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 cover art] Male patient before (left) and after (right) facelift with Dr. Johan Brahme](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/04/LJC191-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Over 1,200 beautifully refreshed faces speak for themselves. With his 30+ years of experience helping people achieve their dream facelift results, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme cuts through the marketing hype around mini, SMAS, and deep plane facelifts, explaining who they’re best for and what truly matters when choosing a procedure. …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot during surgery](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/03/LJC187-blog.jpg)
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 …
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh during a consultation with a patient](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/02/LJC185-blog.jpg)
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister during a consultation](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2024/12/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-2.jpg)
Watch: Listen: The goal of a facelift isn’t to rewind the clock 30 years—it’s to help you look like the best version of yourself. Most people have a “What did I just do?!” moment after surgery. It’s totally normal. Recovery can feel like a rollercoaster at first, but your face will transform little by little …
![[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)
Watch: Listen: 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 …
Watch: Listen: 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 …
When loose skin, deep nasolabial folds, and sagging jowls take hold of your features, it’s time to consult with your plastic surgeon about facelift surgery. But did you know that facelifts aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution? If your signs of aging are extreme, we may recommend a deep plane facelift. This advanced technique addresses deeper tissues …
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. …
For a tell-tale sign of whether or not someone is truly feeling happy, look at the top third of the face. We can force a smile with our mouth, but our eyes will give away how we really feel. Expressions of joy, sadness, tiredness and brightness relate to the tilt and position of the eyebrow, …