Doctor R. James Koch, MD 94401

Name: R. James Koch, MD
Last name: Koch
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1994
Years experience: 29
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Business: Koch Facial Plastic Surgery
Address: 101 N. El Camino Real
Address suite: Ste. 3
Phone: +1 650-887-1070
City: San Mateo
State: California
Zip Code: 94401
Country: US
Statement: Dr. R. James Koch is a Stanford-trained, double Board-Certified facial plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. Best known for minimally invasive procedures such as the in-office facelift, eye-lift, and laser procedures, he has trained the most physicians in the in-office facelift in the country.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Eisenhower Medical Center, El Mirador Surgical Center
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, State University of New York (SUNY)

R. James Koch, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Fellowship: Advanced Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University
Member of: 
  • fps
GPS coordinates on map: 37.5669041,-122.3306186

Primary location: 
Location name: San Mateo
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.5591,-122.3219986
Treatments: 
  • ActiveFX
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • BodyTite
  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • DeepFX
  • Dermabrasion
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Retraction Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • IPL
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lifestyle Lift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lower Facelift
  • MACS Facelift
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mole Removal
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • ProFractional Laser
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • QuickLift
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Sofwave
  • Thermage
  • ThermiSmooth Face
  • ThermiTight
  • TotalFX

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 1974
Answer count: 5
Review count: 2
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 2.403663653132
Profile created: Mar 20, 2009
Profile modified: Jul 12, 2023
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: Jan 29, 2016
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • San Mateo, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.5591,-122.3219986

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 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)
  • Mini Lift (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mini Lift (Sep 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $3800 – Nov 16, 2016 – Danville, CA
  • $3800 – Nov 16, 2016 – Danville, CA
  • $3800 – Nov 16, 2016 – Danville, CA
  • $3800 – Nov 16, 2016 – Danville, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Pao & Koch Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – San Mateo, https://www.paokochaestheticplasticsurgery.com/
Address
101 N. El Camino RoyaleSte. 3, San Mateo, California, US, 94401 (GPS coordinates: 37.5669254,-122.3306627)
Phone
(650) 887-1070
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 9, 2021 / Dec 13, 2021
Name & Website
Pao & Koch Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – Castro Valley, https://www.paokochaestheticplasticsurgery.com/
Address
19842 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, California, US, 94546 (GPS coordinates: 37.6999281,-122.0874283)
Phone
(510) 537-1577
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 9, 2021 / Dec 13, 2021

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Do Deep Plane facelifts last longer & have more natural results than SMAS? If so, typically how much
Comparing Facelift Techniques
Feb 18, 2016
Hello and thank you for your question.This is a question that has been professionally debated since the ‘90s. The basic difference is that a traditional Deep Plane, while elevating beneath the SMAS layer, leaves most of the skin attached to the SMAS. This allows a relatively thick flap to be pulled as a unit. A SMAS based technique usually releases the fibrous attachments between skin and SMAS so that the two layers can be pulled in different directions. I prefer the latter as it…
Facelift vs facial lipo vs injection vs surgery for men ?
Male Facelift
Feb 18, 2016
Hello and thank you for your question.To create a sharper jawline, a facelift is usually the best option. A “double chin” is usually best addressed by neck liposuction and the “neck lift” part of the facelift to remove excess skin. Most facelifts will not get rid of the nasolabial folds but may indirectly soften them. I usually recommend that patients get the facelift first and then augment the remaining folds with autologous fat or other soft tissue fillers.I recommend seeking…
How long should it take for the stitches behind my ears to dissolve after mid face lift?
Behind Ear Sutures
Feb 18, 2016
Hello and thank you for your question.Short answer is that it depends on the type of suture used. In the hidden area directly behind the ear (post-auricular sulcus), I use absorbable sutures that dissolve in a couple of weeks so that the ear does not need to be pulled for suture removal. They dissolve on their own and any loose pieces can be removed or trimmed once the area is healed.I recommend seeking out a consultation with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon.
For how long does a facelift surgery last?
Typical Results
Feb 18, 2016
Hello and thank you for your question.We tell patients that 8 – 10 years is a reasonable expectation with our SMAS-based facelift. In some patients it may be more or less depending on the quality of the skin and SMAS layer. I recomend seeking out a consultation with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon.
What are possible solutions after an unsuccessful short incision facelift that has left me with a “wi
Appropriate Steps
Jan 29, 2016
Thank you for your question and sharing your concerns.In the absence of complications, I recommend waiting 9-12 months before considering a revision facelift. If things do not improve and you still think your face seems “wider”, then the revision may incorporate a more vertical SMAS layer pull for a more natural anti-aging/ anti-gravity effect. Regarding the skin, there is a place for a “short incision facelift” in properly selected patients. However, if you still have significant…

Last updated on 12/03/2023