Face Lift San Diego

If you’re not comfortable with the level of age your face shows, then you’ve come to the right place. A facelift can help remove wrinkles and sagging skin that make us look older than we feel. Keep reading to learn about some of the most frequently asked questions about facelift procedures. Who is a good candidate for a facelift? If you are unhappy with the wrinkles and sagging skin on your face and neck, then a facelift is likely a good option for you. Especially if you do not wish to come back for repeated treatments of Botox or fillers, a facelift […]

One of the most important aspects of cosmetic surgery is choosing the right surgeon. In California, and in particular Southern California there are hundreds of providers all seemingly offering the same service. The good news for the patient is that most surgeons performing face and neck lifts are well-trained and can achieve good results. Also, being located in a region that has many providers allows the patient to choose the surgeon that is the best fit instead of being the only surgeon in town. Finding the best face lift surgeon requires a bit of research, but all the necessary information is […]

CAN I GO HOME AFTER FACELIFT SURGERY IN SAN DIEGO?You will have a soft dressing covering your neck and cheeks. You may go home after surgery as long as you have someone to observe you for a 24 hour period. All patients are required to stay in the La Jolla (San Diego) area for at least one day after facelift surgery. The morning after surgery you will be seen and evaluated by Dr. Kolstad. Most people are allowed to travel further distances after this visit. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER FROM FACELIFT SURGERY?Most people take about 10 days off […]

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 neck enhancement depend on what you are trying to achieve, how soon you need to return to work, and which specific features you would like addressed. Dr. Kolstad will help you develop a treatment strategy that best meets your goals and lifestyle. Without a doubt a lower face and neck lift is the most power tool to rejuvenate the lower face and […]

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. This completely avoidable complication is actually becoming more frequent. Why is an avoidable facelift complication becoming more common? A recent trend has increased the incidence of skin being pulled too tightly after a facelift. A desire for minimally invasive, 60 minute facelifts with less downtime has actually increased the risk removing too much skin. A traditional facelift is performed in two layers: the […]

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 or advanced signs of aging. HOW A LIQUID FACELIFT WORKSAs your skin ages it loses collagen and the collagen that remains becomes haphazardly organized. The loss of collagen leads to the appearance of fine lines and creases. At the same time bundles of elastin in the skin lose their spring and the skin begins to sag, most noticeably in the jowls and […]

Facelift surgery is the ultimate solution for facial aging. A lower facelift or necklift is the ideal treatment for improving the jowls, falling cheeks and a blunted neckline. For many people a facelift can turn back the clock 10 years or more. In San Diego and La Jolla the cumulative years of sun exposure are a major factor in premature facial aging. The main advantage of a facelift is that it tightens the skin as well as the deeper muscle and fibrous layers beneath. However, a facelift is not for everyone, and other skin tightening options are available. NONSURGICAL FACELIFTThe primary […]

A frequent concern of our patients is looking plastic after facelift surgery. There are limitless examples of unnatural, operated results. When surgeons pull too tight, the corners of the mouth can change, the neck looks stretched and the skin can lose some of it’s natural contours. Your face and neck should not “done” after surgery. Your friends and colleagues should compliment you on how refreshed you look. They should never be able recognize that you had surgery. Dr. Kolstad is known for facelifts with natural results. Unlike many surgeons he does not offer 60 minute facelifts that rely on pulling the skin […]

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.What questions to ask and where to look for answers. HOW TO FIND A GOOD PLASTIC SURGEONOne 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 surgeon can be as rewarding as choosing the wrong surgeon can be disastrous. […]