A facelift is a facial plastic surgery that focuses on tightening loose, saggy skin and removing excess fat deposits. This can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, extra skin and fat, and skin laxity. While a facelift addresses many signs of aging and can make you look younger, it will not […]
Facial Thinning And How To Combat It
Facial thinning is a natural part of the aging process. While the face thinning is one of the major differences between childhood and adulthood, this process does not stop once puberty stops. As we age, thinning of the face causes wrinkles and fine lines to appear at first, but eventually can lead to hollows in […]
What To Expect After CO2 Laser Resurfacing
CO2 laser resurfacing is a procedure performed by facial plastic surgeons that rejuvenates the skin using a sophisticated and high tech laser. Often, Dr. Santos uses the CO2 laser after other facial surgeries like a facelift to provide extra tightening. It also improves the overall look and quality of the skin. Stronger than CO2 lasers […]
The Difference Between Cosmetic & Functional Rhinoplasty
When researching rhinoplasty, you may come across terms such as “cosmetic rhinoplasty” or “functional rhinoplasty”. But, what do these terms mean? In short, a functional nose job is one that corrects a nasal structure that hinder breathing or causes other medical problems like sleep apnea or nasal trauma. However, a cosmetic rhinoplasty is a purely […]
The History of Facelifts
The history of the facelift begins with the successful facelift performed by German surgeon, Erich Lexer in 1916. The demand among socialites and the aristocracy of the early 20th century for ways to stay young was high. When Dr. Lexer succeeded in lifting the skin and fat that accumulates on the face with age, plastic […]
Combining Facial Plastic Surgeries Can Improve Your Results
Many patients who come in seeking a facelift, eyelid surgery, or other facial plastic surgery are often interested in more than procedure or could benefit from more than one. There is a common misconception that each facial plastic surgery must be a separate surgery. However, this is fundamentally not true. Most facial plastic surgery procedures […]
The Unknown Benefit Of Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure designed to remove sagging skin and fat on and around the eyelids. It is known for providing a dramatic improvement in appearance that other people often cannot pinpoint. Other than making you look younger, blepharoplasty may have an added side benefit: vision improvement. Sagging skin and fat can […]
Average Age For A Facelift: Am I Too Old Or Too Young?
Society generally associates facelifts with older patients looking to smooth wrinkles and lift sagging skin. But is it safe to assume all facelift patients are elderly? Is it possible to be too old or too young to undergo a facelift? The easiest answer to these questions is a resounding NO! Other than being over 18 […]
Men And Women Age Differently: Here’s How
It is commonly accepted that men and women mature at different rates, at least early on in life. However, this same imbalance continues throughout our lives. Beyond major differences seen in menopause, men’s and women’s faces age differently as well. Due to increased testosterone levels, male skin is thicker and therefore less susceptible to the […]
Receding Hairline And A Brow Lift: Is It Possible?
Male pattern baldness and other causes of a receding hairline often make patients seeking a brow lift hesitant. Most brow related incisions are hidden in the hairline. For those who experience a receding hairline, this can compromise your procedure. Luckily, with the newest technology and Dr. Santos’ refined techniques, most patients with a receding hairline […]
