A nose job–or rhinoplasty–surgery often elicits fear and anxiety because of the nose’s prominence on our faces. However, rhinoplasty is a fairly routine procedure not worthy of such worries. For many, rhinoplasty becomes a medical necessity due to a deviated septum, blocked airway, or health conditions, like sleep apnea. In these cases, a nose job […]
The Common Signs Of Facial Aging
Everyone ages–and while aging is different for everyone–there are many common signs that almost everyone sees as their face ages. Wrinkles and Fine Lines: The hallmark of aging–wrinkles and fine lines–affect everyone. For some it is forehead lines, for others, Crow’s Feet, and yet others, laugh lines. These are normally caused by the everyday movements […]
Ablative vs. Non-Ablative Laser Rejuvenation: Which Is Superior?
Laser rejuvenation is one of the simplest and most non-invasive treatments to treat skin imperfections. When it comes to picking your laser treatments, it is easy to get stuck between a harsher ablative laser and the gentler, but less effective non-ablative lasers. Non-ablative lasers–like Fraxel, certain types of CO2 lasers, and pulsed dye lasers–do not […]
What Are The Benefits of Local Anesthesia And How Could It Benefit Your Facelift Surgery?
When you go into surgery, you often expect being placed to sleep under general anesthesia. For many surgical procedures, local anesthesia with oral sedation may be a better option to minimize risks and lessen recovery time. Seattle plastic surgeon, Dr. Santos, pioneered the use of local anesthetic in his facial cosmetic surgeries. During a facelift […]
Meet The Facial Beauty Team
The team at Facial Beauty is full of dedicated and talented people who want to provide the best care possible for their patients. When you first walk in or call our office, one of our Patient Care Coordinators will greet you. The Patient Care Coordinators book your appointments, make sure you are comfortable during your […]
What Is The Difference Between A Facelift and Mini Facelift?
When considering facelift options, your cosmetic surgeon may recommend a procedure known as a mini facelift. Not everyone who seeks a facelift procedure needs the full surgery. Depending upon your needs, a mini facelift may be the best option. A facelift procedure targets the areas of the face around and below the cheeks, including the […]
Dr. Santos to be Inducted into the Chico Sports Hall of Fame
Dr. David Santos, former swimmer for the University of California – Berkeley and US National Team Member, will be officially inducted into the Chico Sports Hall of Fame during the annual Chico Sports Hall of Fame Athletics Banquet on Tuesday, May 9th. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment, Dr. Santos! Read the exclusive feature here on […]
What Are Lip Fillers??? Everything You Need To Know!
Thanks to recent FDA approvals and a wave of fearless Millennials (hi, Kylie), lip augmentation is the second-fastest-growing facial procedure in the U.S. To ensure you don’t wind up on Botched, consult this safety guide. So, what are lip fillers, exactly? Let’s start with what they’re not: permanent. They last only about three months to a […]
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Chelsea Handler Shares Amazing Before/After Photos! Behold, The Power of Lasers
Chelsea Handler is sharing the beauty secret that’s worked wonders for her. The comedian and talk show showed off the results of her recent treatment to her nearly 3 million Instagram followers on Wednesday, and her results were quite remarkable. “Before and after profractional laser,” Handler, 41, captioned a side by side comparison photo of her pre-treatment and post-treatment outcomes. “Its […]
