Parker Center for Plastic Surgery:
Paul M Parker MD
122 East Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
Call Us: (201) 967-1212
Text us: (201) 231-8662
Office Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday - Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Med Spa only)
Smooth, slim contours
The cute nicknames, like muffin tops, love handles, belly pooch, and banana rolls, don’t convey the frustration you may feel toward areas of stubborn fat. Genetics, gender, and your overall weight result in excess fatty tissue being stored in certain areas of your body. Even though you may be physically fit, fat may still accumulate and make you self-conscious about visible bulges like many of our New Jersey patients from Paramus, Hackensack, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Somerset and other Bergen County and North New Jersey communities.
If you have diet-and-exercise-resistant fat, Dr. Paul M. Parker performs liposuction at his Paramus, NJ, practice to safely and quickly slim and sculpt your problem areas.
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Women and men from throughout New York and New Jersey choose liposuction with Dr. Parker for many reasons, including:
Additionally, Dr. Parker’s liposuction technique minimizes bruising, swelling, and downtime after the procedure. Both men and women can benefit from liposuction, which is one of the most versatile and precise fat reduction methods available.
It’s important to remember that liposuction is a body contouring procedure, not weight loss surgery. You should be maintaining a healthy weight before scheduling liposuction surgery.
During his extensive career, Dr. Parker has used several liposuction techniques. Since 2012, however, he’s preferred the SAFELipo process because it involves less trauma and produces consistently excellent results. SAFELipo uses a 3-step process to remove the maximum amount of fat without creating contour deformities associated with many other liposuction techniques. The “SAFE” in SAFELipo is an acronym for separation, aspiration, and fat equalization—the 3 steps involved in the process.
Separation: In power-assisted liposuction, Dr. Parker gently separates fat globules from each other and the surrounding tissues using a vibrating cannula. This approach prevents damage to blood vessels and adjacent tissue. It also eliminates the risk of burns that may result when using laser, ultrasound, or radiofrequency energy to “melt” the fat.
Aspiration: The thinner, smaller cannulas used with SAFELipo remove the targeted fat, leaving behind a thin, healthy layer of fat. This approach is less traumatic and keeps blood vessels intact, which minimizes or eliminates bruising, decreases post-op swelling, and prevents excessive internal scarring.
Fat Equalization: After Dr. Parker removes targeted fat globules, the remaining layer of fat provides a barrier preventing the skin from attaching to the underlying muscle fascia. This is the key to creating smooth results without dimpled, wavy, or uneven skin.
The cost of liposuction at The Parker Center depends on the areas treated and the extent of surgery needed to achieve your desired results. During your cosmetic consultation with Dr. Parker, we will provide an all-inclusive, individualized price quote at your consultation that includes:
Dr. Parker is incredible at what he does. He did my breast augmentation in 2020, and I knew I wanted to see him again for my liposuction procedure.”
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We believe plastic surgery should be accessible to as many people as possible. That’s why we offer financing through lenders that specialize in setting up payment plans for elective cosmetic surgery. We can discuss financing during your consultation.
Learn More About Financing OptionsDr. Parker uses liposuction to address unwanted fat in most areas, including:
He also frequently uses liposuction to enhance the results of facial surgery, breast enhancement surgery, and other body contouring procedures.
Excess neck fat can create the appearance of a double chin. Many people who are at a healthy weight have a genetic predisposition for fat accumulating below the chin. Neck liposuction is an effective treatment that produces immediate results. If the skin on your neck is sagging, Dr. Parker recommends combining a neck lift with liposuction.
Many people tend to carry fat around the waist, and diet and exercise alone often cannot reduce this localized belly fat. A slimmer waist produces a more pleasing overall shape for your body. Patients report feeling more comfortable and confident in clothes and swimwear following abdominal liposuction.
Pregnancy, age, and genetics are common reasons some women carry extra fat around the hips. For women, slimmer hips can accentuate the breasts and balance proportions. After the procedure, patients have reported increased self-confidence with their new look.
Even though hip and abdominal fat are the most common treatment areas, excess fat on the back can also dramatically affect the body’s overall shape. Liposuction minimizes “rolls” of fat, helping clothing fit better. Liposuction of the back can also enhance the results of liposuction of the abdomen or hips to create a more aesthetically pleasing overall silhouette.
Women also tend to be more concerned about excess thigh fat than men. Liposuction can be performed on either the outer or inner thighs or both.
Treatment of the knees varies somewhat based on an individual patient’s anatomy. Fat is most frequently removed from the inner aspect of the knee but can also be removed from just above the knee. A person does not need to be overweight to have fatty deposits around bones such as the knees. Genetics can be the reason for having fat deposits that are not proportional to one’s figure.
