Dr Eric Schaffer, MD, FACS Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas

Name: Eric Schaffer, MD, FACS
Last name: Schaffer
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1988
Years experience: 35
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.eschaffer.com/
Business: Eric S. Schaffer, MD, FACS
Address: 1303 McCullough Ave.
Address suite: Ste. 363
Phone: (210) 880-1938
International phone number: +12108801938
City: San Antonio
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78212
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Eric Schaffer is board-certified plastic surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. A Yale- and Harvard-trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Schaffer’s expertise spans all areas of body, breast, and facial plastic surgery. He specializes in breast enhancement, tummy tucks, and mommy makeovers.

“I’m proud to still be an innovator in breast, facial, and body contouring cosmetic procedures more than 33 years into my career,” says Dr. Schaffer. “I love using my decades of cutting-edge experience to deliver the results my patients want and enhance their self-confidence.”

At his private practice in San Antonio, Dr. Schaffer offers his patients a wide range of facial and body contouring surgical procedures, as well as nonsurgical aesthetic treatments such as Botox, Juvéderm, and laser hair removal.

After being accepted into medical school at the age of 18, Dr. Schaffer underwent general surgery training at Harvard Medical School and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He then went on to complete his plastic surgery residency at Yale University. Dr. Schaffer found his passion for plastic surgery while being mentored by a Nobel Prize-winning plastic surgeon. He has been trained by some of the most well-respected figures in the field.

Dr. Schaffer is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of many prestigious medical organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgery, the Yale Plastic Surgery Society, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Texas Medical Association, among others. Dr. Schaffer was elected chairman of the department of surgery and chief of staff at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital.

He has been named as a Texas Top Doc in Texas Monthly for several consecutive years in a row, and has been honored with a variety of awards, including Vitals Patients’ Choice and Most Compassionate Doctor.
Consulting Fees: 100$
Consultation note: Consultation is $100
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: Mention RealSelf for a Gift Certificate
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
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Offer #2: Laser Hair Removal Special
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: -10 % off of Laser Hair Removal

Clinical Privileges:

Methodist, Baptist, and Christus

Education:

Medical: MD, Harvard Medical School

Postdoc Training:

Residency: Plastic Surgery, Yale University

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Eric Schaffer, MD, FACS

Board Certification:

Eric Stuart Schaffer (ABMSUID -218683)

Viewed: 7/28/2008
Day of birth:
6/14/1954

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 9/8/2001 – 12/31/2011
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 10/17/2003 – 7/1/2015
Expired Time-Limited Recertification: 10/21/1994 – 7/1/2005
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 12/13/1984 – 7/1/1995
Education: 1978 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 1303 McCullough Ave Ste 363San Antonio, TX 78212-5605 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 29.4409744,-98.4926072

Primary location:

Location name: San Antonio
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 29.425,-98.49369812

Treatments:

Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Back Lift
Belly Button Surgery
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Lift
Capsular Contracture Treatment
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Dermal Fillers
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Gynecomastia Surgery
Juvederm
Laser Hair Removal
Latisse
Lightsheer Laser
Lip Fillers
Liposuction
Male Tummy Tuck
Mentor Breast Implants
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Subcision
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Umbilical Hernia Repair

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 23674
Answer count: 568
Review count: 81
1 star count: 3
5 star count: 33
Total star count: 36
Star rating: 4.1399101059865
Photo count last three months: 62
Photo and answer count last three months: 62
Lead count last three months: 20
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 2
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Sep 6, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 6, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 19, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

San Antonio, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.425,-98.49369812

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Augmentation (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Scar Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Brow Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reconstruction (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Reduction (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

$6001 – Dec 30, 2022
$6001 – Dec 30, 2022
$6000 – Dec 30, 2022
$6300 – Aug 11, 2023
$6300 – Aug 11, 2023
$6300 – Aug 11, 2023
$6300 – Aug 11, 2023
$4989 – Jul 14, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$6500 – Feb 11, 2022
$6500 – Feb 11, 2022
$6500 – Feb 11, 2022
$5000 – Jun 29, 2019
$5000 – Jun 29, 2019
$5000 – Jun 29, 2019
$6500 – Dec 19, 2016 – San Antonio
$6500 – Dec 19, 2016 – San Antonio
$6500 – Dec 19, 2016 – San Antonio
$5355 – Oct 5, 2018 – San Antonio
$5355 – Oct 5, 2018 – San Antonio
$6000 – Apr 4, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$6000 – Apr 4, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$6000 – Apr 4, 2016 – San Antonio
$4989 – Jul 14, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$4989 – Jul 14, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$4989 – Jul 14, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$4910 – Mar 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4910 – Mar 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4910 – Mar 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4910 – Mar 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4910 – Mar 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5400 – Jan 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4910 – Mar 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4910 – Mar 14, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5400 – Jan 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5400 – Jan 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5400 – Jan 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5400 – Jan 25, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4990 – Jul 13, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$4990 – Jun 2015 – San Antonio, TX

