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Bruising under your eyes should be expected with every rhinoplasty. When the nasal bones are narrowed there is almost always a little bleeding underneath the skin. Dark circles under the eyes usually don’t appear for at least 24 hours and typically peak within the first 2 days after surgery. When the rhinoplasty cast is removed seven days after surgery the bruising has typically evolved into yellow-brown circles. At this point any residual dark circles under the eyes can be camouflaged with thick, cover-up make-up. Most people do not have any bruising 10 days after surgery. Sometimes bruising does not ever completely go […]

Recovery from rhinoplasty is easier then you might think. It is uncommon for patients to complain of pain with many only using prescription pain medicine for the first two days. RECOVERY FROM RHINOPLASTY Your procedure will be performed under anesthesia, and you will require a ride home after your surgery. Dr. Kolstad will call you or a family member on the night of surgery to make sure that you are feeling ok and to answer any questions. Bruising and swelling after surgery should be expected. “Raccoon eyes” are almost always part of rhinoplasty surgery and improve over the course of a week or […]

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 by severe pain unrelieved by over-the-counter medicines. This intense pain typically last hours but can persist for up to a day or more. Intense, unremitting migraine headaches can lead to frequent visits to the emergency room for acute treatment. Although Chronic Migraine occurs in both men and women, women are three times more likely than men to suffer from migraines. Sufferers often […]

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) of BOTOX Cosmetic(value: $375)Add volume and definition to your lips or soften the creases around your nose and mouth with 1 syringe of Juvederm (value $600) Refresh the look and feel of your skin without any downtime using a Glycolic Peel (value $200)In addition to the Silent Auction, the night will be filled with plenty of pampering, appetizers provided by Crisp! Catering, music, […]

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 […]

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, which increased a mere five percent between 2010 and 2011, according to new statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. There are several methods to determine if you are a candidate for chin augmentation. A weak chin is commonly seen in the profile view but can also be vertically or horizontally deficient. A chin augmentation procedure is nothing new and has […]

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) can be performed for many reasons. Many times patients are not concerned with the size and shape of their nose, but have a difficulty breathing through one or both sides of their nose. When the goal of surgery is to improve the way the nose works it is termed a “functional rhinoplasty”. The following complaints can be addressed with San Diego functional rhinoplasty: FUNCTIONAL RHINOPLASTY A deviated septum A crooked nose resulting from trauma (broken nose) Difficulty breathing from either side of the nose Nostrils that collapse when taking a deep breath A bumpy or humped nose Rhinoplasty can also be performed to change […]

Can I have a nose job without going to surgery? What is injectable rhinoplasty? I have a small nasal bridge do I need surgery to fix it? These are common questions asked in Dr. Kolstad’s San Diego plastic surgery office. The good news is that not everybody looking to enhance the appearance of their nose needs surgery. If you are happy with the shape of the tip of your nose and pleased with the size of the nostrils, you may be a candidate for nonsurgical rhinoplasty. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty is a procedure performed in the office to increase the size of a nasal […]

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 people are back to work in a week. There will be swelling and bruising around the eyelids for a short period of time, typically about 7 – 10 days. Swelling and bruising will subside naturally as your body continues to heal. It may take several weeks for all of the swelling to be completely resorbed from the eyelids. AFTER EYELID SURGERYImmediately after the […]

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 areas of the facial skin. Dermal fillers soften both superficial and deep, ice-pick scars. Dermal fillers are best suited for patients with mild scarring that affects only specific areas of the facial skin. The most important step in treating acne scars is to control any active acne. Skin resurfacing, dermal fillers, and skin bleaching medicines can all lead to outbreaks if the […]