Dr. Adam Schaffner, is a triple board-certified, double fellowship-trained plastic surgeon practicing in New York City. Known for his impeccable skills and artistry in plastic and reconstructive surgery for the face, breast, and body, Dr. Schaffner specializes in breast enhancement procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reductions, breast reconstruction, and revision breast surgery, as well as tummy tucks (also known as abdominoplasty), butt augmentation (also known as Brazilian butt lift or BBL), precision liposuction with BodyTite, liposculputing with fat transfer breast augmentation, and complete mommy makeovers. At his boutique private practice in midtown Manhattan just off of Park Avenue, the Plastic Surgery Institute of New York, Dr. Schaffner also performs facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, and submental liposuction (aka chin lipo) with FaceTite. He also offers a variety of minimally invasive treatments, including injectables such as BOTOX, Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin, and dermal fillers like Juvéderm, Restylane, Sculptra, RHA, Bellafill, Radiesse, BELOTERO, and more. People visit Dr. Schaffner because they know that they’ll receive quality care and beautiful results. “Choosing the right plastic surgeon is the most important decision you will make” in getting a result you’ll be thrilled with, says Dr. Schaffner. “I personally meet with each of my patients to develop an individualized plan. We will review everything you need to know to be informed, prepared, and feel comfortable.” After completing his undergraduate education at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Schaffner obtained his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. He then completed a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Detroit Medical Center at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by an otolaryngology - head and neck surgery residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center. Dr. Schaffner honed his skills while training in a breast and aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC and an advanced facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship, during which he was a member of the medical staff at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Schaffner is a diplomat of (certified by) the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Schaffner is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Highly respected by his peers and colleagues, Dr. Schaffner has been honored with numerous awards and accolades, such as being named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and included in the Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons. He has received the Patients’ Choice Award and Most Compassionate Doctor Award and selected as a New York Super Doctor. Dr. Schaffner has also been featured by various media outlets and publications, including Good Morning America, The New York Times, CBS News, Telemundo, USA TODAY, and Newsweek, among others.
Wow. From the day we spoke on the phone the first time, until after all is over, he pesonally checked in to see if I were ok. For him it is not over! I am happy to come across such a great doctor. His team is amazing. Respectful, helpful, knowledgeable and humble.
I cannot recommend Dr. Schaffner highly enough! From the moment I first met him 11 years ago for my breast augmentation, I was struck by his honest and caring approach. His amazing bedside manner made me feel completely at ease, and he took the time to truly understand my concerns and desires. After my initial procedure, I had such an incredible experience that I didn’t hesitate to return to him for a consultation on another procedure. What impressed me most was his integrity; he was upfront about not being the expert in the specific procedure I was interested in. Instead of just agreeing to perform it, he went out of his way to refer me to the best specialist in the field. Even when I was eager for him to perform the surgery and felt a bit desperate, he patiently explained why it wasn’t the right fit for him, ensuring I understood every detail. His friendly and caring demeanor made all the difference, and I felt reassured throughout the entire conversation. After 11 years of knowing him, I truly feel like I’m in the hands of a long-time friend. If you’re looking for honest, detailed, and sincere advice regarding any procedure, Dr. Schaffner is your man. I couldn’t recommend him more, and I know I’ll be back for another procedure soon!
When I needed to consult a plastic surgeon, I knew Dr. Schaffner was who I needed. He is the best in his field; and everyone in his office is so nice. Every single interaction was so pleasant. It was an all around amazing experience!
As someone that has been a patient of several plastic surgeons and cosmetic physicians, I have never met anyone as honest and skilled as Dr. Schaffner. I would go to him for anything. No one like him that truly listens to your concerns, is careful and takes his time with procedures, and will also provide excellent results. If you are in doubt of needing something, your mind can also be at ease because he will actually tell you whether it is or isn’t necessary. I went to him with a dozen complaints and he’ll only do what he thinks would make you happy while still maintaining a natural, enhanced appearance. Others might see that as room to push for more procedures and make more money. He’s genuinely honest. He's also fixed for me what others have messed up. His prices reflect his level of expertise and training, and the results he delivers are unmatched. I personally won’t be going to anyone else and I think he’s a gem of NYC and the plastic surgery world.
