Body Episodes
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 …
Aug. 2, 2022
Patient Taylor: Surprisingly Smaller Than Expected
Taylor’s least favorite body part has always been her arms. Working in the medical spa at La Jolla Cosmetic, Taylor knew there were a lot of ways to approach body contouring, including those arms. She had already lost 30 lbs…
June 14, 2022
Gabriela’s Dream Body: From WTF Did I Do To 100/100 Would Do This Again
Eight years ago, Gabriela came to LJC for a mommy makeover and she was ecstatic with her results. Last summer, a friend with gorgeous results from 360 lipo inspired her to return for a consultation with Dr. Swistun to see if…
Jan. 4, 2022
Two Surprising Treatments Winning The War On Cellulite
While cellulite can’t be prevented, advances in technology in recent years have made it possible to successfully treat it. LJC’s injectable and laser specialist Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C discusses the recent success he’s had pairi…
Dec. 7, 2021
How the “Skinny BBL” Works (Without Gaining Weight): Plastic Surgeon Explains
Dr. Luke Swistun lets us in on how the popular booty-enhancing procedure works to create curves for those who don’t have as much body fat to spare. If your BMI is less than 25, you might think the BBL isn’t for you or believ…
Oct. 19, 2021
Mommy Makeover: Timing it Right and Avoiding Regrets
Plastic surgeon Dr. Lori Saltz answers all of the questions women have about the mommy makeover including incisions, c-section scars, non-surgical alternatives, pain management, costs, and recovery. If you have breastfed for…
Oct. 5, 2021
Is the Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous? Plastic Surgeon Explains
You don’t have to look far to find scandalous headlines about the Brazilian Butt Lift. Catapulted to popularity by social media influencers, this booty-enhancing fat transfer procedure is no stranger to controversy and plast…
Sept. 21, 2021
Which Tummy Tuck Should I Get? Plastic Surgeon Explains
Plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme takes us through the differences between each tummy tuck procedure and shares his secret tips for creating gorgeous waistlines, finding the perfect belly button position, and minimizing post-…
Sept. 8, 2021
Does CoolSculpting Really Work?
It’s the most common question we are asked about CoolSculpting, and spoiler alert -- the answer is yes, it does! With many thousands of the world’s most popular fat freezing treatments completed at LJC, we are experts in non…
Aug. 3, 2021
HD Lipo: The Hi Def Approach to Body Contouring
Dr. Hector Salazar shares his unique expertise with HD Lipo, a specialized liposuction technique for sculpting the body in incredible detail following the natural lines of your musculature. He covers the full HD Lipo experie…
July 27, 2021
Plastic Surgeon Explains 360 Lipo: Snatched, Not Kidnapped
Dr. Luke Swistun explains the 360 Lipo technique for body contouring, who this full-circle approach is best for, and how it’s different from traditional liposuction. Hear how Dr. Swistun combines 360 Lipo with Renuvion to “s…
June 15, 2021
The Lady Bits: All About Vaginal Rejuvenation
An all-encompassing (and sometimes funny) conversation with plastic surgeon Johan Brahme, MD and Kara Pennington, PA about the reasons women seek vaginal rejuvenation and the treatments available at LJC to help with these co…