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.
Watch: Listen: Lipo or tummy tuck—how do you know which one you need? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar and Monique talk through the difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck, and why the right choice isn’t always obvious. Skin quality, …
Watch: Listen: More than half of people who travel abroad for cosmetic surgery end up needing additional medical care when they return home. Monique and Hannah discuss the hidden risks of medical tourism, from missing post-operative care and limited follow-up to the …
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Watch: Listen: Dr. Salazar returns to share how HD Lipo has evolved over the last five years and why realistic expectations are just as important as technology. Learn about HD Lipo recovery timelines, the importance of compression, how long it takes to …
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Watch: Listen: One in seven Americans plans to use a GLP-1 by 2026—and it’s already changing plastic surgery. Monique talks with Janelle, COO of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, about how GLP-1 medications are reshaping weight loss, surgical planning, and long-term results. …
What qualifies or disqualifies you for liposuction comes down to your health, body composition, skin quality, and goals—not just the number on the scale. Our board-certified body contouring specialists carefully evaluate each of these factors to determine whether liposuction will be safe …
If you’re considering a tummy tuck to tighten up your midsection, you’ve probably asked the question almost every patient asks: “What is my belly button going to look like?” As Dr. Hector Salazar explains on The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast, the belly button can make or break your result. “The belly button is a concern for patients …
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Watch: Listen: Why does breast implant removal sometimes cost as much—or more—than getting implants in the first place? It sounds backwards… until you hear what actually goes into explant surgery. Explant surgery isn’t just about removing implants; it’s often about correcting the …
You finally lose the weight… and then you look in the mirror and think, “Okay, now what?” You’re not alone. With medications like GLP-1s helping more people lose significant weight than ever before, many are discovering the same thing: the number on …
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Watch: Listen: Surgery doesn’t end when the procedure is over—and that’s the part most people don’t hear enough about. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar explains why what happens after can be just as important as the surgery itself. Follow-up visits …
Let’s be honest, when someone tells you, “Next, we’re going to take your before photos,” your brain might immediately jump to worst-case scenarios. “Do I have to pose?” “Is this going to be uncomfortable?” “Isn’t it going to feel weird to take my gown off?” Totally normal thoughts. And here’s the truth most patients say …
