Losing a significant amount of weight is not easy, even with options like bariatric surgery, weight loss medications, and subscription meal services and workout programs. You put in a lot of hard work to lose weight, but you may still feel self-conscious about your appearance because of excess, sagging skin. Dr. Paul M. Parker performs plastic surgery after weight loss at his Paramus practice in Bergen County, North New Jersey, to help patients from Hackensack, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Somerset, and surrounding areas put the finishing touches on their weight loss accomplishment.
Body Lift Before & After Photos
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This 40 year old requested improvement in the appearance of her abdomen and hips after a 60 pound weight loss was achieved several years ago through diet and exercise; she says her weight is now stable. The patient is 5’4″ tall and weighs 136 pounds. She had an abdominoplasty elsewhere two years ago but is disappointed in the results obtained... Read More
This 44 year old was referred to Dr. Parker by a family member, also a patient of his, requesting rejuvenation of her torso following a 50 pound weight loss. The patient is 5’9″ tall and weighs 195 pounds. Initially, the patient requested a tummy tuck along with liposuction of her hips, inner and outer thighs as well as her knees. Dr. Parker... Read More
This 55 year old is status post having given birth to 3 children and a 30 pound weight loss. The patient is 5’4”, 153 pounds. She asked to have her loose abdominal skin removed and underlying muscles tightened. Dr. Parker performed his version of a lipoabdominoplasty, also known as a Parker Tummy Tuck to address these concerns. The patient re... Read More
This 32 year old patient was seen 1 year after gastric bypass surgery and the loss of 100 pounds. She was bothered by her hanging abdominal and thigh skin as well as persistent excess fat. The patient is 5 feet 7 ½ inches tall and weighs 132 pounds. During the patient’s consultation, options were discussed. She and Dr. Parker came up with the... Read More
This patient is a 54 year old woman who had gastric bypass surgery several years ago and lost 130 pounds since then. She was 5’4″ tall and weighed 147 pounds when she came to The Parker Canter and requested correction of the lax skin and fat on her abdomen. The patient also had concerns about the lax skin on her outer thighs and buttocks. Dr.... Read More
This 41 year old patient, who lost 55 pounds through diet and exercise, was bothered by sagging skin in her outer thighs and buttocks. Dr. Parker performed a body lift to address these issues. The patient was very happy about the ease of her recovery as well as the much improved appearance of her outer thighs and buttocks. Read More
This 64 year old patient was referred to Dr. Parker by another patient after having lost 130 pounds with diet and exercise. The patient requested improvement in the appearance of her breasts, arms, abdomen, inner and outer thighs. She had previously given birth to two children. Dr. Parker discussed all of these concerns with the patient at he... Read More
This patient lost 118 pounds after gastric bypass surgery. She asked Dr. Parker to improve the appearance of the hanging skin on her abdomen, outer thighs and buttocks. The patient is 5’9″ tall and weighs 188 pounds. Dr. Parker performed 375 his version of a lipoabdominoplasty, also known as a Parker Tummy Tuck along with a body lift. Surgeon... Read More
Because Dr. Parker customizes each procedure based on the needs and goals of the patient, the cost of the body contouring procedures depends on the extent of the operation and which procedures he performs. We provide an estimated price quote after your consultation, which you can review without pressure before making your decision.
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Dr. Parker customizes body contouring surgery after weight loss based on your needs. Surgery after weight loss includes a collection of procedures that lift and tighten tissue and skin in specific areas of the body. Your surgical plan may include one procedure or a combination of several procedures. Depending on the number of areas addressed, Dr. Parker may perform a single operation or recommend staging the procedures.
Here are the most common plastic surgery procedures performed for weight loss patients:
Body Lift
This procedure involves lifting and tightening skin on the outer thighs, buttocks, hips, waist, and abdomen. It’s also referred to as a:
Lateral thigh and buttock lift
Circumferential abdominoplasty
Circumferential body lift
360° body lift
Dr. Parker combines a tummy tuck with an outer thigh and buttock lift to remove excess skin, tighten the abdominal muscles, and restore a smoother, more natural-looking body contour. A body lift is the most extensive post-weight loss surgery option available. You may elect to combine it with an inner thigh lift or bra line back lift.
