Name: M. Shuja Shafqat, MD
Last name: Shafqat
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2018
Years experience: 5
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: NYBG Plastic Surgery
Address: 230 Sherman Ave.
Phone: +1 800-359-3300
City: Glen Ridge
State: New Jersey
Zip Code: 07028
Country: US
Statement: Dr. M. Shuja Shafqat is a board-certified plastic surgeon with NYBG Plastic Surgery, a subsidiary of New York Bariatric Group. He has extensive training in all aspects of plastic surgery including body contouring, post-bariatric procedures, facial cosmetic surgery, cosmetic breast surgery, and reconstruction from head to toe. In addition, he as additional training and expertise in reconstruction, complex cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, revisional breast surgery, skin cancer reconstruction and hernia repairs.
Dr. Shafqat has been published in several of the top journals in plastic surgery as well has having his work presented at local, regional, and national plastic surgery meetings. In addition, he has authored several book chapters. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and has served on several sub-committees. He serves on the editorial board for PRS-Global Open. He has also served as a Resident Ambassador to the editorial board of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal. Dr. Shafqat was also heavily involved in teaching residents and fellows and served as program director for a prestigious microsurgery fellowship.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges:
- Clara Maass Medical Center (Belleville, NJ)
- Mountainside Medical Center (Glen Ridge, NJ)
- St. Mary’s Hospital (Passaic, NJ)
- Chilton Medical Center (Pompton Plains, NJ)
Education:
- Undergraduate: Wilkes University, 2007
- Medical: Drexel University College of Medicine, 2011
Postdoc Training:
- Residencies:
- General Surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2011 – 2014
- Plastic Surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2014 – 2017
- Microsurgery, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2017 – 2018
GPS coordinates on map: 40.8120553,-74.2022951
Primary location:
Location name: Ridgewood
State: NJ
Country: US
Map point: 40.9816,-74.11380005
Treatments:
- Abdominal Etching
- AlloDerm
- Arm Lift
- Body Lift
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Fat Transfer
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Implant Revision
- Breast Implants
- Breast Lift
- Breast Lift with Implants
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
- Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
- Breast Reduction
- Chin Liposuction
- Eyelid Surgery
- Facelift
- Feminizing Top Surgery
- Inspira Breast Implants
- Lipoma Removal
- Liposuction
- Mentor Breast Implants
- Natrelle Breast Implants
- Neck Lift
- Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
- Rhinoplasty
- Sientra Breast Implants
- Thigh Lift
- Tumescent Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck
RealSelf Info
Profile views: 125
Answer count: 32
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: Mar 10, 2022
Profile modified: Mar 21, 2022
Profile photo modified: Jul 14, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 25, 2022
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033
Locations
- Ridgewood, NJ, US. GPS coordinates: 40.9816,-74.11380005
Practice Locations
Name & Website
NYBG Plastic Surgery – Staten Island, NY, https://www.nybgplasticsurgery.com/
Address
1441 South Ave.#205, Staten Island, New York, US, 10314 (GPS coordinates: 40.6044702,-74.1807856)
Phone
+18003593300
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Mar 7, 2022 / Apr 27, 2023
Name & Website
NYBG Plastic Surgery – Glen Ridge, NJ, https://www.nybgplasticsurgery.com/
Address
230 Sherman Ave.#205, Montclair, New Jersey, US, 07028 (GPS coordinates: 40.8120553,-74.2022951)
Phone
+18003593300
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Mar 7, 2022 / Apr 27, 2023
Name & Website
New York Bariatric Group – Staten Island, NY, https://www.stopobesityforlife.com/
Address
1441 South Ave.#205, Staten Island, New York, US, 10314 (GPS coordinates: 40.6044702,-74.1807856)
Phone
(800) 633-8446
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Sep 26, 2022 / May 3, 2023
Name & Website
New York Bariatric Group – Springfield, NJ, https://www.stopobesityforlife.com/
Address
355 US-22, Springfield, New Jersey, US, 07081 (GPS coordinates: 40.6843207,-74.3328112)
Phone
(800) 633-8446
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Sep 26, 2022 / May 16, 2023
Name & Website
NYBG Plastic Surgery – Wayne, NJ, https://www.nybgplasticsurgery.com/
Address
1680 NJ-23#180, Wayne, New Jersey, US, 07470 (GPS coordinates: 40.9419795,-74.2698208)
Phone
(800) 359-3300
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Sep 27, 2022 / May 17, 2023
Name & Website
NYBG Plastic Surgery – Manhattan, NY, https://www.nybgplasticsurgery.com/
Address
646 Park Ave., New York, New York, US, 10065 (GPS coordinates: 40.7678094,-73.9666696)
Phone
(800) 359-3300
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Jan 11, 2019 / Dec 21, 2022
Name & Website
NYBG Plastic Surgery – Westchester, NY, https://www.nybgplasticsurgery.com/
Address
3795 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor, New York, US, 10567 (GPS coordinates: 41.2904025,-73.849329)
Phone
(800) 359-3300
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Jan 11, 2019 / Dec 21, 2022
Name & Website
New York Bariatric Group – Manhattan, NY, https://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/
Address
275 7th Ave.2nd Fl., New York, New York, US, 10001 (GPS coordinates: 40.7468942,-73.9948605)
Phone
+18006338446
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Feb 20, 2017 / May 17, 2023
Name & Website
New York Bariatric Group – Wayne, NJ, https://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/
Address
1700 NJ-23Ste. 160, Wayne, New Jersey, US, 07470 (GPS coordinates: 40.9420532,-74.2699721)
Phone
(800) 633-8446
Working Hours
Created / Modified
May 23, 2019 / May 17, 2023
Doctor’s answers
Question
Answer Header & Date
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Excess skin removal – what is the correct order to get these procedures in?
