The use of local anesthesia during facial plastic surgery is proving to be not only possible but preferable in many cases. It lowers the overall risk of surgery, makes facelifts more accessible to people with medical conditions, and often results in an easier recovery. Some patients feel anxious about not going completely under for the […]
Does Facelift Without Surgery Work?
Facelift surgery is one of the most effective ways to address aging, jowling, and saggy, wrinkled skin. However, is surgery always necessary to see a great result that makes you look years younger? Currently, there are many non-surgical facelift options available such as liquid facelifts, thread lifts, and more. Does facelift without surgery work? The […]
Are Mini Facelifts Worth It?
Making the decision to undergo any type of facial plastic surgery is one that requires careful consideration. During this process, it is understandable for patients to have questions and weigh the risks and benefits. Nowhere is this seen more frequently than in facelift surgery patients. Often, this leads to questions like, “Are mini facelifts worth […]
The Best Way To Treat Facelift Scars: Scar Protocol
Facelift surgery creates beautiful results and can take years off the face. This requires surgical incisions that eventually can become scars. Patients undergoing a facelift understandably want to hide their scars as much as possible. Plastic surgeons use techniques to hide scars in the natural contours of the body and minimize their overall size. However, […]
What Is A Revision Facelift?
A “revision” in plastic surgery can refer to many different types of procedures. Perhaps the most well known is when a surgeon corrects an unsatisfactory result or issue following another surgery. The other type of revision refers to when a surgeon simply refreshes a previous good result after a few years as maintenance. For facelifts, […]
Facelift Seattle: Can Bald Men Get A Facelift?
Facelift surgery requires incisions hidden strategically in the folds of the face and hair. For bald men, this often causes concerns that their facelift scars will not be hidden or it will be obvious that they had work done. This leaves them wondering, “Can bald men get a facelift?” Luckily, there are many options for […]
Facelift Seattle: Is A Facelift Dangerous?
It is understandable that patients may feel nervous before undergoing a facelift. When researching or discussing the risks, patients may wonder, “Is a facelift dangerous?” Since a facelift is an elective surgery, patients often become more nervous about the possible risks of a facelift. Dr. David Santos can discuss these risks with you and the […]
Facelift Seattle: What Does A Full Facelift Include?
Facelift surgery comes in many forms including the mini, full, and extended facelift. The full facelift is the most commonly performed technique. While every facelift surgery differs based on individual needs, many patients wonder: what does a full facelift include? In general, patients can expect a full facelift to address their lower face, some of […]
Facelift Seattle: What Types Of Facelifts Are There?
Facelift surgeries come in many different types and varieties. Dr. David Santos is an expert facelift surgeon capable of performing all types of facelifts. Prior to surgery, patients can become overwhelmed by the many facelifts available. What types of facelifts are there? Starting with the least invasive technique, a mini facelift utilizes a smaller incision […]
Facelift Seattle: How Long Does A Mini Facelift Last?
Aging is one of the inevitable aspects of growing older. A mini facelift is one procedure that can turn back time and provide a more youthful look. Following a mini facelift in Seattle, however, aging does not stop. The face will continue to age even after a facelift. This leaves many patients seeking mini facelifts […]
