Christy L. Cone, MD

Christy L. Cone, MD grew up in rural South Carolina before attending the Calhoun Honors College at Clemson University where she graduated summa cum laude and was named the outstanding senior in the college. She received her medical degree from The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and completed her residency at the Carilion Health System in Roanoke, VA. While in Roanoke, she earned Intern of the Year honors, was The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Outstanding Resident in education her final year, and served as the Chief Resident of education. She is board-certified in Family Medicine.

In 2004, Dr. Cone moved back to the Charleston area to open AesthetiSpa with her husband, Richard Schaffer, MD, in Mount Pleasant. Her interest in non-invasive medical aesthetics began while in private practice in Virginia, where she developed a passion for skincare and the remarkable new non-surgical technologies that foster aging gracefully. Since then, she has received extensive additional training and certifications in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, aesthetic laser treatments, and BOTOX® Cosmetic. She is an active member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and has been selected as a panelist at the first annual Women in Medicine: The Evolving Journey conference in Williamsburg, VA at the end of July 2007.

Dr. Cone maintains an active presence in the local community. She is a member of Women at Work, The Center for Women, and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s CEO Roundtable for Women. She is also a volunteer physician for the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Free Clinic in Mount Pleasant. Dr. Cone enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Richard S. Schaffer, Jr., MD

Richard S. Schaffer, Jr., MD is originally from Houston, TX. He graduated from The Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA with highest distinction. After completing undergraduate studies, Dr. Schaffer spent a year attending the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in The Netherlands as an exchange student. Upon his return to the United States, he obtained his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. Dr. Schaffer then went on to complete his residency in Roanoke, VA at the Carilion Health System, where he served as Chief Resident of education his final year. He was named the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Outstanding Resident in education during his third year and subsequently remained on the faculty of the residency program for a year after completing his training. Dr. Schaffer is board-certified in Family Medicine.

In 2004, Dr. Schaffer moved with his wife, Christy Cone, MD to Mount Pleasant, SC to open AesthetiSpa. His initial interest in non-invasive medical aesthetics centered on the use of YAG lasers and IPL for the treatment of spider veins but quickly branched out into many other areas of non-surgical aesthetics. He has received extensive training and certification in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser aesthetic treatments, Botox® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, mesotherapy, and lipodissolve. He maintains active membership in the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Schaffer is an avid musician and enjoys being involved in the community. He is an accomplished euphonium player who participates in both the Charleston Community Band and the Charleston Wind Ensemble. He is actively involved with the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce being a member of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2007. He is also a member of the Mount Pleasant Business and Professional Association.