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Deciding to have your eyelid procedure performed in an office setting or under sedation at a surgery center can be very challenging for someone just starting to think about the process. The decision to perform procedures in the office using local anesthesia versus a surgery center has two important considerations: cost and risk. Is there a difference in Cost between procedures done in the office compared to surgery centers? An upper and lower eyelid lift completed in a surgery center costs more because of the facility and anesthesia fees. For a 3 hour surgery facility and anesthesia fees can be as high as […]

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 […]

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 surgeon can be as rewarding as choosing the wrong surgeon can be disastrous. I typically recommend meeting several providers before deciding on the one that best suits your needs. An important factor to consider when selecting among the various cosmetic surgeons is the interaction and relationship between yourself and the doctor. Your doctor should listen to you, never hurry you along, and […]

The youthful cheek is shaped like a heart, projecting furthest at the cheekbone and tapering as it descends towards the lips (red arrows point to a full, youthful outer cheek). A linear highlight along the cheekbone is an important feature of the youthful cheek. A shadow cast underneath the cheekbone can enhance the jawline as well as the midface (orange arrows point to a highlight along the cheek bone and a shadow cast underneath it). IN-OFFICE FACIAL FAT TRANSFERAs we age we lose fat in our cheeks and throughout the face. This leads to a deflated appearance, most evident in the midface. […]

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Surgical and Nonsurgical Asian Rhinoplasty San Diego A common request at Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery is to increase the size of the bridge of the nose. Many of our Asian patients have trouble getting glasses to fit because the bridge of the nose is relatively flat across the face. If you are happy with the size and proportions of your nasal tip and nostrils but would like to increase the size of the bridge of your nose, there are 2 options. 1) Nonsurgical rhinoplasty: In the office injectable fillers like Juvederm or Voluma can be placed along the bridge of your nose to […]

One of the most requested services at Dr. Kolstad’s La Jolla Plastic Surgery office is lip enhancement. The options for augmenting the size of your lips are many and you can customize which technique best suits your needs. Whether you are looking for voluptuous movie star lips or simply to restore lost volume, there is an ideal solution for lip augmentation. Everyone feels a little bit differently lip lift surgery, Dr. Kolstad tends to discourage most patients from pursuing it. Lip lift surgery will always create a visible scar on the skin. In young skin without any wrinkles or creases the scar […]

CAN I GO HOME AFTER SURGERY?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 within 30 minutes of the office on the night of Surgery. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER?Most people take about 10 days off of work to recover. By the seventh day, all sutures and steri-strips have been removed, the majority of the swelling has resolved and any residual bruising can be camouflaged with make-up. IS THERE PAIN AFTER SURGERY?Many of our patients do not complain of significant discomfort, with the […]

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 […]