Expectations within the plastic surgery world can make the difference between someone who is a candidate for surgery and someone who is not. Plastic surgery–while it can achieve amazing outcomes–is not one size fits all. One result may not be possible in every patient based on varying anatomy. Expectations become heightened when it comes to […]
How Long Does Swelling Last After Chin Implant?
Swelling after any surgical procedure is pretty much inevitable. While it is not always troublesome, for facial surgeries it can be particularly annoying. Swelling of another part of the body can often be adequately hidden under clothing and compression garments. Facial swelling though, cannot be disguised so easily. One procedure patients find themselves particularly worried […]
What Is The Best Treatment For Saggy Eyelids?
Saggy eyelids happen for many reasons, though the most common one is aging. Patients can experience sagging on their upper or lower lids, and sometimes both. This can cause distress and sometimes even hinder a patient’s vision in severe cases. Naturally, patients tend to wonder, “What is the best treatment for saggy eyelids?” First off, […]
What Is The Difference Between A Brow Lift And A Forehead Lift?
The terms “brow lift” and “forehead lift” are often used synonymously to refer to surgical procedures that address aging from the eyebrows up. Though, to facial plastic surgeons, there is a subtle difference between the two procedures, even if they often address the same areas and concerns. Let’s take a closer look at the question, […]
Does Facial Fat Transfer Work?
Fat transfer to the face, also known as a facial fat transfer, is a procedure that takes fat from one area of the body and moves it to fill in facial hollows. This is most commonly done to address hollowing due to aging, illness, or other factors. While fat transfer procedures are growing in popularity, […]
Can Sagging Jowls Be Fixed?
One of the signs of aging that most concerns patients is jowl sagging. This involves loose and extra skin collecting along the jawline and lower cheeks. Occasionally, small fat pockets may also accumulate in the area. This can age the face prematurely and cause patients distress. They often come in asking, “Can sagging jowls be […]
Cheek Implants vs. Buccal Fat Removal: Which One Is Right For Me?
The cheeks are a frequent area of concern for patients seeking facial plastic surgery. Whether it be due to aging, genetics, or weight fluctuation, the cheek area can cause a variety of cosmetic issues that patients want to be addressed. Two of the most popular procedures for cheek enhancement include cheek augmentation and buccal fat […]
Will A Chin Implant Get Rid Of Double Chin?
A double chin is one of the top reasons besides aging that patients seek facial plastic surgery. Sometimes genetic or leftover from weight loss, a double chin can be distressing for patients. They often want to know their best options for getting rid of their double chin. Generally, there are multiple options and the best […]
How Many Years Does A Neck Lift Take Off?
The neck, along with the face, tends to show age before elsewhere on the body. For some, the neck can actually make a larger difference in facial appearance than actual facial aging. In these cases, a neck lift can make a major difference in your appearance and can take years off your appearance. Many know […]
How Can I Tighten My Eyelids Without Surgery?
The traditional method for tightening the eyelids is blepharoplasty surgery. However, this is not always necessary depending on your concerns, age, and anatomy. Dr. Santos can determine if a blepharoplasty–or eyelid lift–is the best option, or if you would better benefit from a non-surgical eyelid tightening procedure. So, how can I tighten my eyelids without […]
