Looking for a facelift expert in San Diego?

Are you bothered by loose neck skin?  Looking for a facelift expert in San Diego?  At Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery located in La Jolla, both men and women can improve their neckline with the help of a lower facelift [...]

Looking for a facelift expert in San Diego?2024-09-10T13:46:56-07:00

Everything you need to know about rhinoplasty

Men and women in the La Jolla, CA area who are interested in transforming the size, shape, and alignment of the nose and nostrils are invited to work with a plastic surgeon to learn more about this procedure. A [...]

Everything you need to know about rhinoplasty2024-09-10T13:47:41-07:00

Discuss Asian rhinoplasty with Dr. Christopher Kolstad

Facial harmony is desirable for the most attractive appearance. However, some patients are not born with the natural beauty they desire. For many Asian patients in the area of La Jolla, CA, the nose may be much smaller than [...]

Discuss Asian rhinoplasty with Dr. Christopher Kolstad2024-09-19T14:56:41-07:00

Improve the Skin With CO2 Laser Treatments

At Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery, patients in the La Jolla, CA area have access to a wide range of cosmetic surgeries and treatments. Improving the appearance of the skin with a resurfacing procedure is highly desirable for both men [...]

Improve the Skin With CO2 Laser Treatments2024-09-19T14:34:27-07:00

Hair Loss Medication Options Available for Men

At Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery, our team of professionals in the La Jolla, CA area provide a wide selection of services for men and women. Patients who are experiencing hair thinning and lost are encouraged to speak to our [...]

Hair Loss Medication Options Available for Men2024-09-19T14:59:20-07:00

Beautiful Skin With A Chemical Peel

There are so many treatments to choose from that it can often be quite overwhelming to choose the one that will serve you best. Especially if you’ve never been pampered before with a treatment, or you’re just starting to [...]

Beautiful Skin With A Chemical Peel2024-09-19T15:01:39-07:00

Springtime Surgery

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 [...]

Springtime Surgery2024-09-19T15:04:43-07:00

How Long Do Fillers Last?

There are many different types of fillers available to us today, and they can all be tailored to what you’re looking for, appearance-wise. If you want fuller lips, there is a filler that can mimic the texture of luscious [...]

How Long Do Fillers Last?2024-09-19T15:05:44-07:00

Timeless Skin

There are so many things that people will tell you to try when you’re looking for beauty and confidence. We’ve heard it all: whiter teeth, an expensive haircut, fancy clothes. But, we’re already aware of what brings you a [...]

Timeless Skin2024-09-19T15:06:22-07:00

Rhinoplasty: The Nose Knows

We focus on facial services here at Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery, and with good reason. The face is made up of so many tiny bones and muscles that all come together to make your beautiful face. And we know [...]

Rhinoplasty: The Nose Knows2024-09-19T15:08:35-07:00

New Year, New Nose

The New Year brings with it so many goals that it makes our heads spin. You may want to learn a new language, take time off work to travel, take up dance lessons, or hit the gym more often. [...]

New Year, New Nose2024-09-19T15:10:03-07:00

Rhinoplasty Questions

This time of year is a great time to treat yourself to a treatment or surgery that requires a little more downtime. But, do you know why? Because insurance deductibles have been met, and work tends to slow down [...]

Rhinoplasty Questions2024-09-19T15:16:20-07:00

Types of Fillers for Quick Results

How is it that the year is almost over? November arrived quickly, and soon we’ll be celebrating the New Year. But while we’re all in a whirlwind, trying to shop for parties, find the perfect gifts, and get dinner [...]

Types of Fillers for Quick Results2024-09-19T15:17:30-07:00

Facelift: Frequently Asked Questions

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 [...]

Facelift: Frequently Asked Questions2024-09-19T15:20:22-07:00

What Medications Can Help with Hair Loss?

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 [...]

What Medications Can Help with Hair Loss?2024-09-19T15:18:06-07:00

What Is Microneedling?

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 [...]

