When people list their “dream body” goals, a slim, flat abdomen is often at the top of the list. Patients today have more body contouring options than ever before for achieving that ideal look. Two of the most popular options are tummy tuck surgery and liposuction at our Paramus practice. But how can a patient …
Many of us struggle with unwanted fat bulges and bumps as the years go by. They can occur around the midsection, legs, and upper arms and persistently stay in place. Some people turn to shapewear garments to smooth out trouble spots, while others hide their bodies with loose clothing. Many men and women would like …
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 encouraging healing, so your results can look their best. Compression is almost always prescribed after surgical body contouring procedures such as liposuction and at our Paramus, …
Since its introduction in the 1980’s, has undergone significant improvements in technique and results. The cannulae, or suction tubes, used to extract unwanted fat have become smaller and more efficient over time. Connecting these metal cannulae to a vacuum based liposuction aspiration machine has been referred to as Traditional Liposuction (also known as SAL or suction …
Like nearly everything in the world of beauty, plastic surgery trends come and go. Every year we get a sneak peek into what was “hot” and what was not in the world of cosmetic medicine by seeing what procedures topped the charts nationwide. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently published their 2016 data, …
Recently, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, released their 2011 Plastic Surgery Procedural Statistics Report. In this report, which was discussed on NBC’s “Today Show,” the stats show that that across the board procedure rates are up 5% from 2010 for men and women. The rise in procedures may be a marker of consumer confidence, but …
Willa is a 39-year old married mom of twins, who recently came to Dr. Parker for a New Jersey tummy tuck. Willa had a history of gynecological surgeries first in her teens and most recently a hysterectomy at age 37. All of these abdominal surgeries combined with a twin pregnancy had left Willa with no …
Joanne, 58 year old mother of two, decided it was time to get rid of her 36DDs. She researched on the Web and even though The Parker Center was not all that close to her, she decided it was worth the drive for New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker to evaluate her situation. “My breasts …
Fifty-one year old Lisa is a homemaker with two grown children who initially came to see Dr. Parker for a consultation regarding her eyes. In the past two years Lisa had noticed that the skin around her eyes had become saggy, and putting on makeup was more difficult. Lisa consulted with Dr. Parker at the …
Men are having plastic surgery in record numbers. According to ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), in 2010 male cosmetic surgery increased 2% and men now account for 13% of all cosmetic surgical procedures. There has always been more of a stigma about men undergoing cosmetic surgery. It was always thought to be just for …