The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast - With San Diego’s Most Loved Plastic Surgeons

Some celebrities are notorious for looking overfilled. But with all the money and access in the world, why do their treatments sometimes still go very wrong? LJC’s seasoned aesthetic injector Julia Jowett, PA-C joins Monique to analyze some of the world’s most famous faces and explain how these filler disasters might have happened. What should you do if your own filler treatment goes wrong, and ho...

As soon as Marie learned about Ellacor, a first-of-its-kind skin rejuvenation technology, she knew she would try it. Although she has had several facelifts over the decades and many non-surgical procedures, she knew there were no good surgical solutions for around the mouth. Ellacor does what surgical procedures and lasers cannot by safely removing excess skin and smoothing it out through a proces...

From feeling self-conscious in polo shirts to wearing shirts at the beach, many men search for ways to get rid of those man boobs and puffy nipples. Multiple procedures are available for helping men sculpt a flatter chest. Dr. Salazar dives into the different surgical options of male breast reduction procedures, including: Traditional liposuction High-definition liposuction Surgical removal of fat...

To ensure your experience with us is seamless and stress-free from beginning to end, TouchMD is the software we use for consultations, imaging, patient education, and more. Krissy, our patient photography-focused marketing assistant, explains and demonstrates how you’ll use it throughout your experience with us. This episode is best watched on YouTube. If you’re listening on an audio platform, cli...

In the third and final installment of our series featuring the winners of the 2023 Beauty Awards, LJC’s aesthetic nurse specialist Brittany Haley, known by many as the Queen of Lasers, gives us the lowdown on the winning treatments that we have available at our La Jolla and Carlsbad medical spas. From improving skin quality to targeting stubborn fat pockets, non-surgical med spa treatments are eac...

In the second installment of our series featuring the winners of the 2023 Beauty Awards, LJC’S aesthetic nurse injector Jennifer talks us through the winning injectables that we have available at both our La Jolla and Carlsbad medical spas. Whether you’re looking to restore volume or add contour, there are certain products designed to achieve certain goals. Find out which injectables Jennifer reco...

UV rays not only cause visual damage to the skin, but can eventually lead to skin cancer. Alisha Merlo, executive director of professional relations for Colorescience, joins us to “smack down” all the dumb excuses we use for not wearing enough sunscreen and bust common myths about sun protection. Whether you’re not wearing sunscreen to save money, to keep your makeup looking cute, or because you t...

Anastasia Chu, PA-C, lays out the facts about Morpheus8, the minimally invasive radiofrequency microneedling treatment that everyone is raving about. By stimulating collagen and elastin production, Morpheus8 addresses wrinkles, skin laxity, stretch marks, chronic acne scars and more, often in a single treatment. Get the answers to your Morpheus8 questions, including: How many treatment sessions wi...

New Beauty tests hundreds of products each year and selects the best of the best in each skin care category. LJC’s aesthetician Janine brings her 25 years of experience working with medical grade products and treatments to share her thoughts on the 2023 New Beauty award-winning products available at LJC. It may be tempting to follow skin care trends, but Janine recommends starting your search for...

Specializing in all things mommy makeover, Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh shares how breast lift surgery can make droopy, “deflated” breasts higher, fuller, and perkier. Dr. Breister walks us through everything to expect going into breast lift surgery, from how to prepare and how it's done to what recovery looks like and where scars will be. Find out how long it typically takes to heal enough to do the...

Struggling with acne breakouts since high school, 30-year-old Destiny went through numerous trial-and-error attempts at improving her skin on her own. As a person of color, scarring and pigmentation became increasingly difficult to manage. Destiny discovered LJC through her mom, and received a gift for a treatment at our med spa after her breast augmentation at our surgery center. She met our mast...

Dr. Jason Pozner joins the podcast to discuss ellacor with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme. Ellacor is a new skin rejuvenation treatment now available at LJC, and we’re proud to be one of the first in the nation to offer this first-of-its-kind technology. Not only was Dr. Pozner one of the researchers in the clinical trial for ellacor, he's treated numerous patients including himself. His ric...