What Is Microneedling?2024-09-19T15:21:06-07:00

Dreaming of a Nose Job?

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 [...]

Dreaming of a Nose Job?2024-09-19T15:22:26-07:00

Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery: Surgical Vs. Non-surgical

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 [...]

Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery: Surgical Vs. Non-surgical2024-09-19T15:22:53-07:00

NeoGraft: Is it a Good Option for Me?

Did you know that both men and women experience thinning hair? Though we first think of men when it comes to balding, the truth is that thinning hair affects 40% of women by the time they are 40 years [...]

NeoGraft: Is it a Good Option for Me?2024-09-19T15:24:24-07:00

Benefits Of Chin Augmentation

Chin augmentation is one of the lesser known types of plastic surgery. Most people focus on changing their lips, noses, cheekbones and brow area. The reasons to consider changing your chin may surprise you. Look Better from Every Angle [...]

Benefits Of Chin Augmentation2024-09-19T15:24:59-07:00

Hats Off To Spring!

Now that winter is over, you can no longer hide your balding and thinning hair under a favorite knitted hat. Perhaps it is time to learn about your hair restoration options and the many benefits of NeoGraft®. Hair Restoration [...]

Hats Off To Spring!2024-09-19T15:32:35-07:00

Treating Scars Can Improve Your Appearance and Your Life

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 [...]

Treating Scars Can Improve Your Appearance and Your Life2024-09-19T15:39:08-07:00

The Truth About Hair Loss In Women

More than 20 million women experience hair loss and thinning, most of them being over 65 years old. Despite what the social norm seems to be, women often suffer more than men. Women most often lose their hair due to [...]

The Truth About Hair Loss In Women2024-09-19T16:04:50-07:00

Lifting the Brows Carefully

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 [...]

Lifting the Brows Carefully2019-05-28T20:17:47-07:00

How Long Do Hair Transplant Surgeries Take?

      On the day of your hair restoration you should plan for six to eight hours to complete the surgery, typically from 7:30 AM to 5 PM. You will be awake throughout the procedure and Dr. Kolstad will [...]

How Long Do Hair Transplant Surgeries Take?2019-05-28T20:17:48-07:00

What Type of Hair Transplant Is Best For Me?

One of the most important aspects of hair transplant surgery is the technique used to obtain the donor grafts.   Hair follicles are typically obtained from the back of the scalp using either a strip harvest technique (FUT) or as individual [...]

What Type of Hair Transplant Is Best For Me?2019-05-28T20:17:48-07:00

How Are Middle Eastern Noses Different From Those Of Other Ethnicities?

Persons of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent can have noses that appear to be elongated and overly prominent.  When examining a nose it is helpful to evaluate the individual subunits. Nasal Tip: Middle Eastern noses can have tips that [...]

How Are Middle Eastern Noses Different From Those Of Other Ethnicities?2020-04-30T18:05:14-07:00

How Much Does A Hair Transplant Cost?

One of the first questions we get asked at Kolstad Hair Restoration is about the cost of a hair transplant.   The procedure fees are calculated based on the type of transplant, the length of time required and complexity of [...]

How Much Does A Hair Transplant Cost?2024-09-10T13:42:43-07:00

How Can I Find the Best Hair Transplant Surgeon?

One of the most important aspects of hair restoration is choosing the right surgeon. With the greater acceptance of hair transplant surgery, finding a qualified provider is easier then ever. It is important to do your homework as choosing [...]

How Can I Find the Best Hair Transplant Surgeon?2024-09-10T13:44:05-07:00

What Are Hair Flaps?

The first procedures used to create a hairline were large rotational flaps.  Lamont’s double temporoparietal flap, the occipital flap and the Juri flap represent historical attempts to cover areas of baldness using hair bearing scalp. Hair flaps created a [...]

What Are Hair Flaps?2024-09-10T13:43:21-07:00

What Are Hair Plugs?

