Facelifts usually provide great results. However, there are always rare cases where they do not turn out ideally. Why does this happen? Is there a way to prevent it? Dr. David Santos—a facial plastic surgeon with decades of experience—details some of the reasons facelifts fail and how you can prevent bad facelifts. #1: Over Resection […]
How To Reduce Bruising And Swelling After Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery is considered one of the least invasive and easiest to recover from facial plastic surgeries. This is largely due to its low risk profile and consistently good results. However, that does not mean it is necessarily pleasant. Patients do still experience some side effects, often bruising and swelling. Here are some tips for […]
Do They Shave Your Head For A Brow Lift?
Anti-aging surgeries such as facelifts and brow lifts involve incisions on or near the face. Understandably, this can cause concern for patients about possible future scarring and the location of the incisions. For a brow lift, the incisions are typically hidden in the hairline which brings up questions such as, “Do they shave your head […]
3 Things To Expect After Chin Liposuction
Chin liposuction is becoming an increasingly popular procedure to treat the appearance of a double chin. People of all ages may benefit from removing extra fat under the chin and the procedure can be successfully performed under local anesthesia. Here are 3 things to expect after chin liposuction. #1: Wearing A Compression Garment Liposuction procedures […]
How Long Does Tightness Last After A Facelift?
Facelift surgery consistently remains one of the most popular plastic surgeries around the world. As more people value looking younger, the procedure continues to find more patients. Though, like any surgery, there are recovery and side effects. While normally minimal, it is still important for patients to understand what to expect following a facelift. Let’s […]
Will Losing Weight Help Hood Eyes?
Extra fat on the body can contribute to certain structures on the body sagging or looking aged. If you’re young enough or have good skin quality, losing weight can sometimes completely solve this. Other times, a surgeon may need to perform a skin removal procedure to get rid of extra skin and tighten up the […]
What Is An Ideal Female Nose?
When seeking a rhinoplasty surgery, patients often want the ideal nose based upon scientific and beauty principles. However, sometimes this is not always the best possible nose for that patient. Dr. Santos will discuss the best options for your nose job. Regardless, let’s look at the question, “What is an ideal female nose?” In general, […]
How Painful Is A Facelift?
Like any surgery, prospective facelift patients often have concerns about post-operative pain. Considering that facelift surgery is a major procedure, patients can expect some post-operative pain. Dr. Santos does also prescribe pain medications to take following surgery. Let’s look at just, “How painful is a facelift?” Every patient can expect a different amount of pain […]
What Is A Botox Brow Lift?
When most people hear the term “brow lift,” they think of the surgical procedure that addresses upper face sagging and wrinkles. However, there are forms of non-surgical brow lifts, primarily with neurotoxins such as Botox. While a Botox brow lift cannot replace a surgical brow lift, it can provide some enhancement. Let’s look more at […]
Does Eyelid Surgery Leave Scars?
Eyelid surgery—also called a blepharoplasty—is a facial plastic surgery that removes extra skin on the upper and/or lower eyelids. While this procedure is fairly straightforward and quick, one of the most common concerns that prospective patients have is scarring. This is understandable since the eyes are highly visible and scarring in the area cannot be […]
