Body Episodes
Feb. 4, 2025
How Amie Got The Body Of Her 20’s Back (At 40-Something)
A poolside photo of Amie’s backside from a trip to Mexico forced her to ask, “Where did my body go?”
Then realizing how difficult it is to get rid of back fat once you’re over 40, she turned to San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun who...
Jan. 30, 2025
What Other Plastic Surgeons Won’t Tell You About 360 Lipo
360 lipo is a technique that targets the sides, front, and back for the most cinched waistline possible. But what makes plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun’s transformations so incredible? It’s all about the difference between two positions and three....
Jan. 21, 2025
Life After Body Lift: What to Expect
Imagine finally seeing the results of your weight loss journey without extra skin. Body lift surgery isn’t just about removing extra skin, it’s about finally seeing the finish line.
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme explains how body lift...
Nov. 7, 2024
The Truth About Awake Liposuction: Plastic Surgeon Explains
There’s a ton of buzz around awake liposuction, but is it really a good idea?
Being comfortable during the procedure is absolutely essential for the best results. Although less expensive, Dr. Swistun warns that awake lipo has its downsides and...
Sept. 10, 2024
How Alexis Conquered Her Panic Attacks & Biggest Insecurities: A Mommy Makeover Story
After losing 70 pounds with semaglutide, Alexis decided to take her body transformation to the next level with a tummy tuck, arm lift, 360 lipo, and chin lipo.
Arms were always Alexis’ biggest insecurity. Finding clothes that fit around them was a...
Aug. 27, 2024
I Can Finally Look in the Mirror Again: Regina’s Tummy Tuck Revision Experience
Regina had a nightmare experience after her first tummy tuck and liposuction with an unqualified surgeon elsewhere, landing in the hospital for two weeks with an abscess followed by home nursing, and then requiring a walker and cane to get around....
July 30, 2024
Fat Transfer: What Can Go Wrong? Plastic Surgeon Explains
Successfully moving fat requires finding the sweet spot – not too much, not too little. Dr. Swistun explains the art of transferring fat: you want enough fat to stick after healing, but not too much that it causes issues.
Dr. Swistun explains the...
June 4, 2024
Life After 360 Lipo: What to Expect
360 liposuction, often paired with a BBL, is a major transformation that requires a demanding recovery, both physically and emotionally. Dr. Luke Swistun breaks down what to expect and how to bounce back after 360 lipo.
Make sure you have everything...
April 2, 2024
Why Your Belly Button is the Most Important Part of a Tummy Tuck
Before having a tummy tuck, one of the biggest worries our patients have is “what is my belly button going to look like?” No one wants an ugly belly button, or for it to be a dead giveaway that they had work done.
Because so much extra skin is...
March 5, 2024
HD Lipo: What is it & who is it for? Plastic Surgeon Explains
Sharing his unique expertise with HD Lipo, Dr. Hector Salazar explains how this technique eliminates stubborn areas of fat, and highlights your natural muscle definition.
Combining his artistic eye with his rich knowledge of anatomy, Dr. Salazar uses...
Jan. 16, 2024
Plastic Surgeon Demystifies Vaginoplasty
Many women, often after having children, seek ways to make sexual intercourse more comfortable for themselves and their partners. Dr. Johan Brahme answers all the questions women have about vaginoplasty to demystify this procedure.
Often included in...
Jan. 11, 2024
Mommy Makeover Explained by a Plastic Surgeon (and Mom)
Yes, motherhood is beautiful. But bringing children into the world wreaks some havoc on the body!
A mommy makeover is a combination of procedures designed to address areas that need lifting and tightening after having children.
Plastic surgeon (and...
Dec. 5, 2023
There’s No Such Thing As “Normal” Labia: Plastic Surgeon Explains
Because labia come in all shapes and sizes, there’s no such thing as “normal.” But when tissue or skin in this area makes you uncomfortable in certain clothes or causes insecurities, there is a solution.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister shares 2+...
Nov. 28, 2023
Are You Too Skinny for a BBL? Plastic Surgeon Explains
If you have a low body fat percentage, you might think the BBL is out of reach, or even worse – that you must first gain weight to make it possible. Neither is true!
There is a backside-enhancing surgery that creates curves for those who don’t have...
Sept. 19, 2023
Patient Kaylie: My Skinny BBL Experience + Tips For Fast Recovery
As a hairdresser, Kaylie sees herself in the mirror all day every day. For many years, she relied on trickery with clothing to hide her “square” backside, wearing baggy tops and short shorts to give the illusion of curves and draw attention to her...