Shafer Plastic Surgery Blog

Will It Prevent Wrinkles, and Other Botox-Cosmetic Questions

The cosmetic surgery industry is split into two categories: surgical procedures and minimally invasive treatments. The first category covers everything from liposuction and breast implants to facelifts and fat transfers. The second category includes injectables and other skin-related treatments. In the second category, Botox cosmetic is king. It accounts for approximately half of all minimally […]

Tips for Choosing Between Breast Implants and Breast-Lift Surgery

For many women, being comfortable with the shape and size of their breasts is just as important as feeling healthy overall. But due to small cup sizes or loss of bust from age, and with no natural remedies available, breast implants and breast lifts are frequent topics of discussion for patients wanting to increase their […]

Breast Implants as Graduation Gifts, and Other Cosmetic-Surgery News

As our society continues to become more accepting of cosmetic surgery in general, people tend to be more curious about how the practice fits into modern life. Specifically, many wonder what age is best for certain procedures, including when to start having procedures and when to stop. Amid all these questions, certain trends are developing. […]

Cosmetic Surgery News: Botox Cosmetic Roundup

Cosmetic surgery is on an upward trend, but some procedures are increasing more rapidly than others. Consider the fact that surgical procedures only grew by 1 percent last year, whereas minimally invasive procedures grew by 3 percent. However, if you really want to see explosive growth, take a look at Botox cosmetic. According to the […]

Why Use Hyaluronic Acid, and Other Questions About Voluma

The face ages in many complex ways as you grow older. The most common changes associated with aging are changes to the skin, including spots and lines. However, these changes aren’t the first sign of age on the face. Most people notice that they appear older when looking in the mirror, but they can’t quite […]

3 Tips for Finding the Right Cosmetic Surgeon

After you’ve decided to have a cosmetic procedure, it’s time to select your surgeon. In a city as large as New York, you have a seemingly endless array of options, so how do you choose? If you’re tempted to select the first one you come across, consider the fact that a cosmetic surgeon is both […]

Do Breast Lifts Affect Breast Feeding, And Other FAQs

Breast lifts are one of the most popular procedures in the United States. Just last year, more than 90,000 patients underwent the procedure. According to the American Society for Plastic Surgeons, the number of lifts each year has grown by approximately 70 percent in the past decade. Why are these procedures so popular? Lifts offer […]

The Brazilian Butt Lift Is New York’s Most Popular Procedure

With plastic surgery soaring in worldwide popularity, it’s only natural that people from certain areas will gravitate toward specific procedures. This often leads to entertaining news stories when other country’s cosmetic surgery preferences contrast our own. For instance, Total Beauty reports that aesthetic palm surgery is growing very popular in Japan. Although we’d be hard-pressed […]

Nose-Reshaping News: Popular Procedures Like Eyelid Surgery Change By Age Group

Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons compiles a list of statistics regarding cosmetic surgeries, as well as the industry itself. The media tends to focus on the overview of the report, discussing the top five most popular procedures or examining the change in the industry as a whole. However, the statistics offer a […]

Breast Implants In The News

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ annual statistics report, breast implants were the most popular cosmetic procedure in 2013. This is not unexpected: The procedure has held the top spot for many years running. However, what is interesting is the fact that the procedure is still growing in popularity. The number of operations […]

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