Plastic surgery is not usually performed on people under the age of 18. However, there are some procedures or cases, where cosmetic surgery is warranted. Among the most common surgeries for teenagers is rhinoplasty. Sometimes it is performed for reconstructive or medical reasons, and other times it is purely cosmetic. Let’s look deeper at the […]
How Do Surgeons Minimize Scarring During A Facelift?
It may seem impossible to hide facelift scarring well because it is altering such a visible part of the body. However, over the decades, facial plastic surgeons have revolutionized facelift surgery to include minimal, hidden incisions. Dr. David Santos is one of these surgeons with decades of facelift surgery experience behind him that allows him […]
What Are The Risks Of A Neck Lift?
Neck lift surgery is a common facial plastic surgery that can tighten up the skin and muscles on the neck. Most commonly, it is performed on patients over 50. While the procedure is largely considered safe in a healthy patient, all surgical procedures do come with some level of risk. Let’s look deeper into, “What […]
How Long Does It Take For Upper Blepharoplasty Surgery To Heal?
An upper blepharoplasty surgery resolves sagging and/or extra skin along the upper eyelids. Often, this can disguise the natural crease, or simply create an aged look. Rarely, it can even obstruct vision. The surgery itself generally takes an hour or less, but patients often want to know, “How long does it take for upper blepharoplasty […]
How Long Does It Take For Skin To Tighten After Chin Liposuction?
Chin liposuction is growing in popularity as more and more people realize that they can get rid of genetic submental fat. Adult patients of all ages can and do benefit from chin lipo. However, in order to achieve a good result, the skin needs to tighten over the new contours of the face. For most […]
Can I Get A Facelift At 30?
Facelift surgery is normally associated with people over fifty that have started showing more advanced signs of aging. However, aging, even advanced signs, can begin earlier in life. Some people may even notice changes in their late twenties or thirties. It is not uncommon for patients in their thirties to seek out a plastic surgeon […]
Is There A Nose Job Without Surgery?
Nose job surgery has remained in the top five most popular plastic surgeries for decades. However, as plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures evolve, patients start to wonder if it is possible to achieve the results they want without surgery. While Dr. Santos specializes in facial plastic surgery, he also can discuss your candidacy and the […]
Does CO2 Laser Scar?
One of the top concerns for plastic surgery patients, especially those seeking facial plastic surgery is scarring. Scars are an inevitable part of any surgery. While in plastic surgery they are minimized and hidden as much as possible, they are still necessary for a good result. Therefore, when patients undergo a surgical CO2 laser procedure […]
Does Chin Lipo Cause Loose Skin?
Chin liposuction, also called submental liposuction, removes excess fat that collects underneath the chin. A common concern that patients have with this procedure is that the removal of fat will leave them with extra skin, or that the skin will not adequately contract. These are legitimate concerns. So, let’s take a closer look at the […]
Does A Brow Lift Affect Your Hairline?
Does A Brow Lift Affect Your Hairline? Since brow lift incisions are made within or just above the hairline, a common worry for patients is that a brow lift will permanently alter the hairline. Dr. Santos delves deeper into the question, “Does a brow lift affect your hairline?” If performed correctly, a brow lift should […]
