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Could your skin use a refresh? Whether you have deep wrinkles, uneven tone and texture, or a sagging jawline, your skin naturally loses its luster as you age. You might think surgery is your only option to recapture your skin’s youthful complexion, elasticity, and volume.  Fortunately, R. James Koch, MD,...

Are you tired of looking tired? Under-eye bags can make you look worn-out and older than your years. These puffy, saggy bags are difficult to treat on your own. Once they appear, no amount of skin care products can truly get rid of them.  At his practice in San Mateo,...

Are you considering getting a facelift but haven’t yet taken the first step because you’re worried about the results? Maybe you're concerned after seeing certain celebrities with super-tight skin who bear little resemblance to their pre-surgery appearance. James Koch, MD, founder of Koch Facial Plastic Surgery in San Mateo, California,...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

A Facelift focuses on the lower two-thirds of the face and neck, addressing sagging skin, muscle laxity, and fat redistribution that occurs with aging. Cheeks: Lifts and firms sagging skin, restoring a more youthful contour and definition. Jawline: Reduces jowls and enhances the definition of the jawline. Neck: Tightens loose...

Dr. Koch has performed different types of facelifts (including SMAS, Deep Plane, and Mini/Short-Scar) over his 29-year career so knows what works best for his patients.  For the past 17 years, Dr. Koch has preferred an Awake Facelift in the vast majority of patients. Awake Facelifts (also known as In-Office...

With a scheduled Facelift, patients can also receive one of the following: AcuPulse CO2 Laser treatment around the eyes (periorbital) or mouth (perioral)- normally $1,800. More Info: drkochfacialplasticsurgery.com/blog/dr-koch-is-now-offering-the-lumenis-acupulse-fractional-co2-laser-for-skin-rejuvenation OR: Sofwave of the Forehead- normally $1,500. More info: drkochfacialplasticsurgery.com/blog/dr-koch-now-offering-sofwave-for-non-invasive-skin-tightening-and-lifting *Must be scheduled and deposit placed before January 31, 2024, with Facelift performed by...

AcuPulse CO2 Laser Fall Specials - 25% off regular cost for limited time- Full Face (Face & Forehead) - $4,500 (reg. $6000) Face - $3,750 (reg. $5000)  Forehead - $1,500 (reg. $2000) More Info: drkochfacialplasticsurgery.com/blog/dr-koch-is-now-offering-the-lumenis-acupulse-fractional-co2-laser-for-skin-rejuvenation   Sofwave Fall Specials - 25% off regular cost for limited time- Forehead, Face, &...

What is the AcuPulse™ Fractional CO2 Laser? State-of-the-art CO2 lasers, like the AcuPulse, reduce the appearance of skin irregularities, wrinkles, and scars by stimulating collagen production within the skin. It has replaced chemical peels and dermabrasion for controlled skin peeling. However, the AcuPulse Fractional CO2 laser is different from many...

Are you feeling uptight about loose skin?Our Sofwave™ SUPERB™ Open House will be up-lifting!Fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin on the face and neck now have a quicker, non-invasive solution. Sofwave™ is a non-surgical full face and neck treatment that uses next-generation ultrasound to lift and reduce wrinkles with minimal...

HOW DOES SOFWAVE WORK? The depth for treating wrinkles is 1.5mm in the mid-dermis.  The Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam technology generates heat at this exact depth in the mid-dermis. Additionally, there is an integrated cooling mechanism Sofcool ™ that protects the uppermost skin layer from burning. The impacted treatment zones...

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is the most common facial plastic surgery in the United States, where 220,000 of these procedures are performed each year. You might consider rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons, medical reasons, or a mixture of both.  Regardless of your motivation, our team is here to...

If you’re bothered by sagging or bagginess around one or both eyes, you may want to consider blepharoplasty. The eyes are the area of the face which usually show the earliest signs of aging. Also known as an eyelid lift, this popular procedure creates a more pleasant appearance while resolving...

In-Office Facelift - $17,800 (reg. $19,800) In-Office Upper Eyelift - $4,200 (reg. $5,200) Sofwave Introductory Specials - 25% off regular cost for limited time- Forehead, Face, & Neck - $3,000 (reg. $4000) Face & Neck - $2,250 (reg. $3000) Forehead - $1,125 (reg.  $1500) *Must be scheduled and deposit placed...

There’s no denying that facelift surgery can yield dramatic results for women and men looking to reduce the signs of facial aging and restore more youthful contours in the lower third of the face. But one thing that may not be clear is the best age to have this surgery....

Facelift is a surgical procedure that improves the visible signs of aging in the face and neck.  It specifically targets the lower third of the face and neck. Recover faster with fewer risks from an in-office facelift to tighten the jawline, remove loose skin and excess fat in the neck...

How much is a nose job? What to expect before and after a rhinoplasty surgery? What is non-surgical rhinoplasty (liquid nose job)? Can rhinoplasty help one's breathing? Get answers from Dr. Koch who trains other plastic and facial plastic surgeons. 1. Costs of a rhinoplasty nose job? The average cost...

How to find the best plastic surgeon near me? Which plastic surgery is right for me? Answers to your frequently asked questions from a doctor who trained Plastic and Facial Plastic Surgeons at Stanford and around the country. 1. How to choose the best plastic surgeon near me?Unlike the real...

In-Office Facelift - $13,800 (reg. $15,800) In-Office Upper Eyelift - $3,700 (reg. $4,200) RF Microneedling - 5 treatment sessions package - $3,500 (reg. $4,000) *Must be scheduled and deposit placed before March 31, 2022, with procedure performed by July 31, 2022. *Discounts pending in-person evaluation by Dr. Koch for suitability...