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Reconstructive Solutions After Trauma: Restoring Function and Confidence

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The Mommy Makeover: What You Need to Know

The Mommy Makeover is a personalized combination of plastic surgery procedures designed for women who are looking to reverse the physical toll of pregnancy and childbirth, including sagging breasts, excess fat in the abdominal region and lingering stretch marks. Given the fact that each Mommy Makeover treatment plan is personalized to suit the unique needs…

Choosing the Right Procedure: Plastic Surgery Consultations

Through plastic surgery, you can do much more than simply improve your appearance. Cosmetic procedures give you the power to take control of your life — to achieve the look that you have always wanted while allowing your inner beauty and confidence to shine through. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, we strive to provide all of…

The Evolution of Plastic Surgery Techniques Over the Years

Transformation has always been at the core of any plastic surgery procedure. Many patients undergo cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance and enhance their natural beauty. It only makes sense that the plastic surgery field has always been dedicated to relying on innovative techniques to continually improve patient experiences and outcomes. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery,…

Cosmetic Surgery for All Ages

Aging is inevitable — but you can control the aging process and enjoy a personalized treatment plan that allows you to look and feel like the best version of yourself. At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, we specialize in providing all of our patients with tailored, age-specific plastic surgery procedures and non-surgical treatment options that minimize the…