Facial Plastic Surgeon Doctor Kolstad

Name: Christopher Kolstad, MD
Last name: Kolstad
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011
Years experience: 12
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://drkolstad.com/
Business: Christopher Kolstad, M.D.
Address: 4150 Regents Park Row
Address suite: Ste. 325
Phone: (858) 800-3690
International phone number: +18588003690
City: La Jolla
State: California
Zip Code: 92037
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Christopher Kolstad is considered one of San Diego’s best trained Facial Plastic Surgeons. He has performed or assisted over 1500 facial plastic procedures and has studied extensively with two world-renowned leaders and former presidents of the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has received many awards for research and clinical teaching, and has published multiple articles and textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery.
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Clinical Privileges:

Scripps La Jolla,

Education:

Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin Madison
Medical: MD, Texas Tech University School of Medicine

Postdoc Training:

Residency: Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis
Fellowship: Facial Plastic Surgery

Christopher Kolstad, MD

Member of:

GPS coordinates on map: 32.8730302,-117.2173146

Primary location:

Location name: San Diego
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 32.7188,-117.1640015

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/111435209102996529876/posts?hlen

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
Areola Reduction Surgery
Asian Rhinoplasty
Beard Transplant
Body Lift
Botox
Botox for Gummy Smile
Botox for Migraines
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Filler
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
CO2 Laser
Deep Plane Facelift
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Double Eyelid Surgery
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyebrow Transplant
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Forehead Reduction
FUE Hair Transplant
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Hair Loss Treatment
Hair Transplant
Hyaluronidase
Juvederm
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposuction
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Microneedling
Mini Facelift
Mohs Surgery
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
NeoGraft
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Phenol Peel
PRP for Hair Loss
PRP Injections
Ptosis Surgery
QuickLift
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Silk
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
SculpSure
Septoplasty
Silikon 1000
Sinus Surgery
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
SkinPen
SMAS Facelift
Subcision
TCA Peel
Teeth Whitening
Thigh Lift
Tummy Tuck
Vampire Facelift
VI Peel
Volbella
Vollure
Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 33423
Answer count: 199
Review count: 81
1 star count: 2
2 star count: 1
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 56
Total star count: 60
Star rating: 4.459135734518
Lead count last three months: 10
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Sep 13, 2011
Profile modified: Jul 5, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Feb 5, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Del Mar, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.9643,-117.2649994
Encinitas, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.0518,-117.2610016
La Jolla, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.8475,-117.2750015
Mission Viejo, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.6279,-117.651001
San Diego, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7188,-117.1640015
Temecula, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.5081,-117.125

Latest ratings of treatments

Rhinoplasty (May 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Facial Fat Transfer (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Jul 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facial Fat Transfer (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Juvederm (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Chin Implant (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Juvederm (Sep 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Juvederm (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Chin Implant (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Voluma (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Injectable Fillers (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Revision Rhinoplasty (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
Revision Rhinoplasty (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
Chin Implant (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Chin Implant (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lip Augmentation (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Voluma (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Chin Implant (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Chin Implant (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Rhinoplasty Prices

$14000 – May 14, 2021
$2500 – Dec 17, 2012 – San Diego, CA
$2500 – Dec 17, 2012 – San Diego, CA
$14000 – May 7, 2021
$14000 – May 7, 2021
$14000 – May 14, 2021
$14000 – May 7, 2021
$6900 – Mar 27, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$90001 – Mar 5, 2018 – California, CA
$90001 – Mar 5, 2018 – California, CA
$7750 – Dec 15, 2016 – San Diego, CA
$7750 – Dec 15, 2016 – San Diego, CA
$7750 – Dec 15, 2016 – San Diego, CA
$14000 – Sep 15, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$7750 – Nov 13, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$7750 – Nov 13, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$6900 – Mar 27, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$6900 – Mar 27, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$4500 – Sep 15, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$10000 – Apr 15, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$10000 – Apr 15, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$10000 – Apr 15, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$5600 – Oct 15, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$7500 – Jun 24, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$7500 – Jun 24, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$4800 – Mar 2013 – San Diego, CA
$4800 – Mar 2013 – San Diego, CA
$4800 – Mar 2013 – San Diego, CA

