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The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast - With San Diego’s Most Loved Plastic Surgeons

Go beyond the surface with insights from the plastic surgery experts at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre. Dive deep into the latest advancements, patient stories, and the artistry behind cosmetic surgery from a globally recognized practice, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.

Recent Episodes

Aug. 27, 2025

“Holistic” Explant Surgery: Buzzword or Reality?

What if lowering your anxiety helps your body heal better? That’s exactly why Dr. Luke Swistun gives every patient his personal cell phone number. Knowing you can reach him anytime keeps worries from spiraling, so you can sta...
Aug. 19, 2025

Why Jamie Lee Curtis Is Wrong About Plastic Surgery

When Jamie Lee Curtis called plastic surgery “the genocide of a generation of women,” it sparked backlash—and for good reason. It’s a strong, loaded word to use, and it misses the reality for so many people. Celebrity opinions like this can be...
Aug. 12, 2025

Meet Kayla, Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Luke Swistun

In 2019, Kayla joined the LJCSC dream team as a patient care coordinator and quickly grew into leadership roles thanks to her strong clinical background and deep empathy for patients. Today, she’s the Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Luke Swistun. Fun...
Aug. 5, 2025

A Sleep Specialist’s Secrets for Better Mood, Skin & Energy

Sleep helps with beauty, but it’s doing way more behind the scenes. When you’re not sleeping well, you’re not just tired. You’re moody, unmotivated, and not fully you. Sleep affects everything from your mood and memory to your body’s ability to heal...
July 29, 2025

Meet Ruthie, Plastic Surgery Patient Care Coordinator

With over 13 years in aesthetics, Ruthie has been helping people feel confident and cared for since she was just 21, and she’s loved every minute of it. From your very first inquiry to your final post-op visit, Ruthie is there to guide you through it...
July 22, 2025

Is Your Breast Implant Ruptured? The Easiest Way To Check Your Implants Whenever You Want

Since silicone gel breast implant ruptures are silent and don’t cause symptoms, they can go undetected for a very long time. Even though an MRI is recommended to check for ruptures three years after surgery and every two year...
July 15, 2025

Expertly Hiding Scars With Medical Tattooing After Plastic Surgery

You’ve had the surgery, the swelling’s gone, and your results are settling in, but there’s one final detail that can really complete the transformation. Vanessa Dougherty is a tattoo artist who specializes in scar camouflage ...
July 9, 2025

Inside San Diego’s $27M Nonprofit Powerhouse

For 79 years, Las Patronas has been one of San Diego’s most quietly powerful forces for good, fueling vital work in supporting the arts, people with disabilities, underserved youth, healthcare, and more. Rowena Treitler, pres...