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  • Eyelid Surgery Recovery: What To Expect

    30 APR 2024 · Don’t let anything you hear about recovering from eyelid surgery scare you away. While some people may initially look like they took a punch to the face, it's not as bad as it looks.  Specializing in all things facial plastic surgery, Dr. Kiersten Riedler shares the details on what to expect during eyelid surgery recovery.  From how to take care of your incisions and when it’s safe to wear makeup again, to how long you’ll need to avoid driving or hitting the gym, she’s got you covered. From your very first consultation, we’re here to make you feel totally at ease and ready to fix up those tired-looking eyes, and find out what non-surgical treatment Dr. Riedler recommends to complement blepharoplasty for even better results. Links See https://www.ljcsc.com/gallery/face/eyelid-lift/before and after photos Read more about https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-kiersten-riedler/ Dr. Kiersten Riedler Follow Dr. Riedler on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drkierstenriedler/to see some of her fabulous results Read our https://www.ljcsc.com/your-dream-starts-here/plastic-surgery-recovery-guide/ La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/
    31m 17s
  • Fitting Into Your “Goal Pants”: April’s Tirzepatide Experience

    23 APR 2024 · At LJC, April is the go-to person for getting started with the skinny shot at LJC. She knows what people are going through because she’s been there too, and shares her personal experience to help them feel less alone during their journey. Having a sweet tooth and being a travel enthusiast, April’s food habits are changed for the better with tirzepatide. She chooses bananas over pastries and opts for a vodka cranberry instead of a strawberry daiquiri.  Opening up about her experience, April explains why she went with tirzepatide instead of semaglutide and shares what to expect on our Signature Skinny Shot program, how to manage shots while on the road or dealing with TSA, and what maintenance plans might look like once you reach your goal. Links Take advantage of our pre-summer https://www.ljcsc.com/pricing-promotions/specials-events/introducing-the-signature-skinny-shot-at-ljcsc/ before the month of April ends! Learn more about our semaglutide and tirzepatide https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/body/prescription-weight-loss-programs/ Watch our seminar with Dr. Jerry Haas to learn more about the https://www.ljcsc.com/pricing-promotions/specials-events/signature-skinny-shot/ and the science behind them Learn more about the skinny shot and how to get started on our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuKsnLjF2GiFGSyUOobcLoHUlmGN2qgZ YouTube Playlist Meet April, our https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/management-team/april/ La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/ or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/
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  • Insights & Surprises from 30 Years in Plastic Surgery with Dr. Johan Brahme

    16 APR 2024 · To honor his 20th anniversary with LJCSC, plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme shares his perspective on how the specialty of plastic surgery has evolved throughout his three-decade career. Hear how techniques have advanced to help patients get the most impact in the safest way possible, from face lifts, brow lifts and lip lifts to tummy tucks, liposuction and breast augmentation, and how the constant innovation in the specialty of aesthetics throughout his career shaped him as a surgeon.  Links Read more about https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-johan-brahme/ Dr. Johan Brahme Hear more of Dr. Brahme’s thoughts on https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/podcast-plastic-surgeon-reacts-to-2023s-hottest-aesthetic-trends/ and https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/podcast-demystifying-vaginoplasty/ on past episodes of the LJC podcast. Read https://www.ljcsc.com/reviews/providers/dr-johan-brahme-reviews/ for Dr. Brahme La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/ or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/
    33m 22s
  • How Laura Cain Really Feels About Her Breast Implants 2 Years Later

    9 APR 2024 · Two years after her breast augmentation, San Diego radio personality Laura Cain returns with an update on how her breast implants have changed her life. Before her breast implants, Laura was wearing padded bras and chicken cutlet bra inserts to hide her flat chest. Now her wardrobe options have changed and her confidence has skyrocketed, both personally and professionally. What’s next for Laura? Hear what new treatment is on her wish list that she says is, “right up her alley.” Links Listen to our previous episodes on Laura’s breast augmentation experience: https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/laura-cains-breast-augmentation-part-1-the-consultation/, https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/laura-cains-breast-augmentation-part-2-three-days-post-op/& https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/friends-and-trolls-react-laura-cains-breast-augmentation-part-3/ Check out Laura’s podcast, https://www.lauracainafterdark.com/ Follow https://www.instagram.com/lauracainafterdark Listen to our episode onhttps://www.ljcsc.com/blog/podcast-marie-ellacor-can-do-what-lasers-surgery-cannot/ La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/ 
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  • Why Your Belly Button is the Most Important Part of a Tummy Tuck

