Deep Plane vs. SMAS: Battle of the Face Lifts
Dr. Koehler and Kirstin get into the two most popular face lift techniques: the deep plane face lift and the SMAS face lift.
Every face lift is customized—there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Koehler emphasizes that the goal is to achieve a...
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Deep Plane vs. SMAS: Battle of the Face Lifts
Dr. Koehler and Kirstin get into the two most popular face lift techniques: the deep plane face lift and the SMAS face lift. Every face lift is customized—there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Koehler emphasizes that the goal is to achieve …
The Truth About Breast Implant Removal
Women decide to remove their implants for all sorts of reasons—whether it’s personal choice, concerns about breast implant-associated illness, or just not wanting to deal with future replacements. In a lot of BII support groups, the term “en bloc”...
The Neck Best Thing
Turkey neck, sagging, jowling, and those pesky horizontal lines… the neck gives us so many things to complain about. Treatments like radiofrequency microneedling and CO2 laser resurfacing are great for boosting skin texture and tone, but they won't...
The Life Changing Magic of Breast Reduction
If you're dealing with back pain, neck aches, or uncomfortable bra straps because of your breast size, breast reduction surgery can make a huge difference in your quality of life. It’s not just about making your breasts smaller—it’s about giving …
Kirstin’s Insider Tips for Cosmetic Surgery Financing
We get it – talking about money can be uncomfortable. Cosmetic procedures are elective, so insurance doesn’t cover them, but we offer flexible financing options to help you achieve your dream look today. We partner with companies like CareCredit and...
Sixty-ish: Best Anti-Aging Treatments for Your 60’s
To keep you looking fresh and reverse the "worn out" look, Dr. Koehler and Kirstin reveal the best options for your 60’s in this fourth and final episode of our mini-series on skin care throughout the decades. If you want …
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About the Hosts
James Koehler, MD
Cosmetic Surgeon
James Koehler, MD is a board certified cosmetic surgeon with an impressive list of academic and professional achievements. Women and men from all over the South and across the country seek him for the aesthetic results he delivers and the stellar experience he and his team are known for. His patients love him for his charm and warm sense of humor, and when you meet him, it is abundantly clear how he has the best interests of each patient near his heart.
After ten years caring for patients in Tulsa, Dr. Koehler had the opportunity in 2014 to take over the practice of a respected plastic surgeon in Fairhope, Alabama. Happy to return to his home state after decades away, he ventured forward to continue specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body.
Today, every patient who walks into Dr. Koehler’s practice can see that he and his team genuinely enjoy what they do. Their philosophy is to treat patients as they’d want themselves or their family members to be treated.
Kirstin Jarvis
Co-Host & Practice Manager
A veteran in the field of women’s health, Kirstin Jarvis has a strong passion for helping people feel and look their best. As the practice manager, she is dedicated to making sure every person who walks through the doors of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery has a warm and positive experience. Kirstin was born and raised in a small farm town in Ohio and now lives in Fairhope with her husband and three children, where they spend most of their time at the ball fields or snorkeling, diving, and fishing in the Gulf.