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Nov
Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty
There are two approaches to Rhinoplasty - open & closed. The difference is that during an open Rhinoplasty, there are small incisions made under the columella (the small area of skin connecting the tip of the nose with the upper lip). Dr. Shafer performs both open &...
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Nov
Non-Surgial Treatments to Prepare Your Skin for Spring
Is your skin ready for the Spring? Famed makeup artist & aesthetician, Dex Philip of DEX New York, recently joined Shafer Plastic Surgery to offer a variety of medspa services that cleanse, lift, & restores your skin's youthful appearance...
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Nov
Double Mastectomies Increase Due to Advances in Breast Reconstruction
The number of women choosing to have a double mastectomy rose 150% between 1998 & 2003. CNN Health cites advances in breast reconstruction as 1 reason. Although this is true, today, only 30% of women are informed about their breast reconstruction options...
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Nov
Paula Deen Considers Plastic Surgery to Remove Excess
Celebrity chef Paula Deen has become famous over the years for her Southern-cuisine, but after years of using her favorite ingredient - butter – and discovering she was diabetic, the charismatic TV personality decided it was time to shed some pounds and improve her he...
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Nov
Botox Helps John Mayer Regain His Voice
Many Hollywood stars have turned to cosmetic surgery for several reasons. Being under constant media scrutiny, celebrities always make sure to look their best, and this often entails turning to plastic surgery for enhancements. Some stars choose breast augmentation or liposuction...
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25
Nov
Real or Fake? Did Singing Sensation Beyoncé get a Nose Job?
It's already been a few weeks since the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl, but while millions of people around the country tuned in to watch the game, a lot of eyes were focused on something else altogether - Beyoncé’s nose.The R&B singer, wife to...
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25
Nov
South Korea Surpasses U.S. with Most Cosmetically Enhanced Residents
Just a few weeks ago, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that over 1.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2012 with a whopping 12.2 million minimally-invasive treatments. But while it appears as though the plastic surgery trend in America exceeds...
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Nov
2012 ASPS Report Shows Facial Treatments are on the Rise
New York is known for its fast-paced, hard-core exterior. Residents are always on the move and don't always have time to take care of themselves aesthetically. However, even the Big Apple’s toughest residents need a little pampering from time to time.Not only does th...
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25
Nov
Smarter Fat Loss with SmartLipo
For years, liposuction has led the way as the most popular cosmetic procedure in New York and with good reason. The benefits of lipo are endless. Not only can patients enjoy a slimmer, more contoured physique, but there are numerous health benefits as well, including decreased bl...
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25
Nov
How Men Can Benefit from Plastic Surgery
Although plastic surgery is extremely popular around the world, not everyone likes to admit they want to have work done. For many years, cosmetic enhancement procedures have been viewed as a woman's thing to do. However, as the years have gone by, an increasing number of me...
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