatments, after 20 months. In doing so, the injections would provide longer lasting results thereby reducing the need for more frequent treatments. Although patients would still have to commit to three to four treatments per year for two years, thereafter the patient would be able to significantly decrease the frequency of treatments to as little as twice a year, while still being able to achieve a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles. The results of which can be significantly impactful with respect to the financial commitment of BOTOX® treatments, regardless of whether you are an existing patient or you are considering treatments for the first time.