Profile of Christopher Schaffer, Dr

Dr. Schaffer has a deep commitment for excellent outcomes for his aesthetic and reconstructive patients. Using experience gained from 8 years of advanced training and more than 20 years of practice, Dr. Schaffer blends the aesthetic ideals of his patients with their anatomic potential into results that are transformative. Although Dr. Schaffer's goal is to exceed his patient's expectations, nothing replaces his dedication to maximum safety before, during, and after patient's operations. He routinely performs house calls and provides his personal cell phone number to his patients for after hours access. Dr. Schaffer has been board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2003 and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Schaffer is nationally recognized as an expert and an innovator in the field of plastic surgery. His interests are broad in the aesthetic arm of the specialty and involve the latest advanced procedures, including facial plastic surgery, breast enhancement and body contouring, including those with post-bariatric massive weight loss. He is a member of the Mentor LEAD Advisory Board, a prestigious group of plastic surgeons selected for their leadership and experience in shaping the future of breast augmentation. Dr. Schaffer is also recognized as a Top Doctor on RealSelf.com for educating patients with open communication.

Dr. Schaffer was born, raised, and educated in Nebraska including earning his medical doctorate (M.D.) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He then completed his General Surgery training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. His advanced training was completed with a Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) under the chairmanship of Dr. Luis Vasconez.

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Procedures of Christopher Schaffer, Dr ⁽³⁰⁾

Procedure	Rank in Birmingham	Rank in AL	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Birmingham: 12	Ranked in AL: 45	Ranked in US: 1291
SculpSure SculpSure is a nonsurgical body-contouring treatment that uses diode-laser energy to permanently destroy stubborn fat cells.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 4	Ranked in US: 76
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 3	Ranked in US: 729
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 3	Ranked in US: 1014
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Birmingham: 6	Ranked in AL: 6	Ranked in US: 1868
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Birmingham: 3	Ranked in AL: 3	Ranked in US: 1701
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Birmingham: 3	Ranked in AL: 6	Ranked in US: 1619
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Birmingham: 3	Ranked in AL: 8	Ranked in US: 1947
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 7	Ranked in US: 1385
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Birmingham: 5	Ranked in AL: 24	Ranked in US: 503
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Birmingham: 6	Ranked in AL: 20	Ranked in US: 603
Bellafill Bellafill is a FDA-approved collagen-based dermal filler that’s injected under the dermis to counteract one of the hallmarks of aging: volume loss.	Ranked in Birmingham: 4	Ranked in AL: 5	Ranked in US: 73
Sculptra Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples.	Ranked in Birmingham: 7	Ranked in AL: 10	Ranked in US: 257
Forever Young BBL Forever young bbl is an innovative technology that uniquely delivers light therapy targeting the signs of aging and sun damage and effectively provides a more refreshed, rejuvenated, youthful appearance.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 7	Ranked in US: 65
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Birmingham: 8	Ranked in AL: 15	Ranked in US: 554
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Birmingham: 6	Ranked in AL: 13	Ranked in US: 566
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Birmingham: 3	Ranked in AL: 3	Ranked in US: 1701
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Birmingham: 1	Ranked in AL: 2	Ranked in US: 943
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Birmingham: 11	Ranked in AL: 43	Ranked in US: 1089
MiraDry MiraDry is a nonsurgical, FDA-cleared treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to painlessly reduce the number of underarm sweat and odor glands, eliminating excessive sweating and odor.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 5	Ranked in US: 60
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in Birmingham: 1	Ranked in AL: 1	Ranked in US: 223
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Birmingham: 5	Ranked in AL: 22	Ranked in US: 557
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Birmingham: 3	Ranked in AL: 6	Ranked in US: 2086
Halo Laser The halo laser combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths that simultaneously target the top layer of your skin and the deeper tissue underneath the surface, for a powerful skin rejuvenation treatment.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 4	Ranked in US: 95
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Birmingham: 3	Ranked in AL: 12	Ranked in US: 1650
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Birmingham: 7	Ranked in AL: 17	Ranked in US: 335
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Birmingham: 2	Ranked in AL: 13	Ranked in US: 1949
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Birmingham: 1	Ranked in AL: 2	Ranked in US: 842
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Birmingham: 8	Ranked in AL: 13	Ranked in US: 604
Hydrafacial A hydrafacial is a multistep facial done with a patented device that uses Vortex-Fusion to cleanse, exfoliate, do pore extractions, and deliver customized serums into the skin.	Ranked in Birmingham: 5	Ranked in AL: 11	Ranked in US: 181