While the popularity of certain cosmetic procedures and treatments can ebb and flow over the years, a few options that remain patient-favorites—and rhinoplasty is high up on that list. Because your nose is the central feature of your face, any flaws, asymmetry, or exaggerated proportions have a large impact on confidence, and surgery has helped… Continue Reading »
It’s often assumed that hair loss primarily affects men, but we hear from our female patients all the time who are concerned by thinning hair. We recently sat down with Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes, one of our incredible board certified plastic surgeons here at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, to discuss female hair loss and answer… Continue Reading »
There’s no doubt shapely buttocks are de rigueur—and the desire to enhance this particular feature has led to a huge increase in buttock-enhancing procedures in recent years. We’ve previously discussed the safety of Brazilian butt lift surgery and how crucial it is to work with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who understands the safest… Continue Reading »
Since opening our doors in 1988, patient education has been at the core of our practice culture, and that includes being transparent and up-front about plastic surgery costs. We know that, while the payoff in confidence is huge, having a cosmetic procedure is a significant investment for many. As cosmetic medicine is elective, patients have… Continue Reading »
A Statement from LJCSC’s Medical Director, John Smoot, MD, FACS On July 24, 2019, Allergan voluntarily recalled all BIOCELL textured breast implants at the request of the FDA. While this is a positive move toward further reducing instances of BIA-ALCL, the news has understandably caused some confusion and fear among patients. To help patients avoid… Continue Reading »
We love CoolSculpting® and so do our patients. What’s not to love about a treatment that can spot-reduce without surgery, requires little to no downtime, and you get to watch Netflix during your treatment? We’ve performed over 1,000 CoolSculpting procedures at LJCSC, and the 5-star reviews keep rolling in…but all the same, we’re not about… Continue Reading »
With increasing frequency, women who were once very satisfied with their decision to get implants are coming to see me because they are no longer completely happy with their breasts. In many ways, this is expected. While breast implants can look great for many years, they are not intended to be lifetime devices, and they… Continue Reading »
What we love most about our work here at LJCSC is helping our patients feel more beautiful, confident, and comfortable in their own skin. If there ever was a procedure that checks these boxes, it would be the mommy makeover. Typically a combo of breast enhancement, tummy tuck, and liposuction, with added non-surgical face and… Continue Reading »
A must-read for men and women experiencing hair loss. Wonder what is causing your hair loss and if it can be treated? I’ve answered some of the most common questions here. I’ve also drawn up a simple visual flow chart to help you see which treatment options are likely to be recommended for your degree… Continue Reading »
Here at LJCSC, we take it as the highest compliment when our patients refer their friends and family to us for surgery—and we’re thrilled that it happens a lot! It’s just as wonderful when those referrals are our own staff members! Recently, our amazing La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa Concierge, Charity, took the plunge and… Continue Reading »