Dr. Christopher Jon Schaffer M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
3595 Grandview Pkwy 105 Birmingham AL, 35243About
Christopher J. Schaffer,MD, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Schaffer is and has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2003.
Education and Training
University of Nebraska Bachelor of Science 1988
University of Nebraska Medical Doctor of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. Christopher Jon Schaffer M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What pain medications are given after neck plastic surgery?
This varies, depending on the surgeon. We give hydrocodone for most operations including neck lifts. READ MORE
Can a double chin be fixed?
It can either with liposuction or a neck lift, depending on the severity of the issues. READ MORE
Is blepharoplasty major surgery?
It is not. READ MORE
How long does a facelift procedure take?
The length of time for a facelift depends on the technique and extent of the procedure. My definition of the facelift procedure addresses the cheeks, jowls, and jawline and does not include the brow, eyelids, or neck. With that in mind, the length of time to perform this would be approximately 2.5 hours, READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A direct evidence of morphological degradation on a nanometer scale in polymer solar cells.
- A Closer Look into Two-Step Perovskite Conversion with X-ray Scattering.
- Effect of Blend Composition and Additives on the Morphology of PCPDTBT:PC71BM Thin Films for Organic Photovoltaics.
- Codependence between Crystalline and Photovoltage Evolutions in P3HT:PCBM Solar Cells Probed with in-Operando GIWAXS.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Arm Lift, Botox, Breast Augmentation And More
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgery
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