For the vast majority of patients who want to improve their appearance, plastic surgery can be a great option to help them make desired changes and feel more confident in their own skin.

However, plastic surgery isn’t right for everyone, and on occasion, we have to tell a patient “no.” If you’ve been turned down for plastic surgery, you may wonder why. Alternatively, if you are in the early stages of research, you may wonder if you are a good candidate for cosmetic surgery.

In either case, understanding how a plastic surgeon evaluates potential patients—and what options you have if you’re told a procedure isn’t right for you—can help you move forward in a healthy way.

Reputable plastic surgeons aim to deliver on a patient’s goals while ensuring your safety and that results look natural. If we cannot achieve what you want safely or effectively, we won’t operate.

Why you may be turned down for plastic surgery:

Plastic surgeons determine a patient’s suitability for cosmetic surgery on a case-by-case basis. Below are some common reasons we may decide a procedure is not in your best interest.

You have unrealistic expectations

Reputable plastic surgeons want to deliver on a patient’s goals while ensuring your safety and that results look natural. If we cannot achieve what you want safely or effectively, we won’t operate.

Examples of unrealistic expectations may be a 60-year old hoping that a facelift will help her look 30 again, a patient with the figure of Kate Moss wishing for a derriere like Kim Kardashian, or a prospective body lift patient who can only take 1 week off of work. An experienced plastic surgeon will explain what a procedure can and cannot achieve and help you understand what results may look like on your body.

Underlying health issues could compromise your safety

A reputable plastic surgeon will carefully consider a patient’s medical history before agreeing to operate. Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes or obesity, as well as lifestyle habits such as smoking or recreational drug use, increase risk of complications from surgery and anesthesia. If you exhibit these or certain other conditions, elective surgery is probably not worth the risk.

The good news is that many contraindicative issues can be improved through lifestyle changes or with a doctor’s care, allowing you to have your desired procedure in due time. In fact, improving your overall health can be a confidence boost on its own, helping you enjoy your results even more once your plastic surgeon agrees that surgery is safe for you.

Someone else is pushing you toward cosmetic surgery

Your motivation for pursuing plastic surgery is as important as your expectations. You should only have a cosmetic procedure for yourself, not to please anyone else. If we suspect that a patient’s significant other is pressuring her into breast augmentation, or if a patient thinks that getting a nose job will help them get a promotion at work, our answer will—and should be—no.

Your plastic surgeon suspects Body Dysmorphic Disorder

While the majority of patients turned down for cosmetic surgery are declined for one of the above reasons, a small percentage of men and women present with a condition called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which is characterized by an extreme preoccupation with a perceived physical flaw, often to the point where it interferes with their ability to lead a normal life.

Patients with BDD may seek cosmetic surgery, even multiple times, to perfect or “correct” their appearance, but the root of BDD is psychological and cosmetic surgery cannot address the issue. An experienced, reputable plastic surgeon will recognize signs of BDD and may suggest or refer a patient for psychological counseling.

If you suspect that you or a loved one might have BDD, seek the help of a qualified mental health professional, not a plastic surgeon. There are also good resources online for better understanding body dysmorphic disorder from the International OCD Foundation and the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation.

I’ve been turned down by a plastic surgeon, now what?

It’s important to remember that there is a good reason the plastic surgeon told you no. If you truly disagree with a particular surgeon, it is reasonable to get a second opinion. However, while you may be able to find a different surgeon who is willing to perform the procedure, we highly discourage you from “doctor shopping” in attempt to find someone who will tell you what you want to hear.

Instead, take time to reevaluate your motivations and expectations and consider other ways to improve your look—perhaps taking up a new type of exercise to tone your abs, recommitting to a  healthy skin care routine to achieve a more youthful face, or consulting with a stylist to find clothing and hairstyles that better flatter your natural beauty.

Also, remember that “no” doesn’t necessarily mean “never.” If you’ve been turned down for medical reasons, ask your doctor what you can do to improve your health and eventually get the green light to have cosmetic surgery. You might also look into non-surgical cosmetic treatments, which may provide less dramatic results but also avoid anesthesia risks and usually require less recovery time—just be sure to choose a qualified medical provider for your treatment.

Learn more at a with Dr. Parker

The best way to find out whether you are a good candidate for plastic surgery is to meet with a trusted plastic surgeon. Here at The Parker Center in New Jersey, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker has more than 30 years of experience in plastic surgery for men and women and offers consultations for cosmetic procedures. Click here to learn more about our informative consultation process, or contact us now to schedule an appointment.

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“I thought that only celebrities had breast augmentation, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve met more and more everyday people, my age that have had it done.  And they look great!  It’s not like you look at them and the first thing you think is boob job.  They look really natural.  That’s what I wanted,” explained Shelby.

