What is Facial Contouring?
Contouring is 1 of the oldest makeup techniques that can balance out parts of the face that you dislike & minimize flaws. Facial fillers are a longer lasting solution that can also help to add contour to parts of the face. Sculptra, for example, is a filler that can correct facial wrinkles, folds, and other […]
Did Hayden Panettiere Get Breast Implants?
Living under a constant radar, it’s not shocking that some celebrities turn to plastic surgery to correct damage done by years of stress and fatigue or to simply look their best on screen. Some of the biggest names in show business have undergone liposuction, Botox injections and even facial reconstructive plastic surgery to look – […]
Trend in Arm Lift Surgery
Plastic surgery trends have often followed what’s popular in Hollywood. Here at Shafer Plastic Surgery, is not uncommon for us to hear about patients requesting treatments to resemble their favorite celebrities. Kate Middleton’s nose has been all the rage in the past few months, leading to a surge in Rhinoplasty requests in New York. Curvaceous […]
Mom Gets Toddler Plastic Surgery
A mother’s job is to protect her child from harm, and this includes making sure her children feel happy and self-confident. Although some mother’s may raise children to accept the way they look, one mom has decided to take matters into her own hands, getting her two-year-old daughter plastic surgery. If you are like most […]
Young Girl Recovers from Gunshot Wound
People around the world have turned to plastic surgery for many years to correct imperfections on both the face and body. But while it is well known that treatments like liposuction, Botox and rhinoplasty can help a patient both look and feel their best, there are actually more benefits to plastic surgery than those on […]
Removing Excess Skin in the Abdomen
Fluctuations in weight, commonly caused by weight loss, pregnancy, or genetics, can result in loose skin on the stomach. Unfortunately, diet and exercise or skin-tightening treatments are not effective at removing excess skin. A mini or full tummy tuck (a.k.a. abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that can restore weakened muscles & create a smooth, firmer […]
What are Glabellar Lines?
Glabellar lines is the medical term referring to the vertical frown lines, or wrinkles, that form as we age between the brows. Dysport or Botox are 2 non-surgical treatments that can erase your frown lines. They both work by blocking the signal from the nerve to the muscles, which ultimately results in a reduction of […]
11-Year-Old Undergoes Facial Plastic Surgery
At Shafer Plastic Surgery in New York, Dr. David Shafer has helped hundreds of patients to regain their sense of self esteem after undergoing life-changing accidents that left behind scars and physical trauma. Incidents such as a car crash, slip and fall or even a physical attack can cause extensive damage to the body and […]
Real Housewives Starlet Gets Chin Implants
Plastic surgery continues to become increasingly popular around the world, especially here in New York. Trends in cosmetic surgery have changed over the years, with some patients choosing to make minor improvements to their physique or face, while others opt for a more drastic change. But while some plastic surgery patients have more or less […]
Kate Middleton’s Nose Most Popular
Kate Middleton has become a public figure, notable for her posh sense of style and poise, but in New York, the Duchess is revered for something entirely different – her nose. While some fans may have their eyes locked on the young royal’s growing baby bump, according to a report by the New York Daily […]