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Dr Sam Shatkin Jr Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD., F.A.C.S. is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as 'Combination Rejuvenation'. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989. His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.โ€‹ He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017. Dr. Shatkin provides many different options for body contouring including surgical and non-surgical methods. Changing the bodyโ€™s appearance is often times more involved than just eating a well balanced diet and exercising regularly. Even the strictest of diet and exercise regimens are sometimes not enough to eliminate fatty tissues stored in the body. We offer many different safe, effective procedures that will assist you in achieving the body of your dreams. We offer a variety of facial surgery and rejuvenation procedures that will enhance the natural beauty of your face. If you look in the mirror and see areas that you are unhappy with, talk to us about your goals for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Shatkin offers a variety of procedures that will give the breasts a more balanced, symmetrical look while still appearing natural and beautiful. Talk to us during your initial consultation about the available breast enhancement procedures. Dr. Shatkin provides many different options for looking your best using non-surgical methods. We offer safe, effective procedures that will assist you in achieving your dreams. Procedures include Laser therapy, Botox and Injectable fillers, Facial treatments and peels and body contouring.

๐Ÿ’‰ Filler aftercare in Buffalo starts with one thing: patience.Dermal filler results donโ€™t always look โ€œfinalโ€ the same d...
07/13/2026

๐Ÿ’‰ Filler aftercare in Buffalo starts with one thing: patience.

Dermal filler results donโ€™t always look โ€œfinalโ€ the same day you leave your appointment. Mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising can happen โ€” and your results often soften and settle gradually over the next several days.

The best aftercare is simple: stay hydrated, be gentle with the treated area, avoid excess heat or heavy sweating, and give your filler time to integrate beautifully.

Save this post for your next appointment, and always follow the specific aftercare instructions given by your provider.

๐Ÿ“ Aesthetic Associates Centre | Amherst, NY
Serving Buffalo & Western New York
๐Ÿ“ž (716) 839-1700

โš ๏ธ ๐’๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐›๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐›๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ .If your skin feels ...
07/10/2026

โš ๏ธ ๐’๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐›๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐›๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ .

If your skin feels dry, tight, red, reactive, or sensitive, the answer may not be โ€œmore products.โ€

Sometimes, over-exfoliating, layering too many active ingredients, using harsh cleansers, or skipping SPF can weaken the skin barrier (leaving your skin more vulnerable).

At Aesthetic Associates Centre in Amherst, we help clients understand what their skin is actually asking for before recommending treatments or products.

Healthy skin starts with a strong foundation.

๐Ÿงด Ready for a skin reset? Book a personalized skin consultation with our team.

๐Ÿ“ Amherst, NY | Serving Buffalo & Western New York
๐Ÿ“ž (716) 839-1700

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Buffalo Skies Change Fast. Your SPF Habit Shouldn't. Daily SPF is one of the most important skincare habits for prote...
07/06/2026

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Buffalo Skies Change Fast. Your SPF Habit Shouldn't.

Daily SPF is one of the most important skincare habits for protecting skin health, preventing premature aging, and maintaining treatment results.

Your skin is exposed to UV rays during everyday moments like driving, patio lunches, and even sitting near windows.

๐Ÿงด Save this as a reminder for tomorrow morning. Your skin will thank you.

Freedom looks good on everyone. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™Today we're celebrating the beauty of slowing down, soaking up summer, and spending ...
07/04/2026

Freedom looks good on everyone. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

Today we're celebrating the beauty of slowing down, soaking up summer, and spending time with the people who make life meaningful.

Wishing you a Fourth of July that's full of sunshine, celebration, and a little sparkle.โœจ

Happy Independence Day!

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Sun spots, texture, dullnessโ€”Buffalo, your skin doesnโ€™t have to stay stuck in last summer.Your skin keeps score:๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ Ev...
07/01/2026

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Sun spots, texture, dullnessโ€”Buffalo, your skin doesnโ€™t have to stay stuck in last summer.

Your skin keeps score:

๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ Every summer afternoon.
๐Ÿ’ฆ Every pool day.
โ˜€๏ธ Every walk without sunscreen.
๐Ÿงข Every "I'll be outside for just a minute."