Even as Shelby researched doctors and the procedure on the internet, surgery was something that she still wasn’t sure that she could do.  Shelby had asked a few friends she knew had had the surgery and got recommendations from two different friends for Dr. Parker.

“Getting a recommendation from someone who had successfully had the procedure was very important to me.   I also liked the fact that Dr. Parker had his own surgical center, and that it would all be done in the same place.  And the fact that the consultation was free was a big factor.  I wasn’t sure that I was ready to have surgery so I didn’t want to have to pay a fee to speak to a doctor about it,” Shelby stated.

Shelby came in for consultation and met with Dr. Parker and the staff.  Shelby was still hesitant about the surgery but said that everyone at the Parker Center made her feel comfortable.  The entire process was laid out for her and explained, there were no hidden charges, all of her questions and concerns were addressed and she never felt pressured.

“Every single person in that office helped to make my surgery the wonderful experience that it was.  I cannot imagine anything they could have done that would have made me feel more comfortable and prepared for the surgery.  I received the best care, they exceeded my expectations ten times over,” Shelby exclaimed.

Just five days after her breast augmentation, New Jersey resident Shelby was back at work and three weeks later she was back in the gym.  Shelby says she feels like she didn’t even have surgery.  Even though it’s only been four weeks since her surgery, she feels that the implants are part of her.

Shelby is very excited about the coming summer months and how she’ll be able to wear new swimsuits and tops.  She loves that her new breasts are proportional to her small frame and don’t make her look “too chesty”.

“The breasts that I have now are what my body was always missing.  I love trying on clothes and swimsuits now. I know that that’s how I always should have looked.  I’m beyond thrilled with the results,” said Shelby.

The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery prides itself on providing state of the art surgical techniques along with Dr. Paul Parker’s twenty plus years of experience.  The staff of the Parker Center has an unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

If you’re interested in a natural looking New Jersey breast augmentation, Dr. Paul M. Parker and the staff at Parker Center for Plastic Surgery invite you to learn more and visit our website at https://dev.parkercenter.net .  To make an appointment for a complimentary consultation for breast augmentation or any other procedure, please call the office at 201-967-1212 today.

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Christine had had plastic surgery before, 21 years ago when she lived in Southern California.  Back then she had an extensive facelift, that included her eyes, neck, chin implant and a chemical peel.

“I only wanted to have my eyes done this time.  I had started to develop some droop in my upper eyes, but it was mostly the bagginess and the crepe skin on the lower lids that bothered me,” said Christine.

Christine began asking around for referrals of plastic surgeons.  For eyelid surgery, New Jersey surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker’s name came up several times and when her dermatologist recommended him, Christine decided to do some research on the internet.

“I used the Parker Center website not only get more information about Dr. Parker but also to get information about the surgery as well.  It was great, there was so much information.  A lot of my questions were answered by the video,” explained Christine.

Christine was very impressed when she met Dr. Parker.  She described him as very pleasant with a gentle, unrushed manner, yet thoroughly professional. He took time to make sure she understood blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation) surgery thoroughly.

Christine took a week off from work, but felt good enough to go out after few days with sunglasses on, and was back working on the computer at the end of the week.  Christine was anxious for the swelling to go down quickly and slept in chair to help speed the process.

“I also had the three lymphatic massages at Beaura Spa that were part of my surgery and enjoyed every minute of them.  I think they really helped with the swelling.  I remember after the second one my eyes and nose watered, shedding some of that excess fluid.  I bought three more massages at the end, because I felt so good afterward,” Christine recalled.

Christine’s advice to other women considering eyelid surgery in New Jersey is to go to someone experienced and trusted by others.  There’s no substitute for experience and professionalism and Christine found Dr. Parker to be all those things and kind as well.

Christine loves the way her eyes look, she can see that her eyes are open more, giving her a fresh youthful appearance.  Both she and her husband are happy that she decided to have this surgery and so pleased with Dr. Parker and the Parker Center.

For more information about a blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation) or any other cosmetic procedure board certified, New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker can help you achieve your goals. For a complimentary consultation call 201-967-1212 or visit us at dev.parkercenter.net.

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Gynecomastia, or enlargement of the male breasts is not unusual.  It can affect one breast or both and is relatively common in adolescent boys and older men.  Years of teasing and embarrassment led Josh to seek help for his condition.  In high school, he would never go to pool parties and avoided going to the beach with his friends.

“In high school you’re with your friends and whatever, but in college it’s hard to not take off your shirt when you’re living with 30 other guys on a floor.  You have to shower and change and share a bathroom.  I told my parents I didn’t want to go back to college if I had to live in a dorm,” says Josh.

Dr. Parker immediately understood his problem and made Josh feel instantly feel comfortable.  The staff at The Parker Center impressed Josh and his parents.

