Dr. Christopher Kolstad, MD, is considered one of San Diego’s best trained Facial Plastic Surgeons. He has performed or assisted over 1500 facial plastic procedures and has studied extensively with two world-renowned leaders and former presidents of the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has received many awards for research and clinical teaching, and has published multiple articles and textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery. With medical licenses in both New York and California, his practice is fully devoted to facial plastic surgery. Dr. Kolstad believes he can maximize his results by focusing all of his expertise on one area of the body; the face and neck. He is known for his analytical approach and natural appearing results. His expertise in state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures allows him to minimize incisions and hide them within the scalp. He prides himself on staying one step ahead of the game and will bring the newest techniques and procedures to his practice in La Jolla.