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Having lost 70-80 pounds for a second or third time (slide back from discouraging sight of excess skin), we decided to take the plunge of body lift, a tummy tuck and minor lipo. I look and feel great, recovery time and all expectations have been spot on. My wife and I are extremely happy with the outcome.”
-5-Star RealSelf review
Arm Lift
Excess skin on the upper arms—sometimes referred to as “bat wings”—may make you self-conscious about going sleeveless. The upper arm is a common trouble spot for women and men who lose significant weight.
Dr. Parker performs a traditional arm lift, or brachioplasty, for patients after weight loss. This procedure involves an incision along the inner upper arm from the elbow to the armpit. He then removes the excess skin and tightens the remaining tissue. This technique achieves dramatic results. With proper care, the scars often fade significantly during the first year.
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Thigh Lift
Dr. Parker offers 2 different thigh lift techniques, depending on the amount of excess skin.
Crescent Thigh Lift
Dr. Parker makes a crescent-shaped incision hidden in the groin crease to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from the upper, inner thigh. This procedure creates a smoother, slimmer contour of the inner thighs with a well-concealed scar in the groin crease (see illustration).
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Vertical Inner Thigh Lift
A vertical inner thigh lift removes more loose skin than a crescent inner thigh lift. During this procedure, Dr. Parker removes a vertically oriented ellipse of skin and fat from the inner thigh (see illustration). After removing the ellipse of skin and fat, he closes the incision with sutures that result in a vertical scar on the inner thigh. This more aggressive procedure produces a more apparent scar than the crescent lift. Dr. Parker most commonly performs it in patients with significant weight loss and markedly loose inner thigh skin.
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Bra Line Back Lift
Even women who haven’t lost weight may be self-conscious about loose back skin that appears when wearing swimsuits or other revealing clothing. A bra line back lift addresses sagging skin and visible fat rolls and bulges in the upper and mid-back with a scar hidden beneath the bra.
Dr. Parker has patients bring a revealing swimsuit or bra with them on the day of surgery. He draws the bra’s outline on the patient’s back with a surgical marking pen, along with a proposed incision that extends horizontally underneath the bra. Dr. Parker then gently pinches the excess skin and fat to be removed above and below the intended scar.
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Our Experienced surgeon
Dr. Paul M. Parker
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.
Your Surgery After Weight Loss Consultation & Imaging Session
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!
Your Pre-Op Surgery After Weight Loss Education Session
One to two weeks before your scheduled surgery, 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 surgery, what occurs on the day of surgery, and what to expect after surgery during your recovery. It’s a detailed session that really educates our patients about the entire surgical process at the Parker Center. Patients tell us they love it because they feel so well-prepared for their surgery. Learn more about what to expect during your pre-op education session.
What Is Recovery Like?
Each patient’s recovery is unique, based on the procedures performed and how quickly they normally heal. Dr. Parker’s Rapid Recovery techniques are designed to minimize discomfort and accelerate your recovery.
Rapid Recovery Surgery After Weight Loss
The Parker Center’s Rapid Recovery techniques used during and after surgery after weight loss 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:
Short-acting anesthetic agents and anti-emetic medications to hasten the recovery from anesthesia
A tailored regimen of medications given before, during, and after surgery to minimize postoperative pain, swelling, and bruising
Three postoperative medical manual lymphatic drainage massages to reduce swelling and bruising as well as accelerate healing
Topically applied state-of-the-art scar cream to help minimize the scars’ appearance.
The day after your 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.
Request a Post-Weight Loss Surgery Consultation With Dr. Parker
If you’re bothered by loose skin after weight loss 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.
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.
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Results: Dr. Parker is known for remarkable results that may surpass your expectations