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Dr. Kolstad’s vision – Natural. Never overdone. Subtle by design.

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Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Christopher Kolstad, MD

Dr. Christopher Kolstad is an award winning, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon serving patients in San Diego, CA. A long standing member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), he has completed over 3,000 procedures with precision and expertise. 

Dr. Kolstad’s practice is fully devoted to facial plastic surgery.  He believes he can maximize his results by focusing all of his expertise on one area of the body; the face and neck.

Known for his analytical approach and informative consultations, Dr. Kolstad takes the time to truly understand each patient’s goals and concerns. He often invites patients back for a second consultation to ensure they feel fully informed and confident, with all questions answered.

Dr. Kolstad approaches every procedure with one goal in mind: achieving natural looking results. With over 1,500 high definition before and after photos, he demonstrates that plastic surgery doesn’t have to look “plastic.”

He completed advanced training with two world-renowned leaders and former presidents of the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His work has been recognized with numerous awards for research and clinical teaching, and he has published extensively in leading journals and textbooks on facial plastic surgery.

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Facelift surgery remains the most powerful solution for facial aging. While nonsurgical treatments can offer temporary improvement, nothing compares to the results of a well-executed facelift.

A lower facelift is ideal for improving sagging jowls, drooping cheeks, and loose neck skin. Dr. Kolstad specializes in facelift procedures and provides several customized lift options, personally tailored to help patients achieve their specific facial goals.

All Facelift Procedures

Nose Procedures

Balancing Beauty, Breathing, and Facial Harmony

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In rhinoplasty, naturalness is everything. There is a difference between a “nose job” and a properly performed rhinoplasty – one can look surgically created, while the other looks like the nose you were born with.

Rhinoplasty is the most technically demanding procedure in facial plastic surgery, where outcomes are determined by millimeters. Dr. Kolstad showcases hundreds of high-definition before and after rhinoplasty results in his galleries.

He is proud to offer a generational advancement in rhinoplasty techniques: Ultrasonic Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty.

All Nose Procedures

Eye Surgery

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Cosmetic eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is designed to tighten excess skin of the upper eyelids and remove under eye fat bags. When performed properly, the eyes appear refreshed and well rested rather than tired. Makeup should enhance the eyes, not draw attention to crepey skin.

An overly aggressive approach can lead to an unnatural appearance, including a constantly surprised look, changes in eye shape, or eyelid malposition. Dr. Kolstad emphasizes natural looking results, favoring a conservative approach over excessive eyelid tightening.

Eye Surgery
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Hair Restoration

Restoring Confidence, For Both Men And Women

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A receding hairline can make a young face look 20 years older.  This is true for both men and women. Hair transplantation can restore an energetic, confident, and natural appearance. Dr. Kolstad has specialized training in hair transplantation dating back to 2011 and has been performing advanced hair restoration procedures since completing his fellowship.

Dr. Kolstad is committed to giving every patient an honest and accurate assessment before recommending surgery. If he does not believe he can achieve an excellent result or meet a patient’s goals, he will not proceed. His priority is transparency, providing realistic expectations and never promising results that cannot be delivered.

All Hair Procedures

Laser
Treatments

In San Diego, skin care and laser resurfacing should be part of everyone’s regular maintenance routine. Sun exposure is the primary cause of brown spots, hyperpigmentation, collagen loss, solar elastosis, and facial wrinkles. With the year round sun in Southern California, skin tends to age and deteriorate more quickly than in other parts of the country.

Surgical procedures correct skin laxity through lifting and excision, while CO₂ laser resurfacing stimulates collagen and restores skin integrity.

All Laser Treatments

Injectables

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Dr. Kolstad in San Diego uses an array of sophisticated injectables to reverse volume loss, wrinkles, and lines, focusing on subtle changes that enhance facial harmony and symmetry. Our individualized facial filler sessions can restore the lips, cheeks, jawline, under-eye region, and temples. 

Injectables
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Facial Harmony, One Injection at a Time.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a “nose job”, is actually one of the most common cosmetic procedures sought out by patients across the entire United States. Tens of thousands of rhinoplasty procedures are completed every single year.

