Real Patient Stories 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...
Sept. 24, 2024
Third Time's The Charm? Why Danielle Needed a 3rd Cosmetic Breast Surgery
13 years after Danielle switched from saline to silicone breast implants, something felt off. When it felt like one of her implants was playing hide and seek during mammograms, she knew something needed to be done.
When she met with Dr. Salazar, he...
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....
Aug. 6, 2024
I Broke Up With My Breast Implants: Caroline’s Explant Experience
After 8 years of living with 400cc silicone implants, Caroline started feeling differently about them. Later on, seeing coworkers rave about their explants inspired her to seriously consider removing hers.
It wasn't an easy decision, as those...
July 16, 2024
Flat is Kind of Cool: Amie’s Breast Implant Removal
Amie had her first breast augmentation with saline implants at age 21 (back in 1998 when Pamela Anderson was the “it girl") and 13 years later switched to silicone.
When unexplained symptoms emerged, she wondered if her breast implants were the...
July 9, 2024
Nan’s Unusual Tirzepatide Experience
Nan stepped on the scale one day and realized she had gained 50 lbs thanks to staying in during COVID, drinking wine, and cooking a lot.
When she tried eating smaller portions and exercising every day, she failed to lose even 5 lbs. Within 10 days of...
April 23, 2024
Fitting Into Your “Goal Pants”: April’s Tirzepatide Experience
At LJC, April is the go-to person for getting started with the skinny shot at LJC. She knows what people are going through because she’s been there too, and shares her personal experience to help them feel less alone during their journey.
Having a...
April 9, 2024
How Laura Cain Really Feels About Her Breast Implants 2 Years Later
Two years after her breast augmentation, San Diego radio personality Laura Cain returns with an update on how her breast implants have changed her life.
Before her breast implants, Laura was wearing padded bras and chicken cutlet bra inserts to hide...
March 26, 2024
Patient Tammy: I Don’t Look Mad Or Sad Anymore (Unless I Really Am)
As the co-host of San Diego’s favorite country morning show, Tammy wanted to look high-spirited and full of life, but her eyelids made her look tired or mad all the time and her neck made her look older than her age.
Opening up about her reasons for...
March 12, 2024
Patient Jaime: Why I Decided To Replace (Not Remove) My Breast Implants
17 years ago, Jaime had a breast augmentation and lift after breastfeeding her three children. Back then, she spent a lot of time vacationing on the river and wanted to feel confident in a bikini.
Fast forward to 2023, Jaime came back to LJCSC...
Jan. 30, 2024
Patient Kayla: Moms Can Get Breast Implants Too
Long before having children, Kayla wanted breast implants. She never felt confident in a bikini, or in certain tops on date nights with her husband.
When her daughter was 4, she decided it was the perfect time to do it. She thought she might need a...
Jan. 23, 2024
Patient Marissa: Filling Up the “A” Cups
When Marissa, lead patient coordinator at LJC, moved to the beaches of San Diego from the small town of Bakersfield, she discovered her bikini top was a little less full than she’d like it to be.
Starting as a small A cup, Marissa was looking for a...
Nov. 7, 2023
Patient Eric: Why I Came Back To the Same Plastic Surgeon Over 10 Years Later
Over a decade after Eric’s first visit to Dr. Johan Brahme to address his aging eyes, he returned to LJC to address his “turkey neck.”
Back then, Eric discovered Dr. Brahme while looking to get rid of the bags under his eyes. When Dr. Brahme...
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...