La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
Call: (858) 452-1981 Text: (858) 203-2944
M–F: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
You finally lose the weight… and then you look in the mirror and think, “Okay, now what?” You’re not alone. With medications like GLP-1s helping more people lose significant weight than ever before, many are discovering the same thing: the number on …
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Watch: Listen: Surgery doesn’t end when the procedure is over—and that’s the part most people don’t hear enough about. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar explains why what happens after can be just as important as the surgery itself. Follow-up visits …
Let’s be honest, when someone tells you, “Next, we’re going to take your before photos,” your brain might immediately jump to worst-case scenarios. “Do I have to pose?” “Is this going to be uncomfortable?” “Isn’t it going to feel weird to take my gown off?” Totally normal thoughts. And here’s the truth most patients say …
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Watch: Listen: You get a full pre-op booklet and a nurse walks you through every detail, but when surgery day is getting close, it’s easy for things to go in one ear and out the other. To help make sense of it …
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Watch: Listen: Are Motiva breast implants living up to the hype? When San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister first started using them, they were brand new to her. Now that they’ve become part of her regular go-to, she’s back to share …
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Watch: Listen: Fat might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to looking younger, but in the world of facial rejuvenation, it’s basically gold. According to Dr. Johan Brahme, it’s one of the most powerful tools we have …
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Watch: Listen: The deep plane facelift is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after procedures in facial rejuvenation—and for good reason. Unlike traditional facelifts, it repositions the deeper layers of the face, delivering natural-looking results that last a decade or longer. Facial …
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Watch: Listen: Nearly 40 years, thousands of patients, and a career that started unexpectedly in a National Guard medical unit—Dr. John Smoot’s story is full of the wisdom, wins, and lessons you only get from a lifetime in plastic surgery. Dr. Smoot …
If you're considering a tummy tuck—or prepping before your big surgery day—it's smart to be thinking about what not to do after a tummy tuck to ensure the smoothest recovery possible. That's because healing well is essential to protecting your abdominoplasty results, …
If you’re considering your rhinoplasty options, you’re in the right place! That's because we believe the best nose job technique isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s the one tailored to you. Understanding the difference between open vs. closed rhinoplasty helps you ask the right questions, …