No matter how many push-ups or sit-ups you do, you can’t stop your hair from falling out or your face from losing volume. LJC plastic surgeon (and dad) Dr. Luke Swistun takes us through the most popular cosmetic procedures for men. Aging typically results in a slower metabolism and weight gain in the wrong places, and the “dad bod” starts to appear. During liposculpture, or HD liposuction, fat is...

The “thread lift king” is here to tell us how threads can lift your face, neck, and most of your body without surgery. Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C, MSN, lives by the “three Rs” when it comes to keeping patients looking young. To 1) ‘reduce’ wrinkles with Botox, 2) ‘replace’ lost volume with fillers, and 3) ‘rejuvenate’ lax skin with threads. If you give your cheeks a one finger lift when you look in the m...

Talking about money can be uncomfortable and intimidating. It may seem like the easier option to do less because it’s within your current budget, but there are ways to get the big procedure you truly want without spending your entire savings.  LJC Chief Operating Officer Janelle Robinson joins us to reveal all the tips and tricks for financing to help you get your dream procedure when you want it....

Nicole knew she would look good after a mommy makeover with Dr. Brahme, but she had no idea it would turn out even better than her pre-baby body. After years avoiding form-fitting dresses, she now has the confidence to wear tight clothing without shapewear underneath. After having four children, Nicole worked hard trying to lose stubborn fat around her love handles and back, but nothing helped her...

Jennifer Franz, RN, BSN, loves building relationships and customizing treatment plans tailored to her patients. One highlight of coming to work at our La Jolla medical spa each day is educating patients on why she recommends certain treatments. As a social butterfly, talking to people of all ages and stages is easy for Jennifer. With 13 years of experience in aesthetics, she helps a wide variety o...

Since 1988, La Jolla Cosmetic founders Dr. Merrel and Marie Olesen have dedicated their lives to delivering the best possible experiences for cosmetic patients, encouraging staff to also put their hearts into every patient interaction. From sending letters thanking patients for making appointments to personally writing post care instructions for each patient, LJC’s founders created an environment...

After 20 years in her own private practice here in San Diego, Dr. Diana Breister recently joined LJC’s dream team. With her personalized care and wide range of specializations, from breast surgery to face and neck lifts and beyond, Dr. Breister has a deep understanding of the self-image of women. She loves doing procedures that change the lives of women in terms of both confidence and comfort, suc...

When Candy first started experiencing strange symptoms, her husband Michael thought it was just an aging thing. Even as she met with plastic surgeons doctors to discuss having her breast implants removed, he was supportive but skeptical. Since her explant surgery a year ago, he quickly noticed Candy has much more energy. Like having a “brand new wife,” she has the energy of a 20-something, both ph...

During cosmetic surgery, the relationship with your nurse is so important because they hold your hand as you take this big step for yourself. In part two of Phoebe Davis’ series with her breast augmentation surgery team, she talks to Nurse Carmen about being by her side throughout her journey. Carmen opens up to Phoebe about her nursing history, from working with Dr. Brahme at his private practice...

Two months ago, Phoebe Davis had breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Hector Salazar. She’s back and she loves her results so much that she’s taking over the podcast to interview her favorite doctor. Phoebe hits Dr. Salazar with the tough questions to help others avoid common mistakes when getting breast augmentation, or any cosmetic surgery. She shares the best and worst things to do if you’re co...

When it comes to breast implants, plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot has seen it all. In practice since 1988, he studied with Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Cronin, the inventor of the breast implant. The earliest silicone implants had problems with rupture, and were connected to autoimmune diseases. When banned in 1992, surgeons specializing in breast surgery, including Dr. Smoot, pivoted to sali...

Marie Olesen and Austin Schroeder reflect on the journey from an empty space to the grand opening of the new La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa in Carlsbad. Hear what you can expect when you walk through the doors of the new Carlsbad location for the first time, both visually and culturally. Book your appointment online at our Carlsbad medical spa Follow the artist who beautified our Carlsbad space, St...

If you were the winner of LJC’S #GLAMGiveaway Sweepstakes, what would you do with the $6000 gift card? During our recent open house at the new LJC Medical Spa location in Carlsbad, hear the dream team share what they would do if they had $6,000 to spend on beauty treatments. It’s not too late to enter! Have a treatment at our Carlsbad office by April 25 to be automatically entered for a chance to...