Hair restoration has evolved significantly from it's earliest attempts to treat male pattern baldness.  Round grafts represent the earliest form of hair transplants using grafting techniques.  Round grafts are groupings of 10-30 hairs placed using punch biopsies in the scalp. [...]

What Are Hair Plugs?2019-05-28T20:17:48-07:00

Introducing Juvederm VOLUMA!

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 [...]

Introducing Juvederm VOLUMA!2019-05-28T20:17:49-07:00

Earlobe Gauge Repair in San Diego

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 [...]

Earlobe Gauge Repair in San Diego2019-05-28T20:17:49-07:00

How to Reduce Scarring After Blepharoplasty

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 [...]

How to Reduce Scarring After Blepharoplasty2019-05-28T20:17:49-07:00

Should I Have Eyelid Surgery In An Office Setting Or At A Surgery Center?

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 [...]

Should I Have Eyelid Surgery In An Office Setting Or At A Surgery Center?2019-05-28T20:17:49-07:00

Fat Transfer San Diego vs Sculptra, Juvederm, Restylane, & Radiesse

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 [...]

Fat Transfer San Diego vs Sculptra, Juvederm, Restylane, & Radiesse2024-08-23T13:00:49-07:00

How To Find A Facelift Specialist

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 [...]

How To Find A Facelift Specialist2019-05-28T20:17:49-07:00

How Can I Find the Best Face Lift Surgeon

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 [...]

How Can I Find the Best Face Lift Surgeon2024-09-04T15:02:52-07:00

The Heart Shaped Cheek

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 [...]

The Heart Shaped Cheek2019-05-28T20:17:50-07:00

In The News: Dr. Kolstad Featured in Ranch & Coast Magazine

"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 [...]

In The News: Dr. Kolstad Featured in Ranch & Coast Magazine2024-08-27T10:30:55-07:00

Asian Liquid Rhinoplasty

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 [...]

Asian Liquid Rhinoplasty2020-04-30T18:02:59-07:00

Lip Lift vs Lip Augmentation

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 [...]

Lip Lift vs Lip Augmentation2019-05-28T20:17:50-07:00

Browlift Frequently Asked Questions

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 [...]

Browlift Frequently Asked Questions2019-05-28T20:17:50-07:00

Frequently Asked Questions About Facelifts

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 [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About Facelifts2019-05-28T20:17:50-07:00

Face and Neck Rejuvenation

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 [...]

Face and Neck Rejuvenation2024-09-04T09:25:32-07:00

The Eyelid Aging Process: Lower Eyelids

Your eyes are one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Prominent bags under they eyelids can be congenital making the appearance noticeable at a very young age. It is not uncommon for people to display signs of [...]

The Eyelid Aging Process: Lower Eyelids2019-05-28T20:17:51-07:00

What Are People Saying About Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery?

“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 [...]

What Are People Saying About Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery?2024-09-04T15:02:08-07:00

The Eyelid Aging Process: Upper Eyelids

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 [...]

The Eyelid Aging Process: Upper Eyelids2024-09-04T09:57:11-07:00

The Eyelid Aging Process: What Can I Do Besides Surgery?

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 [...]

The Eyelid Aging Process: What Can I Do Besides Surgery?2024-09-04T10:27:21-07:00

Facial Fillers vs Facelift, Which Is Better?

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 [...]

Facial Fillers vs Facelift, Which Is Better?2024-09-04T10:29:19-07:00

How Do I Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty

This is a question that everyone will ask themselves at some point during the recovery period. After rhinoplasty surgery the nose will look “puffy” and feel “spongy”. Surgical swelling can last in the nose for up to 12 months. The [...]

How Do I Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty2019-05-28T20:17:55-07:00

How Much Does Botox Cost?

Botox is one of the most popular anti-aging treatments performed in the United States. Since its introduction as a cosmetic procedure over 20 million Botox injections have been performed. The safety and effectiveness of Botox has led many providers from [...]

How Much Does Botox Cost?2019-05-28T20:17:55-07:00

Is Botox Safe for the Body?

