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This Double Chin Treatment *Finally* Gave Me a Heart-Shaped Face >Read MoreAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons
Eyes wide open: Understanding the benefits of eyelid surgery >Read MoreAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons
Change of heart? Reversing your plastic surgery results >Read MoreMeet the Doctor Podcast
Dr. Schaffner shares his story on Meet the Doctor podcast. >Listen NowAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons
The active man’s guide to plastic surgery: Balancing fitness, health and cosmetic enhancements >Read MoreNew York Magazine
Adam Schaffner Awarded Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2021 >Read MoreNewsweek
Newsweek America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2021 >Read MoreNew Beauty
Board Forum. Regulated Engagement: Patient Connections in The Digital Age >Read MoreModern Aesthetics
Board Forum. Regulated Engagement: Patient Connections in The Digital Age >Read MoreModern Aesthetics
With so many options available, how to do select skincare to dispense or recommend? >Read MoreModern Aesthetics
Technology enables patients to contact the provider and practice at any time… Patients do not have to wait until business hours to send an inquiry. >Read MoreNew York Times
Published in The New York Times Magazine: Dr. Schaffner recognized by Super Doctors New York 2017. >Read MoreModern Aesthetics
As more healthcare professionals offer aesthetic services, there may be an appearance from the outside that the products offered are being commoditized… >Read MoreModern Aesthetics
Adam Schaffner, MD: You cannot get to where you want to be unless you have a destination and direction to get there… >Read MoreNew York Times
Published in The New York Times Magazine: Dr. Schaffner recognized by Super Doctors New York 2016. >Read MoreModern Aesthetics
Adam Schaffner, MD: My practice has a firm that is retained to handle all practice marketing. This dedicated marketing staff works with the administrative and… >Read MoreModern Aesthetics
Older employees not raised in a high-tech society affording immediate access to information tend to be more patient… >Read MoreNew York Times
Published in The New York Times Magazine: Dr. Schaffner recognized by Castle Connoly as one of the top doctors for 2014. >Read MoreNew York Times
Published in The New York Times Magazine: Dr. Schaffner recognized by Castle Connoly as one of the top doctors for 2013. >Read MoreFor Men, a Gluteus More Maximus
Not long ago, Jeff Vickers, who owns a construction company, had surgery to address something that had, fittingly, been the butt of jokes. “I’d wear jogging pants to work and the guys used to joke that, ‘You could drop a plumb bob from the back of your head and the string wouldn’t hit anything before it hit the ground,’ ” he said, referring to the weight on a string used for surveying… >Read MoreCosmetic Surgery Laws Often Aren’t Enough
Early last year, Irma Carabajal LeCroy was a successful Dallas real estate broker who owned two homes, a luxury car, an SUV and a small office building. Today, she is out of work, uses a walker and wheelchair to get around and says she has nothing left to her name. And it’s because of what she thought was a minor cosmetic surgery procedure. LeCroy is one of a growing number of women who have had liposuction, sometimes combined with fat-transfer surgery, in doctors’ offices or med spas — salon-like medical facilities that have doctors on the premises and offer … >Read MoreBotox Economy: Why Allergan Is the Perfect American Company
Because of Botox I don’t have any wrinkles,” says Allergan CEO David Pyott, whose 58-year-old forehead is as smooth as an aging Hollywood starlet’s, thanks to his company’s fountain-of-youth-in-a-syringe. “But I don’t really have any worries, either.” And why would he? … >Read MoreNew York Observer – “A Little Nip and Tuck”
One day in 2008, while using the popular videochat service Skype, Tina Consorti had an uncomfortable realization. She didn’t like how she looked on the little web screen. Her chin was sagging a bit, and shadowy wrinkles were forming like rings on a tree stump around her neck. It actually wasn’t so bad in the mirror—she checked-but on Skype and other social media services, the flaws seemed amplified. “I felt like I had a double chin; Ms. Consort i told The Observer.” Going on Skype or … >Read MoreCreating Contour
Though liposuction has been in use in plastic surgery practices since the 1970s, it was not until Jeffrey Klein, MD, developed the tumescent technique in 1985 that the procedure gained widespread popularity. More than 25 years later, traditional tumescent liposuction continues to evolve with new technologies—such as power-assisted liposuction (PAL), ultrasonic devices and laser lipolysis systems—and new techniques, such as liposculpture and the use of fat grafting to create balance and reduce postprocedure … >Read MoreSecond Time Around: Tackling Challening Revision Breast Augmentation Cases
