Do you find yourself scrutinizing your reflection in the mirror? You're not alone if wrinkles, sun spots, and other aging symptoms are affecting how you feel about your appearance. Sun damaged skin on the face is a primary concern for many of our patients, but the exciting news is that it’s never too late to…
Are you seeing the results of spending too much time in the sun without skin protection? Laser skin rejuvenation treatments such as HALO and BBL procedures are a great way to reverse some of that sun damage. However, you should know some essential do's and don'ts before and after your treatment to ensure you get…
Laser skin resurfacing is a popular nonsurgical approach men and women choose to refresh and rejuvenate tired, dull, or damaged skin. It's a solution that can address skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, sunspots, and hyperpigmentation. But what does laser skin resurfacing do to your skin? And what are the…
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…
Two of the most popular skin rejuvenation treatments we perform at Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa are HALO laser skin resurfacing and Broadband Light (BBL) procedures. Because the procedures address different types of skin concerns, patients often ask us if they can get HALO and BBL treatments at the same time. Our providers…
With so many people working from home and connecting virtually with family and friends through video platforms such as Zoom, we’re seeing ourselves in a new light. And, it seems, many women and men are less than thrilled with what they see. Our West Des Moines facial plastic surgery practice helps patients who want to…
The holiday season is upon us! While most people will alter their plans for parties and gatherings because of the pandemic, many of you will still be celebrating remotely with friends and loved ones. With the holidays and winter on their way, this is a really great time to give your skin a boost and gift…
There’s nothing greater than the compliment of a referral. We take the gift of a referral to heart, whether you're recommending Koch Facial Plastic Surgery & Spa to a friend for BOTOX®, dermal fillers, or laser treatments in the Des Moines area. That’s why we’ve created a more formal way to say thank you—to both…
It's time to say goodbye to summer! As you freshen up your winter clothes and take your holiday decorations out of storage, don't forget your skin! All that fun in the sun is likely to have left behind some damage to your skin, even if you were diligent about using sun protection. At our med…