La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
Call: (858) 452-1981 Text: (858) 203-2944
M–F: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeons Dr. Hector Salazar, Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Diana Breister, Dr. Luke Swistun, Dr. Kiersten Riedler, and Dr. Johan Brahme](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/10/LJC216-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Most plastic surgeons work alone, but Dr. Hector Salazar shares what it’s like to be part of something different: a six-surgeon practice built entirely on collaboration and patient-centered care. At LJCSC, individuality and artistry meet shared values and consistency, creating …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar and massage therapist Linda-Anne Kahn](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/10/LJC215-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Lipedema is one of the most misunderstood conditions women face. It shows up as uneven fat in the lower body that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise, often leading to frustration, pain, and a feeling of being dismissed by healthcare …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Dr. Kiersten Riedler showing a patient a photo simulation of his rhinoplasty result during a consultation](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/10/LJC214-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Considering any kind of cosmetic change to your face is a deeply personal decision, and your nose is a complex feature right in the center of it. San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler knows this, which is why …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Dr. Gerald Haas smiling at a patient during a virtual Signature Skinny Shot check-in](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/09/LJC213-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Dr. Jerry Haas, director of our weight management program, is back with an update on the Signature Skinny Shot. After nearly two years, he and patient coordinator Lauren have fine-tuned the program with monthly check-ins, dose adjustments, and ongoing support. …
Do you avoid snapping selfies? Does your “baby face” make you bashful? We get it. Struggles with stubborn fat (that doesn’t budge!) in the lower face and neck are beyond frustrating, especially when you live a fit, healthy lifestyle. When patients come …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Dr. Kiersten Riedler showing a patient a before and after result during a consultation](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/09/LJC212-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Eyelid surgery just snagged the top spot as the world’s most popular plastic surgery procedure. And it makes sense: the eyes are usually the first place people notice signs of aging, often as early as their late 30’s and early …
![[Saying goodbye to my breast implants after 21 years] Dr. Luke Swistun's explant patient Jennifer on our podcast before her surgery](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/09/LJC211-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: After 21 years with implants, Jennifer has reached her limits with the pain, scar tissue, and breasts that stretched far beyond what she ever imagined. What started as 420cc implants have grown from a D cup to triple Ds, leaving …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Kayla, Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Luke Swistun](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/09/LJC210-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: You’ve stocked the fridge, cleared your calendar, and read every page of the pre-op packet. But a smooth plastic surgery recovery comes down to the little things you didn’t think of, like why your pets need to stay out of …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Woman at the beach in a sun hat overlooking the water with her arm open wide](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/08/LJC209-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Breast implants don’t just change your body. They can impact your mind too. For many women, removing implants brings unexpected relief: less anxiety, deeper sleep, clearer thinking, even a sense of liberation they didn’t realize they were missing. Patients often …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Dr. Luke Swistun greeting a smiling patient at a consultation](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/08/LJC208-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: What if lowering your anxiety helps your body heal better? That’s exactly why Dr. Luke Swistun gives every patient his personal cell phone number. Knowing you can reach him anytime keeps worries from spiraling, so you can stay calm and …