Breast augmentation with implants consistently ranks as one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States, but many patients will undergo subsequent surgeries to solve problems caused by the primary augmentation. Such problems include, but are not limited to, capsular contracture, implant malposition, fold malposition, double bubble deformity, symmastia, rippling, deflation of saline breast implants, ruptured implants, desire for a different implant size (larger or smaller), and the need for a breast … >Read MoreFDA Approves Allergan’s Natrelle 410 Silicone Breast Implant
The FDA has finally given its coveted nod to Allergan’s Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant for augmentation in women at least 22 years old and reconstruction in women of any age. This is a big deal in the industry and signals a growing confidence in the safety of silicone-filled breast implants on the FDA’s part. The approval follows that of Sientra’s portfolio of silicone breast implants. Both fall under the umbrella of “gummy bear Implants,” a name coined by Marina del Rey, Calif-based plastic … >Read MoreHUDSON MOD: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic plastic surgery? Don’t wait for the bottom to fall out—literally. Before diving into a quick fix, get to know the expert called upon by national media, New York City based Dr. Adam Schaffner. It’s always better to consult with a great plastic surgeon for milestone-planning expectancies, i.e., “Before we proceed with a brow lift, let’s start increasing your lifting and filler injections.” Or, “Let’s hold off on removing excess skin from the jowls till you reach a … >Read MoreBridal Beauty: Nipping and Tucking Before the Big Day
It’s no secret that brides-to-be want to look their best on their wedding day. Slimming down your figure, rejuvenating your skin and relaxing your muscles are common practice. However most brides will assume that was a reference to the gym and spa, not the doctor’s office. For the Bride recently spoke with one of Manhattan’s premier plastic surgeons, Dr. Adam D. Schaffner, about the growing trend of bride’s turning to surgery and injections to improve their look and health before the big day. Here, Dr. Schaffner’s advice on what brides can do both in and out of the … >Read MoreImage & Job Interviews: Do your looks matter when getting hired?
Landing a job in fine economic times is a harrowing enough process, never mind when unemployment continually hovers near 9 percent. It is difficult enough to out-credential other candidates vying for the position, without having to worry about physical appearance. But the image you project — and to a lesser extent, your looks — may be what gets you over the top and into that job. “Image is very important, for everybody,” said Shayne Kahn, CEO of ERS Search. “If someone’s tie is crooked, … >Read MoreBOTOX is More Than Skin Deep
New You Health Tip: Consider BOTOX® to Fight More Than Just Wrinkles Taking years off the look of your face only scratches the surface of the potential benefits of BOTOX®. In 2010, the FDA approved BOTOX® for treatment of chronic migraines, and today some scientists believe BOTOX® may also be beneficial for treating depression. Comedians like Joan Rivers often joke – “I’m livid but you can’t tell because of the BOTOX®! – But according to a recent study published in the Journal … >Read MoreRaising the rear without the use of silicone
Voluptuous, curvy buttocks are in! Women and men are interested in enhancing their assets! See Jennifer Lopez above in Cologne, April 30, 2010. Reuters. ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Butt Lifts – Very Popular and In Demand Americans are raising their rears without the use of silicone. Apparently, this is the fault of Jennifer Lopez. Or maybe Shakira, Beyoncé, or even Serena Williams. In all magazines and websites devoted to American beauty – and there are many – these lovely ladies share a characteristic that hold … >Read MorePlastic surgery on the rise because ‘people hate the way they look on Skype and FaceTime’
More social media users are turning to plastic surgery after being repulsed with the way they look in pictures on video chats like Skype and Apple’s FaceTime. Surgeons are seeing such a rise in people getting cosmetic procedures like facelifts and nose jobs that some of have even created specific procedures to accommodate patients unhappy with closeup views of their appearance on … >Read MoreReport: Facebook And Skype Leading To Increases In Plastic Surgery
We’re an egotistical species. We just are. And as a result, we like to look good. This is both a good thing in the sense that it inspires us to do things like eat vegetables and exercise regularly in the hope that we’ll get our genitals touched more often. And a bad thing in the sense that when we stare at our faces all day, we start to think we need plastic surgery. At least that’s the lesson we seem to be … >Read MoreFacebook, Skype Give Cosmetic Surgery Industry a Lift: Time to Update Your Profile?
