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.
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Watch: Listen: A short scar facelift, often called a mini facelift, is perfect for those wanting a subtle, natural refresh without major surgery. But San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot prefers to call it a “refresher” rather than a facelift. Dr. Smoot breaks down the differences between short scar and full facelifts, from techniques …
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Watch: Listen: Amber, our talented medical photographer, is stepping in front of the camera for a change to introduce herself. She’s the friendly face behind your before-and-after photos and keeps track of your progress if you’re on our weight loss program. She has a natural way of making you feel comfortable, chatting with you to …
Is your reflection starting to tell a different story than you feel inside? Do you notice sagging, wrinkles, and a loss of youthful volume that can’t be sufficiently solved with creams, lasers, or injectables? While many factors contribute to facial aging, addressing the underlying cause is the key to achieving truly transformative results. That's where it’s helpful …
Juggling kids, work, errands, and everything in between? We get it—life is busy—especially when you’re a supermom! But if you’ve been thinking about treating yourself to some well-deserved self-care, a mini mommy makeover might be precisely what you need. Providing subtle yet noticeable improvements with less downtime than a full mommy makeover, a customized mini …
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Watch: Listen: If you’ve noticed that more people are stepping back from fillers, using them sparingly, or even dissolving them altogether, you’re seeing a trend called “filler fatigue.” After watching IMPACT x Nightline: Facelift: After Fillers? on Hulu, we had to get an expert’s take. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh joins us …
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Watch: Listen: Losing your hair feels like a ticking clock, making you check the mirror constantly. Fears about hair transplant surgery might hold you back from taking action, but San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar is here with the truth. He explains when it’s actually time to worry and how he creates a natural-looking …
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Watch: Listen: A poolside photo of Amie’s backside from a trip to Mexico forced her to ask, “Where did my body go?” Then realizing how difficult it is to get rid of back fat once you’re over 40, she turned to San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun who recommended 360 lipo to contour her …
While liposuction involves small incisions, minimizing their visibility is a top priority for our surgeons. Still, asking whether liposuction leaves scars or how you can minimize them is completely valid. Understanding what to expect is key to feeling confident about showing off your results. To that point, let’s explore liposuction scars, how they typically heal, …
Many women desire fuller, more shapely breasts but are hesitant to commit to traditional breast implants. Fortunately, there’s more than one path to embracing your curves and femininity. Breast augmentation without implants, also known as a fat transfer breast augmentation, is an innovative approach that uses your body’s own fat to enhance the size and …
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Watch: Listen: 360 lipo is a technique that targets the sides, front, and back for the most cinched waistline possible. But what makes plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun’s transformations so incredible? It’s all about the difference between two positions and three. The typical approach to this liposuction technique usually involves just two position changes: starting …
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