Lanie is a patient of Dr. Parker’s who has been treated for skin cancer in 2004, 2008 and most recently in October 2012. The last diagnosis required a Mohs procedure that excised two spots approximately “dime-sized” on the right side of her face. “I originally told the Mohs surgeon to just sew it up, but …
This month’s featured patients address the topic of neck contouring. An attractive neck is seen as something very desirable—one that is long and slender, with smooth skin and a defined jaw line and chin. This appearance conveys youth, beauty, and femininity. Patient #1 As demonstrated by Patient #1, patients who have excess fatty tissue in …
Linda, a 60-year-old retiree, initially went to see Dr. Parker for a consultation on her lower eyelids. She was concerned about her under eye puffiness and disliked people asking her if she was tired all the time. “My under eye area was my primary concern and anti-aging of course. I had been a smoker, gained …
Gynecomastia or “male breasts” is a common condition affecting men of all ages and sizes. Most men who have gynecomastia are self-conscious about the appearance of their chest and often go to great lengths to hide the condition. Many refuse to remove their shirts at the pool, beach, or while playing sports. The following are …
Whenever a foreign object is implanted into the body, whether it is an artificial hip joint or a breast implant, the body forms a biological lining around it called a capsule. This is a normal phenomenon, but if the capsule tightens and thickens, it can compress and distort a soft object like a breast implant. …
While most celebrities go to great lengths to hide their cosmetic surgery procedures, some celebrities are quite open and frank. A celebrity who doesn’t hide his cosmetic procedure is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who elected to have a gynecomastia procedure done. A former professional wrestler and modern-day movie star, Dwayne Johnson has appeared in films …
Seven years ago Viviane had breast augmentation surgery in a foreign country. Last year when she heard about the possible side effects of silicone PIP implants, she became concerned. She contacted the surgeon who had performed the surgery, and he confirmed that her implants were the PIP type making headlines. In March 2011, news reports …
Larry is a 23 year old who had always been unhappy with how his nose looked. As he got older, it bothered him more and more. Every time he looked in the mirror his nose was all he could see, and he had started to think that lately, it was looking worse. “I was uncomfortable …
This month’s Featured Patient demonstrates the correction of inverted nipples. We see an increasing number of patients bothered by this problem. It can occur at birth or later in life. An inverted nipple occurs when a portion of the nipple or the entire nipple is buried under the areolar surface. This can lead to problems …
Savannah was a winner when it came to weight loss. Over the course of a year she lost 65 pounds and has managed to keep it off since 2004. Savannah is very conscious of her diet and works out religiously in order to maintain her weight loss. Unfortunately, the weight loss left her with a …