Are you frustrated with excess body fat despite your healthy lifestyle and dedicated workout schedule? Liposuction can help you reduce targeted areas of fat in order to contour the body. Board-certified New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker commonly uses liposuction to help male patients from Hackensack, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Somerset, and other Bergen County communities reduce fat pockets from the neck, chest, abdomen, and flanks and attain the leaner physique they work hard to achieve.
Liposuction is not a method of weight control or a treatment for obesity. It is a complement to diet and exercise, not a substitute for them.
This 23 year old was referred to Dr Parker by another patient. He requested improving the contour of his abdomen and flanks following 50 pound weight loss achieved with diet and exercise. The patient is 5’11” tall and weighs 185 pounds. Dr Parker performed SAFE liposuction on these areas, removing 400 cc of fat from the abdomen and 350 cc of... Read More
This 44 year old was referred by his wife, also a patient of Dr. Parker’s. He was bothered by the persistent fullness of his abdomen and flanks despite working out regularly. The patient is 6′1″ tall and weighs 220 pounds. Dr. Parker performed SAFE liposuction on these areas, removing 600 cc of fat from the abdomen and 500 cc from each flank.... Read More
This 42 year old requested improvement in the contour of his abdomen and flanks. In the past his weight had fluctuated, but now been stable for some time. After examining the patient, Dr. Parker explained that some of his abdominal fat was in the subcutaneous layer and could be removed with liposuction; some of it, however, was located surrou... Read More
This 26 year old has been bothered by the fullness of his abdomen and flanks for several years and requested Dr. Parker improve them. The patient is 6 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds. Dr. Parker discouraged the patient from liposuction of his abdomen telling him that he had quite a bit of intra abdominal fat which could not be removed with li... Read More
This 42 year old was referred to Dr. Parker by another patient. He came in requesting improvement in the appearance of his flanks. The patient works out regularly and is at a good weight for him, yet found getting rid of his “love handles” impossible. The patient is 6’1″ tall and weighs 185 pounds. At surgery, Dr. Parker performed SAFE liposu... Read More
This 45 year old male asked Dr. Parker to improve the contour of his abdomen and flanks. Two years earlier he had undergone Smart Lipo of his abdomen by another plastic surgeon and was disappointed with his results. The other surgeon then told the patient a tummy tuck was required but the patient refused. The patient is 5’8” tall, weighs 160... Read More
This 37 year old man was referred to Dr. Parker by his wife, who is also a patient of Dr. Parker’s. The patient works out regularly but was very bothered by the fullness in both flanks. He works out regularly, weight is stable and the patient says “he is in good shape”. He is 6’3″ tall and weighs 230 pounds. Dr. Parker performed SAFE liposuct... Read More
This 41 year old requested body contouring with liposuction from Dr. Parker. The patient works out regularly but could not lose the fullness in his abdomen and flanks. He is 5’8″ tall, weighs 165 pounds and says his weight is stable. Dr. Parker performed SAFE liposuction on both areas, removing the following amounts of fat: abdomen–325 cc, ri... Read More
Liposuction works wonders for many patients. The reason it works is that it actually removes unwanted fat cells—something no amount of diet and exercise can do.
We are all born with a certain number of fat cells that form the subcutaneous tissue layer located between the skin and underlying muscles. Genetics, hormones, and weight changes cause localized areas of fat deposits to develop; in men, they are most common in the neck, breasts, abdomen, and flanks. When you gain or lose weight, your fat cells increase and decrease in size, but the absolute number of those cells remains constant. With liposuction, surgeons like Dr. Parker sculpt away a certain number of fat cells from specific areas to improve body shape and contour.
If you gain weight after liposuction, the fat will be deposited more evenly throughout the body; it does not selectively relocate to the areas that underwent liposuction. For this reason, you can think of liposuction as a “body re-proportioning procedure.”
Liposuction at The Parker Center
What Are the Benefits of Liposuction for Men?*
Liposuction can change your life in many ways. Our male patients tell us after surgery that they feel more athletic and younger. In addition, they observe the following changes, telling us they:
Look and feel better physically
Are motivated to lead healthier lives
Feel more self-confident with improved self-esteem
Think they are more successful at work
Say women find them more attractive
Find their interpersonal relationships and sex lives are strikingly enhanced
Who Is a Good Candidate for Male Liposuction?
The best candidates for liposuction are men who are close to their realistic or ideal body weight with localized fat deposits and good skin tone. Liposuction should not be confused with bariatric surgery or a weight-loss method; instead, it is effective for improving body contours. Liposuction can provide an incentive for weight loss if you’re slightly or moderately overweight.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Parker will examine your areas of concern, evaluate your skin tone, and discuss treatment options with you.
