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Dr. Joseph R. Coscia, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Granite Bay, California

Dr. Joseph R. Coscia, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Granite Bay, California
NPI: 1982861753· License: A105556 (CA) verify

14+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2024): $270 across 7 payments (what this means)
4.77(21 ratings)

Consultation $100

In Dr. Joseph R. Coscia's own words

How Dr. Joseph R. Coscia describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • To address these concerns while maintaining a natural appearance, we performed a Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift combined with an Endoscopic Brow Lift
  • Being a plastic surgeon means remembering that what feels routine to us is often one of the biggest moments in our patient’s life
  • Dr. Joseph R. Coscia's practice always includes a facial as part of their post-operative care.

Specialization

  • Dr. Joseph R. Coscia performs deep plane face and neck lifts and endoscopic brow lifts.

Technique

  • By combining several procedures around the eyes and upper face with facial fat grafting and submental liposuction, we were able to create a result that looks natural, masculine, and balanced

Training & credentials

  • Specializes in Plastic Surgery.

Consultation

  • If you’re considering a facelift and want to understand what technique may be right for your anatomy and goals, schedule a consultation with Dr. Coscia to discuss your options

Recovery guidance

  • Dr. Joseph R. Coscia, MD, explains that with deep plane procedures, patients may experience temporary puckering and transition swelling where the deep plane portion stops, which typically resolves in a couple of weeks to a month.
  • Dr. Joseph R. Coscia explains that patients will experience extra swelling in the lowest points, which will feel firm due to scar tissue layering up with the muscle underneath.
  • Dr. Joseph R. Coscia advises that the four-month mark is the "sweet spot" where swelling is essentially gone after surgery.
  • Dr. Joseph R. Coscia describes the recovery as not painful, but rather involving discomfort, tightness, and a feeling of looking "weird" which can lead to stress and emotional responses.

Results

  • Dr. Coscia’s facelift results look like you... just years younger

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About

Dr. Joseph R. Coscia is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Granite Bay and Sacramento, California, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He believes plastic surgery is about helping patients feel their reflection matches their internal youthfulness and energy, emphasizing that every consultation, procedure, and detail matters. Dr. Coscia focuses on providing trusted, personalized care, tailoring each procedure with precision, compassion, and the patient's natural beauty in mind. For facial rejuvenation, Dr. Coscia utilizes techniques like the deep plane facelift, which involves repositioning deeper facial support structures beneath the SMAS and retaining ligaments to restore definition and achieve a natural, refreshed look, avoiding a pulled appearance. He aims for restoration, not alteration, so observers notice a well-rested look rather than signs of surgery. In breast augmentation, his goal is to restore lost upper-pole fullness and create a balanced, proportional result within the patient's natural anatomy. This involves carefully selecting implant size and tailoring the surgical approach based on individual measurements, tissue characteristics, and chest anatomy. Dr. Coscia guides patients through recovery, believing that understanding the healing process helps set realistic expectations.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Joseph R. Coscia, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Breast Implant Revision

$6,300

Below typicalTypical in California: $6,700–$10,750 (median $8,000, 54 reports) compare ↗

Breast Augmentation

$7,800

About typicalTypical in Granite Bay: $6,875–$7,999 (median $7,401, 12 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$13,000

About typicalTypical in Granite Bay: $10,100–$13,545 (median $11,000, 11 reports) compare ↗

Facelift

$22,000

About typicalTypical in California: $9,350–$22,000 (median $15,000, 56 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Joseph R. Coscia

Sourced directly from Dr. Joseph R. Coscia's social posts and replies.

