Author Archives: Paul M. Parker, FACS

Parker Center for Plastic Surgery

What Can a Nose Job Fix? Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos Show the Transformations

Rhinoplasty is a surprisingly versatile procedure that can help correct a number of concerns, from nasal asymmetry to breathing difficulties. In this blog post, you will find just a handful of the improvements that Dr. Parker can make to the nose, using his rhinoplasty patients' before and after pictures. What can rhinoplasty fix? The before-and-after …

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Why Do Surgeons Still Use Textured Implants? And 8 More Questions You Have About BIA-ALCL, Answered by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

In 2011, the plastic surgery community and the FDA noted a possible link between a rare form of cancer called ALCL, or anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and breast implants. Back then, we didn’t even know whether breast implants were a real risk factor. There simply were too few cases to make a connection. Today, while …

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Dr. Paul M. Parker Answers Your Questions About the Allergan Recall of Textured Breast Implants

Here at The Parker Center, one of our primary goals is ensuring our patients are well-informed and up-to-date on medical news that is pertinent to their safety. Yesterday, July 24, 2019, the FDA and breast implant manufacturer Allergan announced a voluntary recall of all Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants. Understandably, this news has led to …

Woman after breast augmentation surgery (model).

Why Smaller Breast Implants Are Trending (Updated 2026)

Smaller breast implants are trending because many women prefer a more natural-looking result that complements their body proportions and active lifestyles. This shift toward subtle breast augmentation reflects aesthetic preferences that prioritize balance, shape, and proportion over dramatic increases in size. Terms such as "subtle breast augmentation," "ballerina breast augmentation," and "yoga boobs" have emerged …

Woman after facelift procedure (model).

Why Modern Facelifts Look More Natural (Updated 2026)

Modern facelift techniques create more natural-looking, longer-lasting results than procedures performed decades ago. By repositioning the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin, today's facelift procedures address sagging in the cheeks, jawline, and neck while preserving natural facial expression. Research suggests that patients continue to look younger than they did before surgery, even …

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