One day in 2008, while using the popular videochat service Skype, Tina Consorti had an uncomfortable realization. She didn’t like how she looked on the little web screen. Her chin was sagging a bit, and shadowy wrinkles were forming like rings on a tree stump around her neck. It actually wasn’t so bad in the mirror—she checked—but on Skype and other social media services, the flaws seemed … >Read MoreUnflattering Look on Social Media Spurs Cosmetic Surgery
‘Straw that breaks the camel’s back’ Is your face ready for FaceTime? Or have you suddenly noticed that some of your features are a bit flabby, fat or wrinkled when seen on social media chatting technology? Does your chin look weak — or doubled? Maybe seeing your face from the unflattering angle of looking down into your handheld device has made you reassess the straightforward view you’re accustomed to seeing every … >Read MoreDoctors’ Best Remedies for Aches and Pains
Wintergreen Oil “Our boys play hard on the playground, and when they come home with muscle aches, I rub some warm wintergreen oil on them,” says Adam Schaffner, M.D., a plastic surgeon in New York City and father of 2-year-old twins. First, he places the bottle in an 8-oz. glass of warm water, then gently shakes it to mix the oil. AFter placing a few drops on his own skin to m ake sure it isn’t too hot, Dr. Schaffner pours some oil in his hands and rubs it on his sons’ sore muscles. “Wintergreen oil has analgesic properties that help … >Read MoreAsbury Park Press – Choosing a plastic surgeon requires thorough research
Patty DiSantis had reached a turning point in her life. “I felt I was very tired-looking and that my face wasn’t aging well,” the 54-year-old Manalapan resident said. “I had bags under my eyes, the skin on my neck was loose and I needed an eyebrow lift. It really affected my self-confidence.” She proceeded to get all of this cosmetic surgery done — but not without first doing her research. “In terms of … >Read MoreSix Tips on How to Find a Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Schaffner is featured in Betty Confidential. Maybe you’ve decided to get liposuction for your thighs, or maybe you’ve decided to correct a deviated septum, or fix something else that’s been on your mind for a while. Of course if you’re going to have any work done, as the cool kids say, you’re going to have it done by a plastic surgeon. Every once in awhile there’s a … >Read MoreBeauty in the Bag – Meet Dr. Adam Schaffner
Dual-certified surgeon, Dr. Adam D. Schaffner, M.D., FACS is the director of JUVA Plastic Surgery in Manhattan where he specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body. He is board certified and fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery as well as head and neck surgery. The author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, Dr. Schaffner is widely sought after as an … >Read MorePrevention News – Scary Trend: Unqualified Doctors Performing Plastic Surgery
How To Avoid Bad Plastic Surgery Scary Trend: Unqualified Doctors Performing Plastic Surgery Knowing the difference between a plastic and cosmetic surgeon could save you from disappointment, disfigurement—and even death Would you go to your gynecologist for heart surgery? Of course not, but a growing number of people seeking plastic surgery are going to doctors who don’t specialize in the procedures they’re … >Read MoreDance Teacher Magazine – I Feel Pretty
Dr. Schaffner Featured in Dance Teacher Magazine. >Read MoreBELLA NYC – High Tech Goodies
Read about Dr. Schaffner being one of the first plastic surgeons in the United States offering XEOMIN® to his patients. >Read MoreSilk Purse Women – Considering Plastic Surgery?
Considering Plastic Surgery? Make Sure Your Plastic Surgeon IS a Plastic Surgeon If you are considering plastic surgery, make sure you do your homework. You may learn that the person you thought was a plastic surgeon is not, in fact, a plastic surgeon. Instead, that doctor may be a “cosmetic” or “aesthetic” surgeon. What’s the difference?– Many years of surgical training in which that doctor obtained the knowledge, experience, and skill to deliver the results you desire. To perform plastic … >Read MoreConsidering Plastic Surgery? Make Sure Your Plastic Surgeon IS a Plastic Surgeon
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you are considering plastic surgery, make sure you do your homework. You may learn that the person you thought was a plastic surgeon is not, in fact, a plastic surgeon. Instead, that doctor may be a “cosmetic” or “aesthetic” surgeon. What’s the difference?– Many years of surgical training in which that doctor obtained the knowledge, experience, and skill to deliver the results you desire. To perform plastic surgery safely, it requires years of training and experience. … >Read MoreWhat to Eat for Great Skin and Hair
