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] Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2022/10/blog-featured-image-2.png)
You can have a nipple or areola reduction on its own, but these procedures often go hand-in-hand with breast reductions, lifts, or implants. Dr. Salazar breaks down the difference between your nipples and areolas, how surgery can make them smaller, and what to expect with scars and aftercare. Find out if you can breastfeed after …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast cover art] A model's hand holding a breast implant](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2024/08/Copy-of-blog-featured-image.jpg)
The term “en bloc” floats around online in breast implant associated illness circles, but this actually refers to cancer surgery where healthy tissue around a tumor is removed. To update the terminology and clear up any confusion about capsulectomy, Dr. Luke Swistun explains the definitions and differences between the specific explant procedures. For his usual …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast cover art] LJCSC patient after a successful explant and breast lift with Dr. Luke Swistun](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-4.jpg)
After 8 years of living with 400cc silicone implants, Caroline started feeling differently about them. Later on, seeing coworkers rave about their explants inspired her to seriously consider removing hers. It wasn't an easy decision, as those implants had been part of her for a whole decade. Caroline shares the emotional rollercoaster leading up to …
Your 20’s are a time for adventures, not wrinkles. But we see plenty of young people wanting to enhance their natural beauty. Plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar shares the best procedures for this age group. From breast implants to liposuction to addressing facial features that have always bugged you, hear Dr. Salazar’s expert advice for …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast cover art] Dr. Swistun's breast implant removal patient Amie](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-1.jpg)
Amie had her first breast augmentation with saline implants at age 21 (back in 1998 when Pamela Anderson was the “it girl") and 13 years later switched to silicone. When unexplained symptoms emerged, she wondered if her breast implants were the cause. Feeling lost, she found an online community focused on breast implant illness (BII). …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] 3 breast implants on a sterile cloth](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-1.png)
Complications from breast implant surgery are rare, and surgeons keep a close eye on patients to catch and prevent any issues. LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar takes us through the most common complications: capsular contracture, implant rupture or deflation, and the need for revision surgery. Dr. Salazar explains what these complications are, how to …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister during a consultation](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-blog-featured-image.png)
Regardless of your motivation, it’s totally normal to think about cosmetic procedures but not know how to get started. Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister gives us an overview of the most popular body procedures for women. Ideal body trends change over time, and so do our personal preferences. Women in their 20’s and 30’s tend …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Smoot](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2024/01/Copy-of-blog-featured-image.jpg)
By your 50’s, for most people the natural changes of age are noticeable. Plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot shares the best procedures for combating aging and reversing the effects of gravity in your 50’s. From removing or replacing fallen breast implants to opening up tired eyes, hear Dr. Smoot’s expert advice for the best ways …
Getting a breast lift can be like opening a door to newfound confidence. At La Jolla Cosmetic®, we understand that anticipating your new look comes with questions about recovery. But don't worry—we're here to walk you through what the days and weeks post-procedure will look like. Post-Procedure: What To Expect The recovery from a breast …
To honor his 20th anniversary with LJCSC, plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme shares his perspective on how the specialty of plastic surgery has evolved throughout his three-decade career. Hear how techniques have advanced to help patients get the most impact in the safest way possible, from face lifts, brow lifts and lip lifts to tummy …
