Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa 4855 Mills Civic Parkway #100
West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 277-5555 Monday–Friday: 8:15 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday: By Appointment Only
Facelifts (or as we prefer to call them, “cheek and neck lifts”) have the power to restore the vitality and glow of years past. The results are dramatic, but, as seen in our before & after photos, still sensitive to patients’ natural face shape and beauty. Facelifts can turn back the hands of time (often…
You can use liposuction to improve any area of your body that has stubborn fat deposits. Although liposuction is not meant to be a weight loss treatment, it can eliminate fat that doesn’t easily respond to diet and exercise. If you are wondering what areas liposuction can treat, here is an easy-to-follow guide. Buttocks You…
Facial rejuvenation without surgery is more popular—and more effective—than ever, with specialized fillers, BOTOX®, and a varied menu of laser skin treatments all capable of shaving years off your appearance. At some point, however, aging progresses enough that you will need a facelift to get the results you desire. Knowing when that time comes can…
Ask 10 plastic surgeons about the difference between a neck lift and a facelift, and you may get 10 different answers. That's because the definition of those procedures can vary from surgeon to surgeon, depending on their training and whether they're plastic surgeons who focus exclusively on the face. At our Des Moines practice, we…
By now, you’ve seen a lot of fuss over the S-Lift on our social media stories. Both our medical assistant, Sally, and our PA-C, Pam, recently had S-Lifts to improve the appearance of their lower faces and necks. We LOVE the S-Lift facelift and what it can do for our Des Moines patients. We can’t wait to…
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…
Even though nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments have gained popularity in recent years, facelift surgery remains one of the most popular procedures year after year. At our practice in West Des Moines, the facelift rates high on the list of most-requested cosmetic enhancements. Fortunately, today's facelift techniques and results have advanced well beyond those that once produced…
Choosing a skilled and qualified plastic surgeon is important, but it can be even more important when you are having the procedure performed on your face. Your face is your identity to the world. And unlike the rest of your body, your face is rarely covered, so it is extra important to pick your surgeon…
During consultations, our patients sometimes ask, “Is there really a difference between a facial plastic surgeon and a plastic surgeon who performs aesthetic surgery on the body and face?” It's a reasonable question. In Des Moines, women and men considering facial plastic surgery can choose from several qualified surgeons. But facial plastic surgeons complete specialized training…