Humans Of LJC Episodes
Oct. 22, 2024
Meet Jessica: Patient Care Coordinator
Jessica’s philosophy is simple: if something bothers you and you can change it, why not? She loves seeing people’s confidence blossom after their procedures.
As a Patient Care Coordinator, Jessica is the friendly voice yo…
Oct. 1, 2024
Meet Jason: Skinny Shot Clinical Lead & Operating Room Nurse
Jason is a key player at LJC, leading our Signature Skinny Shot program and overseeing patient care efforts in the pre-op area and recovery room.
Jason's nursing background and expertise in health education make him the …
May 14, 2024
Meet Amy: Business Services
Amy brings passion to everything she does at LJC. From the front desk to managing accounts to IT support, she's our go-to guru for everything.
Amy’s expertise in plastic surgery goes beyond her two decades of experience at…
Feb. 6, 2024
Meet The Team: Gerald Haas, MD - Anesthesiologist & Director of Medical Weight Loss
Dr. Jerry Haas has been at LJC helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for before, during, and after surgery for over 25 years.
When Dr. Haas isn’t by patients’ side during surgery, he’s there throughout their wei…
Jan. 4, 2024
Meet the Team: John Smoot, MD
Dr. John Smoot knew from the time he was a teenager that he wanted to be a doctor and work with his hands. Today, the highlight of his work is the confidence he brings to people who felt like their outer appearance could mat…
Oct. 3, 2023
Meet the Team: Cristina, RN, Lead Nurse for Dr. Brahme
A native of Sweden, Cristina completed her nursing training and served for 9 years as a trauma nurse before moving to the US.
She fell in love with aesthetic medicine because of how nurturing and life-changing the work can…
May 16, 2023
Meet the Team: Jennifer Franz, RN, BSN
Jennifer Franz, RN, BSN, loves building relationships and customizing treatment plans tailored to her patients. One highlight of coming to work at our La Jolla medical spa each day is educating patients on why she recommends…
May 2, 2023
Celebrating 100 Episodes with Dr. Merrel Olesen and Marie Olesen
Since 1988, La Jolla Cosmetic founders Dr. Merrel and Marie Olesen have dedicated their lives to delivering the best possible experiences for cosmetic patients, encouraging staff to also put their hearts into every patient i…
April 25, 2023
Meet the Team: Diana Breister Ghosh, MD
After 20 years in her own private practice here in San Diego, Dr. Diana Breister recently joined LJC’s dream team. With her personalized care and wide range of specializations, from breast surgery to face and neck lifts and …
April 11, 2023
Phoebe Davis Takeover Pt. 2: My Surgery Bestie, Nurse Carmen
During cosmetic surgery, the relationship with your nurse is so important because they hold your hand as you take this big step for yourself. In part two of Phoebe Davis’ series with her breast augmentation surgery team, she…
March 23, 2023
Celebrating Carlsbad with Marie & Austin
Marie Olesen and Austin Schroeder reflect on the journey from an empty space to the grand opening of the new La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa in Carlsbad.
Hear what you can expect when you walk through the doors of the new Ca…
March 14, 2023
The Challenges for Women in Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister shares her perspective on the challenges and stereotypes women in plastic surgery face that their male counterparts don’t, and how being a woman and a mom influences her style of patient ca…
Feb. 28, 2023
Meet the Team: Anastasia Chu, PA-C
Anastasia Chu, PA-C, has a passion for aesthetics driven by psychology, firmly believing that when people feel confident in their appearance, their quality of life is improved. She discovered Botox through its use to treat m…
Feb. 21, 2023
Meet The Team: Janine Kier, Licensed Aesthetician
Janine Kier is new to LJC as an aesthetician at our Carlsbad location, but she’s been working in skin care for 25 years. She loves doing treatments that make dramatic changes, such as HydraFacials or chemical peels, because …
Feb. 14, 2023
Meet The Team: Charity, Carlsbad Medspa Manager
Bringing her 10+ years of experience to our new Carlsbad medical spa location as practice manager in March, Charity is a true team player who helps out wherever she’s needed.
Hear how her passion for aesthetics led her to L…