All parts of the year will offer some benefits to having plastic surgery at that time. In the summer, a vacation or two is expected, so it’s simple to keep your procedure private. Autumn months provide cooler, more comfortable [...]
Summer is winding down, which means that it’s time to transition back to warmer clothes in many parts of the world. You may love sweater weather, but how do you feel about winter hats? If you find yourself drawn [...]
If you are looking a natural way of restoring volume to your face you have two very different options: Injectable Fillers and Fat Transfer. 1) Injectable fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Perlane, and Sculptra can be placed in the [...]
One of the most important aspects of cosmetic surgery is choosing the right surgeon. With the greater acceptance of cosmetic surgery, finding a qualified provider is easier then ever. It is important to do your homework as choosing right [...]
"Ranch & Coast was first established in 1983 as an exclusive Rancho Santa Fe community publication, catering to the needs of one of the most affluent zip codes in the United States. The publication’s reach and coverage have expanded [...]
Your neck, just like your face, is unique and is best treated by a strategy developed to meet your specific features. At Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery there is no “one surgery fits all” philosophy. Your options for face and [...]
“Dr. Kolstad is Very Patient and Kind and Really Cares About His Patients - La Jolla, CA” I got the "lunch time" peel from Dr. Kolstad. It's a chemical peel which just sits on your skin for a few [...]
The effects of the time and gravity around the eyes are frequently the most noticeable signs of aging in the face. Your eyes are where people look when they interact with you. Heavy eyelids may make you look tired [...]
Do you find that people keep assuming you are tired and fatigued even though you actually feel well rested? Do your eyelids feel heavy towards the end of the day? Are the frown lines between your eyebrows getting too [...]
A “liquid facelift” is a popular term for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. A combination of dermal fillers, volumizers and Botox can provide a noninvasive solution for a refreshed, rejuvenated look. A liquid facelift works best on faces without significant laxity [...]
When used by trained professionals Botox can be safely applied to many different areas of the body. Botox is by far the most common “neuromodulator” in the world and it owes its popularity to its effectiveness and its safety. [...]
An unfortunate complication of a facelift is skin that is stretched too tight during the closure. Suturing the skin together under tension can lead to an unnatural, pulled appearance (windblown face) or unacceptable scarring in front of the ears. [...]
Botox can be used for more then just wrinkles and creases. The FDA has approved Botox for treatment of chronic migraines. Chronic migraines are a neurological disorder impacting an estimated 3.2 million Americans. A migraine headache is typically characterized [...]
Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery is pleased to offer the Martinis & Makeovers Silent Auction a terrific trio of treatments designed to refresh your skin and brighten your Spring! Soften unwanted lines and wrinkles with 1 treatment area (25 units) [...]
A “liquid facelift” is a popular term for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. A combination of dermal fillers, volumizers and Botox can provide a noninvasive solution for a refreshed, rejuvenated look. A liquid facelift works best on faces without significant laxity [...]
MSNBC news recently reported on the rapidly rising number of people seeking enhance the shape and appearance of their chins. They reported that chin augmentation increased 71 percent between 2010 and 2011, outdoing breast augmentation, liposuction and even Botox, [...]
An eyelid lift can improve the fatigued and heavy-eyed look common to aging. Recovery from cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is relatively quick without significant discomfort or pain. In most cases the sutures are removed 3 days after surgery and [...]
Acne scars that result from severe cystic or nodular lesions can be improved using skin resurfacing procedures, dermal fillers or a combination of both. Skin resurfacing techniques are most effective in treating a global scarring pattern that affects multiple [...]
ABC News recently published an article addressing a frustration of many women. Adult onset of acne affects even those that did not experience acne during adolescence or their teenage years. For many women, hormonal fluctuations are the culprit leading [...]
DERMAL FILLERS Depressed acne scars can be raised using injectable fillers. The goal is to elevate the surface of the scar to the level of the skin so a shadow is not cast in the depressed area. Any HA [...]
POST-INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION (PIH) PIH may also result from acne, leaving behind a flat area of discoloration on the skin ranging from pink to red, purple, brown or black depending on your skin tone and depth of the discoloration. While [...]
A recessed (weak) chin is analyzed in three dimensions. From AP (front) view, the chin is evaluated for horizontal width and vertical length. A chin deficient in these two dimensions will appear like a small ball without much distance [...]
A Facial Plastic Surgeon's advice on how to find the right provider. Abstract How to find a good surgeon. How to avoid a bad apple. Where to go for more information. Things to consider when choosing a plastic surgeon. [...]