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

$2000 – Nov 27, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$2000 – Nov 27, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$2000 – Nov 27, 2013 – La Jolla, CA

Botox Prices

$200 – Sep 2023 – La Jolla, CA
$900 – Jun 13, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$300 – Aug 1, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$400 – Jul 2022 – La Jolla, CA
$200 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA
$300 – Aug 1, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$900 – Jun 13, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$900 – Jun 13, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$900 – Jun 13, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$300 – Aug 1, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$650 – Aug 2012 – San Diego, CA
$650 – Aug 2012 – San Diego, CA
$650 – Aug 2012 – San Diego, CA
$300 – Aug 2012 – San Diego, CA
$300 – Aug 2012 – San Diego, CA
$300 – Aug 2012 – San Diego, CA
$400 – Jan 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Juvederm Prices

$700 – May 21, 2020
$1 – Sep 27, 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Dec 15, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Sep 2023 – San Diego, CA
$1000 – Dec 16, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$700 – May 21, 2020
$700 – May 21, 2020
$700 – May 21, 2020
$700 – May 21, 2020
$700 – May 21, 2020
$600 – Apr 22, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$1200 – Sep 25, 2014 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Dec 15, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Dec 15, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Dec 15, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1200 – Sep 25, 2014 – San Diego, CA
$1200 – Sep 25, 2014 – San Diego, CA
$1200 – Sep 25, 2014 – San Diego, CA
$1 – Sep 27, 2013 – San Diego, CA
$1 – Sep 27, 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Sep 27, 2013 – San Diego, CA
$1000 – Dec 16, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Sep 27, 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Sep 27, 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Apr 22, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Mar 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Mar 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Mar 2013 – San Diego, CA

Chin Implant Prices

$6000 – Jan 15, 2019
$5500 – May 2, 2018
$6000 – Jan 15, 2019
$3800 – Jul 20, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
$6000 – Jan 15, 2019
$6000 – Jan 15, 2019
$6000 – Jan 15, 2019
$5500 – May 2, 2018
$5500 – Oct 19, 2015 – San Diego, CA
$4000 – Jan 9, 2017 – La Jolla, CA
$4000 – Jan 9, 2017 – La Jolla, CA
$3800 – Jul 20, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
$3800 – Jul 20, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
$4500 – Oct 19, 2015 – San Diego, CA
$4500 – Oct 19, 2015 – San Diego, CA
$4500 – Oct 19, 2015 – San Diego, CA
$4500 – Oct 19, 2015 – San Diego ca

Voluma Prices

$1000 – Jan 10, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$1000 – Jan 10, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$1000 – Jan 10, 2014 – La Jolla, CA

Facelift Prices

$10000 – Jul 2018 – La Jolla, CA
$10000 – Apr 2012 – La Jolla, CA
$10000 – Apr 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

$20000 – Aug 31, 2021
$20000 – Aug 31, 2021

Lip Augmentation Prices

$550 – Dec 26, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Feb 5, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Jul 2022 – Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery
$600 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Oct 2018 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA
$650 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Diego
$550 – Aug 13, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$550 – Aug 13, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$550 – Aug 13, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$550 – Aug 13, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$650 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Diego
$650 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Diego
$600 – Jul 2014 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Feb 5, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Mar 2014 – Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery
$550 – Dec 26, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$550 – Dec 26, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Apr 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Apr 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Nov 2012 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Nov 2012 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Apr 2012 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Apr 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Restylane Prices

$2000 – Apr 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1200 – Sep 18, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Jul 2022 – La Jolla, CA
$2000 – Apr 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$2000 – Apr 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Jan 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Nov 2012 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Nov 2012 – San Diego, CA

PRP for Hair Loss Prices

$3200 – Nov 12, 2018 – San Diego, CA
$3200 – Nov 12, 2018 – San Diego, CA
$3200 – Nov 12, 2018 – San Diego, CA
$3200 – Nov 12, 2018

Cheek Augmentation Prices

$2000 – Aug 14, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$2000 – Aug 14, 2013 – Scripps, La Jolla