“They are the nicest people ever, they made me feel comfortable and explained how common this condition is and made me feel that I wasn’t the only one and that it could be taken care of.  They made me feel so good before the surgery,” said Josh.

Now four weeks after surgery Josh has already been to the beach without wearing a t-shirt all day.  He is also playing soccer and doing all his normal activities.

“I’m excited to go back to college.  I’m so happy, I’m speechless.  It’s changed my life, I can say that.  Maybe I just had mean friends, but now they can’t say or even think anything.  It was the best decision I ever made,” said Josh.

Josh and his family would recommend The Parker Center to any man contemplating this procedure to gain a flatter, firmer chest with improved contour and an improved self-confidence.

To learn more about Male Breast Reduction in New Jersey, or any other cosmetic procedure visit us at www.theparkercenter.com.

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New Jersey is home to many plastic surgeons, and Sandra saw three other doctors for consultations but chose The Parker Center for several reasons.  First, she was thrilled that the surgery could be done on the premises; she didn’t want to be in a hospital. Second, Sandra loved the staff at The Parker Center. Third, in her first consultation with Dr. Parker she felt he was very caring, and really understood her goals for surgery.

“His staff was wonderful. I never felt rushed, like I did in other offices. They took the time to explain the whole procedure to me and answered all my questions,” says Sandra.

Initially, Sandra was considering just the tummy tuck but after doing some research on the internet and at The Parker Center’s website, she decided to have her breasts done as well.

“I didn’t want to look at myself in the mirror later and regret not having done my breasts too. I wanted my entire front to look good in clothing. Now I have a bust line and a flat stomach,” says Sandra.

The best part of having had the New Jersey plastic surgery, besides feeling great in all her new clothes she’s purchased, is how everyone thinks the changes are only due to the weight loss.  This “natural” look was very important to Sandra, who just wanted to look toned and fit.

“Earlier this year, I got back into the gym and I was losing weight even before the surgery, so people who haven’t seen me in a while are shocked at my figure.  That’s the best part, it’s so natural looking that people don’t realize I’ve had surgery,” said Sandra.

Even though Sandra lives 90 minutes away from The Parker Center, she would tell anyone considering cosmetic surgery to not waste time with any other New Jersey plastic surgeon and seek a consultation with Dr. Parker. The combination of a knowledgeable, caring staff with an excellent surgeon who performs his surgeries in their onsite facility is hard to beat.

For more information about a New Jersey breast augmentation, lipoabdominoplasty or any other cosmetic procedure visit us at www.theparkercenter.com.

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“From the moment I walked in….no, from the first phone call, they were all about you,” she says. “When I called to schedule a consultation, Michelle gave me 30-45 minutes of her time asking me questions and going over what to expect. That was before I ever step foot in the office!”

Her initial impressions carried on through to the consultation where Dr. Parker discussed breast implant options and what she wanted to correct about her nose. Throughout the entire process, Leanne was astounded by the personal attention she was given. It was a unique experience even though she had been to three other surgeons prior to Dr. Parker.

“Everyone was so caring, friendly and genuine, I just didn’t feel that at any of the other offices” she says. “And, the preparation was so thorough, I knew exactly what to expect through every phase of the surgery and recovery.”

Not only did she have a wonderful experience, but Leanne is overjoyed with her results. She had tuberous breasts which left her with no cleavage and she could never fill out a bra, no matter what size she wore. So, her lingerie drawer was filled with heavily padded bras that were bulky and extremely hot to wear in the summer months, even in New Jersey. Breast augmentation gave her shape, fullness and the cleavage she had been wanting.

“Now, I can look down and know that that is all me,” she says. “My God Mother has to pull me away from the mirror because I still can’t believe how good they look and that they are mine!”

For her New Jersey rhinoplasty procedure, Dr. Parker reduced the size of her nose, making it more delicate and in better balance with the rest of her face. Leanne was thrilled as well with the natural appearance of her nose. She had been concerned about its appearance for awhile and decided to have it improved since she would be asleep anyway.

When asked about her recovery, the first thing she said was, “The Rapid Recovery Program is unbelievable…amazing actually.” Leanne especially enjoyed the manual lymphatic massage, but was impressed with all the safety and pain management measures that were taken to make sure everything went smoothly.

If you are interested in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty or any kind of New Jersey plastic surgery procedure, visit dev.parkercenter.net for more information and to view our before and after pictures as well as video testimonials. For a consultation, call (201) 967-1212.

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“Watching other women walking by filling out their bathing suits, I was like, ‘I want that!’ So, I made the decision then to go ahead with it when I got home. I knew that it was now or never. I had the money and I felt that other life altering issues, like kids, would force me to put it off even longer,” she says. “I want to enjoy them now, not years from now.”

