Dr Cody A. Koch, MD, PhD West Des Moines, Iowa 50265

Name: Cody A. Koch, MD, PhD
Last name: Koch
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2012
Years experience: 11
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Business: Koch & Carlisle Facial Plastic Surgery & Spa
Address: 4855 Mills Civic Pkwy.
Address suite: Ste.100
Phone: +1 515-277-5555
City: West Des Moines
State: Iowa
Zip Code: 50265
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Cody A. Koch is board-certified in both facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology. Serving patients in Des Moines, Iowa and the surrounding areas, he specializes in both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments for the face including facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, CoolSculpting® and BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Unity Point Hospitals and Clinics, Mercy Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate: Drake University
Medical: MD, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN
Graduate: PhD, Mayo Graduate School, Rochester

Postdoc Training:

Residency: Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Mayo Medical School and Mayo Graduate School, Rochester, Minnesota
Fellowship: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Washington, Seattle, WA

GPS coordinates on map: 41.5598546,-93.7680725

Primary location:

Location name: Des Moines
State: IA
Country: US
Map point: 41.5888,-93.62030029

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/111256218632715926922

Treatments:

Belotero
Botox
Brow Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
CO2 Laser
CoolSculpting
Deep Plane Facelift
Derma Roller
Dermabrasion
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Feminization Surgery
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Fractional Laser
Genioplasty
Hair Loss Treatment
Hair Transplant
Halo Laser
Hyaluronidase
Juvederm
Kybella
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
MACS Facelift
Mini Facelift
MiraDry
Mohs Surgery
Mole Removal
Neck Lift
NeoGraft
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Phenol Peel
ProFractional Laser
QuickLift
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Silk
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift
Tattoo Removal
TCA Peel
Voluma
Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 7511
Answer count: 141
Review count: 19
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.697376606878
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Apr 24, 2014
Profile modified: Jan 27, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 16, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Des Moines, IA, US. GPS coordinates: 41.5888,-93.62030029

Latest ratings of treatments

Rhinoplasty (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Eyelid Surgery (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
HydraFacial (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
YAG Laser (Oct 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Xeomin (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Eyelid Surgery (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mohs Surgery (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Eyelid Surgery (May 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Ear Surgery (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Apr 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Botox (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
HydraFacial (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mohs Surgery (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Xeomin (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Eyelid Surgery (May 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Scar Prevention (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Scar Prevention (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Rhinoplasty Prices

$4800 – May 28, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$10000 – Jun 6, 2014 – Des Moines, Iowa
$7800 – Dec 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$7500 – Apr 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$9800 – Jul 23, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$7800 – Dec 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$10000 – Jun 6, 2014 – Des Moines, Iowa
$7500 – Apr 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$7200 – May 12, 2014 – West Des Moines, IA
$7200 – May 12, 2014 – West Des Moines, IA
$9800 – Jul 23, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$4800 – May 28, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$7200 – May 12, 2014 – West Des Moines, IA
$7200 – May 12, 2014 – West Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$4800 – May 28, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$7500 – Apr 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$7500 – Apr 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$10000 – Jun 6, 2014 – Des Moines, Iowa
$9800 – Jul 23, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$9800 – Jul 23, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$6200 – Mar 3, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$6200 – Mar 3, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$6200 – Mar 3, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$6200 – Mar 3, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$8000 – Oct 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$3000 – May 12, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$3000 – May 12, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$3000 – May 12, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$3000 – May 12, 2015 – Des Moines, IA

HydraFacial Prices

$175 – Mar 2, 2016 – West Des Moines, IA
$175 – Mar 2, 2016 – West Des Moines, IA

YAG Laser Prices

$2500 – Oct 17, 2014 – West Des Moines, IA
$2500 – Oct 17, 2014 – West Des Moines, IA
$2500 – Oct 17, 2014 – West Des Moines, IA

Xeomin Prices

$750 – Jul 13, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$750 – Jul 13, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$750 – Jul 13, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA

