#1 secret for natural looking plastic surgery

“I never over-correct and always recommend a minimal procedure to achieve the utmost natural look.  I will correct the disproportion of your facial features to bring balance and harmony to the face. I am very realistic about the results and encourage my patients to be as well”

Remove unwanted fat with liposuction

This patient had body contouring to remove unwanted fat from the waist and thigh areas. Wondering if this procedure is right for you? Call me for a complimentary consultation at 212.717.4066 What is liposuction? Liposuction, also known as Lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure that is designed to remove fat from unwanted areas such as thighs, […]

What makes Dr. Shahar’s practice different from others?

He is often able to correct challenging mistakes on patients that other doctors are unwilling to tackle. His impeccable ability to improve his patients’ outcome is due to his special techniques and vast expertise. In his words “I like the challenge but most of all I like to see my patients happy again … beautiful […]

COSMETIC SURGERY FOR MEN, WHAT’S NEW AND TRENDING?

The most common treatment for men of all ages is the Botox/Dysport and Fillers injection. Men under 40 who are looking for non-surgical facial rejuvenation find that this procedure provides modest improvement without making them look like a different person. With surgical procedures, the Rhinoplasty procedure (also known as a “nose job”) is the most […]

How to Have a Successful Cosmetic Consultation

There are a few points to be addressed during a cosmetic consultation in order for the client to be fully satisfied after their procedure. Both the patient and the surgeon must understand the expectations of the patient regarding their surgery/treatment. If any of their expectations are unrealistic, the surgeon must point out to the patient […]

Energy based devices-are they effective in facial rejuvenation?

Most people tend to believe in Energy Based devices such as Thermage, radio-frequency infra-red and electro-stimulation to be effective treatment in facial rejuvenation. Just the use of technology can convince the effectiveness of the machine. The truth is that there is no significant benefit from these kinds of therapy and even if there is, some […]

What is Facial Harmony?

Facial harmony is when the facial features are in proportion to each other in terms of projection and size.  If we look at the 3 prominent facial features – which are the nose, the cheeks and the chin – it is imperative for all of them to have projection which is proportional to each other, […]

Cosmetic surgeon vs regular MD

A cosmetic surgeon is a preferable choice over an MD for non-surgical facial rejuvenation for several reasons. First, a cosmetic surgeon is familiar with the detailed anatomy of the fat compartments in the face, as well as the exact location of the nerves and blood vessels. This knowledge is essential in order to avoid serious […]

Feeling Good About the Doctor You Choose

It is so important to find the right doctor. Not only should they be qualified and have great skills but it is important to be able feel comfortable with the doctor you are working with too. Dr. Shahar and his staff are compassionate and help you every step of the way. Enhancing your looks is […]

Technology in facial rejuvenation

Every time a new technology or product is presented it attracts the public’s attention, but physicians are taking their time before deciding whether it is effective enough to apply it into their practice. I will focus on 3 modalities of treatment: The first one is the Laser Liposuction of the neck. Every new technique in liposuction […]