When it comes to nose jobs, many patients have concerns about the procedure not “aging well” or aging the overall appearance of the patient. There are a couple of reasons some patients may feel worried about the durability of rhinoplasty. In the past, older techniques were used for the rhinoplasty procedure and may show signs […]
Who Is The Ideal Candidate For A Mini Facelift?
A mini facelift is a smaller version of a traditional facelift. It corrects less of the face and involves smaller incisions. Thus, it tends to have a fairly specific candidate pool. The majority of facelift patients will undergo a full facelift. So, who is the ideal candidate for a mini facelift? Usually, mini facelift candidates […]
What Are The Risks Of Facial Plastic Surgery?
Facial plastic surgery is a broad category of plastic surgeries that treat the face. It can include everything from a nose job to eyelid surgery to a facelift. While individual surgeries have specific risks, facial plastic surgery has general risks that apply to most of the procedures. What are the risks of facial plastic surgery? […]
Does A Brow Lift Change Eye Shape?
Brow lift surgery corrects brow sagging that naturally occurs with age. It is common for brow sagging to also affect the upper eyelids. Thus, sometimes a brow lift may be performed with an upper blepharoplasty, or may replace the need for the procedure altogether. So, while a brow lift may address extra skin on the […]
Is Rhinoplasty A Painful Surgery?
A rhinoplasty—or a nose job—is frequently performed on younger patients and some who may not have otherwise sought cosmetic surgery. Thus, rhinoplasty patients tend to have more questions than those seeking surgery purely for cosmetic reasons such as a facelift. One common question is, “Is rhinoplasty a painful surgery?” The surgical procedure itself is performed […]
How Long After A Facelift Will I Look Normal?
After facelift surgery, it is perfectly normal for patients to experience some minor side effects such as swelling and bruising that can alter their appearance. This is why—even though patients often feel well enough to work within a few days, they generally do not return until the seven to ten day mark. So, how long […]
What Is The Most Common Facial Plastic Surgery?
Facial plastic surgery procedure popularity tends to vary depending on age and gender identity. However, there are facial plastic surgeries that are universally popular among all age groups and genders. So, what is the most common facial plastic surgery? Rhinoplasty is the most common and popular facial plastic surgery. Men and women both frequently undergo […]
Does Rhinoplasty Weaken Your Nose?
A rhinoplasty—or nose job—sometimes has to completely restructure the nose including the bone, cartilage, and internal structures. Occasionally, a plastic surgeon will take cartilage from elsewhere on the body such as the rib to support the new structure. This can worry patients and they may ask, “Does rhinoplasty weaken your nose?” If done right, your […]
Do You Still Need Botox After A Brow Lift?
Brow lift surgery is a frequently performed anti-aging surgery for the upper face. It also helps lift sagging brows back into their natural position along the brow bone. Many brow lift patients have used Botox and—while Botox can help prevent wrinkles—it cannot completely halt the aging that would cause the need for a brow lift. […]
How Do I Prepare For A Facelift?
Any surgery requires some preparation, even minimally invasive ones such as facelifts. Dr. Santos will provide each patient with specific preparation instructions based on their medical history and procedure. Here are some of the basic answers to the question, “How do I prepare for a facelift?” First, Dr. Santos may require certain medical clearances before […]
