Soft music fills the elevator. It climbs floor by floor, until the doors open to a penthouse in Midtown Manhattan. Just inside, Shafer Clinic unfolds before us. We’re greeted by warm hellos and natural light. Large imported crystals are placed thoughtfully throughout the space, adding a sense of understated luxury. Big windows look out over Fifth Avenue. Far removed from the chaos and commuters below, our nerves quickly ease. The clinic is a cut above the competition. Literally.

Licensed dermatologists and plastic surgeons come together at Shafer Clinic to form something far greater than a medspa. The New York office was founded by Dr. Shafer, a double board-certified expert in cosmetic surgery. Under his guidance, the team approaches aesthetic medicine from an artistic standpoint. Beyond cosmetic treatments, they also specialize in dermatology, hormone optimization, and metabolic health. Clients seek out approachable, personalized care, while celebrities fly in for subtle enhancements to preserve expressions that shape careers.

Shafer Clinic offers a full range of care, from standard Botox appointments to comprehensive surgeries. Facials, injectables, and laser treatments remain among their most popular offerings. But the clinic strikes a careful balance between external refinement and internal health. Dermatology and gynecology services round out the picture, alongside +advitam’s metabolic center, which provides advanced hormone therapy, peptides, and IV infusions. These treatments mimic the energetic pace of New York life, and perhaps remind patients what true internal wellness can feel like.

The same attention to detail and aesthetic values extends seamlessly to the clinic’s ambiance. Clean, calm spaces encourage rest and rejuvenation. Full surgical suites offer state-of-the-art care, and onsite recovery rooms ensure a discreet post-op experience.

Spanning multiple floors, the office is framed by sweeping city views. These are best admired from their private rooftop—the Sky Terrace—host to a range of wellness events. It’s a space that reflects the beauty of both the clinic and the city itself. Shafer defies the cold and the clinical: a rare oasis located above the streets of Manhattan.

Their success is owed in large part to Dr. Shafer’s sparkling reputation, developed through media appearances and academic work. Over the years, he has published countless peer-reviewed medical papers and currently teaches surgery residents at NYU, Columbia, and Cornell. News outlets—from Allure and Elle to The New York Times and BBC—have highlighted the unique skillset he brings to cosmetic medicine.

The aptly named Shafer Approach strives to break down the traditional doctor-patient barrier. It trades rushed appointments for hands-on care. This consists of detailed questions and a custom treatment plan, one that Dr. Shafer typically insists on seeing through from start to finish. He and the clinic’s medical staff, composed primarily of women, address the entire person, not just problem areas.