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)
Put the finishing touches on your transformation
Excess skin is an unfortunate by-product of extreme weight loss, but the good news is that body contouring surgery can improve your look. Dr. Paul M. Parker performs body contouring surgery after weight loss at our Paramus, New Jersey, practice in Bergen County to help men from Ridgewood, Hackensack, Mahwah, Somerset, and other North New Jersey cities remove excess fat and sagging skin and give the body a more streamlined appearance.
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After significant weight loss, men are often left with a tremendous amount of loose, sagging skin around many different parts of the body, including the back, chest, arms, thighs, and abdomen. In addition to being unattractive, excess skin can cause irritation, hygiene issues, and problems finding clothing that fits properly.
Unfortunately, neither diet nor exercise can tighten or diminish this excess, loose skin. The only treatment option is to have it safely removed and the body re-contoured by a qualified plastic surgeon.
Dr. Parker creates customized surgical plans for post-weight loss patients, so the cost of your body contouring surgery 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.
During your consultation, Dr. Parker will discuss the best procedure options for you. These surgeries are most often performed one year after gastric bypass surgery or when weight loss has plateaued for 3 to 6 months. Dr. Parker performs all of these procedures at his onsite, fully accredited, Medicare-certified, outpatient surgical facility, Surgiplex, LLC.
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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.
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Men have differing needs for body contouring surgery to lift and tighten specific areas of the body. In general, these combination surgeries include one or more of the following procedures:
The midsection is often a trouble spot for men who lose substantial weight. Excess skin hangs from the torso, hips, buttocks, and outer and inner thighs. Whether you accomplished weight loss through lifestyle changes, medication, bariatric surgery, or some combination, the excess skin left behind can be extremely frustrating.
This extensive procedure—which is also called a circumferential body lift because it involves an incision that extends from the lower abdomen to the lower back—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. This is the most extensive post-weight loss surgery option available.
Sagging skin on the upper arms after weight loss—sometimes referred to as “bat wings”—is a common concern. Men who are self-conscious about wearing short-sleeve shirts or tank tops feel more comfortable with the appearance of their arms after undergoing an arm lift. Also called brachioplasty, an upper arm lift involves Dr. Parker making an incision that extends from the elbow to the armpit on the inside of the arm.
Excess skin on the upper leg is more than a cosmetic concern for many men after losing significant weight. Chafing caused by the skin of both legs rubbing together can pose a risk of infection. Inner (medial) thigh lift incisions are shorter than for a lateral (outer) thigh lift. In this technique, called a crescent thigh lift, Dr. Parker makes the incisions in the crease of the groin so they are easily concealed, then uses these incisions to remove excess skin.
When finished, he closes the incisions with sutures. After completing the procedure, we have the patient wear a compression garment that decreases swelling and aids in the natural shrinking and tightening of the skin. Thigh lift procedures are performed as outpatient surgery using a general anesthetic or intravenous sedation.
Even though male breast reduction is often performed for men and adolescent boys with overdeveloped breast tissue—a condition called gynecomastia—it’s also effective for men who have lost weight and want to have a more masculine-looking chest.
Liposuction alone is often an effective technique for gynecomastia patients, but men who have lost significant weight require skin removal surgery1. The incisions used for the procedure depend on the severity of the sagging skin.
The incision options for removing excess skin include:
If you have a moderate amount of excess skin, Dr. Parker makes an incision that encircles the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple.) The resulting scar is virtually imperceptible because it blends with the darker areola skin.
In patients with significant breast skin excess, called “pseudogynecomastia,” Dr. Parker excises the excess skin as a horizontal ellipse, leaving a resultant scar in the inframammary crease. He then translocates the nipple and areola upward from their descended location on the chest wall into a normal position.
Dr. Parker closes these incisions with several layers of absorbable sutures to help minimize the visibility of the scars. This procedure is an aggressive removal of excess skin, which is only performed in patients after significant weight loss and markedly lax breast skin.
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 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.
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Our surgical procedures, anesthesia, medications, and aftercare are tailored to minimize post-operative discomfort and accelerate recuperation.
Learn MoreMost of our male patients lead active lives and are anxious to return to their activities as soon as possible after surgery. With that in mind, we have developed our Rapid Recovery program to optimize the recovery process by tailoring our surgical procedures, anesthesia, and medications. During both your consultation with Dr. Parker and your pre-op education visit with our nurse educator, we’ll discuss your anticipated recovery in detail.
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.
By the time Connie Y. met with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Parker for the first time, she had shed 130 pounds through dieting and regularly exercising. She hired a trainer to help her and eventually reached her goal weight. The satisfaction with accomplishing her weight loss goal, however, was…
Read MoreBrachioplasty, commonly referred to as an arm lift, has dramatically increased in popularity in the past few years. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), arm lifts are one of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures in the country. A steep rise in bariatric surgeries is one reason…
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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.
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
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