Restylane

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 office, with minimal downtime and with a cheaper cost per treatment. At Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery, Perlane, Restylane and Juvederm cost $600 per syringe and Sculptra costs $850 per vial. Depending on the amount of volume required it is common to need several syringes of Juvederm and Restylane or multiple vials of Sculptra. Injectable fillers are temporary and will slowly dissolve […]

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. […]

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. Facial fillers and Botox work best to correct the following areas: Creases in the forehead and brow. Wrinkles around the eyelids and lips. Deep folds around the nose (nasolabial folds) and corners of the lips (melolabial folds). Loss of volume in the lips. Loss of volume in the cheeks. Loss of volume in the temples. Dark circles under the eyelids and tear troughs. A facelift […]

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 […]

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, the best treatment for deep creases around the mouth is prevention. Daily sunscreen combined with daily Retin-A are the most affordable and also two of the most effective preventative measures. The ever growing number of chemical peels available can be confusing to patients as well as doctors. Common superficial peels include Obaji, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, <20% TCA, and Glycerol. The advantages […]

There is no single event that defines facial aging. Rather, several independent phenomena evolve over time changing the way our face looks in the mirror. Cumulative years of sun exposure accelerate the aging process in San Diego and La Jolla. As we age we lose fat and volume in our cheeks. In addition, the fat that remains succumbs to gravity and descends into areas where fat is not supposed to be located. What is left is hollows around the eyes, prominent tear troughs, nasolabial folds and sunken cheeks. There are many options for replacing the lost facial volume. Injectable Fillers like Sculptra, […]

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Patients: Why do I have bags under my eyes? What is a good way to treat dark circles under my eyes? How do I remove dark circles under eyes? Are there nonsurgical treatments for under eye bags? Do I need surgery to fix dark circles under my eyes? Dr. Kolstad’s Philosophy On Volume Loss And Dark Circles Under The EyesIf you have tired eyes you are not alone.  A fatigued, haggard appearance is frequently cause by tired looking lower eyelids. This is a common complaint regardless of age. There are no exercises, diets or activities that fix lower eyelid bags. Dark circles under the […]