Excess skin after weight loss
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
First, congratulations on your weight loss! That is certainly a great accomplishment.
My typical approach is to first do a lower body lift which would combine the tummy tuck and butt lift into one procedure. Usually second would be breast and arms and third would be thighs. Some of this is individualized based on people’s priorities and anatomy.
It would be best to see and be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon to help assess your goals and what order of surgeries would be best….
My typical approach is to first do a lower body lift which would combine the tummy tuck and butt lift into one procedure. Usually second would be breast and arms and third would be thighs. Some of this is individualized based on people’s priorities and anatomy.
It would be best to see and be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon to help assess your goals and what order of surgeries would be best….
I am a 22 year old female 5’5, 135 lbs. Maintained a 70 lb weight loss for 2 years now. Would this
Full versus mini tummy tuck
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
These are great questions! It is difficult to tell based on photos alone but likely with that degree of weight loss and the amount of excess skin that I can see, a full tummy tuck would probably be best. It looks as if you have excess skin above your belly button that would be removed with a full tummy tuck and not a mini tummy tuck. A full would also help to get rid of the scars and repair any rectus muscle separation.
It is best to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon to…
It is best to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon to…
If you have a standard Tummy Tuck with no Liposuction, will any fat be removed?
Liposuciton
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
These are good questions. If you do not have any liposuction during your tummy tuck, the only fat that will be removed is whatever is attached to the skin that is removed. We may remove some additional fat aside from that, but it is minimal.
It is best to be assessed by a board certified plastic surgeon to examine you and assess your goals. Hope this helps!
It is best to be assessed by a board certified plastic surgeon to examine you and assess your goals. Hope this helps!
Seroma Pocket / Swelling – Will I need a mini Tummy Tuck or can Liposuction fix it?
Seroma
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
This is a great question. There are several treatment options for a seroma. Aspiration or draining the fluid with a needle and compression is usually the first step. After this, we may recommend a drain placement by a radiologist who can then inject medications into the drain to help the seroma scar down. However, if the seroma has been there for a while, your body likely developed a capsule around it. If this does not work, surgery to remove the fluid and capsule is usually needed.
Its…
Its…
29F, 4’11, currently 182lbs – would I still be able to get a tummy tuck around 32.2 BMI?
Tummy tuck
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
These are great questions!
Tummy tuck candidates are individualized between patients. Usually we recommend being at a BMI of less than 30, but there are patients who are exceptions to that rule. A tummy tuck at a BMI of 32.3 would not be unreasonable if you are otherwise healthy and anatomically a good candidate. It is best to be assessed by a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss your specific case and anatomy.
Tummy tuck candidates are individualized between patients. Usually we recommend being at a BMI of less than 30, but there are patients who are exceptions to that rule. A tummy tuck at a BMI of 32.3 would not be unreasonable if you are otherwise healthy and anatomically a good candidate. It is best to be assessed by a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss your specific case and anatomy.
Tissue Expander/Implant Swap. How long do I need to wait?
Time to exchange
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
There is no harm in waiting for your exchange surgery. Depending on the type of cancer, there are patients who get radiation to their expanders who then wait 6 months to get the exchange. The biggest risk is rupture of the expander but this is uncommon. It is best to discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon.
Any new creative options to be aware of for breast reconstruction?
New breast reconstruction options
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
These are great questions! Breast reconstruction is highly individualized and dependent on your health conditions, size and shape of breasts, excess skin/fat in other areas of the body, and many other things.
With regards to implant reconstruction, putting implants above the muscle is definitely the gold standard now. You can discuss going through a traditional 2 stage reconstruction versus going direct to implant as well depending on your breast size and shape.
With regards to using your…
With regards to implant reconstruction, putting implants above the muscle is definitely the gold standard now. You can discuss going through a traditional 2 stage reconstruction versus going direct to implant as well depending on your breast size and shape.
With regards to using your…
Last updated on 12/03/2023