La Jolla FaceLift Doctor

Shortcuts taken during surgery can lead to an over pulled, plastic appearance.

Dr. Kolstad learned his technique from one of the best facelift surgeons in the world. He spent an entire year in New York working exclusively with one of the world’s premier Facial Plastic Surgeons.
“You do not learn plastic surgery from a book or by watching a video. You learn to become the best by working with the best.”

Dr. Kolstad brings this carefully guarded facelift technique to his practice in La Jolla (San Diego).

PHILOSOPHY: How Is Dr. Kolstad Different? There are many methods to redraping tissues that have sagged and succumbed to the forces of gravity. Dr. Kolstad will tailor your surgery to meet your specific needs. Every person ages differently and recognizing the best combination of techniques takes years of training. You will be given the opportunity to address your concerns and dislikes about your appearance. Dr. Kolstad will then walk you through a step-by-step approach on what can be done to improve your neck and jaw line. You will be amazed with his knowledge of available techniques, and you will help him choose which treatment strategy works best for you. Dr. Kolstad's practice if fully devoted to plastic surgery of the face and neck. This narrow focus of expertise distinguishes Dr. Kolstad from many of his peers who did not complete advanced fellowships in Facial Plastic Surgery. Many patients are led into believing that adequate lifts can be achieved without incisions or with a mere hour and a half of surgery. Dr. Kolstad will not take shortcuts, “Achieving the best, naturally” says it all.

ABOUT san diego FACELIFT SURGERY

Dr. Kolstad performs all of his San Diego facelift procedures at the prestigious XiMed Outpatient Surgery Center located on the Scripps La Jolla Campus. Many doctors in San Diego try to increase their revenue by performing facelifts in their offices without the assistance of anesthesiologists or nurses. At Kolstad Plastic Surgery our patient safety is paramount. Dr. Kolstad believes the safest place to perform a facelift is in a state-licensed surgery center staffed with board-certified anesthesiologists and nurses.

In La Jolla facelift surgery can be performed under intravenous sedation (twilight sleep) or under general anesthesia. The incisions are inconspicuous and are below the chin and around the ears. The operation may involve imposition, as well as suture tightening and/or suspension of the neck muscles. Overnight drains are occasionally placed depending on the degree of surgical dissection.

Many times patients will request just a "neck lift”. It is important to know that patients are rarely satisfied with just a neck lift. Why? When excess neck skin is removed, the lax skin of the face bunches up in front of the ears and the look is unnatural. If a San Diego plastic surgeon tells you they can do a neck lift alone, we strongly encourage obtaining a second opinion before proceeding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ARE THERE OTHER PROCEDURES I CAN DO TO ENHANCE MY faceLIFT?

Absolutely! In La Jolla facelift surgery can look even better with the addition of smaller procedures. Enhancements like performing liposuction on a heavy neck can dramatically improve the jaw and neckline. In addition, fat grafting can permanently add volume to your face. In San Diego fat grafting is the process of removing unwanted fat from the belly or hips and transferring it to the deep folds around the nose and mouth, tear troughs, lips, and cheeks.

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 period. All patients are required to stay in the La Jolla (San Diego) area for at least one day after facelift surgery.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER from la jolla facelift surgery?

Most people take about 10 days off of work to recover. By the tenth day, all sutures and clips have been removed, the majority of the swelling has resolved and any residual bruising can be camouflaged with make-up.

IS THERE PAIN AFTER facelift SURGERY?

Many of our patients do not complain of significant discomfort, with the majority using only Tylenol as needed. Prescription pain medicine is made available to you and we recommend that you have it available in case it is needed.

WILL I HAVE A “PLASTIC LOOK” AFTER la jolla facelift SURGERY?

A frequent concern of our patients is looking plastic after facelift surgery. There are limitless examples of unnatural, operated results. When surgeons pull too tight, the corners of the mouth can change, the neck looks stretched and the skin can lose some of their natural contours.

It is very important to choose a plastic surgeon in San Diego that specializes in operating on the face and is comfortable with the challenging anatomy and procedures.

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