Patient Stories Episodes
Jan. 31, 2023
Patient Phoebe: Cosmic Love Star Shares Her Breast Augmentation Story - Part 1
Phoebe Davis is a former competitive bodybuilder, influencer, signed model, and reality TV star from the hit dating show Cosmic Love. Hear how she’s feeling just one week after her breast augmentation with LJC plastic surgeo…
Jan. 3, 2023
Patient Julia: I Never Have to Worry About Sweat Again
6 months after her first miraDry treatment, we check in with Julia to hear what’s changed for her and discuss why a second treatment is on the schedule. After her first treatment, Julia told others about her experience and w…
Dec. 20, 2022
Patient Tati: Breast Implant Revision
When jumping off a boat at a party ends with the demise of Tati Santiago’s left breast implant, the time for replacing her big old implants with smaller ones arrives. As the co-host of Star 94.1’s Jessie and Tati in the Morn…
Oct. 25, 2022
Corey Does Ultherapy: 3 Months Later
An update on Corey Dylan from San Diego’s KFBG BIG FM 100.7 as she’s living her best life in her lifted, tightened face after Ultherapy for her face and neck followed by Radiesse filler.
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Oct. 11, 2022
Patient Janelle: Why I had my breast implants removed after 22 years
Twenty-two years ago at the age of 22, Janelle got her first set of saline breast implants and she was ecstatic. Right on schedule, ten years later she had them replaced with silicone gel. Janelle loved how she looked with b…
Sept. 27, 2022
Patient Stacy: How I Went From a Size 24 to a 6
After losing 90 lbs, Stacy’s saggy breasts were a constant reminder that confidence was more than the number on the scale. A close friend recommended she consult with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot. Together, Dr. Smoot a…
Sept. 6, 2022
Patient Maria: Botox is Better For Your Mental Health Than Therapy
While looking at photos of herself about five years ago, Maria noticed that an “11” had appeared between her brows. Those pesky parallel lines were so deep that they didn’t tan with the rest of her face. That was the moment …
Aug. 23, 2022
If You’re Waiting to Take Care of Your Face, You’re Doing it Wrong
If you think the treatments available at a medical spa aren’t for you because you’re not old enough, think again. Autumn’s story will change how you think about those barely visible fine lines between your brows, around your…
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…
July 26, 2022
Patient Kathleen: How I Got Life Flighted To My Nose Job
For our patient Kathleen Lisson, an accident while hiking in the desert led to a broken nose, which led her straight to Dr. Brahme for a rhinoplasty… and while he was at it, a face lift, brow lift, neck lift, chin implant, f…
July 12, 2022
Corey Does Ultherapy
Corey Dylan from San Diego’s KFBG BIG FM 100.7, tells her story about doing Ultherapy for her face and neck. At 51, she felt like her cheeks were looking jowly and knew there was no way to reverse that with skin care product…
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…
Feb. 15, 2022
Sandra’s Story: How We Reversed Decades of Sun Damage
Sandra felt self-conscious about her sun-damaged skin and dark spots on her face. Like most of us, she worshiped the sun growing up and never gave a thought to the consequences. At 57, she enlisted the help of LJC laser spec…
Dec. 21, 2021
Top LA Influencer Reveals 3 Medical Spa Treatments She Can't Live Without
Longtime patient & Instagram influencer Camille Newbern reveals her three favorite medical spa treatments, the skin care product she never goes without, and the shade of her signature lipstick. Following a necessary upda…
Nov. 9, 2021
Friends and Trolls React: Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation, Part 3
Eight weeks after surgery, Laura Cain reflects on her breast augmentation results, her surprisingly easy recovery, and why she regrets waiting so long to move forward. In the third and final conversation of this three part s…