Shafer Plastic Surgery Blog

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Cheddar TV

Tune in tomorrow morning to Cheddar.com between 10:00am EST and 10:30am EST. Dr. Shafer and Graceanne will be live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange!

Restylane Injections — Soft-Tissue Fillers New York

For those looking to add fullness to the face and create a subtle yet significant lift while removing small wrinkles, there are a number of minimally invasive treatments avaialble. One of the more popular soft-tissue dermal fillers is Restylane injections. Restylane injections are effective and convenient treatments designed to reduce wrinkles around the mouth and lips and add volume where needed. […]

Breast Lift Procedure Steps — New York

Curious about what goes on during breast lift surgery? A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that comes in a variety of techniques designed to correct and reorient the appearance of the breast. First, anesthesia is administered as local with IV sedation or as general anesthesia – a double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. […]

Is Plastic Surgery Right for You?

Plastic surgery is not for everyone. Different people may opt for plastic surgery procedures for personal, professional, functional, and/or aesthetic reasons. Plastic surgeons strive to address all manner of physical issues that would not be able to be repaired or enhanced by other types of treatments. Plastic surgery can also improve one’s appearance by restructuring, […]

Facelift Recovery in New York

As you may already know, a mini facelift recovery period lasts about one to two weeks. During this time, double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer will be sure to check on your status. The healing portion of the process is critical to the overall success of the surgery, which is why it’s important to follow all of […]

Arm Lift — New York Contouring

Skin underneath the arms can droop downward as result of the skin’s losing its elasticity. This sagging skin under the arm can be damaging to self confidence. Since the year 2000, the arm lift has surged in popularity as women have paid closer attention to the look of their arms. A poll by the American Society of […]

Lipoplasty — New York Liposuction

For those looking to shed some unwanted body fat for thinner body contours, there is a revolutionary approach to lipoplasty that allows board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer to maximize the procedure’s effectiveness while reducing recovery time and discomfort. Plastic surgeons can now remove excess fat in a way that is gentler on the tissues of the […]

Eyelid Lift — Excess Skin New York Blepharoplasty

Eyelid Lift

Excess skin around the eyelids that creates sagging is a common problem associated with the aging process. Patients visit us seeking help with a puffy or swollen appearance around the eyelids that creates a tired, sad demeanor. An eyelid lift is an effective procedure designed to rejuvenate your appearance. An eyelid lift, also known as a blepharoplasty, […]

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