A mini facelift surgery like any surgical procedure comes with some risk. Dr. Santos uses many advanced surgical methods to reduce the risks of mini facelift surgery. First off, the main risks of a mini facelift are the typical surgical risks of: Scarring Infection Fluid collection Skin death Complications due to anesthesia Pain Unsatisfactory result […]
CO2 Laser Resurfacing: Should I Choose An Ablative or Non-Ablative Laser?
CO2 laser resurfacing is a procedure that removes dead skin and the upper skin layers to increase collagen production in the treated area. Laser resurfacing comes in two different treatment levels: ablative and non-ablative. What is the difference and should you choose an ablative or non-ablative laser? Ablative CO2 laser resurfacing is performed under local […]
Liquid Facelifts: Are They Effective?
Facelifts come in many varieties. Most involve some surgery, however, a liquid facelift is a completely non-surgical facelift. A liquid facelift uses dermal fillers and BOTOX to enhance the facial features and can lead to younger results. When compared to a surgical facelift, are liquid facelifts effective? For some patients who do not yet have […]
Risks Of A Rhinoplasty And How To Minimize Them
A nose job is one of the most common facial plastic surgeries among men and women. It can address many cosmetic concerns with the nose such as unwanted humps or bumps, size of the nostrils, and the projection of the tip. It can also treat breathing problems caused by structural issues like a deviated septum. […]
BOTOX Or A Brow Lift: Which One Will Benefit You Best?
Patients, in most circumstances, will choose a non-surgical procedure over a surgical one. For the brow and forehead area, BOTOX injections are one of the leading treatments for wrinkles in this area. However, for some patients BOTOX will not provide the results they want to see and a brow lift may be necessary to fully […]
The Risks Of Chin Liposuction
Liposuction in general is considered a safe and non-invasive plastic surgery procedure. However, as a surgical procedure, there are some inherent risks to any liposuction surgery. When it comes to the risks of chin liposuction, the procedure shares many of the same risks as all lipo surgeries such as: Fluid accumulation Unsatisfactory result Infection Complications […]
Facelift Questions: How To Reduce Swelling After A Facelift?
Swelling is a common side effect of any surgery. It can occasionally cause discomfort, but usually resolves on its own within a week or so of surgery. When it comes to facelifts, swelling can be particularly troublesome because it distorts results and patients normally do not feel comfortable going out with swelling after a facelift. […]
Benefits Of Adding Laser Resurfacing To Facial Plastic Surgeries
Laser resurfacing–both surgical and non-surgical varieties–can improve the quality of the skin and ease the signs of aging. For facelift patients, adding a surgical laser procedure utilizing a CO2 laser can enhance results. There are many benefits of adding laser resurfacing to facial plastic surgeries and Dr. Santos often recommends the additional procedure. For most […]
Facelift Questions Answered: What Is An Extended Facelift?
A facelift is one of the most popular plastic surgeries from year to year in the United States. However, while a facelift may be well known, there are many variations of this traditional surgery that patients may not consider until consulting with a Seattle facial plastic surgeon. One of these procedures is an extended facelift. […]
Who Are The Best Candidates For Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, also called eyelid surgery, can treat the upper, lower, or both sets of eyelids. It typically removes excess skin and fat to diminish the signs of aging and a heavy, tired look. In some cases, it can resolve vision issues caused by sagging eyelids. How do you know if you are among best candidates […]
