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.
A Statement from LJCSC’s Medical Director, John Smoot, MD, FACS On July 24, 2019, Allergan voluntarily recalled all BIOCELL textured breast implants at the request of the FDA. While this is a positive move toward further reducing instances of BIA-ALCL, the news …
The term mommy makeover is shorthand for a personalized, whole-body makeover, but it is not exclusive to moms. Patients of all parental statuses can enjoy this custom surgical package to address sagging breasts, loose skin, stretch marks, a protruding belly, and stubborn …
A must-read for men and women experiencing hair loss. Wonder what is causing your hair loss and if it can be treated? I’ve answered some of the most common questions here. I’ve also drawn up a simple visual flow chart to help …
There have been a lot of discussions lately about Breast Implant Associated Illness. Many women with breast implants are wondering about their choices. Having performed over 6,000 breast surgeries in my 29-year career as a cosmetic plastic surgeon here in San Diego, …
Options for Breast Augmentation Incisions Around the Areola (Peri-Areolar): Placing incisions around the areola is very popular with most surgeons. Your areola is the brown skin around your nipple (the part that sticks out). Typically, these incision are made along the lower …
Anatomical Factors To Consider During your consultation, we will consider these anatomical factors to help determine the best type of implants and placement for your body and shape. Skeletal Considerations: Shoulder Width Chest Wall Asymmetries Pectus Deformities Scoliosis Breast Considerations: Size Laxity …
Implant Placement: Over or Under the Muscle? Take a moment to look at a diagram to see the size and location of the muscles that make up your chest wall. Notice that the pectoralis major muscle is a large fan-shaped muscle. You …
Saline Breast Implants Saline-filled implants became available within a few years of their silicone cousins. Early on, there were problems with a high deflation rate, and they fell out of favor with many surgeons. But in 1992, when silicone implants were, for …
Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes If there are aspects of your appearance that you are considering altering, you may have considered plastic surgery. The first step in finding a plastic surgeon is deciding what changes you want to make to your appearance. Choosing the …
Have you met Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes? He may be a fresh face around LJCSC (he joined our practice in early 2018), but he’s brought with him over 17 years of training and experience in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. He and his …
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