What is Dr. Coscia's approach to facelift surgery?
Dr. Coscia emphasizes that a facelift is not simply about removing excess skin, but involves understanding and repositioning the deeper structures that support the face. He utilizes the deep plane facelift technique, working beneath the SMAS and facial retaining ligaments to reposition deeper tissues as a unit. This technique preserves important facial supporting structures rather than cutting and reattaching them, allowing for the release and lifting of the deeper plane. The goal is restoration, not alteration, aiming for a refreshed, balanced result that maintains natural facial character and avoids a pulled or overly tight appearance.
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When should I schedule a facelift consultation?
A consultation with Dr. Coscia is recommended for individuals considering a facelift who want to understand which technique is appropriate for their anatomy and goals. The appropriate approach for a face or neck lift is determined based on a patient's anatomy, aging, and goals.
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What is Dr. Coscia's understanding of facial aging?
Facial aging is not solely caused by skin issues; it involves loss of facial volume, tissue descent, and changes in skin elasticity. Addressing only one component often falls short of creating natural, long-lasting results.
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What are the expected results and recovery timeline for combined facial rejuvenation procedures (deep plane face and neck lift, endoscopic brow lift, and facial fat grafting)?
Patients can expect a naturally refreshed appearance as early as 4 months post-operation, with a smoother jawline, restored facial volume, refreshed eyes, and a more youthful contour. Over the months following surgery, swelling will continue to resolve, tissues will soften, and results will become more refined.
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What is a Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift?
A Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift repositions the deeper facial support structures to restore definition along the cheeks, jawline, and neck, providing a more natural, longer-lasting result.
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What is an Endoscopic Brow Lift and what are its benefits?
An Endoscopic Brow Lift elevates the brows through small hidden incisions, helping open the upper face and soften the tired or heavy appearance that can develop with brow descent.
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What is the recovery timeline for an Extended Abdominoplasty with Liposuction?
Healing takes time. At 2 months post-operation, swelling is still present and scars are continuing to mature. Results will keep improving over the coming months.
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What is the typical recovery experience after a Deep Plane Facelift?
Recovery after a deep plane facelift often surprises patients, in the best way. At just 12 days post-op, patients typically experience a significant reduction in swelling and begin to feel and look more like themselves, though some swelling and bruising are completely normal at this stage. Improvements continue week by week. After sutures are removed, patients can return to more of their daily routine and even wear makeup to help camouflage any remaining bruising as they continue their recovery journey.
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What is the recovery and follow-up process for a Breast Lift with Augmentation?
Beautiful progress can be seen as early as 8 weeks post-operation. During follow-up visits, aspects of healing including breast shape, nipple position, upper pole fullness, symmetry, and scar maturation are discussed. Healing continues well beyond the first few months, with scars and subtle details continuing to improve over time.
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What are general recovery expectations after surgery?
Healing is a process. At 7 weeks post-op, some swelling is still completely normal, and results are anticipated to continue improving, with swelling largely resolved around the 4-month mark.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Joseph R. Coscia Review Summary

4.76
Dr. Coscia receives stellar reviews across multiple platforms, boasting a near-perfect average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Patients consistently praise his skill, professionalism, and friendly demeanor.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 24 reviews

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Based on 5 reviews

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4.8 out of 5

Based on 42 reviews

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4.8 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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4.6 out of 5

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Dr. Joseph R. Coscia, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Granite Bay, California

The Plastic Surgery Center

8723 Sierra College Blvd., Granite Bay, California

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$270

Payments

7

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Joseph R. Coscia received $270 across 7 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Location & Contact Information

The Plastic Surgery Center

8723 Sierra College Blvd.

Granite Bay, California

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Joseph R. Coscia practice?

Doctor's Office

The Plastic Surgery Center (Primary)

8723 Sierra College Blvd., Granite Bay, California

(42 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

They graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Tn Health Sci
University Of Tennessee
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Joseph R. Coscia online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. Contacting the office directly at (916) 692-0097 or (916) 773-5559 would be the best way to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Joseph R. Coscia offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. It's best to contact Dr. Coscia's office directly to inquire about telehealth availability.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Joseph R. Coscia?
Patients rave about Dr. Coscia's trustworthiness, skill, and the natural-looking results he achieves. They express high satisfaction with their procedures, highlighting minimal pain and complications, and appreciate his understanding and personable approach.
What areas of care does Dr. Joseph R. Coscia cater to?
Dr. Coscia specializes in plastic surgery, offering a range of procedures including facelifts, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and breast implant revision. He also has a background in general surgery. The practice provides trusted, personalized care, ensuring every procedure is tailored with precision, compassion, and the patient's natural beauty in mind. Dr. Coscia's philosophy for facial rejuvenation is to help patients feel their reflection matches their internal youthfulness and energy, aiming for a natural appearance where observers notice a well-rested look rather than signs of surgery. He emphasizes that every consultation, procedure, and detail matters, recognizing the significance of these moments in a patient's life. For breast augmentation, the goal is to restore lost upper-pole fullness and create a balanced, proportional result within the patient's natural anatomy, carefully selecting implant size and tailoring the surgical approach to enhance shape while maintaining a soft, natural appearance. Patient characteristics like narrow chest, existing breast tissue, asymmetry, and upper-pole volume loss are crucial factors in determining implant size and profile. The practice guides patients through every step of their journey, from early post-op to later confidence, and believes that understanding recovery helps set realistic expectations.