Chemical Peel Prices

$1 – Jun 3, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$1 – Jun 3, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$1 – Jun 3, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$200 – Jun 2012 – La Jolla, CA
$200 – Jun 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Other Prices

$7750 – Nov 13, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$4500 – Sep 15, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$4500 – Sep 15, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
$1200 – Sep 25, 2014 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Mar 2014 – Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery
$2500 – Dec 17, 2012 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$600 – Apr 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Apr 2013 – San Diego, CA
$600 – Apr 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Scar Removal Prices

$500 – Dec 26, 2013 – La Jolla CA
$500 – Dec 26, 2013 – La Jolla CA

Ultherapy Prices

$3500 – Sep 26, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$3500 – Sep 26, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$3500 – Sep 26, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$3500 – Sep 26, 2013 – La Jolla, CA

Nose Surgery Prices

$2500 – Dec 17, 2012 – San Diego, CA

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$6000 – Nov 2012 – La Jolla, CA
$6000 – Nov 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Collagen Injection Prices

$800 – Dec 2011 – La Jolla, CA
$800 – Dec 2011 – La Jolla, CA

Doctor’s answers

Question

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How close to my desired look can I get?

Rhinoplasty specialists
May 27, 2019

Thank you for including photographs with your questions/concerns. It makes it a bit easier to have a meaningful discussion. Based on your concerns, you would be a good candidate for rhinoplasty. With rhinoplasty, we would be able to help straighten the bridge of the nose as well as refine the nasal tip. A reasonable next step is to schedule a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist like a Facial Plastic Surgeon where all of you questions can be answered in detail. During a consultation a…

I’m looking for a surgeon who is experienced with broken noses. What qualifications should I lo

How to find a rhinoplasty surgeon.
May 27, 2019

Another good question! I would recommend seeing a rhinoplasty specialist. Look for a qualified surgeon with board certification, experience and has plenty of before and after photographs to illustrate the quality of his work. Computer-enhancement software can be used to illustrate potential changes, allowing you to decide if the new appearance is something with which you are comfortable. Most importantly is to trust your instincts. If you are comfortable with your surgeon and believe they …

I’m 28 years old, am good candidate for a mini facelift, or would I be better suited for a diff

Good candidate for volume correction.
May 27, 2019

Thank you for including photographs with your questions. It makes meaningful discussion about potential therapies a little more attainable.
You are still very young and have very healthy skin and laxity. I agree with you however that your midface has signs of aging through volume loss.
It sounds like you’ve already explored with nonsurgical fillers such as Restylane, but there are some longer lasting fillers like Voluma that can be performed in the office. If you are looking for a more p…

I’m just about 7 weeks out of an open rhinoplasty. Is it safe to say at this point that my nose

Rhinoplsaty recovery
Jan 24, 2019

Thank you for including photos with your question. Everyone recovers a little differently after rhinoplasty. I think the majority of my patients are concerned with swelling, asymmetries and less than ideal results this soon after rhinoplasty. As the nose heals after surgery there are a number changes that occur improving the symmetry, refinement and overall result. The bridge shape and straightness can take several months to mature after rhinoplasty. By six months you can typically get a…

What would you recommend I have done to fix my nose?

Deviated septum.
Jan 24, 2019

Rhinoplasty surgeons should be able to diagnose a deviated septum. The curvature in the bridge of your nose would suggest a septal deviation.

Is this swelling or did the surgeon make my nose wider with a bulbous tip?

Swelling after rhinoplasty
Jan 24, 2019

Thank you for including photos with your concerns. Nasal tip swelling can take a long time to resolve after rhinoplasty. I typically tell my patients not to spend too much time looking in the mirror for the first couple weeks after rhinoplasty because it is easy to become discouraged by temporary inflammatory changes. The bridge shape and straightness can take several months to mature after rhinoplasty. By six months you can typically get a good idea of what the nose will ultimately look…

Am I ready for a facelift at 37 years old?

Ready for a facelift/
Jan 24, 2019

Thank you for including photos with your concerns. Jowling tends to be an age-related process and it is unlikely that jowl descent or significant skin laxity would be present at a young age. If you are looking to improve the contour of your jaw and neckline you may want to consider using fillers or fat transfer to create a sharper, more linear shape. Early signs of aging can also be improved using nonsurgical skin tighteners such as Ultherapy.
Hope this helps.