Dr. Schaffner is a highly skilled surgeon and dedicated to getting the best results for his patients. I had a breast augmentation with implant exchange done recently by Dr. Schaffner and am very happy with the results. At each appointment leading up to the surgery, Dr. Schaffner carefully listened to my goals and concerns in order to achieve the best possible outcome. After having done a breast augmentation a number of years ago with a different surgeon that resulted in fake, asymmetrical looking breasts, I had anxiety about going through surgery again. Dr. Schaffner explained the errors in the previous surgeon's technique that resulted in my prior poor outcome and the steps he would take to address my concerns during the corrective surgery. I am beyond happy with the results. Dr. Schaffner is an absolute perfectionist. I now have breasts that look and feel natural, and it has greatly boosted my self-confidence. In addition to his superb surgical skills, I was also impressed by his professionalism and attentiveness. Throughout the process, he made himself available to answer questions and regularly checked on how I was doing. Dr. Schaffner truly cares about his patients and I am grateful that I made the right choice in selecting him to do my breast implant revision surgery!
Dr. Schaffner is the ultimate professional. His bedside manner and thoughtfulness made the entire procedure worry free and the results were amazing. If you are looking for a plastic surgeon - look no further!
I consulted Dr Schaffner because I developed noticeable moon-sliver shaped bags under my eyes. The dermatologist who had previously injected fillers under my eyes determined that the bags were naturally occurring festoons and recommended a complex and painful laser treatment to improve their appearance. I am very happy I consulted Dr. Schaffner. He immediately identified the cause of the bags to be the previous doctor’s injections of too much filler under the eyes. Bags caused by fillers appear lower than naturally occurring festoons and are often accompanied by a green tint to the skin (the Tyndall effect), which I also had. To remove the bags, all that was needed was an injection of Hyaluronidase, to dissolve (most of) the fillers. It was administered by Dr Schaffner in a short visit and am very satisfied with the result. I also very much appreciate Dr. Schaffner’s dedication. Although this was a very minor procedure, he invested time in reviewing emails with photos and information about my filler history and in talking with me several times on the phone. I will definitely return to Dr. Schaffner when I need more cosmetic work done.
Dr. Schaffner and his staff were beyond amazing! I knew instantly after meeting with Dr. Schaffner that I was in good hands. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I had a breast augmentation with fat transfer surgery. My results were beyond amazing. The confidence I have gained has been life changing. Dr. schaffner definitely exceeded any expectations I had. Dr. Schaffner continued to provide immediate assistance during recovery. And answered any calls or texts I had promptly. I have zero complaints about him and I seriously cannot recommend him enough!
Dr. Shaffner is a fantastic Doctor and I highly recommend him. He is great at what he does and the most professional, thorough and caring doctor I have ever used. He makes himself always available to his patients and is truly concerned and patient satisfaction. His office is state of the art and he has a great staff!!!
Dr Schaffner was incredibly patient with me, as I debated all of my options. I had different surgeries with Dr Shaffner and I couldn't recommend him enough. No one could guess that my breasts have been augmented and that is exactly what I was hoping for.
Breast implant size selection is important and based on many factors. The breast implant has three dimensions: height, width and projection. These must be taken into account to help determine a range of sizes which may be best after being examined by a board certified plastic surgeon. Computer imaging (e.g., VECTRA) may help you visualize the simulated results with different breast implants.
It is possible to not need draining after a tummy tuck and/or breast lift. That is a decision to be made by the board certified plastic surgeon at the conclusion of the procedure prior to closure. Progressive tension sutures during a tummy tuck and pillar sutures during a breast lift help minimize the need for a drain or the length of time the drain is needed. Please speak with your surgeon about these suture techniques prior to your surgery.
It appears that you have experienced bottoming out of your breasts following your breast reduction and weight loss. The appearance of your breasts and chest may be improved with a breast lift. Reinforcement with an acellular dermal matrix or mesh may be advised to minimize the risk of recurrence of bottoming out. If you desire more fullness than you currently have with an unpadded bra and/or more camouflage of the sternum, you may consider adding volume using a breast implant and/or fat grafting.
Based on your photos, it appears that your breast implants are high and have not "dropped" into the desired position. It is possible they will drop over time. To help them drop into position, I recommend that a patient wear a bandeau and perform breast massage on a regular basis as instructed by your board certified plastic surgeon. If they do not, a revision surgery may be indicated to address the cause.
I am sorry to learn of this complication you experienced after having Juvederm injected under your eyes. I recommend having an injection of hyaluronidase to dissolve any remaining Juvederm. Once this has taken full effect, residual dark circles may be improved with laser treatments. I encourage the use of sunblock, sunglasses, hats and avoiding the sun as well to minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. For future reference, I believe Restylane Silk and BELOTERO may be better choices than Juvederm for injection under the eye to improve the appearance of the tear trough (nasojugal groove). I recommend that you schedule a consultation with a board certified expert injector.