    2 APR 2024 · Before having a tummy tuck, one of the biggest worries our patients have is “what is my belly button going to look like?” No one wants an ugly belly button, or for it to be a dead giveaway that they had work done. Because so much extra skin is removed during tummy tuck surgery, the original belly button often goes away with it. But during a tummy tuck using the BellaButton technique, Dr. Salazar creates a beautiful, natural-looking belly button.  As the pioneer of this technique, Dr. Salazar explains the key differences between the original techniques used to create a belly button during a tummy tuck, and the advanced approach of the BellaButton. See the difference between Dr. Salazar’s BellaButton results and standard tummy tuck belly button https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/podcast-why-your-belly-button-is-the-most-important-part-of-a-tummy-tuck/ Meet San Diego plastic surgeon https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-hector-salazar-reyes/ La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: http://www.theaxis.io/
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  • Patient Tammy: I Don’t Look Mad Or Sad Anymore (Unless I Really Am)

    26 MAR 2024 · As the co-host of San Diego’s favorite country morning show, Tammy wanted to look high-spirited and full of life, but her eyelids made her look tired or mad all the time and her neck made her look older than her age. Opening up about her reasons for getting eyelid surgery and a neck lift, Tammy shares why she wanted to improve upon the things that she felt were detrimental to her appearance. With no past experience having cosmetic surgery, Tammy recalls how Dr. Breister and her nurses helped her feel comfortable, and to her surprise, how easy recovery was. Meet Tammy’s surgeon, https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-diana-breister-ghosh/ Learn more about https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/face-hair/neck-lift-rejuvenation/and https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/face-hair/eyelid-surgery/ Learn more about https://www.audacy.com/kson/hosts/john-tammy-in-the-morning Follow https://www.instagram.com/john_and_tammy/?hl=en La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/ 
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  • Patient Jaime: Why I Decided To Replace (Not Remove) My Breast Implants

    12 MAR 2024 · 17 years ago, Jaime had a breast augmentation and lift after breastfeeding her three children. Back then, she spent a lot of time vacationing on the river and wanted to feel confident in a bikini. Fast forward to 2023, Jaime came back to LJCSC because her breasts had gotten larger. Since her initial surgery, she felt like she looked too big, so she opted for breast implant replacement (for much smaller implants) and another lift. Find out why she decided against explanting and hear how her surgeon Dr. John Smoot handled a startling post-op scare. Meet Jaime’s surgeon, https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-john-smoot/ See breast augmentation with lifthttps://www.ljcsc.com/gallery/breast/breast-augmentation-with-lift/ See breast implant replacement https://www.ljcsc.com/gallery/breast/breast-implant-replacement/ La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/ or fhttps://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/ 
    21m 20s
  • Breast Augmentation Recovery: What To Expect

    7 MAR 2024 · https://www.ljcsc.com/It might be your first time getting a breast augmentation, but it’s by no means our first time! From your first phone call to your pre-op appointment, we tell you exactly what to expect so there are no surprises. Filling us in on all things breast surgery, Dr. Hector Salazar shares all there is to know about breast augmentation recovery, from how long you’ll need to be away from work and the gym to how much pain you'll be in and how it’s managed. Links Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-hector-salazar-reyes/ View https://www.ljcsc.com/gallery/breast/breast-augmentation/ Read our https://www.ljcsc.com/your-dream-starts-here/plastic-surgery-recovery-guide/ La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/ 
    39m 14s
  • HD Lipo: What is it & who is it for?