Ideal patients for liposuction of the arms have good skin elasticity. After the procedure, the skin responds nicely to the new shape of the arms, and patients are delighted with their new look. Older patients, or more extreme cases, may require an upper arm lift to achieve the desired result.
Using SAFELipo, Dr. Parker sculpts and enhances natural curves by performing liposuction around the entire torso—the abdomen, waist, sides, and back. The technique, also called circumferential liposuction, is customized based on the patient’s specific needs. For women, Lipo 360 can create a desirable hourglass shape.
Dr. Parker combines Lipo 360 with his signature Parker Tummy Tuck (lipo-abdominoplasty) to remove excess abdominal skin and fat and tighten lax abdominal muscles.
Our Experienced surgeon
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker combines an unwavering dedication to patient satisfaction with surgical expertise to create aesthetically pleasing, natural-looking results.
Meet Dr. ParkerCredentials You Can Trust
Dr. Parker performs liposuction in our fully accredited, on-site ambulatory surgical facility, Surgiplex, LLC.
The procedure takes anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the number of treatment areas. Our board-certified anesthesiologists will either give you IV sedation or a general anesthetic. Dr. Parker makes tiny access incisions through which he inserts the liposuction cannula to sculpt the treatment area. He meticulously closes the tiny access incisions with dissolvable sutures, which typically leave imperceptible scars.
Liposuction is an outpatient procedure, and you can expect to return home about 1 to 2 hours after the procedure wearing a snug-fitting compression garment that helps ensure optimal results. If you have a significant amount of fat removed, we will discuss post-op monitoring of you overnight in the comfort of your own home by a private duty nurse.
Consultations at the Parker Center are special. Dr. Parker will spend extra time with you, ensuring that he understands your goals and that you are fully educated about each potential solution. Additionally, our imaging expert will help you see the possibilities with digital photo imaging to show you what you will look like after surgery. Patients who are comparing providers often tell us our consults are the most thorough and informative they’ve ever experienced!
One to two weeks before your scheduled liposuction, you will undergo a one-hour, in-office, face-to-face education session with one of Dr. Parker’s Nurse Educators. During this session, the nurse educator thoroughly reviews a detailed information packet to further educate you about your procedure. This includes a discussion of what to do to prepare for the procedure, what occurs on the day of the procedure, and what to expect after the procedure during your recovery. It’s a detailed session that really educates our patients about the entire process at the Parker Center. Patients tell us they love it because they feel so well-prepared for their procedure. Learn more about what to expect during your liposuction education session.
The Parker Center’s Rapid Recovery techniques used during and after liposuction help you heal more rapidly and comfortably than what you might experience at another practice. This means less time off from work and a sooner return to your normal activities.
Dr. Parker’s Rapid Recovery protocol includes:
The day after your liposuction surgery, you can shower and resume light activities. We encourage you to move around briefly starting the first day to boost circulation.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort, and the dissolvable sutures don’t need removal. If you have a desk job, plan to take several days off. You can usually start light exercise within 2 weeks and upper body exercises within 3 to 4 weeks. You should be back to unrestricted activity in 4 to 6 weeks.
We encourage you to move around briefly starting the first day to boost circulation.
Our Signature
Our surgical procedures, anesthesia, medications, and aftercare are tailored to minimize post-operative discomfort and accelerate recuperation.
Learn MoreIf you lead a healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet and regular exercise, the results can last for years. Even though it is still possible to gain weight after liposuction, the absolute number of cells remains the same, and the fat accumulates more evenly throughout the body. Fat does not selectively relocate to the areas where you had liposuction. Think of liposuction as a body re-proportioning procedure.
If you’re considering liposuction and want to discuss your options with a board-certified plastic surgeon, request a consultation with Dr. Parker using the online form. He will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and explain the procedure with no pressure to make an immediate decision. You can also call us at (201) 967-1212 to schedule an appointment.
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Read More5 Reasons to Choose
We believe plastic surgery should be accessible to as many people as possible. That's why we offer financing through lenders that specialize in setting up payment plans for elective cosmetic surgery. We can discuss financing during your consultation.
Results: Dr. Parker is known for remarkable results that may surpass your expectations
Your ResultsSafety: Our state-of-the-art, fully licensed, Medicare-accredited surgical center meets the highest standards of safety
Your SafetyEducation: We give you all the information, empowering you to make informed decisions
Your EducationRapid Recovery: Our protocol includes massage, medications, and advanced surgical techniques for reduced downtime
Your Rapid RecoveryPatient Experience: We create a positive, supportive environment in our beautiful, private facility
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