Shafer Plastic Surgery Blog

I Am a Botox Baby

A botox needle hardly pricks. The skin it pierces barely bleeds. In less than seven minutes, from slipping into the patient’s chair to departure, you have achieved more than 1,000 jars of La Mer dutifully applied over the course of 12 months ever could. Had you told me as a teen I would have become […]

What a Chemical Peel Can Do for You

The chemical peel is a type of skin treatment that can safely address skin problems such as discoloration, wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes, and dullness. It is done using different chemicals and for various durations of time depending on the treatment required. The chemical solutions used in a chemical peel cause the layers of damaged and […]

Non-surgical penis enlargement is now a thing

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OK, men, let’s talk. Have you ever wished you could give your penis an upgrade? It turns out, you can. Penis enlargement has been trending up recently, as more men are seeking ways to get an extra boost. According to data on RealSelf, U.S. interest in penis enlargement has increased 120 percent compared to last […]

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Anal Bleaching

The skin lightening trend may be going strong, but that doesn’t mean you should try it. While it’s completely normal for the skin around the anus to be darker than the surrounding skin due to genetics or everyday friction, according to Dr. Rabia De Latour, M.D., a gastroenterologist at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, […]

Red carpet ready: 5 treatments celebrities love when prepping for the Oscars

Treatments celebrities love when prepping for the Oscars

The Oscars are back this weekend, and every A-list celebrity will be glammed up for the throngs of cameras mercilessly showing every angle on the red carpet. Celebrities often post flawless selfies after they’re ready to roll, but we wanted to know what beauty prep it takes to get to Hollywood’s biggest awards event. Just […]

Confessions Of A Real Housewives Plastic Surgeon

Dr. David Shafer, MD, is a celebrity plastic surgeon in NYC. He has worked in the industry for 12 years, and specializes in liposuction, facelifts, breast enhancements, and injections. The following story was told to Kelsey Castañon and edited for length and clarity. I’ve always been interested in sculpture and the mechanics of putting things […]

How Did Women Become So Obsessed With the Bulge?

Not too long ago, while texting a prospective Tinder date, she requested I send a picture of my bulge. “You mean my dick?” I asked inquisitively, surprised a dick pic was actually something she wanted to see. “No, your bulge,” she replied. “Like, through track pants or something.” She then offhandedly mentioned that if said […]

The “Next Big Thing” in Cosmetic Surgery is Penis Injections

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In a nutshell: It’s a Kylie makeover for your dick. Like most people, I’m hard to shock these days. Having made it through the insanity of 2017 still alive and mostly intact, I struggle to raise a poorly penciled eyebrow in surprise at just about anything. But then I heard about penis fillers, at which […]

What is Umbilicoplasty? The Rise of Belly Button Surgery

From butt lifts to nose jobs, cosmetic surgeons can change almost any part of the body with a nip and tuck. But whether it’s transforming “innies” into “outies,” removing fat during a tummy tuck or neatening the navel skin, umbilicoplasty—or belly button surgery—is an increasingly popular trend, surgeons say. It can also be used to […]

Relax with a pampering Parisian spa day!

French women are known around the world for their flawless, radiant skin and chic sense of style—and now you can borrow their best beauty secrets to look simply stunning! Keep skin soft with French lavender oil! “Lavender is grown in the south of France, and it’s traditionally been used to soothe and calm,” reveals Naomi […]

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