David Shafer, MD at Shafer Plastic Surgery

Board certification

Education

BS: University of Michigan
MD: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Surgery Residency: Maricopa Medical Center & Arizona Burn Center
Fellowship: Plastic Surgery - Mayo Clinic
Fellowship: Aesthetic Surgery - Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

Post-medical school training

Surgical Residency:
Maricopa Medical Center
Arizona Burn Center
Phoenix, Arizona

Plastic surgery training:
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Years practicing aesthetic medicine

8 years (post-medical training)

Hospital affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital & Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

Medical license

NY

Location

Shafer Plastic Surgery
Harper Collins Building - 25th Floor
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY (212) 888-7770

Additional websites:
DoctorShafer.com
TheBestBotox.com
RealPlasticSurgery.com
RealCosmeticSurgery.com
ParkAvenueLipo.com

Answers from David Shafer, MD

How much does Botox cost?

Do new wrinkles require dermal fillers or just Botox?

How much does a single lipoma surgery usually cost?

Can Botox Cosmetic affect my brain?

Chemical peel - How many layers of skin are removed?

How long before I see Juvederm results?

How much does breast explantation cost?

What's the best way to tighten sagging facial skin?

Why are my cheeks and lips swollen after Restylane?

Why won't Botox work?

How much does botox treatment for hyperhidrosis of the underarm cost?

Is it normal to feel a burning sensation 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

Mouth drooping after Botox

Permanent and visible sutures for Tummy Tuck: Normal?

Plastic surgery photos: what is real, what is fake?

Restylane effects gone 2 weeks after the procedure

Ruptured implant and silicone in lymph node

Who is qualified to do liposuction?

Accidental bump of Botoxed eye area

Arm lift - how long do results last?

Botox lips: is Botox best for lip plumping?

Botox side effects - How can I make them go away quickly?

Breast Implants - How much should they cost?

Can a laser treatment create results similar to lower face and neck lift?

Botox for atrophic facial acne scarring?

Can I increase the size of my existing saline breast implants?

Clinique medical worth it?

Cosmetic surgery abroad: finding the right surgeon

Do I need a breast lift if I am getting a breast reduction?

How long does Radiesse last?

How should I deal with bumps and bruises after Restylane?

I still can't open my eyes 25 days after Blepharoplasty. What do I do?

Is "drawstring" Tummy Tuck incision procedure feasible?

Is it too late for me to get Restylane shots?

Is it wise to have a mini-facelift from a doctor who is board certified in a specialty other than plastic surgery?

Is Strivectin better than Botox?

One eye barely changed after Blepharoplasty

Remaining eyebag and slight asymmetry after lower Blepharoplasty

Swelling after Botox and Juvederm?

Ultrasonic liposuction - How much downtime is there?

Weight loss help

What are my options for removing loose skin above the belly button?

Under-eyes still baggy after two hyaluronidase injections

What happens if you lose weight post tummy tuck?

What should I do when my breast implants appear to be getting smaller?

What type of implant is best for a breast augmentation?

Which breast implant placement gives a more natural appearance?

Which procedure would be best for me, Smart lipo or a tummy tuck?

Why don't I look like myself?

What causes blurry vision after blepharoplasty?

Will uneven Botox results get better?

Am I a candidate for liposuction or a tummy tuck?

Are there any approaches to nostril reduction?

Arm Lift - Are there non-surgical alternatives?

Belly button after mini tummy tuck

Belly button problem after Tummy Tuck

Botox Resistance - why doesn't Botox work for me?

Botox side effects - Is it normal to have Botox injected directly into the eyebrows?

Botox side effects - Will Alphagan P fix a droopy eyelid following a Botox injection?

Botox to fix crooked smile goes wrong

Breast augmentation doubts - what if I don't like my new breast implants?

Breast augmentation for athletic build - above the muscle?

Breast reduction scars: best way to reduce appearance

Breast settling after breast augmentation

Can a lipoma in the lower back cause pain to go further up my back?

Can African American rhinoplasty be achieved with a more nautral ethnic look?

Can Botox create a thinner-looking face?

Can Rhinoplasty results be previewed?

Do chin and cheek reductions come with any dangers?

Do face lift creams really work?

Exercise vs. plastic surgery for gynecomastia?

How can I reduce areola scars from breast augmentation?

Speeding up healing of bruises from Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

How can I pay for plastic surgery?

How can I treat forehead wrinkles?

How can the pain and recovery time after getting breast implants be minimized?

How do I know if I have loose skin or if it's just fat?

How long will it take for my body to return to normal after Liposuction?

How many Botox units do I need for moderate/severe forehead lines?

How much does lower eye lift usually cost?

How noticeable are the scars after an otoplasty?

How often can we use botox?

How often do you see botched plastic surgery jobs?

Is it necessary to maintain a diet plan to maintain Tumescent Liposuction results?

Is it normal for the lower lip to feel numb weeks after chin implant?

Is it normal to feel a pinching sensation after Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

Is it normal to have swelling after Botox?

Is Mesotheraphy better than Liposuction?

Is my implant bottoming out?

Is non-surgical breast reduction possible?

Is pain after liposuction normal?

Is there a Botox cream that works on wrinkles?

Is there a such thing as a "quick-fix" nose job?

Is there any way to make Botox wear off faster?

Is there face cream with Botox?

Is tightening and "pins and needles" sensation normal after Tumescent Liposuction?

Male breast reduction - how much does it cost?

My nose looks larger after several dermal fillings on nasolabial folds

Non surgical skin tightening for the tummy?

Normal to have stomach swelling after tummy tuck surgery?

One brow not moving 1 month after Brow Lift

Overweight and Breast reduction surgery: worth doing?

Pre-Tummy Tuck concerns

Pregnancy after a tummy tuck

Radiesse is best filler for saving money?

Should Blepharoplasty scars be less evident by now?

Should I have Liposuction to correct the broken suture from Tummy Tuck?

Should I wait for the usual weight gain before I have Liposuction done?

Side effects - Botox gave me a crooked smile. What should I do?

Skin-sparing mastectomy

Tummy tuck surgery - where will I have scars? How big are they?

Upper eyelid still swelling a week after Blepharoplasty

Weight gain after quitting smoking

What are the benefits of chin liposuction?

What are the complications of Radiesse?

What should I ask my doctor during a liposuction consultation?

When will these lumps from Evolence go away?

Why are oral surgeons allowed to do breast reduction surgery?

Why is Botox not injected on the top cheek muscle that creates crepey wrinkles when smiling?

Why is it so hard to find liposuction prices?

Will diet pills or supplements help me lose weight?

Will I be awake during ear surgery?

Will I develop an infection if I get implants after Brazilian Butt Lift?

Will I have visible scars from a nose job?

Will low body fat make a tummy tuck easier?

Will PurTox be better than Botox?

Would Breast Augumentation the second time around be more painful?

Can I pay for my plastic surgery over time?

Severe hematoma from Botox remains after 8 weeks

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