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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 beautiful look, that will also bring along confidence. Having natural-looking, youthful skin is one of the best ways to look your best every day, and you’ll feel your best, too! Keep reading for how you can have the most beautiful skin this spring. Eat Good Foods Eating real, natural foods in a variety of colors will help your skin get as many […]

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 that when treatments and surgeries aren’t done correctly, that can lead to an imbalanced look of the face. Even worse, we don’t want you to look like you’re a cookie cutter person. Our goal is to help you look your best and to give you natural-looking results that make you feel your best. One of the most popular services we offer is […]

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. Weight loss goals abound, and we often want to refocus on our health, too. This year, we are taking a different approach. We are focusing on one major goal for the year (though we may include smaller goals, too). So, if you have one goal that you want to accomplish this year, and it happens to be learning more about rhinoplasty, […]

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 this time of year! In fact, you may have time off from work already, so you won’t need to ask for more time off to recover. We’re here to help provide more information about rhinoplasty (also referred to as a nose job), so you can understand a little more and make a more informed decision about your needs. Keep reading for some […]

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 parties solidified, there are a few things we want to take care of. Yes, even when we’re taking care of everyone else, we want to make sure we’re taking care of ourselves, too. For many of us, that means getting manicures, fresh haircuts, and updating our beauty regimens. If you’re looking for a facelift, it may be too late in the year […]

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 […]