Botox Prices

$575 – Sep 2023 – Des Moines, IA
$575 – Aug 2016 – Des Moines, IA
$575 – Sep 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$375 – Mar 9, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$300 – Mar 7, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$300 – Mar 7, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$375 – Mar 9, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$375 – Mar 9, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA

Mohs Surgery Prices

$1500 – Jun 5, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$1500 – Jun 5, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$1500 – Jun 5, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$1500 – Jun 5, 2014 – Des Moines, IA

Ear Surgery Prices

$4000 – Aug 26, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$4000 – Aug 26, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$4000 – Aug 26, 2015 – Des Moines, IA
$4000 – Aug 26, 2015 – Des Moines, IA

Facial Prices

$175 – Mar 2, 2016 – West Des Moines, IA
$175 – Mar 2, 2016 – West Des Moines, IA
$175 – Mar 2, 2016 – West Des Moines, IA

Nose Surgery Prices

$7800 – Dec 23, 2014 – Des Moines, IA

Halo Laser Prices

$875 – Dec 29, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$875 – Dec 29, 2014 – Des Moines, IA
$875 – Dec 29, 2014 – Des Moines, IA

Laser Treatment Prices

$875 – Dec 29, 2014 – Des Moines, IA

Juvederm Prices

$575 – Feb 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$575 – Feb 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$575 – Feb 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA
$575 – Feb 2, 2015 – West Des Moines, IA

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa, https://www.kochandcarlislemd.com/

Address

4855 Mills Civic Pkwy.#100, West Des Moines, Iowa, US, 50265 (GPS coordinates: 41.5598469,-93.7680526)

Phone

(515) 277-5555

Working Hours

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Aug 31, 2021 / Jan 27, 2022

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Doctor's answers

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Infected nasal implant, advice?

Infected implant
Apr 15, 2018

I am sorry to hear that you have had problems with your nasal implant. In cases in which an implant is used and becomes infected the most important thing to do is have it removed. It is concerning that you are still getting purulent drainage from your nose even after the removal of the implant. It is possible that not all of the implant was removed and could still serve as a source infection. It is important that you are seen by a surgeon knowledgeable in...

Should I consult a cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist to remove unwanted moles?

Unwanted moles
Apr 15, 2018

Either a plastic surgeon or dermatologist could help you with the unwanted moles. Their skill level is more important than their title. I would seek recommendations from friends and relatives for providers they have had do a similar procedure on them and were happy with the results. Best of luck.

I had upper blepharoplasty and the end of the suture thread was left hanging out.

Sutures after blepharplasty
Apr 15, 2018

It is difficult to tell from the photos. Some surgeons will leave the sutures out on the ends which is very reasonable. However without more detail it is difficult to give you more info. Contact the surgeon who performed the procedure and ask them if this is normal. At the very least they can give you reassurance. Best of luck.

Post rhinoplasty upturned nose, bulbous tip, and nostrils showing. Is this normal?

Post rhinoplasty
Apr 15, 2018

I am sorry to hear you are having a difficult time following your rhinoplasty. However, you are still very early in he healing process. Just like if you had surgery on your knee 2 weeks ago there would be swelling your nose is no different. You will have obvious swelling for 1-2 months that may be asymmetrical. The tip of the nose often times loses some rotation during the healing process and yours may also. After the majority of the swelling is gone in a couple months there will still be a...

I have developed what appears to be a black & blue mark below each cheek bone, is this from t

Bruises months after filler
Apr 9, 2018

It is difficult to tell without photos; however, it would extremely unlikely to develop bruising over 2 months after the injections. In some cases, filler placed to close to the surface can have a bluish discoloration to it but I would not expect that to be a delayed presentation either. I would recommend discussing your results with the physician that performed the injections who can examine you in person and give you treatment recommendations.

Will this swelling go down on its own or will I need an intervention?

Swelling after rhinoplasty
Apr 9, 2018

You are very early in the healing process following rhinoplasty. It is common to have significant swelling following rhinoplasty which may fluctuate from day to day. I also find that my patients undergoing revision rhinoplasty may have more pronounced swelling. This will improve with time. However, the surgeon that performed the procedure would have the best insight into the swelling and what to expect from the coming weeks.

