When researching rhinoplasty, you may come across terms such as “cosmetic rhinoplasty” or “functional rhinoplasty”. But, what do these terms mean? In short, a functional nose job is one that corrects a nasal structure that hinder breathing or causes other medical problems like sleep apnea or nasal trauma. However, a cosmetic rhinoplasty is a purely […]
The History of Facelifts
The history of the facelift begins with the successful facelift performed by German surgeon, Erich Lexer in 1916. The demand among socialites and the aristocracy of the early 20th century for ways to stay young was high. When Dr. Lexer succeeded in lifting the skin and fat that accumulates on the face with age, plastic […]
Combining Facial Plastic Surgeries Can Improve Your Results
Many patients who come in seeking a facelift, eyelid surgery, or other facial plastic surgery are often interested in more than procedure or could benefit from more than one. There is a common misconception that each facial plastic surgery must be a separate surgery. However, this is fundamentally not true. Most facial plastic surgery procedures […]
The Unknown Benefit Of Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure designed to remove sagging skin and fat on and around the eyelids. It is known for providing a dramatic improvement in appearance that other people often cannot pinpoint. Other than making you look younger, blepharoplasty may have an added side benefit: vision improvement. Sagging skin and fat can […]
Average Age For A Facelift: Am I Too Old Or Too Young?
Society generally associates facelifts with older patients looking to smooth wrinkles and lift sagging skin. But is it safe to assume all facelift patients are elderly? Is it possible to be too old or too young to undergo a facelift? The easiest answer to these questions is a resounding NO! Other than being over 18 […]
Receding Hairline And A Brow Lift: Is It Possible?
Male pattern baldness and other causes of a receding hairline often make patients seeking a brow lift hesitant. Most brow related incisions are hidden in the hairline. For those who experience a receding hairline, this can compromise your procedure. Luckily, with the newest technology and Dr. Santos’ refined techniques, most patients with a receding hairline […]
No Reason To Fear A Nose Job
A nose job–or rhinoplasty–surgery often elicits fear and anxiety because of the nose’s prominence on our faces. However, rhinoplasty is a fairly routine procedure not worthy of such worries. For many, rhinoplasty becomes a medical necessity due to a deviated septum, blocked airway, or health conditions, like sleep apnea. In these cases, a nose job […]
The Common Signs Of Facial Aging
Everyone ages–and while aging is different for everyone–there are many common signs that almost everyone sees as their face ages. Wrinkles and Fine Lines: The hallmark of aging–wrinkles and fine lines–affect everyone. For some it is forehead lines, for others, Crow’s Feet, and yet others, laugh lines. These are normally caused by the everyday movements […]
Ablative vs. Non-Ablative Laser Rejuvenation: Which Is Superior?
Laser rejuvenation is one of the simplest and most non-invasive treatments to treat skin imperfections. When it comes to picking your laser treatments, it is easy to get stuck between a harsher ablative laser and the gentler, but less effective non-ablative lasers. Non-ablative lasers–like Fraxel, certain types of CO2 lasers, and pulsed dye lasers–do not […]
What Are The Benefits of Local Anesthesia And How Could It Benefit Your Facelift Surgery?
When you go into surgery, you often expect being placed to sleep under general anesthesia. For many surgical procedures, local anesthesia with oral sedation may be a better option to minimize risks and lessen recovery time. Seattle plastic surgeon, Dr. Santos, pioneered the use of local anesthetic in his facial cosmetic surgeries. During a facelift […]
