All the B's: Plastic Surgery + Pop Culture with San Diego's Top Female Plastic Surgeon

Find out what to expect during facelift recovery from day one—think swelling, elastic headbands, and being a princess for a week.  Hear how long you’ll be looking like a “cute little q-tip” as Bri says, how La Jolla facial plastic surgeon Dr. Chao manages post-op pain, and why you’ll need to swap glamour for a stylish recovery hat for a bit.  Read more about San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ja...

Forget the mystery. Here’s your all-access preview to what really happens when you sit down for a plastic surgery consultation. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and patient coordinator Ava break down what to expect during that first meeting: why your medical history matters more than you think, how long you should be at a stable weight before booking, how long a surgery quote lasts, and what’s...

Everything you need to know about deep plane facelifts—yes, like Kris Jenner’s. La Jolla facial plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao and Bri debate why younger women are ditching filler and turning to facelifts (hello, Ozempic face), why the deep plane technique is the gold standard, and why “mini” facelifts are basically a waste of time.  Don’t bother asking for a facelift if you’re still mid-weight lo...

PRP uses your own blood—spun to extract the “liquid gold”—then injected back into your face for that no-makeup makeup glow. Since it's your blood, what you eat matters. So maybe don’t book it right after a weekend bender. Get woozy at the thought of using your own blood or your cells aren’t quite what they used to be? Exosomes are the Amazon Prime of growth factors: tiny packages full of what your...

Thinking about tackling your arms? Whether it’s loose skin or just a bit of “extra chub” (Dr. G’s words, not ours), this is your go-to guide if you’re dreaming of those Michelle Obama arms. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus doesn’t mess around with arm lift surgery. She lipos the entire arm and trims off the extra skin for the best results. A lot of people ask for less invasive fixes, and we get...

PSA: If you’re a tiny little stick, you do not need 1000ccs in each cheek, so don’t go to someone who’s about to do that. In this no-BS convo, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri tell the truth about the BBL—how to find a legit surgeon, how much fat actually sticks around, and how long you have to avoid sitting on your freshly plumped booty.  And if you’re super skinny? No, you don’t have...

Did you catch Doja Cat’s breast implant mishap? Because capsular contracture affects some women with breast implants, La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri discuss the not-so-glamorous side of breast augmentation: what capsular contracture is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented or treated.  Motiva implants are getting a lot of attention lately for their lower reported rates of capsu...

When it comes to boosting collagen, the CO2 laser is still the gold standard and that includes “down there.”  Vaginal CO2 laser treatments can actually help with things like urinary incontinence and sexual function. Most women notice results pretty quickly, but if you want the best outcome you need to finish the full treatment series. It’s not painful, recovery’s a breeze, and the benefits can be...

Avéli cellulite treatment won’t magically give you Sabrina Carpenter’s Met Gala legs (we wish), but it will smooth out some of those stubborn dimples on your thighs and booty that drive you nuts. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri discuss the cellulite treatments that totally flopped, and why Avéli actually delivers. Find out how this lightsaber-looking device works and what to expect fo...

From why being at a stable weight matters to the different incision options and what recovery really feels like, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri break down thigh lift surgery and clear up some common myths about cellulite and scar care.  Thanks to post-weight loss skin issues, thigh lifts are trending. But many patients don’t realize just how tough recovery can be. The results can be...

Some women want to size up, others decide it’s time to downsize. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri break down the real reasons women choose to swap their breast implants. They get into implant life, from ruptures and what happens when capsular contracture shows up, to why saving your implant card actually does matter.  They also cover the signs that it might be time for a revision and wh...

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri break down the buzz around Renuvion—what it is, why the FDA gave it the green light, and how it tightens skin and sculpts the body. Curious if you’re a good candidate? Wondering about downtime, aftercare, or why everyone’s talking about lymphatic massage? We’ve got you. Spoiler: personalized treatment plans and proper aftercare are non-negotiable if you...

La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri bring you everything you need to know before going surgery, because winging it is not an option.  Find out why nutrition is your secret weapon for recovery, why quitting smoking isn’t just a suggestion, and how long to pause your GLP-1s (yes, it matters). Get the details on post-op care, planning for downtime, and making sure you’re not messing up your h...