Pricey products that promise clear, radiant skin and strong, shiny hair fill store shelves, but a better path to those results might be right on your plate. “There are many nutrients that are vital to keeping your hair and skin healthy, and your diet is the main way to get them,” said Dr. Valerie Goldburt, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and a dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology’s … >Read MorePlastic Surgery Practice – The Eyes Have It
by Harry Mittelman, MD, and Adam D. Schaffner, MD Exploring lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning While there are many approaches to lower lid blepharoplasty, each potential candidate for the procedure has different needs that can be addressed by a customized procedure. It is the purpose of this paper to focus on those patients who have a combination of pseudoherniation of lower eyelid fat combined with a nasojugal groove. For many years, patients with a nasojugal groove have been treated in a similar fashion to patients without a … >Read MoreGENTRY – FOREVER Young
It has always been said that nothing is guaranteed in life except death and taxes. In the last few years, however, technology has surfaced that can significantly delay me onset of signs that one is getting closer to the former, and much of it is being pioneered right here in the Mid-Peninsula. When you mink of cosmetic surgery, what springs to mind? Scalpels? Nasty scars? The butt end of jokes? Hollywood? Rightfully so. There was a time when all those things were valid pillars of anxiety, but the times they … >Read More[/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”On the Web” icon=””]One the Web
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10 Questions to Ask During Your Mommy Makeover Consultation >Read MoreRealSelf
5 Things You Need to Know About Butt Injections >Read MoreBusiness of Aesthetics
In this week’s episode, we interview Dr. Adam Schaffner and talk about his success story of becoming a renowned plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic plastic surgery. >Read MoreWeb Talk Radio
Reconstructing Hope with Dr. Adam Schaffner >Read MoreWeb Talk Radio
New Ideas and Procedures for Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation with Dr. Adam Schaffner >Read MoreWeb Talk Radio
Liposuction and Horrendoplasty with Dr. Adam Schaffner >Read MoreNewsweek
Newsweek America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2021 >Read MoreRealSelf
Getting a Breast Augmentation? Read This Guide to Implant Warranties First >Read MoreThe Aedition
The 8 Best Procedures To Combine With A Facelift >Read MoreMashable
How To Look Good On Video Chat >Read MoreRadar Online
CHRISTINA AGUILERA IS UNRECOGNIZABLE WITH BOYFRIEND & KIDS AT ‘ADDAMS FAMILY’ PREMIERE >Read MoreNew Beauty
Doctors Reveal How We Should be Treating Our Skin in Every Decade >Read MoreRadar Online
Renee Zellweger Talks Plastic Surgery And Orders Her Lips To Behave! >Read MoreInquisitr.com
Jordyn Woods Poses In A Sports Bra And Fans Think They See Evidence She Got Breast Implants >Read MoreNational Enquirer
Helen Hunt Shocks Fans With ‘GMA’ Appearance >Read MoreRadar Online
SHOCKING PHOTOS! JENNIFER LAWRENCE’S ALLEGED PLASTIC SURGERY TRANSFORMATION EXPOSED >Read MoreLailas News
See Kris Jenner’s new face after invasive plastic surgery (Photos) >Read MoreCelebrity Insider
RHOC Fans Blast Shannon Beador For Her Lazy Weightloss Plan >Read MoreRadar Online
KRIS JENNER DEBUTS BRAND NEW FACE AFTER INVASIVE PLASTIC SURGERY >Read MoreRadar Online
CHRISLEY ‘NOSE’ BEST? SAVANNAH GETS PLASTIC SURGERY MAKEOVER FOR SPINOFF >Read MoreThe Hollywood Gossip
Kourtney Kardashian: Doctors CONFIRM Plastic Surgery Rumors, Fans Go Ham >Read MoreCelebrity Insider
Top Plastic Surgeons Slam Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘All-Natural Face’ Claims >Read MoreOk! Magazine
KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN’S MASSIVE PLASTIC SURGERY EXPOSED — FILLERS, IMPLANTS, LIFTS, OH MY! >Read MoreRadar Online
Nose Job, Brow Lift & Lasers! Kourtney’s Massive Plastic Surgery Makeover Exposed >Read MoreRadar Online
Nose Job, Fillers & Botox! Jordyn Woods’ Plastic Surgery Exposed >Read MoreRadar Online
She’s Back! Renée Zellweger Recognizable After Possible Plastic Surgery, Claim Docs >Read MoreRadar Online
Vicki Gunvalson Reveals Freaky New Face After Massive Plastic Surgery Makeover >Read MoreRadar Online
Frozen! Sandra Bullock Shows Off Possible Botox, Injections & Filler Treatments For Holidays >Read MoreWindsor Star
‘Madonna’s got back!’: Singer responds to butt implants rumours >Read MoreRadar Online
Botox, Lifts & Lasers! Ellen DeGeneres’ Plastic Surgery Secrets Finally Exposed >Read MoreEconoTimes
Ellen DeGeneres 2018: Report Claims She’s Had Several Plastic Surgeries; Is She Moving to Australia With Portia de Rossi? >Read MoreInquisitr.com
Vicki Gunvalson Rumored To Have ‘New’ Face As Plastic Surgeons Weigh In, Per ‘Radar Online’ >Read MoreRadar Online
Natural Beauty No More! Chloë Grace Moretz Got Nose Job & Lip Fillers, Docs Claim >Read MoreCelebrity Insider
Experts Claim ‘RHOC’ Kelly Dodd ‘Unrecognizable’ After Liquid Facelift, Botox, And Fillers >Read MoreRadar Online
Katy’s Plastic Surgery Lies? Docs Claim Perry Had Work Done To Nose, Cheeks & Lips >Read MoreRadar Online
