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Your Breast Augmentation Journey: From Consultation to Recovery

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Breast augmentation is a powerful plastic surgery procedure that allows women to take control of their appearance and gain the self-confidence they need to live full, happy and productive lives. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, we recognize that this procedure is more than just an operation — it’s a transformative opportunity. Dr. Christopher Schaffer prides himself…

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Breast Augmentation FAQs & Recovery: What to Expect

A breast augmentation is more than just a plastic surgery procedure that improves the shape or appearance of the breasts — it’s a powerful procedure that can restore your confidence and give you the boost you need to truly love the way that you look. Breast augmentation involves utilizing breast implants or fat transfer to…

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Support Systems: Navigating Breast Health with Professional Care

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Whether you are interested in a breast augmentation procedure or you are having breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy, support systems are critical to your physical recovery as well as your emotional well-being. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, our team of compassionate and empathetic providers actively works to provide patients with the personalized support they need…

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Comprehensive Relief: Plastic Surgery’s Role in Improving Quality of Life

Plastic surgery is often associated with aesthetic improvements, but many procedures offer significant functional benefits that can improve a patient’s quality of life. From tummy tucks that strengthen the core to arm lifts that enhance mobility, plastic surgery can address a variety of physical discomforts and limitations. Dr. Christopher Schaffer is proud to offer personalized…

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Managing Expectations: The Realities of Breast Reconstruction

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Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or who are at high risk of developing breast cancer at some point in their lives may opt to have a mastectomy performed. A mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which all breast tissue is removed. Not only is this a physically arduous surgery to recover from,…

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Enhancing Vision and Appearance: The Dual Impact of Eyelid Surgery

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Blepharoplasty, commonly referred to as eyelid surgery, is more than a cosmetic procedure. It offers aesthetic and functional benefits, particularly for individuals with vision impairment due to sagging or drooping eyelids. By removing excess skin and fat during blepharoplasty, Dr. Christopher Schaffer can rejuvenate the eye area while improving peripheral vision. Medical Reasons for Eyelid…

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Beyond Beauty: The Functional Benefits of Breast Reduction

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One of the most common misconceptions about the breast augmentation procedure is that it is performed for purely cosmetic reasons. While many patients find that they enjoy a renewed sense of confidence and appreciation for their appearance after this procedure, breast augmentation can also offer functional benefits — particularly for patients who opt to have…

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Breathing New Life: How Rhinoplasty Can Improve Both Form and Function

Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, offers more than cosmetic improvements—it can also correct functional issues that impair breathing. Whether addressing structural abnormalities or enhancing the shape and proportion of the nose, rhinoplasty can be life-changing for patients both aesthetically and functionally. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, Dr. Christopher Schaffer offers a personalized approach…

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Reconstructive Breast Surgery: Restoring Wholeness After Cancer

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A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating, particularly when patients have to make difficult decisions about their treatment. Those who have to undergo a mastectomy or lumpectomy often find themselves dealing with the emotional and physical repercussions of the surgery, leaving them wondering where to turn next. Fortunately, for many breast cancer patients, reconstructive surgery can…

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Arm and Thigh Lifts: Sculpting Your Success After Major Weight Loss

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Reaching your goal weight is a major milestone — and the journey you took to get there is a huge personal accomplishment. After dedicating your time and energy to losing weight and improving your health, you may find that now is the right time to focus on enhancing your image and improving your confidence. Plastic…

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