San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G and Bri are back with more plastic surgery true crime, and this time, they’re exposing the dark side of bargain procedures abroad. From shady clinics and botched surgeries to horror stories straight out of a nightmare (kidnapping, organ theft, seriously?!), they’re breaking down the real cost of cheap plastic surgery, and why some deals are just too good to be true...

We’re obsessed with true crime, so why wouldn’t we do an episode on it? Pulling back the curtain on the wild world where plastic surgery and crime collide, San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G and Bri debate unsolved murders in the industry and weigh in on those shady underground BBLs… it’s a mix of “WTF” and “watch who you trust.” Learn more about Brazilian butt lift Trending stories: Daily Mail, Pla...

Keeping up with skin care advice feels like dodging landmines. One wrong move, and your face is paying for it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri break down the absolute must-do steps for healthy skin and explain why that viral product on TikTok might be wrecking your face. Dr. G & Bri cover: Why you should ALWAYS wear your sunscreen, plus our go-to picks Physical vs. chemical sunscr...

Why let nature run its course when you can hack your way to better skin? With regenerative therapies like PRP and exosomes leading the charge, science is rewriting the beauty rules. Ready to see what all the hype is about?  San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G & Bri cover:  How does PRP work?  Is PRF really any better than PRP?  Does stem cell therapy actually rewind the clock, or just your wallet...

Dr. Janet Chao shares how she found her way to RestoreSD and discusses the procedures she’s the most passionate about. San Diego plastic surgeons  Drs. Gallus & Chao cover: Dr. Chao’s ride-or-die procedure (and why it’s her fave) Why giving everyone the same nose is a no-go How Dr. Chao’s South Korean roots inspired her love for aesthetics The truth about marijuana and wound healing Who’s actu...

San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G and Bri break down all there is to know about weight loss meds, from what to expect during a consultation to why a plastic surgery office is the place to go for them.  They also share their own personal experiences with these meds: the benefits, the side effects, and how their cravings have done a total 180.  Dr. G & Bri cover:  The differences between semaglut...

San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G and Bri spill the tea on the worst plastic surgery trends of 2024 (good riddance) and predicting what we’ll see in 2025.  In this Christmas edition of All the B’s, Dr. G & Bri cover:  Is trap tox really worth it for a slightly slimmer neck?  SkinVive… like, why did we even bother?  Should you even consider buccal fat removal if your cheeks aren’t chubby?  Will...

San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G & Bri share their honest, unfiltered take on each of these plastic surgery trends:  Rib remodeling surgery & rib removal surgery  Skull reshaping  Calf implants, pec implants, tricep implants… any of these non-standard implants  Shoulder narrowing aka clavicle reduction surgery   Lip implants  Fox eye lift  Miami thong lift Penis enhancement surgery Trendin...

The internal bra isn’t really a bra, rather it’s a supportive dissolvable mesh used to hold breast tissue in place as it heals from breast surgery, allowing your body to build its own collagen around it.  San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G & Bri cover:  Can you really stop wearing a bra after internal bra surgery?  What's the deal with pig skin vs. mesh for internal bras?  Does the mesh stay in...

San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G & Bri cover:  What might be helping Nicole Kidman age so flawlessly?  Why so many women are taking out their breast implants  The debate around breast implant illness and en bloc capsulectomy  Do breast implants actually increase your risk of breast cancer?  Could your implants be making you feel sick?  What recovery looks like after implant removal  How your b...

San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G & Bri cover: How much fat can you actually transfer to your breasts? Is it possible to combine a fat transfer with implants? Why you shouldn't let that fat go to waste after liposuction Can you get lipo under local anesthesia? The messy (but magical) process of harvesting fat The SAFE technique using power-assisted liposuction How much of the transferred fat ac...

San Diego plastic surgeon  Dr. G & Bri cover:  So, where does Blake Lively's PR person hide?  How safe is anesthesia, and what's it like to wake up from surgery?  All the ways to choose implant sizes, from the old-school “chicken cutlet” method to the high-tech VECTRA 3D imaging system  Liposuction can suck away fat in certain places, but it won't stop you from gaining weight or get rid of cel...