What is a Mini Facelift? This is a very common question we receive here in San Diego, where patients want to heal quickly and resume their active lifestyles, but still want RESULTS from their surgery. A good mini facelift will accomplish both of those things: get you back outside quickly, but make you look REFRESHED! […]
What is a Mini Facelift?
What is a Mini Facelift? This is a very common question we receive here in San Diego, where patients want to heal quickly and resume their active lifestyles, but still want RESULTS from their surgery. A good mini facelift will accomplish both of those things: get you back outside quickly, but make you look REFRESHED! […]
How Long Does a Facelift Last?
Many people have a vision in their mind of what they believe they should see when they look at the reflection staring back at them in the mirror. You may envision a face and/or neck with a younger appearance, or a face free of what you perceive as imperfections. If this is how you regularly […]
Eyelid Surgery in San Diego
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures we perform in San Diego. This is because eyelids are often the first area of the face to show signs of aging- even in younger patients. Upper eyelid surgery is performed using a well-hidden incision in the natural skin crease. […]
Rhinoplasty Recovery
Patients from around the world come to San Diego for rhinoplasty surgery. One of the most common questions we hear is “how long will my recovery be?” The answer depends in part on the complexity of the surgery, and on the patient themselves. Typical rhinoplasty recovery is about one week. During this time there is […]
What is an Open Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty can be performed through one of two approaches: Open, or Closed. An open rhinoplasty involves an incision across the columella (marked out in the picture). This incision allows the surgeon to more easily see the inside of the nose for performing more complex procedures. An open rhinoplasty is often used if complex tip […]
Facelift Twilight Sedation
In the past, most facelifts were performed with general anesthesia. General Anesthesia involves a ventilator, with the patient completely unconscious and reliant on the ventilator for oxygen. The advantage of this is that the patient sees and feels nothing, and is completely still during surgery. Disadvantages include greater risk for older patients or those with […]
LONG TERM RESULTS OF FACELIFT SURGERY
One of the most common questions we receive from prospective facelift patients in San Diego is “how long will it last?” This is a very reasonable question, because patients are making a significant financial and emotional investment. The recovery process can vary from one to two weeks, during which they must refrain from certain physical […]
DEEP PLANE FACELIFT
Many patients fly to San Diego to seek Dr. Roy David’s expertise in facelift surgery due to his vast experience of over 1000 facelifts. He has also pioneered the La Jolla Lift procedure which was featured on national television. The Deep Plane Facelift is an advancement in facial rejuvenation and is Dr. David’s preferred technique. […]
