When Jill underwent her first breast augmentation in 1996, she was told her saline implants would probably need to be changed out in five years. Seventeen years later, her implants were still in good shape. Over the past couple years she had started to see some rippling, but nothing that was too noticeable. Despite the …
As our patients know, the Parker Center is focused on providing individual care to each patient. We're proud to announce the release of our newest online video, which calls attention to Dr. Parker’s commitment to excellence. Together, we work with you to discover the right procedures to meet your beauty goals, providing personalized attention and …
Legs just don't seem to get enough attention in the cooler winter months. It might have something to do with the fact that they're so frequently covered up with pants or thick stockings. Whatever the reason, why not make a promise to spend a little "me time" on your legs this winter? Here are some …
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 …
24-year-old Megan is a full-time registered nurse at a local hospital in New Jersey. She has always disliked her nose and has been self-conscious about it ever since middle school. While Megan’s nose was not large, she had a very rounded, fleshy tip that bothered her. “While I’ve always hated my nose, I didn’t seriously start thinking …
Linda is a 56 -year-old divorcee who recently had breast augmentation surgery after thinking about it for several years. After raising her children and going through a divorce, Linda was ready to do something for herself. “I wanted to get back to the way I was. I wanted to look as good as I did in …
26-year-old Matt is a young, single guy whose daily life was burdened by a condition many men face. Gynecomastia or enlarged male breast tissue is a condition that affects men of all ages. Matt has had the problem since puberty and attempted to hide the condition by wearing large loose clothing. “I’d been thinking about …
Kathy, 41, is married with a 2 ½ year old son, and she had been thinking about breast reduction surgery for a few years. As an avid runner, Kathy’s large breasts were a daily inconvenience and causing her frequent back and neck pain. “It was something I dealt with every day. Running was a problem, clothes …
The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery has released several new pages on their website in order to improve patient education, increase patient awareness of new techniques, and provide greater detail of procedures used in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Paul M. Parker, Medical Director of the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, has always taken the time …
In October, a Florida woman visited a spa to get vitamin injections. She left with a disfigured face that eventually took five surgeries to correct. In Mississippi, another tragedy occurred when a woman underwent a buttock injection thought to help remove excess weight. A blood clot emerged, and she died. The medical examiner that performed …