At first glance, it may seem obvious that there is a difference between a brow lift and a facelift. However, before surgery and in consultations, many people ask, “Will a facelift address my forehead?” The term “facelift” is fairly vague, so it is not clear exactly what areas of the face the procedure address. Let’s […]
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 […]
Hematoma After Facelift: What Is It And How To Treat It?
The proper definition of a hematoma is a collection of blood outside of the blood vessels. They are a fairly common occurrence and can happen after most major injuries or surgeries. After facelift surgery, Dr. Santos will monitor you for hematoma development as well as take steps during/after surgery to avoid them. Let’s look at […]
Managing Facial Plastic Surgery Expectations: What To Know
Expectations within the plastic surgery world can make the difference between someone who is a candidate for surgery and someone who is not. Plastic surgery–while it can achieve amazing outcomes–is not one size fits all. One result may not be possible in every patient based on varying anatomy. Expectations become heightened when it comes to […]
Can Sagging Jowls Be Fixed?
One of the signs of aging that most concerns patients is jowl sagging. This involves loose and extra skin collecting along the jawline and lower cheeks. Occasionally, small fat pockets may also accumulate in the area. This can age the face prematurely and cause patients distress. They often come in asking, “Can sagging jowls be […]
Maintaining Your Skin After A Facelift: The Non-Surgical Procedures To Help
Skin quality is one of the most important–and most overlooked–factors in aging and facelift results. Maintaining and improving your skin quality after a facelift promotes less visible scars, longer lasting results, and a better overall appearance. Below are some of the best non-surgical procedures for maintaining your skin after a facelift. Chemical Peels Chemical peels […]
Is A Facelift Under Local Anesthesia Painful?
The use of local anesthesia during facial plastic surgery is proving to be not only possible but preferable in many cases. It lowers the overall risk of surgery, makes facelifts more accessible to people with medical conditions, and often results in an easier recovery. Some patients feel anxious about not going completely under for the […]
Does Facelift Without Surgery Work?
Facelift surgery is one of the most effective ways to address aging, jowling, and saggy, wrinkled skin. However, is surgery always necessary to see a great result that makes you look years younger? Currently, there are many non-surgical facelift options available such as liquid facelifts, thread lifts, and more. Does facelift without surgery work? The […]
Facelift Seattle: Can Bald Men Get A Facelift?
Facelift surgery requires incisions hidden strategically in the folds of the face and hair. For bald men, this often causes concerns that their facelift scars will not be hidden or it will be obvious that they had work done. This leaves them wondering, “Can bald men get a facelift?” Luckily, there are many options for […]
Facelift Seattle: Is A Facelift Dangerous?
It is understandable that patients may feel nervous before undergoing a facelift. When researching or discussing the risks, patients may wonder, “Is a facelift dangerous?” Since a facelift is an elective surgery, patients often become more nervous about the possible risks of a facelift. Dr. David Santos can discuss these risks with you and the […]
