There’s a question that comes up all the time when we meet with men and women considering CoolSculpting at our West Des Moines practice: Does it hurt? It’s a fair question, but the answer is a little complicated. To put it as simply as possible: No, it doesn't hurt, but there are a few sensations…
Ease stress and radiate your best self this holiday season. 'Tis the season for the hustle and bustle of holiday parties, gifts, baking, and for many people, stress. We want to send a little love out to all patients and friends of our West Des Moines facial plastic surgery practice and medical spa to say…
For quite a few years, BOTOX was the leading neurotoxin for Des Moines women and men. However, it’s no longer the only product that can smooth out wrinkles and relax contractions in your face. Jeuveau is the first new neurotoxin to get FDA approval in more than a decade, earning the nickname Newtox. While its…
With nonsurgical treatments such as injectables becoming so effective for anti-aging, West Des Moines men and women may have a hard time knowing if or when a surgical facelift, or a cheek and neck lift as it’s called at our practice, may be more effective. Choosing a facelift is a big decision, but there are…
When you come in for your first lip augmentation with JUVÉDERM® at our Des Moines practice, we want you to feel prepared, informed, and excited about your new look. Most patients have lots of questions about what the appointment will involve, how the treatment will feel, and what your recovery will be like afterward. There’s…
The rising popularity of injectable treatments has come with the inevitable wave of knock-offs and “bargain” treatments offered by inexperienced injectors. While BOTOX Cosmetic injections at our Des Moines practice are always performed by qualified providers and purchased from authorized distributors, this isn’t the case everywhere you go. Today, we’re breaking down the dangers of…
Plateaus are a frustrating part of any fitness journey. No matter how much work you put in at the gym, it can seem like certain bulges just won’t shrink, or that the muscle definition you’re working towards just won’t show up. If you’re struggling with this process, nonsurgical fat reduction may be the solution. CoolSculpting…
The rise of effective, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments is without a doubt one of the most significant changes in the cosmetic field during the past 10 to 20 years. Specialized fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections can make a real difference in the appearance of patients who want to look refreshed and youthful. Treatments around the…
As a facial plastic surgeon, I find performing rhinoplasty surgery at our Des Moines practice to be among the most satisfying procedures, in part because it combines surgical technique with an artistic sense. Not only is it one of the more technically demanding surgeries, but the improvements are always on display, thus can truly boost…
One of Dr. Cody Koch's patients, a melanoma survivor, recently wrote an article for the Des Moines Register detailing her experience with melanoma. She shares her story to help bring awareness to this disease and to encourage others to visit their dermatologist to get their skin checked. Please contact the practice at or to schedule…