The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery Offers a Twist on the Old Tummy Tuck with Extraordinary Results

At the Parker Center, lipoabdominoplasty New Jersey offers patients a more effective procedure with faster recovery.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) October 13, 2009 — In 2007, New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker introduced a new tummy tuck technique called lipoabdominoplasty to his patients. At a conference in Florida several weeks earlier, one plastic surgeon from Brazil and one from France demonstrated their variations of this innovative technique. Dr. Parker combined what he liked from each technique to create his version of lipoabdominoplasty and ran with the idea.

“It answered things that we weren’t doing with traditional tummy tucks,” he says. He then points out what makes this procedure better than the traditional New Jersey tummy tuck and his own enhancements to the original technique.

Before View           After View

Before View           After View

Before View           After View

Before View           After View

Just prior to the tuck, extensive liposuction is performed to create a flatter smoother abdominal area. This is an important distinction from the traditional tummy tuck where very little liposuction is done. The aggressive liposuction performed by Dr. Parker makes the abdomen look better. In addition, the lymphatics are left intact in the fatty tissue at either end of the incision which runs just above the pubic bone. The lymph system is responsible for moving fluid away from the site. By maintaining the integrity of these lymphatics, Dr. Parker says it “helps promote post-op drainage so the patient swells less and heals quicker.”

One of the improvements Dr. Parker made to the original lipoabdominoplasty technique was to utilize the VASER ultrasonic liposuction method. The emulsification of fat provided by the VASER system means fat can be atraumatically suctioned around the lymphatics. Not only does this keep the lymphatics intact and avoids damage to blood vessels, but it produces less swelling and bruising with a quicker recovery.

Another difference between the traditional and Dr. Parker’s technique is the use of powerful barbed Quill sutures to tighten the lax rectus abdominus muscles. These sutures are hidden beneath the skin and run from the breast bone to the pubic bone creating a youthful appearance and strong structural support for the rejuvenated abdomen. After removing excess skin between the pubic bone and umbilicus, Dr. Parker again uses the Quill suture to close the lower abdominal transverse incision with little tension. This allows the incision to be kept as short as possible and most often heal as an inconspicuous scar.

“Because of the liposuction and preservation of the lymphatics, we have a heartier skin flap which virtually eliminates any wound-healing problems and brings about a quicker recovery,” he says. “Likewise, because we alleviate the tension with these Quill sutures, it also reduces healing problems during recovery.”

One patient, Wendy, said that her husband was “in awe” of Dr. Parker’s craftsmanship. The stitches were invisible and the scarring is minimal six weeks post-op. The before and after the procedure lipoabdominoplasty photos on the Parker Center web site sold Wendy on choosing Dr. Parker for her procedure.

Aside from the faster recovery that this procedure promotes, former patient Wendy also appreciates the feminine curves she now has. “After the procedure, your tummy is much flatter, but with the technique Dr. Parker uses, there are also some attractive curves created to give you actual shape.”

In summary, the benefit of the Dr. Parker’s lipoabdominoplasty New Jersey procedure is the improved appearance of the upper abdomen due to the liposuction performed there, the improved contour of the overall abdomen due to the Quill sutures in the lax muscles, the shorter, less noticeable lower abdominal scar and a quicker, less painful recovery due to a less traumatic procedure. All around, this procedure is by far a better version of the traditional tummy tuck. When lipoabdominoplasty is performed in Dr. Parker’s state-of-the-art fully accredited Surgiplex, LLC, the enhanced technique combined with his stringent safety precautions ensures a natural appearing, rejuvenated torso and rapid recovery from surgery.