Category Archives: Body Contouring

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‘It Changed My Life Completely’: A Patient’s Plastic Surgery Experience at Parker Center

By the time Connie Y. met with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Parker for the first time, she had shed 130 pounds through dieting and regularly exercising. She hired a trainer to help her and eventually reached her goal weight. The satisfaction with accomplishing her weight loss goal, however, was tempered by the loose skin …

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4 Unexpected Benefits of a Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is a transformative procedure known for removing skin and tightening the core. However, the perks of this surgery go beyond just toning up the midsection. Tummy tuck patients at our plastic surgery practice here in New Jersey often enjoy other added benefits. Creating a better bellybutton Tummy tuck surgery involves moving the …

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Confidence Restored: The Emotional Benefits of Male Breast Reduction Surgery

Psychologically, boys and men with gynecomastia (also known as male breast enlargement) often struggle with body image issues. Some patients feel anxiety, embarrassment, humiliation and poor self-esteem because of their large breasts or puffy nipple area. They will frequently withdraw from social situations that require them to remove their shirts, such as at the beach, pool, or …

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Tighten & Tone With InMode

Minimally invasive skin tightening, facial rejuvenation, & body contouring With InMode and The Parker Center, you can get dramatic results without the risks or downtime of surgery. Using targeted radiofrequency (RF) energy, InMode treatments safely and effectively remodel tissues to tighten loose skin, reduce fat, and improve contours nearly anywhere on the face or body …

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Do Compression Garments Really Help Plastic Surgery Results?

While they may not receive a lot of attention, compression garments can be a patient’s best friend after plastic surgery, improving comfort during the early stages of recovery plus helping healing, so your results can look their best. Compression is almost always prescribed after liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, or other surgical body contouring procedures, and …

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Dr. Parker Weighs in on Cellfina Cellulite Reduction (and Why Patients Are Loving it)

You may have heard that there’s a new option for fighting cellulite in town. Cellfina™ is a minimally invasive procedure that provides long-lasting improvement of cellulite—and patients are raving about their results. We recently chatted with Dr. Parker about Cellfina, what makes it stand out from other cellulite procedures, and what patients can realistically expect …

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