Do you think my nose would be fine with just a alarplasty or would i need further work to get t

Rhinoplasty
Nov 5, 2018

Thank you for including photos with your question. In the morphed image you attached, you are slimming the bridge as well as the tip of the nose and narrowing the nostrils. These changes can only be made with a rhinoplasty and alarplasty. I would suggest an in-person consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist. During a consultation a computer simulation can draw potential changes to your nose. That will give you a very accurate idea of what you could anticipate with rhinoplasty and alarplasty.

How long does revision rhinoplasty with full thickness graft swelling take to go down?

Rhinoplsaty recovery
Nov 5, 2018

Thank you for including photos with your question. Eight weeks post surgery is still very early in your healing process. It is very common to have swelling and inflammatory changes creating nostril asymmetry a few weeks after surgery. Especially with revision rhinoplasty, you can expect longer healing times, more swelling, and at least another year of waiting for your nose to take shape and form. It is very common to have swelling and inflammatory changes creating dorsal irregularities a co…

What are the newest and best procedures for jowls and neck sagging 2016, not from 2008?

Facelift Techniques
Oct 17, 2018

Great question! Without photos, it’s hard to determine what would be the best treatment for you. I would recommend you seek an in-person consultation with a board certified face specialist. That being said, even with technological advances, the best procedure for your concerns would still be a face and necklift (rhytidectomy). A lower facelift is a great treatment for sagging jowls and to improve the contours of the neck. The primary way this is accomplished is by removing excess skin and s…

How soon after rhinoplasty can steroid injections be started? Will it help? I was told we need

Swelling after rhinoplasty.
Sep 12, 2018

Hello,Thank you for including photos with your question. Everyone recovers a little differently after rhinoplasty. I think the majority of my patients are concerned with swelling and nasal tip fullness for the first few months after rhinoplasty. As the nose heals after surgery there are a number changes that occur improving the symmetry, refinement and overall result. Nasal tip swelling can take a long to to resolve after rhinoplasty. I typically tell my patients not to spend too m…

Lower facelift 6 weeks ago, double chin. Can someone help me with this issue?

Swelling after facelift
Sep 12, 2018

Hello,
You are still very early in the healing process. Generally at 6 weeks it is common to have swelling under the chin. Salivary glands look different than generalized swelling and can be a more challenging problem. Photographs would be helpful to determine if the area of concern is swelling, salivary glands or skin.
Hope this helps.

My lower face under my cheekbone has started to go thin, making my face look drawn.

Fillers or fat transfer
Sep 12, 2018

Hello,
Without photos it is hard to tell, but from your description, it sounds like you would be a good candidate for either hyaluronic-acid based fillers, more of a temporary solution or a facial fat transfer, more long lasting. Both procedures help with restoring the lost facial volume as a result from aging. Attaching photographs would make it a little easier to have a meaningful discussion about potential therapies.
Hope this helps.

Would a mid facelift help me at 38?

Midface lift
Sep 6, 2018

Hello,
Thank you for including photos with you questions. If your main concern is to restore the lost facial volume, hyaluronic acid-based fillers, Sculptra or facial fat transfer would be great options for you. Fillers or fat transfer would help with correcting the volume loss in the midface, under eyes, and also the area above the brow you mentioned.
If your concerns are more regarding the laxity of the skin and if you would like to tighten it, then a midface lift would be a good option f…

Hi I’m 27 years old. I always hated my nose the tip widens when I smile my nostrils flare. Is t

Wide nostrils
Sep 5, 2018

Hello,
Thank you for including photos with your question. If you are only concerned with the width of your nostrils an alar base (nostril ) reduction may accomplish your goals. However, everything should be proportional and in balance. For the majority of noses, rhinoplasty consists of changes made to the bridge, tip of the nose and sometimes the nostrils. During a consultation a computer simulation can draw potential changes to your nose. That will give you a very accurate idea of what yo…

Latest Before And After Photos

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Last updated on 11/23/2023