Breast Reduction Prices

$10000 – Mar 23, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$10000 – Mar 23, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$10000 – Mar 23, 2016 – San Antonio, TX

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$12000 – Dec 16, 2019
$12000 – Dec 16, 2019
$12000 – Dec 16, 2019
$11700 – Aug 28, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$11700 – Aug 28, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$11700 – Aug 28, 2017 – San Antonio, Texas

Mommy Makeover Prices

$21000 – Dec 10, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$16000 – May 24, 2013 – San Antonio, TX
$21000 – Dec 22, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$21000 – Dec 22, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$21000 – Dec 22, 2015 – San Antonio, TX

Scar Removal Prices

$2799 – Nov 30, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$2799 – Nov 30, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$2800 – Nov 30, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$2799 – Nov 30, 2017 – San Antonio, TX

Breast Implants Prices

$5355 – Oct 5, 2018 – San Antonio
$5400 – Apr 27, 2018 – San Antonio, TX
$5200 – Jun 26, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Oct 2022 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Aug 2022 – San Antonio, TX
$5800 – Feb 21, 2014 – San Antonio, TX
$5300 – Jul 17, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$4990 – Jul 13, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Feb 2019 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Feb 2019 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Feb 2019 – San Antonio, TX
$5300 – Feb 2019 – San Antonio, TX
$5300 – Feb 2019 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Jun 14, 2013 – San Antonio, TX
$5355 – Oct 5, 2018 – San Antonio
$5400 – Apr 27, 2018 – San Antonio, TX
$5400 – Apr 27, 2018 – San Antonio, TX
$6800 – Aug 16, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$6800 – Aug 16, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$6800 – Aug 16, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$5800 – Feb 21, 2014 – San Antonio, TX
$5300 – Jul 17, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$5300 – Jul 17, 2017 – San Antonio, TX
$5200 – Jun 26, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Aug 12, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5200 – Jun 26, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$5200 – Jun 26, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$5600 – Dec 21, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5600 – Dec 21, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$6300 – Aug 12, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$4990 – Jul 13, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
$4990 – Jul 13, 2015 – San Antonio, TX

Tummy Tuck Prices

$11000 – Mar 14, 2018
$12190 – Nov 2022
$12190 – Sep 2020
$12190 – Sep 2020
$12190 – Sep 2020
$12190 – Sep 2020
$12190 – Sep 2020
$11000 – Mar 14, 2018
$11000 – Mar 14, 2018
$14000 – Dec 19, 2013 – San Antonio, TX

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

$5600 – Dec 21, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5600 – Dec 21, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$5600 – Dec 21, 2016 – San Antonio, TX

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$3000 – Aug 8, 2014 – San Antonio, TX
$3000 – Aug 8, 2014 – San Antonio, TX
$3000 – Aug 8, 2014 – San Antonio, TX

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$6000 – Jul 29, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$6000 – Jul 29, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
$6000 – Jul 29, 2016 – San Antonio, TX

Special Offers

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Laser Hair Removal Special
Aug 1, 2017 /
May 17, 2033

-10 % off of Laser Hair Removal

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Mention RealSelf for a Gift Certificate
Nov 11, 2016 /
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Doctor's answers

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Enough skin laxity for full tummy tuck with low incision?

Low incision Tummy Tuck
Jun 8, 2020

Good Morning ! Full tummy tuck procedure would give you a great result. I like to make my incision as low as possible to remove all the excess skin from your belly button down to the pubic area. I will tighten the muscles of the abdomen with contour the hips where the incisions end. I would recommend you meet with several Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to find the right match for you. Good luck.

I am wondering about the tummy tuck procedure and the use of drains, how are they removed? (Pho

Drain removal for a Tummy Tuck or Mommy Makeover surgery
Feb 17, 2020

Thanks for asking about drains and a Tummy Tuck. We place drains to help the body in removing the excess fluid that will accumulate after your procedure. Generally, they will remain in around 2 weeks. When they are ready to be removed, it is a quick pull that stings for a second. We place a little and cream and a piece of gauze over the small hole which closes overnight. I hope this helps in alleviating your anxiety and that you look forward to getting a great result with your abdomi...

Mommy Makeover: can my incision be cut hip to hip rather than laterally?

Tummy tuck and Breast lift after weight loss
Nov 12, 2019

Impressive results with your weight loss! Tummy tuck with an incision from hip to hip would eliminate the excessive skin and tighten the muscles in the abdomen. The breasts most certainly will need a lift and implants if you would like to replace the volume. Good luck with your journey.

I am 5’7” and 165 pounds. Opinions on 650 cc?