Stockard Channing’s Bizarre New Face From Botched Facelift & Fillers, Docs Say. The 73-year-old ‘Grease’ star’s also likely had fat injections, Botox & more! >Read MoreRadar Online
Catherine Zeta-Jones UNRECOGNIZABLE After Massive Plastic Surgery, Says Top Docs. See 7 insane photos of her freaky face as the pros suggest she went under the knife. >Read MoreRadar Online
Facelift & Fillers! Kathie Lee Gifford’s Plastic Surgery Makeover Exposed By Top Docs. Click through 7 shocking photos of the ‘Today’ host’s total transformation! >Read MoreInternational Business Times
Former “Baywatch” actress Pamela Anderson unveiled a new look at the 70 Cannes Film Festival May 20 and it shocked nearly everyone who saw her. >Read MoreRadar Online
Plastic Pam! Anderson Went Under Knife For Facelift, Fillers & More, Top Docs Claim. The former ‘Baywatch’ beauty’s surgery secrets revealed. >Read MoreRadar Online
The Body That Rob Bought? Top Docs Think Blac Chyna Had $100K Plastic Surgery Makeover! ‘Breast augmentation, liposuction, butt & hip implants & much more!’ >Read MoreRadar Online
Nip & Tuck! Top Docs Say Mika Brzezinski Got A Facelift. Click through shocking photos of the television host’s total transformation. >Read MoreAceShowbiz
The ‘Rob and Chyna’ star uncharacteristically covers up by donning a white bathrobe when attending an event in Las Vegas. >Read MoreInquisitr.com
Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador just turned 53 and is using plastic surgery to turn back the clock. >Read MoreRadar Online
Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador just celebrated her 53rd birthday, and it seems that the blond beauty is following in… >Read MoreSmart Beauty Guide
Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Adam Schaffner discusses the tools and techniques for performing a successful breast augmentation procedure. >Read MoreAceShowbiz
After being accused of getting butt reduction surgery, the ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star sparks cheek implant rumors. >Read MoreRadar Online
Kim Kardashian looks completely different after re-emerging from the three month social media hiatus that followed her Paris robbery. >Read MoreRadar Online
Selena Gomez needs to take her own advice and “Slow Down!” Amid her romance with wild rapper The Weeknd, the 24-year-old singer may have gone… >Read MoreInquisitr.com
Selena Gomez has been accused of getting plastic surgery, specifically lip injections, once again. >Read MoreInside Cosmetic Surgery Today
Body Contouring has been quite the buzz in the work of beauty as celebrities and social media have been fueling the quest for… >Read MoreInside Cosmetic Surgery Today
Welcome, Dr Schaffner! So firstly, let’s talk about how Liposuction has evolved over the years. The biggest advance has to be that we… >Read MoreDigital Journal
Facial Rejuvenation is an area of cosmetic medicine which continues to develop, and new and exciting treatments and devices are being released and adopted… >Read MoreInside Cosmetic Surgery Today
Breast Augmentation remains the world’s most popular cosmetic surgery procedure. And there are plenty of new techniques and implants that give… >Read MoreAesthetic & Cosmetology 2015
The Aesthetic Guide 2015 takes a look at the landscape for the medicalisation of ageing and beauty by detailing the key trends… >Read MoreStarted From the Bottom: Experts Weigh in on the Cultural Obsession With Butts
The original chorus (“Big, big booty/What you got a big booty”) remains unchanged. But in the remix, Azalea raps, “The last time the world seen a booty this good it was on Jenny from the block.” >Read MoreKim Novak: What She Did To Her Face — Plastic Surgeons Explain
While Kim Novak is known for the beautiful actress from the Hitchcock films, on March 2, she raised eyebrows when showing off a completely different face. Multiple plastic surgeons have spoken out to HollywoodLife.com exclusively about the shocking amount of work she appears to have done. >Read More4 Tips To Make Your Boobs Look Bigger
You don’t have to go under the knife to get bigger breasts — and you don’t have to look like Regina George either. If you’ve dreamed of what your boobs would look like with a little more cleavage, or a size or two bigger, I have a few tricks. No, I’m not talking about stuffing your bra. After all, we’re not in middle school anymore. But by standing up straighter, applying a little makeup, and with a few more of our … >Read MoreThe wedding day beauty timeline: Your countdown to “I do”
Get glowing Brides, mark your calendars! With all the stress and chaos that goes into planning a wedding, we thought we’d do you a solid and just map out your entire bridal beauty schedule for you. From three months out to the day of, here’s how to score that gorgeous wedding glow you’ve always dreamed of. Several months before The best way to prepare your skin for a beautiful wedding day glow is to start months in advance, points out makeup artist and skin care expert Josephine Fusco. “Sometime I … >Read MoreHealth insurance: Who will pay for your plastic surgery?
