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Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa

Plastic Surgery • West Des Moines, IA

★★★★★4.9/5622 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Apple Maps: 4.2/5 (11 reviews)
  • Google Rating: 4.9/5 (611 reviews)
  • Facebook: 92% recommend (49 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Professional, kind, and welcoming staff
  • Surgeons provide detailed explanations and set realistic expectations
  • Compassionate care during surgical journeys
  • Gentle and comfortable aesthetic/spa services

Common complaints

  • Dissatisfaction with surgical results, specifically facelift revision needs and pixie ear deformity
  • Perceived lack of long-lasting results

In patients' words

"Having surgery with Dr Carlisle and his team has changed my life. From the moment I walked into the office, everyone was so kind and welcoming -- the staff is always smiling and genuinely cares about me."

— Apple Maps Review

"I had a lower SMAS facelift back in 2023 by Cody. My ears will need a revision as I have the pixie ear look. My results also have not lasted. That was a waste over 12k, and now I'm horrified by the wake."

— Apple Maps Review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6].

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