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.
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] An LJCSC patient model preparing for surgery](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2026/01/LJC228-blog.jpg)
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Jocelyn, Plastic Surgery Clinical Nurse](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2026/01/LJC227-blog.jpg)
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister smiling down at a patient (model) before surgery](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2026/01/LJC226-blog.jpg)
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme smiling while consulting with a patient](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2026/01/LJC225-thumbnail-1024x576.jpg)
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler smiling while examining a patient for facelift](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2026/01/LJC224-blog.jpg)
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 …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot smiling into the distance](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/12/LJC223-blog.jpg)
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, …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme with his bass guitar](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/12/LJC222-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: Who says plastic surgeons can’t rock out after hours? For Dr. Johan Brahme, music isn’t just a hobby—it’s part of how he approaches life and surgery. He shares how growing up in a musical family inspired him to play bass …
![[The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast cover art] Monique Ramsey in her Christmas attire](https://www.ljcsc.com/content/uploads/2025/12/LJC221-blog.jpg)
Watch: Listen: In this festive holiday episode, Monique chats with friends from the LJCSC Dream Team about all the little things that make Christmas feel special, from favorite songs and decorations to family traditions and must-have holiday foods. We debate important issues …