December may be the “most wonderful time of the year,” as the song goes. But it’s also the most popular month for plastic surgery procedures, including breast enhancement, liposuction and nose jobs, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Adam Schaffner, a New York City plastic surgeon, says the reasons for December being popular for plastic surgery are multifaceted. For one, Schaffner says, people often have discretionary income to spend at this time of year, mostly through Christmas bonus … >Read MoreWill You Be Texting Your Doctor Soon?
Texting has become very popular. We’ve all seen teenagers’ texting each other across the dinner table or from the front seat of the car to the back seat. You may be surprised, however, to find that older people are also texting and now even some doctors are using texting to communicate with their patients. Because texting is so popular with the younger crowd, many older folks have started texting just to keep in contact with their children. Over and over again, I have heard the lament, “They (the kids) just don’t answer the phone. The … >Read MoreCan BOTOX Really Treat Depression?
A time of joy, the holidays can be an exceptionally sad time for those suffering from depression. A new study shows that a popular beauty treatment may actually relieve some of these symptoms. BOTOX®: the injection of botulinum toxin to decrease the appearance of fine lines, crow’s feet, and wrinkles in both men and women can now possibly be used to treat depression. The common complaint of BOTOX® consumers is that those injections make it hard to convey feelings on the face. However, it may actually be a good thing for people with … >Read MoreMore and More Folks Are Now Texting
We all know how popular texting has become, and we’ve all seen teenagers texting each other across the dinner table or from the front seat of the car to the back seat. You may be surprised, however, to find that older people are also texting, and that even some doctors are using texting to communicate with their patients. Because texting is so popular with the younger crowd, many older folks have started texting just to keep in contact with their children. Over and over again, I have heard the lament “They (the kids) just don’t answer the phone. The only … >Read MoreTexting Your Doctor is Good for Health
Post-Surgery Texting Improves Follow-Up Texting is a form of communication that has slowly crept into every aspect of life. It is estimated that almost 75 percent of adults now use their cell phones to text, making text messaging one of the simplest and fastest means for people to communicate. This means you can not only use text messaging to communicate with your friends, relatives, and colleagues; but now you can text your doctor as well. For women undergoing breast reconstruction … >Read MoreShould You Text with Your Doctor?
You have the flu, a 104 degree temperature, and haven’t been able to keep anything down all day. You’re not sure if you should go to the ER. Or you’re post-op for knee surgery and need clarification on pill dosage. In these and other instances when you need a quick answer, the typical protocol is to call your doctor’s office and leave a message with the receptionist or an answering service. When you’ll hear back is anyone’s … >Read MoreKristen Stewart Breast Implant Debate – Doctors vs. Readers
We were shocked when we saw the report on July 18 that Kristen got breast implants. We asked you and 75% of readers think she just got her hands on a good bra. We also reached out to a few plastic surgeons who tell us otherwise! Let the debate begin! We think Kristen Stewart is beautiful no matter what, but a new report claims she had breast implants. We asked three doctors who told us EXCLUSIVELY they … >Read MoreDoctors: Facebook, Skype lead to plastic surgery rise
A lot of the discussion about the rise in social networking tends to shift toward the subject of users being divorced from real life, sitting at home instead of going out and actually meeting people. One would assume this would lead to a society where vanity and looks don’t seem as important, but in fact it’s exactly the opposite that seems to be true. Don’t believe us? Then just take a look at a plastic surgeon in Virginia that offers a “FaceTime … >Read MorePlastic Surgeons Are Doing ‘Facebook Facelifts’
Doctors say Facebook and video-chatting tools like Skype and FaceTime have partly fueled this decade’s boom in plastic surgery. “People will come in and say, ‘I saw myself in the mirror, but I didn’t really notice it until I saw myself on Facebook or on my iPhone or iPad,'” says Dr. Adam Schaffner, a New York plastic surgeon. “When you look in the mirror you’re seeing the mirror image of … >Read MoreIs Facebook driving people to plastic surgery? The rise in social networking coincides with a rise in procedures, but is that just a coincidence?
It’s no secret that a large number of Americans are unhappy with their image. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there’s been a dramatic rise in the number of cosmetic procedures performed over the last 15 years. But could the last decade’s boom in social networking actually be related to the boom in plastic surgery? According to some doctors, yes — Facebook is driving people under the … >Read More“Friend Me?”
