Photos: David Shafer, MD, Develops the World's First Plastic Surgery Themed Apple iPhone Application

Photos: David Shafer, MD, Develops the World's First Plastic Surgery Themed
Apple iPhone Application

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan-based aesthetic plastic surgeon,
Dr. David Shafer, announces The Shafer Plastic Surgery App, the world's first
plastic surgery iPhone Application.

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The interactive program taps into Dr. Shafer's informational database of over
1,000 FAQ's covering invasive and non-invasive plastic surgery procedures and
treatments. For example: "Is liposuction better than tummy tuck?" Answer: "It
all depends on your body. If you have good skin elasticity, but a moderate
amount of fat, then liposuction may be best. If you have loose skin and poor
abdominal tone, then abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) may be your best option. . ."

The "lite" version, which is a free service, gives users the ability to look
at a sampling of existing questions and answers. The full version of the app
runs for $2.99, and in addition to full database access, allows people to ask
questions directly to Dr. Shafer. Relevant questions and answers are then
added to the database. Both versions feature an "About Dr. Shafer" section and
provide direct links to Dr. Shafer's website and office email.

Dr. Shafer created the app for the modern plastic surgery patient, who he says
is "sophisticated, inquisitive and information seeking." Since the app is
continually updated, the database is constantly growing and evolving to
showcase the most up-to-date info available. As an aesthetic plastic surgeon,
Dr. Shafer works to stay on the cutting edge of technological and surgical
developments to offer his patients the best possible treatment and advice.

Dr. Shafer is developing a similar Palm application.

Dr. David Shafer is trained in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive
surgery, specializing in aesthetic plastic surgery. He trained at The Mayo
Clinic, a facility consistently ranked best in class for hospitals and
surgical training. He was selected to continue his education as an Aesthetic
Surgery Fellow at the Manhattan Ear, Eye & Throat Hospital (MEETH) in New York
City. Following medical school, Dr. Shafer began his surgical residency at the
Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Shafer has contributed to a number of peer-reviewed articles and chapters
of facelift techniques, Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, and anesthesia for plastic
surgery. He continues to operate at MEETH and teaches plastic surgery
residents from New York University, Columbia University, Cornell and Lenox
Hill Hospitals.

For more about Shafer Plastic Surgery, visit www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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