How a Browlift made a significant impact: One patient’s story

      When age starts to make your eyebrows sag, you may get used to hearing that you” look angry”, “worried” or “tired”.   Cindy used to always have that problem.  Friends now tell her, “You look so amazing.”   Visual field loss, angry, tired, appearance.       Cindy was a widow at 70 […]

DOUBLE CHIN REMEDY WITH A SIMPLE INJECTION??? The role of Kybella.

  In April 2015, the FDA approved of the use of an injectable called Kybella for reduction of fat.  Kybella is a deoxycholic acid that is injected into the submentum double chin area to reduce fat successfully. Certainly we know that there are many individuals who are significantly discouraged by their appearance in the under […]

The Vampire Facelift: The Vampire in the Vampire Facelift

      The Vampire Facelift     THE VAMPIRE IN THE VAMPIRE FACELIFT     Vampires?  Well this has caused quite a stir!  Vampires to the rescue for your aging face.  Vampires are talented, but can they do a facelift?.  Interesting, indeed, because there are many who do believe that vampires really do exist.  […]

How Does it Feel to get a Facelift? One Woman’s True Story

By Larry Rondeau, Medical and Science Writer with Dr. David Santos   The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that in 2014, plastic surgeons performed 1.7 million cosmetic surgical procedures in the US, including 128,000 facelifts. How does it feel to get a facelift?   I asked Roni Graham, a patient of Dr. David Santos.  […]

What is the best option for Deep Facial Lines?

  Fillers? Or Fat transfer?? David Santos MD FACS   Over the years, our understanding of the causes of facial aging has evolved.  Specifically and notably, fat atrophy has become a significant leading concern and cause for the typical architectural changes that occur with facial aging.  Loss of facial fat and the creation of deep […]

Is there an age limit for plastic surgery?

Americans are living longer than ever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average life expectancy for Americans is now 78.5 years. And with this increased rate comes new questions concerning lifestyle, fitness and beauty. “The most noteworthy aspect about all this is not just that people are living longer but […]

Statistics Show That Plastic Surgery is Rebounding Despite the Economy

THE ECONOMY Plastic Surgery as Economic Indicator By BRAD TUTTLE | @bradrtuttle | February 14, 2012 | 1 inShare 31 VERONIQUE BERANGER / GETTY IMAGES Most plastic surgery procedures are considered non-essential, or elective—as in, the patient can elect to have work done, just don’t expect health insurance to cover it. Or as in: When […]