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Does Microneedling Work? This Kardashian-Approved Skin Procedure Cleared My Acne Scars

I’ve had sh*t skin since I was 12 years old. I started getting the typical puberty acne in seventh grade, but as years went by, I realized I was dealing with full-on acne, not just puberty pimples. At 23 and lots of topical creams later, it was getting worse. So one day, I basically said […]

The Only 12 Skin Brightening Creams Experts Swear By

The newest beauty trend is all about getting a natural glow, sans the sun’s rays (which is great because winter). But what exactly are these skin-brightening creams, and how do they work? A skin brightener lightens and evens out skin tone, says Stefani T. Kappel, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist and dermatological surgeon. “What makes skin […]

Royal Wedding ready: What Brits use to look their best

It’s official: We’ve got Royal Wedding fever. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, and it got us thinking about what our overseas neighbors in the U.K. do to look their best. Turns out, both U.S. and U.K. people on RealSelf are fans of fillers. In the last three months, fillers and toxins like […]

Top Plastic Surgeon Develops S.W.A.G. Penis Enlargement Procedure in New York City 

Dr. Shafer's S.W.A.G. Penis Enlargement Procedure description

Manhattan-based double board certified plastic surgeon, introduces the Shafer Width And Girth (S.W.A.G) penis enlargement procedure at Shafer Plastic Surgery & Laser Center in Manhattan. A top plastic surgeon & internationally recognized master injector, Dr. David Shafer developed a painless, instant, minimal down-time office-based procedure to dramatically increase the width and girth of the male organ. […]

9 Insider Tips for Finding a Plastic Surgeon You Can Trust

Victoria Cross, a 57-year-old from Montgomery Village, Maryland, considers her breast reduction the best thing she’s ever done for herself. “When I woke up from the surgery and sat up, it was the first time in a very long time that I didn’t feel any pulling in my chest and my shoulders weren’t hurting,” she […]

How Kim Kardashian’s New Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond Has Tweaked Her Beauty Regime

Dr. David Shafer, a New York based plastic surgeon who has not treated the 37-year-old, says she may have gotten injectables as well. “It’s impossible to know exactly what she has had done, but she has a softer, more refined look,” he tells Us. “Her cheeks appeared filled – likely a product such as Voluma […]

This Is What an Expert Has to Say About Using Hydroquinone to Treat Dark Spots

Dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars are three of the peskiest skin issues we experience. The right skincare products are the first defense, like a good exfoliant, brightening cream, and vitamin C serum. However, even with all of the best products in the world, it’s possible a particularly stubborn spot will stick around. That’s when […]

Thank you @nycacc

Thank you @nycacc for letting Shafer Plastic Surgery care for your fur babies! We had a blast helping out and volunteering. Kitties, doggies and bunnies all need FURever homes! Please #adoptdontshop. Check out the NYC Animal Care Center’s web site for more cuties like these! https://www.nycacc.org/Locations.htm

Plastic Surgery to Correct Inverted Nipples Is On the Rise (NSFW)

Inverted nipples are those that retract inwards rather than protruding outwards. One commonly cited estimate is that some 10–20 percent of women may have them, although there aren’t very reliable numbers here. It’s a congenital condition that usually occurs when breast tissue is adhered tightly to the base of the nipple, enough to prevent it […]

Chemical Peels Are Safe and FDA-Approved

Do you want to remove all those aging signs from your skin that make you feel uncomfortable? Then chemical peels may be just the right remedy for you. This technique can not only give your skin a rosy youthful glow but can also reduce signs of the aging process. It can also help you with […]

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