She chose Dr. Parker for her New Jersey breast augmentation procedure because she had seen his work in person. But what clinched her decision was the consultation. She was very impressed with the entire staff at The Parker Center and appreciated that they treated her like a part of their family instead of just a patient.

“I got a really good vibe from everyone when I walked in,” she says. “I knew if I didn’t feel comfortable during consult that I would keep looking. But, my search was over when I found Dr. Parker.”

Christy was barely a B cup prior to her procedure. The silicone implants she chose made her a 34/36 D. She says the results look completely natural and in proportion with the rest of her body. Because she wore padded bras to mask her lack of a bust-line, no one even realizes that she had the procedure. As for her recovery, Christy says she was back to work in full-force after just two weeks!

She feels so much better about herself and is, of course, working on a new wardrobe. She is ready to show off her new body on her next beach vacation. She does say that there is one downside- having to say goodbye to her current wardrobe, which she is quite attached to.

“My girlfriends are going shopping in my closet and lingerie drawer,” she says. “They are having fun doing it, but my boyfriend has noticed that I am spending a lot of time in my closet saying goodbye to my ‘collection’.”

When asked about the issue of kids since so many people had used that as an argument to wait, Christy said that she, Dr. Parker and Angela, the patient education nurse, went over everything including the fact that having kids after implants would not cause any problems.

“Angela was great. She went over everything, including the aspect of kids,” says Christy. “There was even a chart of emotions to expect following the procedure. They prepared me really well for what I was going to go through.”

Christy has recommended Dr. Parker to all her friends that are interested in New Jersey plastic surgery and says that if she ever needed anything else done, there was no question where she would go.

For more information about our New Jersey breast augmentation procedure and to view before and after pictures, visit dev.parkercenter.net. To schedule a consultation like several of Christy’s friends have done, call (201) 967-1212 today!

“I’m really happy I chose The Parker Center!”

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“Frankly, I’m surprised by this conversation,” says Dr. Parker. “I would have thought something like this would have occurred years ago.” It looks like Hollywood is finally catching on to what the Parker Center knew along. For years, the two main goals here have been natural-looking results and a speedy and painless recovery. Dr. Parker calls this “plastic surgery common sense.”

In New Jersey, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, liposuction, facelifts, and breast augmentations are the most popular
procedures. Dr. Parker uses computer imaging, patient education, an experienced team on registered nurses and board certified anesthesiologists- as well as his Rapid Recovery program- to achieve the above principles.

With procedures like breast augmentation, New Jersey patients are fully educated and sessions are performed preoperatively with the staff to help achieve results and a breast size with which they are comfortable. We often hear from our patients about these sessions and how helpful and comforting they are.

It would be disingenuous to say that Hollywood is completely against plastic surgery. However, as mentioned in the NY Times article, everything in moderation is ok. If casting directors can’t tell if an actor has had plastic surgery then it’s no big deal. It’s only obvious, over-done plastic surgery that catches their negative attention.

Now, Dr. Parker cannot attest to what is popular on the West Coast. We can speak to is that his New Jersey plastic surgery patients want a more natural, subtle appearance. They want to look like a better- not freakish- version of themselves.

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“I was in agony after my first liposuction of the abdomen,” she says. “And I think I had one post-op follow-up and never saw my surgeon again.”

When asked how her experience 15 years ago compared with her experience with Dr. Parker, she says, “It was completely different. I never even filled my pain medication prescription.”

When she was looking for a new surgeon for liposuction in New Jersey, she did her homework. She had heard of Dr. Parker through the doctor’s office where she works and had heard good things about him. Once she Googled him, she was “sold just by looking at his Website.”

She credits the before and after pictures and the description of his unique Rapid Recovery Program as major deciding factors. Then, when she met him, saw the facility and met the rest of his medical team, there was no question she was going to let him contour her hips.

Fast forward nearly a year and Brenda is back in Dr. Parker’s office for liposuction on her abdomen and for a New Jersey breast augmentation. There was a little more trepidation about this procedure because it would be two procedures at the same time.

“Everyone totally took care of me,” she says. “The OR nurse was especially comforting. She had the best bedside manner, telling me I was doing great and just talking to me to relax me. Of course, the recovery nurse was phenomenal too. I just can’t say enough about the medical team and Dr. Parker!”

Brenda couldn’t be happier with her results. She says that her new breasts are natural-looking and exactly what she wanted. And, her recovery was fantastic. Several of her friends that she has shared her experience with are already planning consultations with Dr. Parker for their own procedures.

“I wish I could think of something else I want to have done,” she says. “You can be sure that if I do, I am running to The Parker Center!”

If you want more information about liposuction, breast augmentation or any other procedure at The Parker Center, visit our Website at dev.parkercenter.net or call (201) 967-1212 for a consultation.

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