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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.
If your skin has become loose due to significant weight changes or the natural aging process, removal of excess skin with or without liposuction is likely more appropriate than liposuction alone. BodyTite is a nonsurgical skin tightening treatment that Dr. Parker uses in combination with liposuction when skin laxity is a concern. BodyTite can be used on its own for skin tightening and modest fat reduction.
Before & After Neck Liposuction
For example, men with good skin tone can see impressive results from neck liposuction, while men with poor skin tone of the neck will get a better result with a surgical neck lift or possibly the FaceTite procedure.
Before & After Neck Lift
What’s Better: Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?
Men with good skin elasticity whose main concern is excess fat in the abdominal area can often get the results they desire with liposuction alone. Those with excess fat, loose abdominal skin, and stretch marks would get a better result with abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Patients with mild to moderate skin laxity and fat may be candidates for a combination of liposuction and BodyTite instead of a tummy tuck.
Before & After Abdominal Liposuction
Before & After Abdominoplasty With Liposuction
What to Expect at Your Liposuction Consultation and Imaging Session
During your initial consultation, Dr. Parker will discuss treatment options with you. In addition, you will be shown many before-and-after pictures of liposuction patients and undergo computer imaging to see what you could look like following liposuction. Our surgical results after liposuction have a very high correlation with what you are shown in your computer imaging session.
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 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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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.
Male liposuction surgery is performed in our on-site, fully certified ambulatory surgical facility, Surgiplex, LLC. Patients are made comfortable with monitored intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Liposuction lasts from 45 minutes to several hours, depending on the number of areas undergoing treatment. Patients are discharged within 1 to 2 hours after surgery. If a significant amount of fat is removed, we will discuss post-op monitoring overnight in our aftercare facility or in the home by a private duty nurse.
Dr. Parker’s super-wet liposuction technique includes a local anesthetic solution injected into the targeted tissues to minimize bruising and swelling. Two or more tiny access incisions are used to insert the liposuction cannulae for each area being treated. This technique, called “crosshatching” (like mowing a lawn in two directions), promotes a smooth, natural-appearing contour.
The tiny access incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures. The resulting scars are virtually unnoticeable. Patients are fitted with a snug-fitting garment that provides support, promotes skin contraction, and optimizes the final contour.
Can Men Get 360 Liposuction?
While the specifics vary, men are excellent candidates for 360 liposuction, also called lipo 360 and circumferential liposuction. Dr. Parker uses this liposuction technique to remove fat all the way around the torso (360 degrees) instead of just the belly and back. He removes fat from the abdomen, flanks (love handles), sides (up to the chest), and back to help patients look fit and natural. Dr. Parker can even include liposuction of the chest if desired.
Dr. Parker can combine lipo 360 with his signature Parker Tummy Tuck for lipo abdominoplasty 360, which removes fat all the way around the torso, tightens sagging skin, and repairs the abdominal muscles if necessary.
What Are SAFELipo® and VASER Lipo®?
Dr. Parker will most often use the advanced SAFELipo technique to reduce fat with smooth, natural-looking results and optimal skin retraction. He prefers SAFELipo over VASER ultrasonic liposuction. Both techniques use specialized cannulae to break up and remove unwanted fat, allowing Dr. Parker to sculpt the desired contour.
More important than these particular methods is Dr. Parker’s extensive training, experience, and eye for detail, which allow him to achieve youthful, natural-looking contours.
Which Is Better for Men: Liposuction or CoolSculpting®?
You now have a nonsurgical option to reduce unwanted fat deposits with CoolSculpting. One of the most appealing aspects of CoolSculpting for men is that treatment is quick and convenient, and there is no downtime required. However, CoolSculpting is best for patients with more modest amounts of fat to reduce on the abdomen or love handles and who don’t require the more precise reshaping possible with liposuction.
There is more soreness than pain after liposuction. Patients usually describe it as similar to “overdoing it at the gym.”
How Long Is Lipo Recovery?
Most of our male patients lead active lives and are eager to return to their regular activities as soon as possible after surgery. With that in mind, we have tailored our surgical procedures, anesthesia, and medications and developed our Rapid Recovery peri-operative program to accelerate patients’ recuperation after surgery. While everyone heals differently, most men are ready to return to work within several days of surgery and resume exercise in 1 to 2 weeks.
The compression garment can be removed the day following surgery to shower. These garments are typically worn for several weeks. Your anticipated recovery will be discussed in detail during your consultation with Dr. Parker and your pre-op education visit with our nurse educator.
Rapid Recovery Liposuction
The Parker Center’s Rapid Recovery techniques used during and after liposuction surgery 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 liposuction procedure, 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 Liposuction Consultation With Dr. Parker
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.
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