Shafer Plastic Surgery Blog
What is anal bleaching – and why are people doing it?
Spas offer a lot of below-the-belt treatments: bikini waxes, laser hair removal, vaginal rejuvenation … and now, anal bleaching. Yes, anal bleaching, or as Graceanne Svendsen, the practice manager at Shafer Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in New York City, calls it: unisex intimate bleaching. “Intimate bleaching is extremely popular right now,” says Svendsen, crediting […]
6 best lip plumpers to get bigger lips instantly
It’s safe to say that most of us want a fuller pout. But if you don’t want to go for a medical treatment that involves needles, there are plenty of topical solutions that work, too. That’s where lip-plumping glosses come in! The question is: Do they actually work? TODAY Style asked the experts to break […]
Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Shafer Shares His Own Grooming and Aesthetics Skin Plan
The first thing you notice about Dr. is his smile; it’s big, warm and omnipresent. The second thing you notice about Dr. Shafer, a Mayo Clinic-trained, NYC-based plastic surgeon, is his impeccable skin. You’d expect it from the celebrity plastic surgeon (he has a long roster of celebrities and socialites that he is expectedly tight-lipped […]
Penis size, low libido, and erectile dysfunction: treatment beyond Viagra®
Ever since Viagra hit the market in 1998, the question of holding and maintaining an erection has dominated the conversation around men’s sexual health. And its popularity – reaching a $1.9B US sales peak in 2008 – is testament to its importance. More men today are able to sustain an erection and enjoy intercourse for […]
5 Non-Invasive Body Treatments That Will Be Huge in 2019
If you’ve been considering getting a little work done, but happen to be a big-time wimp in the pain threshold department (don’t worry, #same), then the most tolerable options are the non-invasive ones. Whether you’re looking to tighten up the bod, get rid of stretch marks or scars, smooth out any rolls or fix an […]
The 7 Most Common Tattoos Women Get Removed, According To Laser Surgeons
Getting a tattoo removed, because of the time, cost, and discomfort, can feel like an even more major decision than getting a tattoo in the first place. So if you’re looking into getting a new tattoo, or curious about whether it will stand the test of time, knowing about the most commonly removed tattoos can […]
9 Fall Skin Care Rules Dermatologists Want You to Follow
“Do not over-cleanse your skin,” says Graceanne Svendson, a licensed aesthetician at Shafer Plastic Surgery. Instead, Svendson recommends doing a little exfoliation and less cleansing, especially in the fall, so you don’t strip your skin of its natural moisture barrier. Read more at totalbeauty.com
More Men Get Injectable Facial Fillers Than You Think — and I’m One of Them
Like most guys, I never thought injectable facial filler was for me. If you’d asked me a year ago if I’d consider getting this temporary treatment that adds volume via hyaluronic acid to areas like cheeks, lips, and deep facial lines, I’d think of a Real Housewife (or worse, a case on Botched), and dismiss […]
Why I Waited Until I Was Over 30 to Try Injectable Wrinkle Reducers
Never let them put anything in your face. It was one of the first orders I received from my boss as the new kid in the beauty department at a major women’s magazine in New York City. (Kid being the operative word, as I was barely old enough to drink the free champagne at fancy […]
Make Sure Your Lip Balms All Have This Absolutely Essential Ingredient
Before you swipe on that summery peach or hot pink lipstick and skip out the door into the sunlight, don’t forget an important step: SPF. A brim hat, sunglasses, and the like can only help you so much. And yes, we know you know to wear SPF every day. Even in the winter. What you […]