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.
What qualifies or disqualifies you for liposuction comes down to your health, body composition, skin quality, and goals—not just the number on the scale. Our board-certified body contouring specialists carefully evaluate each of these factors to determine whether liposuction will be safe …
If you’re considering a tummy tuck to tighten up your midsection, you’ve probably asked the question almost every patient asks: “What is my belly button going to look like?” As Dr. Hector Salazar explains on The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast, the belly button can make or break your result. “The belly button is a concern for patients …
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Watch: Listen: Why does breast implant removal sometimes cost as much—or more—than getting implants in the first place? It sounds backwards… until you hear what actually goes into explant surgery. Explant surgery isn’t just about removing implants; it’s often about correcting the …
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: Meet Jocelyn, a clinical nurse at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre who helps guide patients through surgery and recovery. With more than 16 years of experience, Jocelyn has a calming, confident presence that instantly puts people at ease. From pre-op prep …
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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 …
