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Navigating life after becoming a mom can be both challenging and exciting. You are juggling the responsibilities of new parenthood alongside emotional and physical changes, and a tummy tuck can help you regain a part of yourself you’ve been missing since before your C-section. As you decide between a mini tummy tuck and a full…
A facelift is a surgical procedure that addresses sagging skin and loss of definition in the face and neck. Because it is a significant commitment, many patients spend months researching it, often comparing it with other non-surgical options before booking a consultation. This guide is intended to help you think through whether a facelift may…
A Mommy Makeover is a combination procedure that may include a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and liposuction, tailored to address changes to the body after pregnancy and motherhood. The Mommy Makeover procedure is something you have been thinking about for a while. You know it can be restorative, both physically and emotionally, but finding the…
Designed to minimize the effects of aging on the face, a facelift can reduce wrinkles, restore lost facial volume and eliminate sagging skin. Although it is a surgical procedure, recent technological advances and improved techniques have helped shorten the facelift recovery timeline. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Schaffer is known for his tailored approach to…
Breast reduction surgery is a powerful and transformative procedure that can have a positive impact on women who deal with the pain and discomfort of large, heavy breasts. However, many patients who want to have this surgery are also concerned about their ability to breastfeed after breast reduction recovery. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, our team…
Reaching a healthier weight is a significant achievement that reflects long-term commitment and consistency. Whether you achieved your results through lifestyle changes, a medically supervised weight management program, or GLP-1 medications prescribed by a physician, this milestone deserves recognition. After major weight loss, however, it is common to notice loose or sagging skin that does…
As the skin ages, concerns such as laxity, acne scarring and discoloration can affect both appearance and confidence. Microneedling at Schaffer Plastic Surgery offers a precise, minimally invasive approach to improving skin quality, helping patients achieve smoother, healthier-looking skin. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, we offer advanced microneedling treatments, including Scarlet RF Microneedling and SkinPen®, the…
With the ability to reduce dark spots, minimize fine lines and wrinkles and create a more even skin tone, skin rejuvenation treatments are powerful options for patients who want tailored, natural-looking results. In recent years, minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatments have become more popular, as they allow patients to achieve the look they want without…
Scarlet RF microneedling is a popular skin rejuvenation treatment, thanks in large part to the precise, natural-looking results it delivers. While many people recognize the benefits, one of the most common patient questions is, “What happens after treatment?” This minimally invasive treatment offers progressive results, with skin appearance improving over time as collagen remodels. With…
Achieving significant weight loss is a major accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated. Whether you achieved this weight loss through medically supervised weight management, GLP-1 medications prescribed only when medically appropriate, or a commitment to long-term lifestyle change, you should be proud of the work you have done. However, even after patients reach their desired…
