Recently, the NY Times published an article by Laura Holson titled, “A Little Too Ready for Her Close-Up,” which spurned a media conversation about Hollywood’s sudden about face when it comes to plastic surgery. Casting directors have been sending away actors who have obviously had plastic surgery. “Frankly, I’m surprised by this conversation,” says Dr. …
New Jersey plastic surgery procedures when she came to see us in May 2009 for a liposuction consultation. She had lipo of the abdomen 15 years ago with a different surgeon which explains some of her apprehension before her first procedure at The Parker Center. “I was in agony after my first liposuction of the …
28 year-old model, Mesha Seville, wanted to make some minor improvements to her nose by narrowing the tip and nostrils just a bit. “I liked my nose, it just needed a few tweaks,” she says. “I wanted a little softer look to my face.” So, she scheduled an appointment at The Parker Center for Plastic …
Nicole, 32, decided to finally get rid of the excess weight she put on due to thyroid condition she developed two years ago. Because of her petite frame, the excess weight was making her uncomfortable and made her feel horrible about herself. “I dieted, exercised and nothing happened,” she says. “So I asked around for …
“Mommy Makeover” is an umbrella term for a series of procedures to correct problems caused by pregnancy, and it has taken the cosmetic surgery field by storm. "The ravages of pregnancy can take on a variety of forms," says New Jersey plastic surgeon , Dr. Paul M. Parker of the Parker Center in Paramus, NJ. …
While a woman’s body is built to bear children, the abdomial area including the rectus abdomius muscles, or “abs”, as they’re frequently called are stretched to extremes. The breasts also grow to prepare for breast-feeding and body holds more fat in order to stay properly fueled. As a result, the 9 month miracle can result …
Lipoabdominoplasty is a fairly new procedure and New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker is one of the few surgeons in the region who perform it. It is the innovative approach and quick recovery that makes this procedure so attractive to Dr. Parker’s patients who started out seeking a traditional tummy tuck. One patient, …
Wendy’s smile could be heard in her voice as she spoke about her recent experience with lipoabdominoplasty at the Parker Center. After hearing her story, it became obvious why she was so happy. Wendy is a petite woman and all of her children were quite large when they were born. Needless to say, that took …
I lost 100 lbs. the old fashioned way—with a personal trainer and a better diet. Within 18 months I was healthier than ever and at my goal weight. And yet I was embarrassed to take my shirt off. I would do pushups and look down and see big, sagging skin. How could I come this …
At 79-years-old, New Jersey cosmetic surgery patient and yoga instructor Gloria was ready for a change in her physical-well being. Admittedly, Gloria was in good shape—but after 3 children, menopause, a shoulder operation and gravity working against her, she realized that having a tummy tuck and breast reduction was the best way to get her …