Rhinoplasty–more commonly known as a nose job–is one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the world. Since the nose sits in the perceived center of the face, it plays an important role in facial appearance. When considering undergoing a nose job, many patients want to know if it will last the rest of their […]
MEN: The new face of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
When it comes to a breast reduction or a tummy tuck, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? “The Real Housewives Orange County?” Pamela Anderson? Dolly Parton? Meet the new face of plastic surgery. It goes by names like Greg and Kyle, two patients of Dr. Paul Parker, of the Parker Center for Plastic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vertical Scar on Neck to Remove Loose Skin
Blanchard asks: I am a 58 year old female with history of weight loss of 135 pounds. I had a very successful abdominoplasty (removal of 10 pounds of skin) and breast reduction with lift. I am scheduled for an arm lift soon and would like to have my loose skin removed from under my neck. […]
I Had a Facelift 4 Years Ago and Don’t Want Another One What Can I Do to Help Sagging?
Sharla DeCelle in Las Vegas, NV asks: I had a facelift approximately 4 years ago and have started to get the deep fowls around my mouth. I’m 60 years old and want to look vibrant for my age but do not want a another facelift. Are there other alternatives that will help the wrinkles and […]
How Do You Correct Too Much Fat Removed During Neck Lift
TJR in Savannah, GA asks: “If you had too much fat removed from submental liposuction and it caused your muscle bands to show and indentations how would you go about correcting this problem? If you are a PS what would you recommend to fix something like this and what sort of reasonable expectations should a person […]
What is More Invasive..a Browlift or Upper Blephroplasty?
Andi P in Pennsylvaasks: What is More Invasive- a brow lift or upper blepharoplasty? Thanks! There are a number of different types of brow lift procedures. Most of the brow lift procedures would likely be categorized as more invasive than a standard upper blepharoplasty. Upper blepharoplasty is a simple procedure whereby skin and a small component of […]
Is it possible to make my smile not as wide?
Jonass in Dallas asks: “Hi I am 20 years old, when I smile or laugh my mouth opens very wide so it seems that my smiel goes from ear to ear! is there anyway to fix it so when I’m laughing, my mouth won’t open as much?” This is a significantly delicate and tricky proposed […]