Fortunately, your skin has an incredible ability to renew itselfโ€”with the right support.

Your skin remembers every summer. The question is: what do you want it to remember next?

If you've been waiting to address existing sun damage, this is your sign to start the conversation.

๐Ÿค Save this before your next patio day, pool day, or beach trip.

Restylaneยฎ syringes are available at special pricing at Aesthetic Associates Centre. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธFor ๐Ÿ‘ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ, refresh your loo...
06/29/2026

Restylaneยฎ syringes are available at special pricing at Aesthetic Associates Centre. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

For ๐Ÿ‘ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ, refresh your look with exclusive Independence Week pricing on all Restylaneยฎ syringes โ€” $๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ— ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก.

Whether youโ€™re looking to soften lines, restore volume, enhance lips, or create more balanced facial contours, our team will customize your treatment for natural-looking results.

๐Ÿ“… ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ— โ€“ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ
๐Ÿ“ž Call 716-839-1700 to book

Don't wait. Appointments are limited!

๐Ÿ‰ Buffalo weather may change 4 times before the cookout, but your SPF plan shouldnโ€™t.Whether youโ€™re the poolside perfect...
06/29/2026

๐Ÿ‰ Buffalo weather may change 4 times before the cookout, but your SPF plan shouldnโ€™t.

Whether youโ€™re the poolside perfectionist, the recovery queen, the minimalist, the glow getter, or the one with three backup sunscreens in your bagโ€”this is your reminder:

โค๏ธ Apply SPF.
๐Ÿค Hydrate.
๐Ÿ’™ Reapply like you mean it.

Because the best holiday weekend glow is the one you donโ€™t have to recover from on Monday.

Drop your holiday weekend alter ego below ๐Ÿ‘‡

drshatkin.com/med-spa/injectables/botox-neurotoxin/ ๐Ÿ“Quick test:Relax your face completely. Do the lines disappear?If th...
06/24/2026

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๐Ÿ“Quick test:

Relax your face completely. Do the lines disappear?
If they do, you're likely looking at dynamic wrinkles. If they stay, they're likely static wrinkles.

There are two different types of wrinkles, and they each require a different approach. Knowing the difference can save you time, money, and frustration.

Botox treatment in Buffalo works best when itโ€™s part of a personalized planโ€”not a guess.

โœจ Save this post for your next consultation.
๐Ÿค Share it with someone who's considering wrinkle treatments.
๐Ÿ“ฉ Ready for a personalized plan? We'd love to help.

๐Ÿ“2500 Kensington Ave, Amherst, NY
๐Ÿ“ž (716) 839-1700

โ˜€๏ธ Summer skin treatments in Buffalo should feel fresh, strategic, and low-maintenance. Think hydrated skin, smoother te...
06/22/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Summer skin treatments in Buffalo should feel fresh, strategic, and low-maintenance.

Think hydrated skin, smoother texture, brighter tone, and low-maintenance beauty that still feels polished through every pool day, patio dinner, and weekend away.

๐Ÿค This is your reminder: summer does not mean pressing pause on your skin goals. It means choosing the right treatments for the season and saving deeper resurfacing for fall.

๐Ÿ“Œ Save this guide for your next appointment.

๐Ÿ“2500 Kensington Ave, Amherst, NY
๐Ÿ“ž (716) 839-1700

Self-care doesn't always look like a spa day.Sometimes it looks like an early morning coffee before the house wakes up. ...
06/21/2026

Self-care doesn't always look like a spa day.

Sometimes it looks like an early morning coffee before the house wakes up. A few hours on the golf course. Time by the grill. A quiet afternoon on the water. Or simply taking a moment to recharge.

This Father's Day, we're celebrating all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who show up every day for the people they love.

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Aesthetic Associates Centre. ๐Ÿ’™

What's Dad's go-to self-care activity: coffee, golf, fishing, grilling, or something else? โ›ณโ˜•๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Address

2500 Kensington Ave
Amherst, NY
14226

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17168391700

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