    5 MAR 2024 · Sharing his unique expertise with HD Lipo, Dr. Hector Salazar explains how this technique eliminates stubborn areas of fat, and highlights your natural muscle definition. Combining his artistic eye with his rich knowledge of anatomy, Dr. Salazar uses this specialized liposuction technique to precisely sculpt your body following the natural lines of your musculature. Find out all there is to know about the HD lipo experience, including best candidates and BMI requirements, how VASER liposuction technology works, why lymphatic drainage massage therapy is so important, and the importance of compression garments. Links View https://www.ljcsc.com/gallery/body/high-definition-liposuction/ Meet San Diego plastic surgeon https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-hector-salazar-reyes/ Check out our YouTube Short of an https://youtube.com/shorts/Ymg5B9X8Hfc?si=k3Oq5nMG4WYo9rwP La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: http://www.theaxis.io/
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  • Introducing the Signature Skinny Shot: Semaglutide & Tirzepatide are here!

    20 FEB 2024 · Dr. Jerry Haas, director of our medical weight loss program, gives us the details on Signature Skinny Shot, from what to expect before and during your weight loss journey to what can happen to your body as a result of losing weight and how we can help with that too. Semaglutide and tirzepatide started as diabetes medications, but in the past few years researchers have found that they also help people lose weight by telling the body when it’s full. These medications are well-vetted, have been around for a long time, and can truly be life-changing. Whether you want to reach your ideal weight before surgery with us or just want to shed those stubborn pounds, we’re here to guide you through the entire process. La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus. To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/ The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast is a production of The Axis: http://www.theaxis.io/
    24m 39s

Learn from the talented plastic surgeons and medical spa providers inside https://www.ljcsc.com/, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic...

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Learn from the talented plastic surgeons and medical spa providers inside La Jolla Cosmetic, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice.

With your hostess Monique Ramsey, we take you inside La Jolla Cosmetic, the place where dreams become real, featuring San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons as our cosmetic surgery experts.

Johan Brahme, MD, Plastic Surgeon: Practicing at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre since 2004, Dr. Brahme is a double board certified plastic surgeon with a stellar reputation for his kind bedside manner, commitment to safety, and beautiful aesthetic surgery results.  Dr. Brahme is a past president of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (formerly ASAPS).

John Smoot, MD, Plastic Surgeon: During his 30+ years as a board certified plastic surgeon in San Diego, Dr. John Smoot has earned a reputation for providing excellent care & beautiful cosmetic surgery results. With an extraordinary depth of skill and experience in plastic surgery, he well-known for advanced scar-reducing techniques with breast lift surgery and the highly effective internal bra technique for revision breast surgery.  Dr. Smoot is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he is also on staff. He’s a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Hector Salazar-Reyes, MD, Plastic Surgeon: As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes has a passion and respect for the field of cosmetic surgery and is well-regarded known for his exceptional patient care. Dr. Salazar completed his general and plastic surgery residencies at the world-renowned Houston Methodist Hospital, where the first silicone breast implants were developed. During this time, Dr. Salazar served as chief resident in both specialties and was recognized with service and most professional resident awards from Houston Methodist Hospital. He is proud to be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Board of Plastic Surgery of Mexico—and to be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). 

Luke Swistun, MD, Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Luke Swistun is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a background in visual arts and medical military service. He’s known for his artistic approach to plastic surgery and for the close, supportive relationship he forms with every person he treats. He is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in breast implant removal and his compassionate approach to patients experiencing breast implant illness.

Kiersten Riedler, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon: San Diego native Dr. Riedler brings dedication to all she does here at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre. Double board certified in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, she prioritizes communication, trust, and building relationships with everyone she treats. 

Diana Breister-Ghosh, MD, Plastic Surgeon: A board-certified plastic surgeon and San Diego native, Dr. Breister Ghosh delivers exceptional results and care to local women and men. She is known for the personal relationships she builds with her patients and her work to empower women through confidence-building plastic surgery.Though skilled at several types of procedures, she is most known for excellence in performing face and neck lifts, eyelid surgery, feminine rejuvenation, breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tucks. With a specialization in loose skin removal, Dr. Breister is passionate about helping people who have lost weight become less self-conscious about the loose skin left over.

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