Our friends love us as we are. Part of the appeal of each of us is our personality. Most of the time, our friends don’t pick us solely for our looks. With the exception of ex-boyfriends / girlfriends that we remained friends with – most friendships are based on mutual: friends, interests, location, schools and / or extracurricular activities, work…things that we have in … >Read MoreSocial media driving more plastic surgery
More and more people are turning to plastic surgery because they don’t like the way they look on Social media. Dr. Adam Schaffner, a renowned New York plastic surgeon, injects lips, neatens noses and chisels chins for a living. He says that over the last year, his practice has seen a big uptick in facial surgeries, due in large part to the ubiquitous nature of digital photos posted to Facebook and similar sites. And … >Read MoreFacebook May Be Causing Upswing In Plastic Surgeries
Seems people just aren’t liking the way they look these days. Sure, we know plenty of Facebook users who have a tendency to Photoshop their profile pics and such, but even in the real world, a disturbing trend has also taken hold. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery says that, during the last decade and a half, there has been an epic upswing in cosmetic procedures. This has some doctors … >Read MorePlastic Surgery Will Totally Enhance Your Facebook Experience, Say Vain People
Study after study shows that more people are getting facial plastic surgery to perfect their social media close-up. Is it because the ability to see ourselves from multiple angles and megapixels makes us notice flaws we didn’t know we had? Or is it because, as Betabeat’s Jessica Roy says, “Social media has made self-presentation a blood sport?” She spoke with plastic surgeons and self-hating Skype users to figure it out: “With a … >Read MoreIs Social Media Causing a Spike in Plastic Surgery?
Remember the good old days when you talked with friends and colleagues by email or—going back in time even farther—on the phone? No one could see if your hair was greasy, if you hadn’t waxed your brows, or if you were wearing sweats. That’s all changed, thanks to social media. “A little one-on-one time” now means chatting by Skype or iPhone’s FaceTime, and anyone who missed the meeting can catch it on … >Read More18 Secrets The Cosmetic Counter Will Never Tell You
For many of us, the search for clear, healthy skin is one that seems challenging at best. We seek advice from experts at the local department store cosmetic counter in hopes that they will point us in the right direction and finally solve our problem. But are they really the experts that we think they are? To answer this question and find out what our friendly sales associates may not be telling us and what we really should know, we … >Read MoreDr. Schaffner is featured on MedicalSpa MD
Double board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology, Dr. Adam Schaffner is the Director of JUVA Plastic Surgery in NYC. That’s interesting: Besides being the Director of Plastic Surgery at JUVA, Dr. Schaffner is Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical College, the medical director of Reconstructing Hope and on the … >Read MoreBetter Breasts: Considering All Your Options in Breast Alteration
As a woman, it is important that I have confidence in my body. But, often times there are issues that cannot be improved with diet or exercise. With modern technology women have the opportunity to improve their appearance using plastic surgery. And if it makes a difference by giving you the confidence you wish to posses, then there are numerous options available for you. Learn if you are a good candidate for a breast augmentation, the different surgeries available, and the risks associated with surgically altering your breasts. Breast altering … >Read MoreDr. Schaffner is a featured plastic surgery expert on the Dr. Steve Show
Adam D. Schaffner, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a New York City plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast and body. Dr. Schaffner is unique in that he is also board certified and fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery and head and neck surgery. He is highly sought after by patients because of his knowledge and expertise which gives him the ability to deliver quality care and beautiful results using proven techniques which require minimal downtime. Dr. Schaffner is an expert source, esteemed author and an … >Read MoreHollywood Life – Taylor Swift Got Breast Implants, Plastic Surgeons Believe
We did a double take when Taylor stepped out in Beverly Hills on April 23 wearing a tight, striped dress! Did the blonde beauty go under the knife? Find out why three plastic surgeons say yes! Taylor Swift has always impressed us with her easy-breezy style and … >Read MoreBreast Reconstruction after Mastectomy with Dr. Adam Schaffner
Given that one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a significant medical and aesthetic consideration. According to current projections, in 2011 alone an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, along with 57,650 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. These numbers make breast cancer … >Read MoreSkin Cancer: You’re More Susceptible Than You Think You Are
When I was young, my mother always tried to keep me out of the sun. With my German and Irish heritage, as a girl I had very fair skin, strawberry blonde hair and endless freckles. As I grew a bit older, I would watch my mother bathing in the sun and feel envious of the way that she looked. She always had very dark hair, hazel eyes and after a bit of time in the sun, her skin would glow like caramel. By the time I was a … >Read MoreWhat Happened To Lindsay Lohan’s Bloated Face?
