Body Episodes
June 24, 2025
You Lost Weight, But Now You Look Like a Melted Candle
You find yourself looking in the mirror after major weight loss and thinking, “Where do I even begin?” Loose skin on your stomach, thighs, arms, or butt feels overwhelming, and Googling “body lift” only adds to the confusion. Can you do it all at...
June 17, 2025
How to Find the Best Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist
After surgery like facelifts, tummy tucks, liposuction, or BBLs, swelling and stiffness can stick around. Lymphatic drainage can make a big difference in your recovery. Planning your post-op care ahead of time is just as impo...
April 29, 2025
Life After Labiaplasty: What to Expect
What’s life really like after cosmetic labiaplasty surgery? How do women feel about their results, and what’s the emotional journey like during recovery? Labiaplasty can be a life-changing boost for both confidence and comfor...
April 9, 2025
Back Fat Busted! Why Workouts Won’t Cut It & What Actually Works
Avoiding two-piece swimsuits or open-back dresses? You’re not alone! It’s a common struggle, and San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun is here to explain why it’s so hard to get rid of. No matter how many workouts you do...
March 18, 2025
The Cosmetic Procedures for Men That No One Will Notice (But Everyone Will See)
Men don’t always talk about plastic surgery, but social media has made it more accepted. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar breaks down the history of male cosmetic procedures, the most popular treatments, and how s...
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 t...
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 ...
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...
Sept. 10, 2024
How Alexis Conquered Her Panic Attacks & Biggest Insecurities: A Mommy Makeover Story
After losing 70 pounds, 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 ...
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 a...
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....
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 proc...
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. D...
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 f...
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...
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. Dr...
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 fo...
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 t...
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,...