Yearly Archives: 2013

Parker Center for Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery for Men – How to Ensure a Smooth Recovery

For men, choosing to undergo male plastic surgery is a major decision that can have a profound impact on your life. Male plastic surgery is extremely common with over 1.25 million male cosmetic procedures performed in 2012, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recent study. Many men are concerned about the recovery process and recovery time …

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Doctors Recommend Having Your Rhinoplasty and Genioplasty Simultaneously

Patients who are interested in undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure, more commonly known as a “nose job”, should consider having genioplasty, more commonly known as a chin augmentation, at the same time, if this is appropriate. Patients should take into consideration how a rhinoplasty will alter their facial harmony, especially in relation to their chin. Dr. …

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Are Stem Cell Facelifts Just Marketing Hype? Dr. Paul M. Parker Comments on the Controversy

A traditional facelift is a surgical procedure that focuses on the lower two-thirds of the face and the neck. It includes making incisions and removing excess loose skin.  Better facelifts include tightening and suspending the submusculoaponeurotic (known as a “SMAS” facelift) tissues. Some higher quality facelifts also include injections of fat, in recent years, to …

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The Aspen Treatment: A Non-Invasive Way to Treat Capsular Contracture

A small percentage of women who have undergone breast augmentation surgery may notice a hardening of the implant that can cause pain and shape distortion known as “capsular contracture”. Capsular contracture is a condition characterized by the hardening of the lining that naturally forms around every breast implant. The lining, or “capsule,” is the body’s …

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Why a Cosmetic Surgeon is NOT a Plastic Surgeon

Patients are often unaware that there is a difference between doctors that call themselves cosmetic surgeons and ones that use the term plastic surgeons.  Board certified plastic surgeons are specifically trained in plastic surgery and during this time acquire the knowledge, judgment and experience to safely help patients meet their goals. By choosing a board …

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New Technologies Improve Arm Lifts

Brachioplasty, commonly referred to as an arm lift, has dramatically increased in popularity in the past few years.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), arm lifts are one of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures in the country. A steep rise in bariatric surgeries is one reason arm lifts have become more …

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New Jersey Plastic Surgery Press Release 76

Dr. Paul M. Parker Comments on Study That Shows Combo Surgery of Nose and Chin Can Provide Best Results Italian researchers recently released results showing that the simultaneous combination of rhinoplasty and chin augmentation surgery can provide the most satisfying, stable results for patients. (PRWEB) June 25, 2013 - JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery recently published …

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