Read our reasons for why it is important to not hunt for a bargain when it comes to your BOTOX cosmetic treatment in Des Moines Iowa.

Bargain Hunting and BOTOX® Cosmetic Don’t Mix

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The rising popularity of injectable treatments has come with the inevitable wave of knock-offs and “bargain” treatments offered by inexperienced injectors. While BOTOX Cosmetic injections at our Des Moines practice are always performed by qualified providers and purchased from authorized distributors, this isn’t the case everywhere you go. Today, we’re breaking down the dangers of…

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Overcome your fitness plateau with the help of a CoolSculpting treatment in Des Moines Iowa.

CoolSculpting®: The Key to Breaking Through That Fitness Plateau

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Plateaus are a frustrating part of any fitness journey. No matter how much work you put in at the gym, it can seem like certain bulges just won’t shrink, or that the muscle definition you’re working towards just won’t show up. If you’re struggling with this process, nonsurgical fat reduction may be the solution. CoolSculpting…

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Injectables vs. Blepharoplasty: Which One Do I Need? (Updated 2024)

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The rise of effective, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments has revolutionized the cosmetic field over the past 10 to 20 years. Among these treatments, dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections have made a significant impact, offering patients a refreshed and youthful appearance without the need for surgery. So, if you want to rejuvenate the area around…

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Woman smiles after seeing the natural looking results of her Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

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As a facial plastic surgeon, I find performing rhinoplasty surgery at our Des Moines practice to be among the most satisfying procedures, in part because it combines surgical technique with an artistic sense. Not only is it one of the more technically demanding surgeries, but the improvements are always on display, thus can truly boost…

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Melanoma Awareness Month

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One of Dr. Cody Koch's patients, a melanoma survivor, recently wrote an article for the Des Moines Register detailing her experience with melanoma. She shares her story to help bring awareness to this disease and to encourage others to visit their dermatologist to get their skin checked. Please contact the practice at or  to schedule…

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Facelift Techniques & Results: Why They Aren’t Just About Saggy Skin

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Even though nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments have gained popularity in recent years, facelift surgery remains one of the most popular procedures year after year. At our practice in West Des Moines, the facelift rates high on the list of most-requested cosmetic enhancements. Fortunately, today's facelift techniques and results have advanced well beyond those that once produced…

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Blonde woman trying on jeans after CoolSculpting treatment.

Dreaming of Your Favorite Denim

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Most women have their favorite pair of jeans that they keep tucked in a bottom drawer with hopes of pulling them on again after getting rid of some stubborn bulges. That may even be a resolution you made for the new year. One way we can help you get back into those jeans is with…

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Our Predictions for Popular Treatments in 2019

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BOTOX® and fillers. Fillers and BOTOX. They are consistently the most popular cosmetic treatments, and according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), their popularity just keeps growing. Over the years, increasing numbers of men and women get BOTOX treatments at our West Des Moines practice. Why Nonsurgicals Are So Popular Nonsurgical cosmetic…

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Goodbye, Summer (and Skin Damage)

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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…

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