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Nov
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...
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25
Nov
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-y...
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25
Nov
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 b...
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25
Nov
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...
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Nov
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...
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Nov
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...
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25
Nov
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 ch...
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25
Nov
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...
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25
Nov
Improving Cheeks As We Age
As we age, our cheeks begin to loose their natural fat & volume. This can cause the surrounding muscles & skin to slide, resulting in the formation of nasolabial folds & jowls. Fat transfer & facial fillers are 2 non-surgical options you can consider to regain che...
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Nov
Will a breast lift make my breasts look smaller?
Patient Question: Dr. Shafer's Answer: Although the volume of the breast remains the same, a small amount of skin is removed to reshape & achieve the lift, so they may appear slightly smaller. If you’re looking to maintain the exact size, you may want to consider...
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