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Nov
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Patient Question: How does laser hair removal work? Dr. Shafer's Answer: Laser hair removal works by sending an intense and precise beam of light to a group of hair-follicles, destroying the root of the hair, but not harming the surrounding skin. Our Cynosure Elite Aestheti...
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Nov
The Secrets to a Youthful Appearance
Fun Fact Friday: The ideal facial shape for women, in general, is a triangle, where the cheeks & chin are fuller to restore the heart-shaped face of youth. Men, on the other hand, tend to look more youthful when the outer cheeks are strengthened to reveal a more masculine sha...
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Nov
Gummy Bear Breast Implants
A new kind of breast implant is taking the U. S. by storm, becoming increasingly popular due to its shape and unique material - and quite possibly also for its appealing nickname. Nicknamed “Gummy Bears” after the popular chewy fruit candy, these innovative breas...
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Nov
Full vs. Mini-Tuck Tuck
Did you know there is more than one type of tummy tuck procedure? A full tummy tuck removes excess skin & tightens the underlying muscles on the entire lower torso. There's also a “mini-tummy tuck”, which tightens the skin only on the lower abdomen. Dr. Shaf...
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Nov
Fat Grafting and Breast Surgery
Recent studies show that techniques for breast augmentation surgeries are evolving. A survey found in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) medical journal, reveals that 70% of plastic surgeons in the United S...
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Nov
MemoryShape Implants Approved by FDA
There are several different kinds of breast implant materials for patients to choose from. Some are filled with silicone, a gel-like substance that many believe mimics the feel of natural breasts, while others are filled with saline, a sterile salt water substance that can be use...
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Nov
NYC Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Shafer Offers First-Hand Look at the Tummy Tuck Procedure in a New Video
You may already know that a Tummy Tuck surgery can get rid of excess fat and skin on your belly. You may even know that Tummy Tucks can add contour and structure to the underlying muscles in your abdomen. But have you ever wondered what a Tummy Tuck surgery is really like? If so...
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Nov
Solutions for Under Eye Bags
If you're experiencing under eye bags & puffiness this time of year, it may be due to allergies. Our skin is thinnest around our eyes, so this area can easily be influenced by the flow of facial fluids. However, under eye bags can also be caused by aging, which can begi...
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Nov
Actor Spends $5,000 for Ryan Gosling’s Chin
It's not uncommon for women to seek plastic surgery in hopes of looking like their favorite celebrities. Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, Kate Middleton, and even the First Lady herself, Michelle Obama, have all been idolized for their unique looks and physiq...
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Nov
Differences in how Men and Women Store Fat
Generally fat is stored underneath the skin (known as subcutaneous fat), but the location where fat is concentrated the most depends on your gender. Men typically carry body fat in their chest, buttocks, & abdomen. Where as women, carry fat in their breasts, hips, buttocks, a...
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