Non surgical nose job: how many times is too much to avoid complications?

Non-surgical rhinoplasty
Apr 9, 2018

I am sorry to hear about the problems you had with your previous rhinoplasty. It is very reasonable to repeat the filler injections over time. There are always risks with filler injections in the nose but the physician injecting your nose can discuss these with you and how they pertain to your anatomy and injection sites.

Botox to fix forehead scar (acne scar or wrinkle) that has been there for years?

Forehead line
Apr 9, 2018

If the line does not get worse or accentuated with movement then Botox is unlikely to be helpful. You might consider a dermal filler to add volume back to the tissue under the line. I have had excellent results with this in depressed scars and even very deep wrinkles that don't completely resolve following Botox treatment. Best of luck.

How long do you wear a facial garment after a facelift?

Facelift garments
Apr 9, 2018

This is an excellent question and not one with an absolute correct answer. I ask that may patients wear a compressive garment for the first week as much as they can and then at night for the second week. I find that the edema subsides faster. Regardless of my preference, I would recommend you follow the protocol of the surgeon performing your surgery.

Will I see any more pigmentation improvement from Halo? 4 days post op.

Results following HALO
Apr 9, 2018

The HALO treatment is excellent for pigment. I even usually combine it with BroadBand Light (BBL) for even better results. The photos you posted show that you got a few MENDS but I would have expected more at a setting of 350 um. If you are only day 4 out from treatment you may see some additional improvement in the result but it may not be dramatic. Discuss your result with the physician that performed the procedure. In some cases a second treatment...

10 weeks post rhinoplasty, nose now curves more to 1 side and the skin between my nostrils is sla

Post rhinoplasty questions
Apr 9, 2018

I am sorry to hear that you are having troubles after your rhinoplasty. I counsel my patients that the majority of the swelling will go down in 1-2 months but there are still small amounts of swelling that will continue to go down up to a year out from surgery. Some of the asymmetry that you see may improve over time; however, based on the photos that you posted there may still be some residual deviation even once the swelling goes away. I would recommend...

Uneven cheek implants?

Far too early to tell
Aug 7, 2016

I completely understand your concerns but it is way too early to tell if there is asymmetry. Your cheeks will be swollen due to the procedure for weeks to months. I would wait at least 3 months before I would be worried that any asymmetry will remain long term. Your pictures look like typical post-operative swelling. Additionally, patients never have the exact same amount of swelling on both sides. There is always one side that is more swollen than the...

Large cancer removed from upper left side of lip leaving extreme puffiness and disfigurement. How

Puffiness after Mohs surgery
Jul 14, 2016

It is difficult to give good recommendations without photos. If the defect was repaired and the flap or surrounding tissue is swollen and puffy this isn't abnormal. Sometimes it can take weeks to months for swelling to subside. In most cases it goes down gradually over time, but in some cases local shots of steroid help it along at a faster rate. Massage can be helpful as well. It can be frustratingly slow, but with the time the swelling usually subsides....

Facial wound from biopsy still open after 5 yrs. Any suggestions?

Open wound
Jul 14, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your troubles. If a biopsy was taken 5 years ago and the wound will not heal I would get it checked again by a physician. They will likely want to re-biopsy it. Non-healing wounds are concerning for a skin cancer but could be caused by other things as well. Regardless, this is not normal and should be re-evaluated. Best wishes,Cody Koch

Can I go to rollercoaster after my eye surgery, is been 3 weeks. Is safe or not? I have lower ble

Rollercoasters and eyelid surgery
Jul 14, 2016

Going on a rollercoaster 3 weeks after eyelid surgery should not affect your results. Changes in air pressure are more extreme on airplanes than rollercoasters and I tell my patients that they can fly a week after surgery and have not had any problems. You should be just fine. Best wishes,Cody Koch

Last updated on 11/24/2023