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] Nicole Taylor, RN](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/05/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-2.png)
Watch: Listen: Nicole knew she would look good after a mommy makeover with Dr. Brahme, but she had no idea it would turn out even better than her pre-baby body. After years avoiding form-fitting dresses, she now has the confidence to wear tight clothing without shapewear underneath. After having four children, Nicole worked hard trying …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] LJC founders, Dr. Merrel Olesen and Marie Olesen](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/05/Copy-of-blog-featured-image.png)
Watch: Listen: Since 1988, La Jolla Cosmetic founders Dr. Merrel and Marie Olesen have dedicated their lives to delivering the best possible experiences for cosmetic patients, encouraging staff to also put their hearts into every patient interaction. From sending letters thanking patients for making appointments to personally writing post care instructions for each patient, LJC’s …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/04/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-3.jpg)
Watch: Listen: After 20 years in her own private practice here in San Diego, Dr. Diana Breister recently joined LJC’s dream team. With her personalized care and wide range of specializations, from breast surgery to face and neck lifts and beyond, Dr. Breister has a deep understanding of the self-image of women. She loves doing …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Explant patient's husband with podcast equipment](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/04/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-2.jpg)
Watch: Listen: 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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Patient Phoebe (left) and Nurse Carmen (right)](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/04/Copy-of-blog-featured-image.jpg)
Watch: Listen: During cosmetic surgery, the relationship with your nurse is so important because they hold your hand as you take this big step for yourself. In part two of Phoebe Davis’ series with her breast augmentation surgery team, she talks to Nurse Carmen about being by her side throughout her journey. Carmen opens up …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Patient Phoebe (left) and a photo of her with her doctor, Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes (right)](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/04/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-1.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Two months ago, Phoebe Davis had breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Hector Salazar. She’s back and she loves her results so much that she’s taking over the podcast to interview her favorite doctor. Phoebe hits Dr. Salazar with the tough questions to help others avoid common mistakes when getting breast augmentation, or any …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Smoot](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-2.jpg)
Watch: Listen: When it comes to breast implants, plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot has seen it all. In practice since 1988, he studied with Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Cronin, the inventor of the breast implant. The earliest silicone implants had problems with rupture, and were connected to autoimmune diseases. When banned in 1992, surgeons …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-blog-featured-image-2.png)
Watch: Listen: Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister shares her perspective on the challenges and stereotypes women in plastic surgery face that their male counterparts don’t, and how being a woman and a mom influences her style of patient care. Hear her thoughts on why such a small percentage of plastic surgeons are women and emphasizes …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Patient Phoebe](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/01/blog-featured-image-3.png)
Watch: Listen: Phoebe Davis is a former competitive bodybuilder, influencer, signed model, and reality TV star from the hit dating show Cosmic Love. Hear how she’s feeling just one week after her breast augmentation with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar. As someone who went through a weight loss journey and became a bodybuilder, Phoebe …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast | Where Dreams Become Real] Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Johan Brahme](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2023/01/1.png)
Watch: Listen: With three decades of plastic surgery practice in aesthetics, Dr. Johan Brahme is a veteran to the craft. Hear how he transitioned from cancer surgery to plastic surgery and the unique experiences he has had throughout his successful career. His goal has always been to deliver life-changing results to every one of his …
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