Episodes
Sept. 3, 2024
T-Z Plasty Update: Tightening Necklines for Men & Women
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar shares a new update on the T-Z Plasty, a targeted neck lift procedure with the potential to help a wider range of patients than he initially thought.
This innovative surgery tackles the "turkey neck"...
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 and cane to get around....
Aug. 20, 2024
Areola Reduction: Plastic Surgeon Explains The Surgery for Smaller Nipples & Areolas
You can have a nipple or areola reduction on its own, but these procedures often go hand-in-hand with breast reductions, lifts, or implants.
Dr. Salazar breaks down the difference between your nipples and areolas, how surgery can make them smaller,...
Aug. 13, 2024
Plastic Surgeon Clears Up Capsulectomy Confusion
The term “en bloc” floats around online in breast implant associated illness circles, but this actually refers to cancer surgery where healthy tissue around a tumor is removed.
To update the terminology and clear up any confusion about capsulectomy,...
Aug. 6, 2024
I Broke Up With My Breast Implants: Caroline’s Explant Experience
After 8 years of living with 400cc silicone implants, Caroline started feeling differently about them. Later on, seeing coworkers rave about their explants inspired her to seriously consider removing hers.
It wasn't an easy decision, as those...
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. Swistun explains the...
July 25, 2024
We’re turning 36! Here’s how you can win up to $2,000 this August [BONUS]
To celebrate our 36th birthday, we’re here with some specials for the month of August:
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Get 36% off Alastin Restorative Skin Complex with...
July 23, 2024
The Best Plastic Surgery Procedures For Your 20’s
Your 20’s are a time for adventures, not wrinkles. But we see plenty of young people wanting to enhance their natural beauty. Plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar shares the best procedures for this age group.
From breast implants to liposuction to...
July 16, 2024
Flat is Kind of Cool: Amie’s Breast Implant Removal
Amie had her first breast augmentation with saline implants at age 21 (back in 1998 when Pamela Anderson was the “it girl") and 13 years later switched to silicone.
When unexplained symptoms emerged, she wondered if her breast implants were the...
July 9, 2024
Nan’s Unusual Tirzepatide Experience
Nan stepped on the scale one day and realized she had gained 50 lbs thanks to staying in during COVID, drinking wine, and cooking a lot.
When she tried eating smaller portions and exercising every day, she failed to lose even 5 lbs. Within 10 days of...
July 2, 2024
3 Potential Breast Augmentation Complications (& How Plastic Surgeons Prevent Them)
Complications from breast implant surgery are rare, and surgeons keep a close eye on patients to catch and prevent any issues.
LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar takes us through the most common complications: capsular contracture, implant...
June 25, 2024
The Six “WOW” Cosmetic Surgeries Women Always Wish They Did Sooner
Regardless of your motivation, it’s totally normal to think about cosmetic procedures but not know how to get started. Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister gives us an overview of the most popular body procedures for women.
Ideal body trends change...
June 18, 2024
What Could Go Wrong? Tales From the Plastic Surgery Operating Room
Like flying a plane, working in an operating room means you’re in charge of keeping other humans alive. The job is not just to complete your pre-op checklist, but to be prepared for every possible thing that could go wrong, as rare as it might be. ...
June 11, 2024
The Best Plastic Surgery Procedures For Your 50’s
By your 50’s, for most people the natural changes of age are noticeable. Plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot shares the best procedures for combating aging and reversing the effects of gravity in your 50’s.
From removing or replacing fallen breast...
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 sure you have everything...
May 21, 2024
Ask Me Anything with Dr. Johan Brahme, Plastic Surgeon
Who qualifies for liposuction vs. a tummy tuck? What are the different options available for enhancing your lips?
Dr. Johan Brahme brings his 30+ years of experience as a plastic surgeon to answer patient questions live, including:
- When...
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 work, she’s also a...
April 30, 2024
Eyelid Surgery Recovery: Plastic Surgeon Explains What To Expect
Don’t let anything you hear about recovering from eyelid surgery scare you away. While some people may initially look like they took a punch to the face, it's not as bad as it looks.
Specializing in all things facial plastic surgery, Dr. Kiersten...
April 23, 2024
Fitting Into Your “Goal Pants”: April’s Tirzepatide Experience
At LJC, April is the go-to person for getting started with the skinny shot at LJC. She knows what people are going through because she’s been there too, and shares her personal experience to help them feel less alone during their journey.
Having a...
April 16, 2024
Insights & Surprises from 30 Years in Plastic Surgery with Dr. Johan Brahme
To honor his 20th anniversary with LJCSC, plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme shares his perspective on how the specialty of plastic surgery has evolved throughout his three-decade career.
Hear how techniques have advanced to help patients get the most...
April 9, 2024
How Laura Cain Really Feels About Her Breast Implants 2 Years Later
Two years after her breast augmentation, San Diego radio personality Laura Cain returns with an update on how her breast implants have changed her life.
Before her breast implants, Laura was wearing padded bras and chicken cutlet bra inserts to hide...
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 much extra skin is...
March 26, 2024
Patient Tammy: I Don’t Look Mad Or Sad Anymore (Unless I Really Am)
As the co-host of San Diego’s favorite country morning show, Tammy wanted to look high-spirited and full of life, but her eyelids made her look tired or mad all the time and her neck made her look older than her age.
Opening up about her reasons for...
March 12, 2024
Patient Jaime: Why I Decided To Replace (Not Remove) My Breast Implants
17 years ago, Jaime had a breast augmentation and lift after breastfeeding her three children. Back then, she spent a lot of time vacationing on the river and wanted to feel confident in a bikini.
Fast forward to 2023, Jaime came back to LJCSC...