Opinion on 650 cc implants
Oct 29, 2019

Thank you for your question regarding 650 cc implants. To obtain a pleasing result you will most probably need a lift with the implants. When the nipple/areolar area is below the natural breast crease then a breast lift will reposition the nipple in the center of the breast. The implant will then give you volume at the top of the breast which I would place under the muscle. Good luck.

Fibrocystic breast, breast cancer family history and implants?

Family history of breast cancer and Breast Augmentation
Aug 26, 2019

Thank you for a great question! There are many patients like you that have fibrocystic breasts but you are still a candidate for Breast Augmentation surgery. The technique I use is placing the implant behind the muscle through an armpit incision which means the implants are never in contact with breast tissue. Prior to surgery, we will have you obtain a current mammogram to make sure you are a safe, healthy patient. Good luck.

Do I need a lift or will an augmentation be enough?

Do I need a lift ?
Aug 12, 2019

Thank you for your questions and photos. Generally a patient will need a lift if the areola is below the natural breast crease. According to your pictures, a breast augmentation will probably give you a great result. Saline implants placed behind the muscle will give you the volume you are lacking. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your treatment options.

Would 650ccs be too big on my 5'8, 170 lb frame? I am currently a 36B looking to go to full D c

650 cc implants too big?
Jul 31, 2019

Thanks for a great and common question. It is always a good idea when considering surgery that you visit with several Board Certified plastic surgeons for advice. When patients are trying to decide on the appropriate size of implants there are many variables to consider. The measurements of your chest (width and height), amount of breast tissue you already have and of course the look you are wanting to achieve. In my office, we have sizers which you try on in a bra which will give you...

Is it possible to get Botox to crows feet only?

Botox to crows feet only
Jul 2, 2019

Thank you for your question regarding Botox in the crows feet area. If a patient only want to treat their crows feet with Botox, this is absolutely fine in my office. Most patients like to have Botox in the glabellar area which helps that area between the eyebrows. The areas of treatment are always the patients choice. Good luck.

Do you get a better result with an arm lift if you have liposuction at the same time?

Arm lift with liposuction
Jul 2, 2019

Thank you for your pictures. I believe you would be a great candidate for armlift surgery. Typically when I do an armlift, there are incisions but also I contour the arms using liposuction. I would recommend that you consult with a second Board Certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Can I remove flabby arm skin and can it be transferred to my butt?

Can you remove flabby arm skin and transfer to buttocks?
Jul 1, 2019

Thank you for your question. Flabby arm skin can be removed but this is not used to enhance the buttocks. Adipose tissue (fat) is what is needed to contour the buttocks which is usually obtained by liposuction of the abdomen or back. You need a large volume of fat to transfer to make a visible difference. Brachioplasty can be performed to give you non-flabby arms. Good luck.

DVT ten years ago during my first pregnancy in ‘09. No complications since. Can I safely proceed with

History of DVT, possibility of having a tummy tuck
Jul 1, 2019

Patients that are at risk for DVT can still have a tummy tuck with the proper clearance. I usually have the patient visit with their hematologist for a work up and advice to help protect you during your recovery. We routinely use Lovenox after surgery and have our patients use Compression leg devices at home for 2 weeks after surgery. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and good luck.

I am considering breast lift with implant exchange from submuscular to subglandular. What is the reco

Breast Lift with implant exchange recovery time?
Jun 26, 2019

Patients having their breast implants exchanged and a breast lift procedure will need at least 3 weeks recovery time from any type of cardio activities. As for lifting weights, usually 6 weeks is the average time needed for recovery. Best to clarify with your plastic surgeon his/her specific post-op instructions. Good luck.

I'm 19 years old, am I too young for a tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck for a 19 year old male
Jun 24, 2019

Congratulations on your accomplishment of losing weight. Your age is not a factor keeping you from having surgery. You are correct in stating that liposuction would not be beneficial as what you have left is excess skin. A tummy tuck procedure would remove the excess skin giving you a smooth abdomen. I would recommend consulting with several board certified plastic surgeons to get advice and view before and after photographs of other male patients. Good luck.

Can I just get augmentation? No lift wanted.

Augmentation without lift
Jun 24, 2019

Thank you for your question and photograph. I understand your desire to have more fullness at the top of your breast. If you look at your picture and notice that your nipple/areolar complex is located much lower that your natural breast crease which usually means a breast lift is your best option. A small implant would then be used to give you the fullness you would like. Good luck.

What would work best for me for a natural looking breast augmentation?

How to get a natural breast augmentation
Jun 24, 2019

Thank you for your inquiry about breast augmentation. It is possible to achieve a natural breast augmentation for you. I prefer to use saline implants placed under the muscle using the armpit incision. This usually gives a patient a very nice, natural look ! You will need to find a board certified plastic surgeon that will meticulously measure your chest and help you chose implants that are appropriate for your goals. Good luck.

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