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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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 …
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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 …
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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). …
We're YOUR GO-TO SPOT for affordable, accurate breast implant screening using PS Imaging Hi-Res Ultrasound. Did you know that a silicone breast implant rupture can go undiagnosed for years? This is called a silent rupture, and the older your breast implants are, the more likely it is to happen. Imaging is the only way to …
A very common question and concern I hear is ... When do I need to remove or replace my breast implants? The answer is not simple and is different for every patient... but here is a list of questions and an infographic (below) you can ask yourself to help you decide: Question #1: How long …
In a world full of extreme couponing and closeout sales, many people expect to save in all areas of life, including cosmetic surgery. In recent years, patients have traveled to find deals on breast implants, tummy tucks, and Brazilian butt lifts—but it’s important to understand the dangers of medical tourism before purchasing a plane ticket. …
So you have made the decision to have revision breast surgery and wondering what options you have. There are several options to choose from but every case is different and a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is always recommended to help you figure out which option is best for you. Removal Of Breast …
For anyone thinking about having cosmetic surgery, the question of how to find the best physician to perform that procedure naturally arises. This can be daunting for many patients, but it needn’t be. Choosing the right surgeon requires a combination of deliberate research, asking the right questions, and personal judgment. Determine what you want to …
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When Candy first started experiencing strange symptoms, her husband Michael thought it was just an aging thing. Even as she met with plastic surgeons doctors to discuss having her breast implants removed, he was supportive but skeptical. Since her explant surgery a year ago, he quickly noticed Candy has much more energy. Like having a …
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Plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun has helped hundreds of women with breast implant removal and is deeply experienced with breast implant illness patients. In this podcast, we talk about what you might experience immediately after surgery, how much pain to expect, how long recovery might take and how complications are handled. If you have capsular …
