Episodes
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 18, 2023
Happy Wife, Happy Life: A Husband’s Perspective on Breast Explant Surgery
When Candy first started experiencing strange symptoms, her husband Michael thought it was just an aging thing. Even as she met with plastic surgeons doctors to discuss having her breast implants removed, he was supportive b…
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…
April 4, 2023
Phoebe Davis Takeover: Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Considering Breast Augmentation
Two months ago, Phoebe Davis had breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Hector Salazar. She’s back and she loves her results so much that she’s taking over the podcast to interview her favorite doctor.
Phoebe hits Dr. Salazar…
March 28, 2023
The Past, Present, and Future of Breast Implants
When it comes to breast implants, plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot has seen it all. In practice since 1988, he studied with Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Cronin, the inventor of the breast implant.
The earliest silicone …
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 21, 2023
#GLAMgiveaway Sweepstakes: What Would You Do With $6,000?
If you were the winner of LJC’S #GLAMGiveaway Sweepstakes, what would you do with the $6000 gift card?
During our recent open house at the new LJC Medical Spa location in Carlsbad, hear the dream team share what they would…
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…
March 7, 2023
A Special Offer for New Patients
For anyone who is new to the La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa, learn about the special offer we have just for you! Our new patient offer is valid at either the La Jolla or Carlsbad location.
Call us (858) 452-1981
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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…
Feb. 7, 2023
Freeze That Fat with CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting shines as a permanent solution if you’ve been consistent with diet and exercise and you’re close to your goals, but there’s a little bit of stubborn fat that just won’t go away. LJC’s CoolSculpting specialist A…
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. 24, 2023
Plastic Surgeon Reacts to 2023's Hottest Aesthetic Trends
From the recent rise in interest for buccal fat removal to the downsizing of the rear end, Dr. Brahme gives us the full rundown on what’s trending in aesthetics as we head into 2023. With 30 years of experience in aesthetics…
Jan. 24, 2023
Meet the Team: Johan Brahme, MD
With three decades of plastic surgery practice in aesthetics, Dr. Johan Brahme is a veteran to the craft. Hear how he transitioned from cancer surgery to plastic surgery and the unique experiences he has had throughout his s…
Jan. 17, 2023
Meet The Team: Brittany Haley, RN, BSN
Since 2013, Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Brittany Haley has been helping patients in the LJC med spa with her extensive knowledge of a wide range of treatments. Though she is brilliant at everything she does, she’s o…
Jan. 17, 2023
ThermiVa: More Romance and Less Wet Pants
Most of Brittany Haley’s ThermiVa patients fall into two categories – they’re either moms with unexpected laxity and urinary incontinence or postmenopausal women wanting to feel good during intimacy again. ThermiVa is proven…
Jan. 10, 2023
Meet The Team: Marissa, Patient Care Coordinator
Our patient care coordinator, Marissa, is your best friend throughout your entire surgery experience. Helping make dreams become reality each day brings her joy, and she’s here to get to know you so she can recommend which o…
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…
Dec. 13, 2022
No Surprises: The Cosmetic Consultation
For many people, the first experience in a cosmetic practice is the consultation, and the mystery of the process can be intimidating. Here at LJC, we want you to know exactly what to expect from beginning to end! Our patient…