Dr Santiago in McLean, Virginia

Name: Gabriel F. Santiago, MD
Last name: Santiago
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2010
Years experience: 13
Primary Specialty: Otolaryngologist
Website: https://www.santiagoplasticsurgery.com
Business: Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery, PLLC
Address: 6858 Old Dominion Dr.
Phone: (703) 688-8918
International phone number: +17036888918
City: McLean
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22101
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Gabriel F. Santiago is an otolaryngologist and the founder of Santiago Plastic Surgery at McLean Medspa in McLean, Virginia. One of the D.C. area’s rhinoplasty surgeons, he is known for taking on especially difficult cases, including revision rhinoplasty surgeries for patients who have already had two to four failed procedures.

Dr. Santiago also offers his patients a range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures, including eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), facelifts, liposculpture, Botox, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and dermal fillers. Because he considers Botox and dermal filler injection technique just as crucial as facial rejuvenation surgery, he performs all injections himself.

“My philosophy is to bring out and enhance the natural beauty we have within,” says Dr. Santiago. This outlook is reflected in his exceptionally natural-looking results.

Dr. Santiago received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine (now Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) in New York City. Inspired by a professor who spoke about plastic surgery’s ability to transform lives, Dr. Santiago joined the US Navy to train in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the National Capital Consortium in Bethesda, Maryland. There, he learned how to reconstruct major injuries sustained by sailors, marines, and Navy SEALs.

He went on to complete a fellowship in Neuroplastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic Surgery in Baltimore, Maryland.

Due to his extensive experience with both the departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Department of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Santiago is the world’s first surgeon trained in the specialty of Neuroplastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has performed more cranial reconstructive surgeries than most plastic surgeons perform in a lifetime and often provides consultations to patients, neurologists, and neurosurgeons.

Dr. Santiago also offers minimally invasive decompression therapy to decompress nerves in the face, head and neck for patients suffering from migraines.

When not working at his practice, Dr. Santiago is frequently invited to present his innovative techniques at both national and international plastic surgery meetings. He is the author of multiple peer-reviewed academic papers and chapters published in plastic surgery journals.

Dr. Santiago is board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS) and the Society of Neuroplastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital, Boticelli Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, National Capital Consortium, Bethesda, Maryland
  • Fellowship: Neuroplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland

GPS coordinates on map: 38.9359941,-77.1818562

Primary location: 
Location name: McLean
State: VA
Country: US
Map point: 38.9406,-77.17469788

Gabriel F. Santiago, MD

Treatments: 
  • Adam’s Apple Reduction
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • AlloDerm
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • BodyTite
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CoolSculpting
  • Cryolipolysis
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • FaceTite
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Feminization Surgery
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Kybella
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mole Removal
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Septoplasty
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Smart Lipo
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 4996
Answer count: 35
Review count: 8
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.697376606878
Photo count last three months: 7
Photo and answer count last three months: 7
Lead count last three months: 4
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 25, 2018
Profile modified: Sep 5, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 5, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Otolaryngologist
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 2, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • McLean, VA, US. GPS coordinates: 38.9406,-77.17469788

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Liposuction Prices

  • $1500 – May 12, 2018 – McLean, VA
  • $1500 – May 12, 2018 – McLean, VA
  • $1500 – May 12, 2018 – McLean, VA
  • $1500 – May 12, 2018 – McLean