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. [...]

Is Botox Safe for the Body?2024-09-04T12:08:01-07:00

Help! My Skin Was Pulled Too Tight After a Facelift.

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. [...]

Help! My Skin Was Pulled Too Tight After a Facelift.2024-09-04T11:41:24-07:00

Asian Rhinoplasty in San Diego

Every nose is unique and requires specific alterations to bring it into balance with the rest of the face. This is even more true in ethnic rhinoplasty. In California ethnic rhinoplasty is a general term commonly referring to noses [...]

Asian Rhinoplasty in San Diego2024-09-04T12:09:08-07:00

Why Do I Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes a Month After Rhinoplasty

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 [...]

Why Do I Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes a Month After Rhinoplasty2024-09-04T12:11:05-07:00

Recovering From Rhinoplasty

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 [...]

Recovering From Rhinoplasty2024-09-04T12:12:11-07:00

BOTOX Treatment of Chronic Migraines in San Diego

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 [...]

BOTOX Treatment of Chronic Migraines in San Diego2024-09-04T12:13:42-07:00

Martinis and Makeovers, San Diego 2012

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) [...]

Martinis and Makeovers, San Diego 20122024-09-04T12:14:44-07:00

Do Liquid Facelifts Really Work?

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 [...]

Do Liquid Facelifts Really Work?2024-09-04T12:16:00-07:00

Chinplants – Is Chin Augmentation the New Cosmetic Procedure of Choice?

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, [...]

Chinplants – Is Chin Augmentation the New Cosmetic Procedure of Choice?2024-09-04T12:18:41-07:00

What is Rhinoplasty?

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 [...]

What is Rhinoplasty?2024-09-04T16:14:28-07:00

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty

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 [...]

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty2024-09-04T16:15:10-07:00

Recovery from Eyelid Surgery

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 [...]

Recovery from Eyelid Surgery2024-09-19T14:07:02-07:00

What are my Options to Correct Acne Scarring?

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 [...]

What are my Options to Correct Acne Scarring?2024-09-19T14:09:42-07:00

Acne in your Late Twenties? You’re Not Alone.

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 [...]

Acne in your Late Twenties? You’re Not Alone.2024-09-19T14:11:31-07:00

What Else Can I Do to Improve Acne Scarring?

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 [...]

What Else Can I Do to Improve Acne Scarring?2024-09-19T14:18:05-07:00

My Acne is Gone but I Still Have a Red Mark, is it a Permanent Acne Scar?

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 [...]

My Acne is Gone but I Still Have a Red Mark, is it a Permanent Acne Scar?2024-09-19T14:19:58-07:00

How Can I Fix My Lipstick Lines (Smoker’s Lines)?

Deep creases around the mouth are without a doubt the most difficult to treat rhytids (wrinkles) on the face. Even with the best technology available, multiple treatments using several modalities are typically required for a complete correction. That being said, [...]

How Can I Fix My Lipstick Lines (Smoker’s Lines)?2019-05-28T20:17:58-07:00

What is the Recovery Time for a Chemical Peel

CHEMICAL PEEL RECOVERY TIME Recovery from a mild chemical peel will require almost no recovery time at all. Some pinkness may be apparent for a short time, but this will fade quickly. Medium chemical peels may provide discomfort, redness, and [...]

What is the Recovery Time for a Chemical Peel2019-05-28T20:17:58-07:00

NonSurgical Fat Transfer

ADD VOLUME TO YOUR FACE, PERMANENTLY. Our patients have several options for facial rejuvenation at Dr. Kolstad's La Jolla Plastic Surgery office. A common complaint we hear from our patients pertains to the loss of facial volume. Even in faces [...]

NonSurgical Fat Transfer2019-05-28T20:17:58-07:00

Permanent Solution to Thin Lips

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 have the privilege of choosing which best suits your needs. [...]

Permanent Solution to Thin Lips2019-05-28T20:17:58-07:00