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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 […]

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 to hats to hide your scalp, then keep reading. There are some ways we can help you turn back the clock on your scalp. What medications treat hair loss? Though we recommend that you see a doctor to determine your specific type of hair loss, and what is causing it, we can help provide options to consider. Hair loss can be caused by stress, […]

Are you looking for a less invasive facelift option in San Diego? A microneedling treatment combined with PRP uses growth factors from your body to stimulate collagen production improving lines and wrinkles in the skin. Platelets are cellular components circulating through your blood vessels. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be used to rejuvenate collagen and strengthen skin. How Is Microneedling Performed? Microneedling and PRP treatments are performed in Dr. Kolstad’s office in La Jolla. They are nonsurgical, take about 30 – 45 minutes and use a local anesthetic. The first step is obtaining PRP. A small amount of blood from your arm is […]

Whether you’ve been curious about rhinoplasty (also called a nose job) for a long time or just for a few months, there’s probably a lot you’ve been wondering about. Maybe you’re curious what you would look like with a new nose. Perhaps you worry about recovery time and how you’d handle breathing through your mouth for a week. Or maybe you’re just dreaming about having a more symmetric profile. Regardless of what you’ve been focusing on when you think about rhinoplasty, we’re here to give you more information. We’ve had a lot of patients who are happy with their decision, and […]

You know you’ve picked the right job when you are excited to learn all about the newest technologies and products, and can’t wait to get your hands on them. Thanks to a study done by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we can forecast all of the best trends to make sure we’re ready when you come asking for them. According to a study by the AAFPRS, treatments for people in their 20’s and non-invasive procedures, like injectables, saw an increase in demand. Did you know that over 80 percent of treatments in 2017 were cosmetic non-surgical […]

Many people live with visible scars that are serious enough to affect their happiness and self-esteem. Scars can be the result (and reminder) of a serious accident, illness or years of acne. Whatever the reason, scars can have a profound impact on your life, but you don’t necessarily have to live with them. Scars aren’t just a cosmetic concern Most medical experts agree that certain types of scars can have a negative impact on your mental and physical health. Since our appearance can play such a major role in how others relate to us, scarring that alters that appearance can definitely affect […]

People use facial cues to interpret your communication. This is especially true of the area around your eyes because the eyes are the focal point of the face. The position of your brows can give the impression that you’re very tired or even angry when you’re actually anything but. Sagging brows are a result of years of repeated facial expressions such as squinting, frowning, and smiling. These expressions all pull your brows downward at some point. Throw in sun damage and the natural loss of muscle tension in the area and your brows become saggy. Creases form between your eyebrows (the […]

We are pleased to introduce a new and unique facial volumizer designed to add long-lasting volume to the cheeks and midface. In October of 2013 the FDA approved a new filler for use in correcting age-related volume loss in the cheeks. The product is known as Juvederm Voluma XC. WHAT IS VOLUMA?Voluma is a gel that looks and feels very similar to the well known injectable filler Juvederm. Like many other fillers on the market (Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Belotero) Voluma is composed of Hyaluronic Acid (HA). HA fillers were traditionally placed directly into the skin to treat fine wrinkles and folds. […]

EARLOBE GAUGES ARE PIERCINGS THAT DELIBERATELY STRETCH THE LOBULE. Gauges are typically upsized over time and this practice became popular in America some time ago. Stretching is usually done in small increments to minimize the potential for damaging the healed fistula. As teenagers with gauges mature into adults it is common to desire removal of the piercings. After the gauge is removed the stretched lobule will tighten over several months. The earlobe will never completely heal and deformities of various degrees will persist. In some cases the earlobe deformity can be quite severe. A common request from many of our young adult patients […]

Cosmetic eyelid surgery in San Diego is one of the most frequent aesthetic surgeries performed. Relieving some of the heaviness of the upper and lower eyelids can make the eyes look more refreshed, younger and feel better as well. A common concern for patients seeking blepharoplasty in San Diego is unnatural or visible scarring. The good news is that eyelid skin is very forgiving and incisions can frequently be camouflaged into the eyelid crease and crows feet. It takes a full 12 months for scars to fully mature, flatten and soften. The following videos are techniques Dr. Kolstad recommends for his patients […]