The once pretty redhead, Lindsay Lohan now looks puffy in the face and years beyond her age. Experts say this a classic example of why more isn’t necessarily better when it comes to plastic surgery. She needs to stop now before becomes totally unrecognizable. Don’t you agree? So, what exactly did the 25-year-old have done? In my … >Read MoreDid Kate Gosselin Have A Face Lift? Experts Weigh In
Every time we see a photo of Kate she keeps looking better and better. But what work does it actually take to have transformation like this? Our experts say it varies from botox, fat injectables to face lifts. Do you think she had work done? It’s no secret Kate Gosselin, 36, is familiar with going under the knife. And after having eight kids, who could blame her? But after looking at these photos side by side it looks like she’s had MORE … >Read MoreFOX5 NEWS NEW YORK – Study Finds Liposuction May Be Good For Your Health
Study: Liposuction Good for the Heart? MYFOXNY.COM – Looking good may have never felt so good. New research suggests some cosmetic surgery may not only make you look better it might actually make you heart healthy, too. A nip here, a tuck there may have you looking your best, but could it actually be healthy for you too? A recent study finds liposuction — one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States — may also be good … >Read MoreDo Breast Implants Get in the Way of a Mammogram?
Dr. Schaffner is quoted by iEnhance on breast implants and their potential impact on mammograms. There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to breast implants: How big should I go? Saline or silicone? Over the muscle or under the muscle? But there is one factor that a prospective patient may overlook when considering breast augmentation – the mammogram, an X-ray image of your breast that can be used for either … >Read MoreHollywood Life – THE NEWEST BOTCHED FACE! Top Plastic Surgeons Say Daryl Hannah Has Had Fillers In Her Lips, Checks, AND A Possible Nose Job!
So sad! Experts explain how Daryl Hannah is the latest star to suffer from a botched face from too much plastic … >Read MoreLipo Can Be Heart-Healthy – KCTV CBS News Kansas City
Looking your best never felt so good – literally. A new study reveals that liposuction patients experience a reduction in triglyceride levels and white blood cell counts, possibly decreasing their risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Since liposuction is already the fourth most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States, patients can feel better about making the decision to improve their body’s appearance. Adam D. Schaffner, M.D., F.A.C.S., Director of Plastic Surgery at the … >Read MoreHollywood Life – Did Michelle Obama Get A Facelift? Top Plastic Surgeons Speak Out!
Has the First Lady gone under the knife? Is she using Botox or fillers to get her perfectly smooth look? These days, Botox is as common as getting a manicure or your eyebrows waxed. It doesn’t last forever, but adds to a polished and professional look — and for Michelle Obama, looking presentable to the public is part of her job. So when the First Lady appeared looking extra-youthful on The View on April 18, … >Read MoreHollywood Life – Bonnie Says: Sharon Evans, The Mom Injecting Her 8-Year-Old With Botox & Lip Fillers Is A Child Abuser!
Poor little Britney Campbell needs to be protected from her deluded single mother who is abusing her both physically and emotionally. Don’t YOU agree? Kerry Campbell may not be beating her eight-year-old daughter, but she is battering her nonetheless. The San … >Read MoreHollywood Life – Bristol Palin Gets Plastic Surgery Say Top Doctors: Do You Like Her New Look?
Bristol turned into Rapunzel overnight! HollywoodLife.com spoke with three top plastic surgeons who believe Bristol has gotten liposuction and fillers and we think she got some luscious hair extensions too! Bristol Palin looks like she’s gotten the … >Read MoreHollywood Life – Tori Spelling’s Breast Implants Look Weird Because She May Be Pregnant, Experts Say!
Tori’s boobs look horrible! Does she need to correct this droopy situation? Or is it because she’s having a baby Tori Spelling‘s breast implants have always looked awkward, but recently they seem even worse! HollywoodLife.com spoke with plastic-surgery experts and they agree: If Tori is … >Read MoreAre Men That Into Cosmetic Surgery?
The New Year ushers in a desire to look and feel our best. Those in search of their own fountain of youth turn to cosmetic procedures to plump, nip and tuck away the years. But although most assume women make up the patient roster for cosmetic procedures, men have found ways to improve their self-image as well. They are just keeping it a secret. On any given day, if you look in the reception area of JUVA Skin & Laser Center in Manhattan, you will notice just as … >Read MoreHollywood Life – Did LeAnn Rimes Get New Implants for Xmas? Plastic Surgeons Say Yes!
“During LeAnn Rimes vacation with fiancé Eddie Cibrian in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico over Christmas we couldn’t help notice her smokin’, toned body in a variety of itsy bitsy bikinis. From the beginning of the summer to the end of the year one thing seems to be bigger on LeAnn and it’s not her waistline. During LeAnn Rimes … >Read MoreWCBS News – New York
Read about Dr. Schaffner on WCBS News-New York and see how he treated Dr. Max Gomez. NEW YORK (CBS 2) — Superbugs, MRSA, flesh-eating bacteria, you’ve probably heard a lot about these frightening antibiotic-resistant infections. It used to be you only saw them in the hospital, but now people are catching these nasty germs in the community. CBS 2HD’s Dr. Max reports on what to watch out for, what the infections look like, and what can happen if … >Read More