La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
Call: (858) 452-1981 Text: (858) 203-2944
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Patient Stacy before (left) vs. after her weight loss and surgery (right)](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2022/09/blog-featured-image-1.png)
After losing 90 lbs, Stacy’s saggy breasts were a constant reminder that confidence was more than the number on the scale. A close friend recommended she consult with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot. Together, Dr. Smoot and Stacy agreed the best solution was a breast reduction and augmentation followed by a revision to remove …
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When you meet Amy Biggs, you’ll realize she truly cares about helping you achieve your dream results. Her goal is to ensure you step out of our med spa feeling like your outer appearance reflects your inner beauty. If your cosmetic concerns need multiple treatments, Amy is with you for the long haul. She loves …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Patient Maria before (left) vs after (right) Ultherapy and HALO laser](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2022/09/5.png)
While looking at photos of herself about five years ago, Maria noticed that an “11” had appeared between her brows. Those pesky parallel lines were so deep that they didn’t tan with the rest of her face. That was the moment she decided to do something. Maria works as a labor & delivery nurse across …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2022/09/3-1.png)
Many people come to LJC seeking to look less tired, old, or sad – because they are not actually tired, old, or sad! Fillers can only be used for so long before surgery is the only option. LJC facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler talks about the blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery and how it solves …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Patient Kathleen Lisson](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2022/09/6.png)
Lymphatic massage expert Kathleen Lisson explains the important role of your ~800 lymph nodes in post-op recovery. If the lymphatic system is disrupted or overwhelmed, which can occur with plastic surgery, lymphatic massage, or manual lymphatic drainage is often recommended to help with healing and recovery. The lymphatic system is how your body processes and …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Smoot](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2022/08/Untitled-design-2.png)
If you’re disappointed that your breast implants are sagging or haven’t lasted as long as expected, the “internal bra” is a superb breast implant revision technique that uses GalaFLEX, a bioabsorbable mesh-like material to add support. Breast implants aren’t meant to last forever and at some point, our breasts sag. It happens to all of …
How long does it take to recover from a facelift? It turns out, there's more to that question than meets the eye! There are several phases of facelift recovery, and while everyone's experience is unique, most people follow the same arc as they recuperate and step into their new, more confident selves. We've compiled this …
Taylor’s least favorite body part has always been her arms. Working in the medical spa at La Jolla Cosmetic, Taylor knew there were a lot of ways to approach body contouring, including those arms. Although she had already lost 30 lbs, plastic surgeon Dr. Swistun motivated her to lose 15 more to ensure successful results. …
For our patient Kathleen Lisson, an accident while hiking in the desert led to a broken nose, which led her straight to Dr. Brahme for a rhinoplasty… and while he was at it, a face lift, brow lift, neck lift, chin implant, fat transfer to her cheeks, and a septoplasty to fix her deviated septum. …
We all want to feel amazing when we make our beach body debuts in the summer. Whether that means toning up, slimming down, or filling out your figure in all the right places, cosmetic plastic surgery in San Diego can help. Read on for your guide to achieving your best beach body from head to …
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