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Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa
4855 Mills Civic Parkway #100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: (515) 277-5555
Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Spa Hours: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Far from being a purely aesthetic treatment, BOTOX has functional applications as well. One of the most promising but lesser-known uses of BOTOX is treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using the same muscle-relaxing mechanisms that make BOTOX a brilliant wrinkle-reducer, BOTOX for TMJ eases the pain and discomfort caused by teeth grinding and clenching. If…
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Medical spa treatments may be an attractive alternative to surgery, but “minimally invasive” does not always translate to “pain-free.” Your comfort and safety are our top priorities at Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery and Spa. If you’re asking, if you are wondering if BOTOX (or another procedure) is painful, we want to put your mind…
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It’s natural to want to find specials when looking for cosmetic treatments, but keep in mind the old saying: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s especially true for BOTOX® Cosmetic. Online coupons offering cut-rate BOTOX treatments should be eyed warily. Inexperienced injectors without adequate training can’t ensure safety and quality results.…
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As most of my dermal filler, chemical peel, or BOTOX patients know, these treatments unfortunately don’t last forever. To maintain results, patients must come back in for follow-up appointments. But how often? Though every patient is a little bit different, here's a rough estimate of how long the results of each treatment will last. BOTOX…
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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…
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If you prefer nonsurgical treatment for facial rejuvenation, a liquid facelift may be right for you. Typically, a liquid facelift combines cosmetic injectables such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers to improve concerns such as age-related facial lines, mild skin laxity, and facial volume loss with minimal downtime. Take this quick and easy quiz to…
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It’s certainly no secret that the emergence of social media and Zoom calls while working from home has focused more attention than ever on our faces. Filters can help hide blemishes and lines, but many younger women and men are now turning to cosmetic treatments such as BOTOX injections to get ahead of wrinkles around…
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Do you wish you could erase those pesky lines at the corners of your eyes? Or are you tired of looking tired because of dark circles under the eyes? Cosmetic injectable treatments are the most popular aesthetic procedures in the world, but many people don't know the difference between BOTOX and injectable dermal fillers. At…
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Having a sculpted, angular jawline is a popular goal these days. There are several ways to achieve this defined jawline, such as with the strategic use of dermal fillers and BOTOX® injections, at our Des Moines, IA, practice. Both women and men are coming to our practice saying they want to enhance the definition of their…
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We offer plenty of nonsurgical alternatives to facelift surgery at our Des Moines practice for patients who aren't ready for a facelift or who want to avoid more invasive procedures. These skin tightening treatments are excellent solutions for women and men whose skin retains much of its elasticity but is beginning to sag. Our team…
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