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. …