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
How much has cartilage of septum recovered after 5 months post septo rhinoplasty?
septal cartialge
Jan 8, 2019
The cartilage of the septum actually does not grow back after septoplasty. As long as adequate amount of cartilage was left during the procedure to provide support to our nose (prevent collapse), there should be no concern about the missing cartilage from the septum.
What happened to my nose after rhinoplasty? Why looks like this? 3 years post-op.
Revision recommendations
Jan 8, 2019
I would say someone looking at you would think you have a very nice result. If you are unhappy with the appearance however, lowering of your nasal tip in order to show less nostril is a possibility. You may require lateral crural strut grafting and re positioning if you would like to increase your nasal projection (how far your nose sticks out) and decrease your tip rotation (bringing the tip downward slightly in order to decrease nostril show)Gabriel Santiago M.D.Facial Plastic…
5 months post septorhinoplasty, conola oil with water inhaled. Could this cause negatively affe
oil in the nose
Jan 8, 2019
Oil in the nose should not affect healing in any way. Nasal saline spray is best to clean the nose if any unintended substances end up inside.
Is my tip still swollen 2.5 months post-op?
Tip Appearance
Jan 8, 2019
2.5 months is till within the healing time of surgery, typically the nose decreases in size as swelling goes down. Posting before and after would be helpful to give you a more accurate answer.
1 years post op, I feel like my nose is extremely swollen since I started lifting weights. Shou
Nasal swelling with exercise
Jan 8, 2019
You could try nasal breathing strips, or steri-strips over the nose to help limit swelling while performing strength training. They are popular with athletes so wouldn’t draw too much attention
Very crooked nose 5 months post rhinoplasty/septoplasty. Will it get any straighter?
Nose Appearance
Jan 8, 2019
It appears the nose is deviated and sometimes the use of taping the nose back into position while the healing process is still ongoing will allow the cartilage to straighten again (this should be done by your surgeon). As you approach the 1 year mark, the appearance is unlikely to improve. I would recommend consulting with your surgeon first to see what he or she says. If you underwent rhinoplasty and developed this deviation after surgery, you will likely need correction and…
Would there be strong pain if one caused permanent damage to their post op rhinoplasty by accid
post-op care
Jan 8, 2019
The majority of structures in the nose are held together with suture. Sometimes small free cartilage or fascia grafts are placed in an on-lay fashion and can move if you touch your nose too much. Small things touching your nose shouldn’t affect graft position or sutures. Forceful trauma in the post-op period however can cause damage requiring correction.
How does my post rhino look after 9 months?
Post-op appearance
Jan 8, 2019
It looks like you got a significant improvement compared to your pre-op appearance. Photos in better light without a hat on (to allow light to shine on your nasal dorsum) would be helpful.
How can I sleep better after my septoplasty/rhinoplasty?
sleeping after surgery
Jan 8, 2019
Do you have splints in your nose with breathing holes? If so, keeping your nasal cavities moist with nasal saline sprays will prevent blood and mucous from drying and obstructing your nasal airway. Sometimes if patients have clogged nasal splits I’ll have them come in to suction their nasal cavities of dried mucous and blood to improve air flow.
With an existing straight dorsum, how can bridge reduction without radix reduction look good or
Supratip Break
Jan 8, 2019
Your thought process is right on, however its difficult to answer your question regarding the plastic surgeon’s plan without a photo. In general, nasal tip cartilage can also be manipulated without addressing the radix or dosrum to achieve a supra-tip break as well. The plan may include a bit of both.
I had open Rhinoplasty 11 months ago. Do I have a polly beak?
Post-surgical appearance
Jan 8, 2019
A perforated septum could result in collapse of the dorsum. it’s hard to tell from the picture you posted because it’s taken from a high-angle, however if you lost cartilaginous support, it could result in a ‘dip’ appearance over the area of collapse. This can be repaired however it requires an experienced surgeon comfortable with revision rhinoplasty. Gabriel F. Santiago, M.D.McLean, VirginiaFacial Plastic Surgeon
Can I be a professional tennis player after septorhinoplasty? Could excessive movement make the
Tennis and Rhinoplasty
Jan 8, 2019
Depending on the technique, as long as not too much cartilage is removed in order to achieve your goal regarding your appearance, vigorous physical activity should not affect your nasal support. It is important to go to someone with significant experience in rhinoplasty who can adjust their technique to your physical life-style. use of permanent sutures and augmentation of the nasal support structure with cartilaginous struts would help prevent your nose from collapse in your specific…
Can I enhance my nostril size?
Nostril Shape
Jan 8, 2019
It appears you still have a fair amount of swelling which can be expected at only 2 months after surgery. If your concern is about nostril size, the membranous septum /columella could be narrowed however I would wait several months before considering any type of revision procedure. The swelling may go down enough that you end up being happy with the results.
I’m 43 years old. Options to improve lower face and jawline area?
lower face
Jan 8, 2019
If your looking for non-surgical (or minimally invasive) treatments, a combination of fat grafting to the mandibular area as well as a tightening procedure (such as facetite) to the submandibular/ sub-mental skin would provide you with a great result.
What is this lump on radix 4 years after revision rhinoplasty?
Radix bump
Jan 8, 2019
It does appear that some bone or calcified scar tissue is causing the bump on the radix. This could be corrected during a revision surgery. I don’t think it would make your nose appear shorter as your nasal starting point would remain in a similar position.

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