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Body Episodes

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 lip…
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 t…
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 …
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. D…
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. Mak…
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 s…
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 o…
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 pro…
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 childr…
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.…
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 cur…
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 an…
Aug. 22, 2023

Making Polo Shirts Great Again With Male Breast Reduction Surgery

From feeling self-conscious in polo shirts to wearing shirts at the beach, many men search for ways to get rid of those man boobs and puffy nipples. Multiple procedures are available for helping men sculpt a flatter chest. …
June 13, 2023

Reversing the “Dad Bod”: Plastic Surgeon Explains Cosmetic Procedures for Men

No matter how many push-ups or sit-ups you do, you can’t stop your hair from falling out or your face from losing volume. LJC plastic surgeon (and dad) Dr. Luke Swistun takes us through the most popular cosmetic procedures f…
May 23, 2023

Nicole’s Mommy Makeover: Even Better Than My Pre-Baby Body

Nicole knew she would look good after a mommy makeover with Dr. Brahme, but she had no idea it would turn out even better than her pre-baby body. After years avoiding form-fitting dresses, she now has the confidence to wear …