Rhinoplasty

Facelift

There are no lasers, ultrasonic devices, or chemical peels that can reverse the effects of time and gravity better than a lower face and neck lift. Period. Some facelift surgeons rely on pulling the skin tight in order to achieve a lift.

Facelift

Deep Neck Contouring

Deep neck contouring is designed for someone in their 20s, 30s, or 40s with stubborn neck fat deposits. Traditional neck liposuction doesn’t address the deeper neck fat, also called subplatysmal fat.

Deep Neck Contouring

Hair Transplant

Advanced Follicular Unit Extraction (AFUE). Our hair team uses the Neograft to remove hair grafts one at a time from the back of the head. Automated FUE represents a giant leap forward in hair restoration.

Hair Transplant

Brow Lift

Many people don’t realize that not all of the upper eyelid heaviness can be removed during eyelid surgery. Much of the hooding of the upper eyelid requires a browlift.

Brow Lift

Blepharoplasty

Are you bothered by crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes? Do lower eye bags make you look tired? A blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) is a minimally invasive, natural, and powerful way to rejuvenate your appearance.

Blepharoplasty

CO2 Laser

Are you bothered by crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes? Looking to treat lipstick lines and smile lines without looking overfilled? Dr. Kolstad uses the Phoenix CO2 laser to rejuvenate the skin, creating a youthful glow and appearance.

CO2 Laser

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Introduction

Humanitarian Plastic Surgery

Dr. Kolstad is dedicated to giving help where help is needed most. His passion is repairing congenital disfigurements on children who have no access to medical care. His extensive travels with surgical missions have brought him to the other side of the world and back.

“There is no better feeling than giving a few days ofmy time to make a lifetime of difference to these beautiful children and their families,” he says.

“With every trip I hear new heart-warming stories that give me a lifetime of reasons to return. On my most recent trip to Ecuador, I listened to a 12 year-old tell a story that put tears in every eye of the 100 person audience.”

Harare, Zimbabwe

Cebu, Philippines

Manila, Philippines

Quito, Ecuador

Antigua, Guatelmala

 

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    Highly recommend!

    Dr. Kolstad has such a strong attention to detail and truly listens to what you want. He makes sure you feel comfortable and cared for throughout the entire process. His professionalism and calm demeanor really put me at ease, and I trust his expertise completely. Highly recommend!

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    Dr. Kolstad is an amazing doctor!

    Dr. Kolstad is an amazing doctor! I had two hair transplant surgeries over a span of 12 months with him, 4,800 grafts. I saw a number of other hair transplant surgeons in the area, and Dr. Kolstad’s prices are very reasonable. The outcome was exceptional, I am so happy with my new look! The scheduling of pre- and post-op visits was easy and his staff are excellent. Highly recommend!

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    Dr. Kolstad is so incredibly talented

    Been coming here for years for filler and Botox. Dr Kolstad is so incredibly talented with his work and keeping a natural look to enhance the beauty you already have! He’s so thorough and communicates with such intent and everyone who works here is so amazing and kind! 10/10

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    Dr.Kolstad is a blessing

    Dr.Kolstad is a blessing to patients who are looking for a facial rejuvenation and natural beauty changes. He has state of the art with all the latest technology in house operation theatre which is emergency equipped bringing costs to patients lower. The office is immaculately hygienic. Dr K and his staff – Jaina, Saranya and Janice are the entire team is top notch, so caring that I didn’t miss a family member. His facial plastic surgery skills are exquisite. He has amazing bed side manners. Very caring and considerate , putting patient care first. I highly recommend him for any facial plastic surgery without breaking your bank along with top notch care. He is the perfect package.

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    Dr. Kolstad is truly gifted

    I absolutely love Dr. Kolstads office! I’ve been going here for a few years now for lip filler and Botox. Everyone here is so welcoming and incredibly smart! Dr. Kolstad is truly gifted at what he does all while making sure you still maintain a natural look! Thank you to the team for an amazing experience!

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