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Your Dream Wedding Look: A Cosmetic Procedures Timeline

Make-up artist doing make up for young beautiful bride applying wedding make-up.

From the gown that you will wear to the cake that you will slice, you have likely been dreaming about the details of your wedding for years. Now, the moment is finally here—you are planning your wedding, and you want to look your best for the love of your life. Whether you are interested in…

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How Innovation Improves Safety and Results in Cosmetic Surgery

A well-equipped surgical room with bright overhead lights and cutting-edge tools used for safe and precise plastic surgery procedures.

Those interested in plastic surgery procedures seek precise and personalized ways to improve confidence by restoring their appearance. To provide those exceptional, natural-looking results, a plastic surgeon must be committed to adopting the most innovative techniques and best practices in patient care. Dr. Christopher Schaffer of Schaffer Plastic Surgery has long been known as a…

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Opening Your Eyes to Beauty: Transformations with Eyelid Surgery

Close-up of a woman with dotted lines around her eyes, indicating areas for eyelid surgery, as a surgeon’s gloved hands gently position her face.

The eyes have long been described as the gateway to the soul. If you are hoping that people will look at you and see an energetic, youthful and passionate individual, then now may be the best time to consider eyelid surgery at Schaffer Plastic Surgery. Blepharoplasty: Enhancing Youth and Beauty Through Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty is…

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Reconstructive Solutions After Trauma: Restoring Function and Confidence

Surgeon applying a bandage to a patient's nose after reconstructive surgery.

Reconstructive surgery is a specialized form of plastic surgery that is performed to improve both the appearance and function of the body after a traumatic injury. Regardless of the location or extent of the injury, patients find that reconstructive surgery plays a critical role in healing—both physically and emotionally—after a traumatic experience. When performed by…

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Post-Mommy Makeover: Recovery, Results and Maintaining Your Shape

The Mommy Makeover is one of the most sought-after plastic surgery procedures, largely because it addresses several key areas that women are looking to improve or enhance after having children. The Mommy Makeover is a combination procedure that typically includes breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction, though the exact surgical plan can be personalized to…

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Celebrating Your Weight Loss with a Tummy Tuck

Commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that eliminates excess fat, tightens the abdominal muscles and improves the overall contour of the abdominal region. It is favored by patients who have found that diet and exercise alone have not allowed them to achieve the dramatic and lasting results that…

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The Benefits of Neck Lifts for Aging Gracefully

A neck lift is a plastic surgery procedure that is designed to eliminate the signs and symptoms of aging around the neck area. During this procedure, the plastic surgeon will work to eliminate excess skin and fat in the neck area while simultaneously tightening muscles in order to ensure long-term results. Addressing Those First Signs…

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What is a Mommy Makeover?

The Mommy Makeover is a combination plastic surgery procedure that is designed to reverse the physical impacts of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. The framework for the Mommy Makeover procedure involves a breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction, but additional procedures can be incorporated into your treatment plan in order to provide each patient with personalized…

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The Power of a Facelift: Understanding This Procedure and Its Purpose

The facelift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to reduce some of the most obvious signs and symptoms of aging. The purpose of this procedure is to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face, ultimately providing each patient with youthful, natural-looking results. Understanding the Aging Process Genetic and environmental factors can impact…

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What is Breast Reconstruction Surgery?

Breast reconstruction surgery is a plastic surgery that is performed after a mastectomy. During breast reconstruction surgery, the breasts are rebuilt, allowing patients to enjoy both physical and emotional healing after a mastectomy. The Importance of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy When the breasts are removed as part of cancer treatment or as a preventative measure,…

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