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Parker Center for Plastic Surgery

Lymphatic Massage for Rapid Recovery

Your cosmetic surgery procedure at the Parker Center includes three post-operative Manual Lymphatic Massage treatments. It’s part of our . Our patients look forward to these relaxing, gentle treatments, but the therapeutic benefits go beyond feeling refreshed. This highly specialized massage technique has been shown to: Improve flow of lymph, which reduces swelling Promote healing of injuries/incisions Move toxins out …

surgeon holding two textured breast implants

Why Do Surgeons Still Use Textured Implants? And 8 More Questions You Have About BIA-ALCL, Answered by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

In 2011, the plastic surgery community and the FDA noted a possible link between a rare form of cancer called ALCL, or anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and breast implants. Back then, we didn’t even know whether breast implants were a real risk factor. There simply were too few cases to make a connection. Today, while …

Textured breast implant on a table

Dr. Paul M. Parker Answers Your Questions About the Allergan Recall of Textured Breast Implants

Here at The Parker Center, one of our primary goals is ensuring our patients are well-informed and up-to-date on medical news that is pertinent to their safety. Yesterday, July 24, 2019, the FDA and breast implant manufacturer Allergan announced a voluntary recall of all Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants. Understandably, this news has led to …

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