Does A Neck Lift Get Rid Of Jowls?

The skin around the jaw often begins to shift downward as we age. For many patients, this can be a problematic and disheartening process, creating feelings of insecurity. Sagging jaw skin, sometimes called jowls, creates deep lines and a loose shape to the once-defined jawline. However, many cosmetic treatments can help address the appearance of […]

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 […]

Signs You May Benefit From Adding A Neck Lift To Your Facelift

Combining a neck lift with a facelift is relatively common and easy. Many patients will find the best results from a facelift if they also address their neck at the same time. However, not every patient will benefit from a neck lift. So, how can you know? Ultimately, Dr. Santos can determine this following a […]

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 […]

Neck Lift Seattle: What Is Platysmaplasty?

The neck and face take the brunt of aging. From sagging skin, wrinkles, and uneven fat deposits, the neck can carry many cosmetic concerns. Patients looking to correct neck banding and sagging often become confused at the term “platysmaplasty”. Is that the technical term for a neck lift? Is it something else? What is platysmaplasty? […]

Men And Women Age Differently: Here’s How

It is commonly accepted that men and women mature at different rates, at least early on in life. However, this same imbalance continues throughout our lives. Beyond major differences seen in menopause, men’s and women’s faces age differently as well.  Due to increased testosterone levels, male skin is thicker and therefore less susceptible to the […]

From the Restoration of His Cars to His Face

Written by: Veronica R. I had the pleasure of sitting in on a surgery at Facial Beauty recently and between the Seahawks and car talks, jokes and the engaging procedure happening in front of me, that operating room had more action in it than a movie set. Yes, you heard that right. The patient was […]

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 TOP 7 MOST COMMONLY REQUESTED PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES FOR MEN.

      David Santos MD FACS, Facialbeauty.com   Over the years, I have seen an increase in requests for plastic surgery procedures by men.   There is a commonly held belief that women request plastic surgery procedures more often than men.  In my practice, facelift is the predominant procedure performed, and is requested more […]