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)
Good candidates for a tummy tuck (also called an abdominoplasty or lipoabdominoplasty if liposuction of the abdomen is performed at the same time) will often have the following. The patient will often have loose skin and excess fat in the abdomen. Often, they will have weak and/ or separated rectus abdominus muscles (called “diastasis recti”). …
Your choice to get a tummy tuck represents a significant investment that the vast majority of patients consider well worth the cost because of the procedure's transformative results. How much is a tummy tuck? It depends on your unique case and your plastic surgeon's expertise. The Parker Tummy Tuck that I usually perform, for example, …
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 tempered by the loose skin …
Tummy tuck results should last indefinitely, as a tummy tuck is intended to permanently repair the causes of bulging and sagging on your abdomen: excess skin and separated abdominal muscles. However, the longevity of your results depends on several factors. This post discusses the results you can expect from your tummy tuck, how long they …
When people list their “dream body” goals, a slim, flat abdomen is often at the top of the list. Patients today have more body contouring options than ever before for achieving that ideal look. Two of the most popular options are tummy tuck surgery and liposuction at our Paramus practice. But how can a patient …
A tummy tuck is a transformative procedure known for removing skin and tightening the core. However, the perks of this surgery go beyond just toning up the midsection. Tummy tuck patients at our plastic surgery practice here in New Jersey often enjoy other added benefits. Creating a better bellybutton Tummy tuck surgery involves moving the …
While they may not receive a lot of attention, compression garments can be a patient’s best friend after plastic surgery, improving comfort during the early stages of recovery plus encouraging healing, so your results can look their best. Compression is almost always prescribed after surgical body contouring procedures such as liposuction and at our Paramus, …
Before & After: Tummy Tuck* before after Great tummy tuck results begin with a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals. In the first part of our tummy tuck talk with Dr. Parker, we learned what special steps he takes during an abdominoplasty procedure to ensure the most beautiful results possible for his New Jersey …
What goes into creating a really beautiful tummy tuck result? We interviewed Dr. Parker, renowned for his tummy tuck surgery expertise. He has performed thousands of procedures with beautiful results. In the following interview, he shares fascinating details about his techniques to reduce post-op discomfort, lower the risk of unpleasant side effects, and, best of all, …
Have you looked at before and after pictures of tummy tuck patients, seen amazing results, and thought to yourself, “I want that! But is it really worth it?” Online forums offer much helpful patient feedback, but with many stories tending to be at one extreme or the other, online chatter might make it even harder …