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Michael Carlisle, MD

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa

Board-certified Financing Mommy makeover

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  • Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
  • Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
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  • Phone +1 515-277-5555
  • Website kochandcarlisle.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

Hours

Monday 8:15 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8:15 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8:15 am–5 pm
Thursday 8:15 am–5 pm
Friday 8:15 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for Michael Carlisle, MD — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

📸 Before & After Gallery 2 mentions

“He took his time with us during each visit to answer questions both before and after surgery and we never once felt rushed but more like I was his only patient.”

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🗣️ Spanish-Speaking

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🔧 Revision Specialist 4 mentions

“Carlisle tirelessly advocated for a corrective procedure for me with my insurance company.”

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These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 26 Google reviews.

💗 attentive bedside manner 9 mentions

“Dr Carlisle walked my husband and I through the process and really took his time with each consult.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled & experienced surgeon 4 mentions

“He may look young, but completely amazing, knowledgeable, skilled, and knows modern plastic surgery.”

🗒️ thorough consultation 3 mentions

“He actually listens to what you want and gives his honest opinion to whether desired results can be achieved.”

caring, professional staff 3 mentions

“Carlisle and his staff are friendly, compassionate, and very knowledgeable in the specialty of plastic surgery.”

📸 great before & after 2 mentions

“He took his time with us during each visit to answer questions both before and after surgery and we never once felt rushed but more like I was his only patient.”

From the reviews

I would highly recommend Dr. Carlisle, Brooke and his team. I did quite a bit of searching and even paid a deposit with another surgeon but after meeting Dr.Carlisle and Brooke, I knew that’s who I needed to perform my surgery! His skill, bedside manner and demeanor is phenomenal.

★★★★★ — Jacy, Jun 2022

Dr. Carlisle is the real deal. I had a cosmetic nose job/rhinoplasty and I am like a new person. I know and saw other plastic surgeons, but I chose him. He may look young, but completely amazing, knowledgeable, skilled, and knows modern plastic surgery. I think the old has gone and the new has come to Des Moines.

★★★★★ — Amy, Aug 2016

Dr. Carlisle and his staff are wonderful! He preformed an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) on me in February of 2017. The surgery went great with no complications or issues. Dr. Carlisle and staff did a wonderful job explaining just what I should expect, the good and bad.

★★★★★ — Tarah, Apr 2017

After a significant weight loss and a less than satisfactory experience with another surgeon, I felt more uncomfortable in my skin than ever before. After reviewing my case and medical history, Dr. Carlisle tirelessly advocated for a corrective procedure for me with my insurance company. I not only chose Dr.

★★★★★ — Summer, Oct 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 26 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Michael Carlisle, MD

4855 Mills Civic Pkwy #100, West Des Moines, IA50265

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