People who have had cosmetic surgery, especially women, often report that looking younger and more attractive increased their happiness and self-confidence. For instance, Roni Graham, a patient of Seattle facial plastic surgeon Dr. David Santos reported, “I feel great! I think I look now the way I feel. I’m not trying to cover up […]
Why the Facelift Has Gone From Extreme to Mainstream
The facelift procedure has evolved quite a bit over the last several decades. Over time, surgeons have learned that techniques like skin strip excision and even some versions of the traditional SMAS facelift resulted in a pulled or “swept” look. Results with these techniques were often dramatic and resulted in longer scars and a longer […]
How to Choose “The Best” Plastic Surgeon
Did you know that any person with the title M.D. after his or her name can legally perform plastic surgery procedures? It’s a scary fact. While there are some circumstances that prevent underqualified “surgeons” from performing surgery, it still happens on a regular basis. Just perform a Google search on “botched surgery” and you’ll […]
It Takes Fat to Lose Fat (You Didn’t Read That Wrong!)
A couple of decades ago, many Americans began to buy into the idea that eliminating fat from their diet was a sure-fire way to solve their weight loss woes. Items labeled “fat-free,” “low-fat,” and “light” began to multiply on grocery store shelves. It may be no coincidence that, since then, obesity rates have doubled. We […]
Dr. Santos Discusses Lifestyle Lift on CBS 8 San Diego
Watch Dr. Santos talk about Lifestyle Lift on CBS 8 San Diego here.
Feeling good about yourself
Lift up your life by making a commitment to doing something for yourself. Weight loss? Vacation? More rest? Eating right? Exercise? A lifestyle lift to make you look better? Why not all of the above and now!
What to look for when looking for a Plastic Surgeon
What to look for when looking for a Plastic Surgeon
Young women contemplate plastic surgery to keep their edge in the corporate world
It is still a corporate “no-no”, or at least politically incorrect, to openly acknowledge the role that beauty plays in the work situation. In the ‘70s, height of women’s lib, women fought to take the focus away from their looks and on to their achievements. Although the number of women in the workforce has greatly […]
Demand for lifts rising quickly, 2011 statistics show – Related Stories – NAIFA SmartBrief
Demand for lifts rising quickly, 2011 statistics show – Related Stories – NAIFA SmartBrief.
Is there an age limit for plastic surgery?
Americans are living longer than ever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average life expectancy for Americans is now 78.5 years. And with this increased rate comes new questions concerning lifestyle, fitness and beauty. “The most noteworthy aspect about all this is not just that people are living longer but […]
