Episodes
March 15, 2022
The Fastest Way to a More Defined Jawline (Without Surgery)
As we age, the lower half of our face slowly begins to fall, causing despair and confusion over how to slow it down or reverse it. Anh Bridgewater walks us through the non-surgical options for lower face rejuvenation including threads and fillers....
March 8, 2022
Meet the Team: Ruth D., RN, BSN
Nurse Ruth has served patients at LJC for almost twenty years, mostly as Dr. Lori Saltz’s nurse and right hand. Ruth’s earliest introduction to LJC was through her father who served the practice as an accountant in the early years. After nursing...
March 1, 2022
3 Treatments for Reversing Melasma that ACTUALLY work
LJC’s esthetician and skin care expert Cameron Vessey takes us through treatments for melasma that actually work, including hydroquinone, kojic acid, azelaic acid, the Cosmelan peel, and lasers like Moxi or Halo. Melasma is a chronic condition of...
Feb. 22, 2022
Meet the Team: Plastic Surgery Anesthesiologist Steve Saltz, MD
Anesthesiologist Steve Saltz, MD took the “long way” to anesthesiology. He first trained in internal medicine, then served full time in an ER, trained some more in pulmonary and critical care before landing on anesthesiology and staying there ever...
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 specialist Brittany who knew...
Feb. 1, 2022
Meet the Team: Taylor Camarena, Medical Assistant
As a medical assistant at LJC, Taylor Camarena is one of the first people you’ll meet, and she’s just the beginning of a warm and memorable experience. Her kindness, relatability, and her capacity to convey important information are key to helping...
Jan. 25, 2022
What Losing 100+ Lbs Does to Your Body (& How Plastic Surgeons Can Fix It)
There’s nothing quite as magical as the elation of someone who’s lost weight and then had a complete body lift. LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes is here to address all the complexities surrounding this life-changing intervention.
Those...
Jan. 18, 2022
Is Anesthesia Dangerous? We Asked Our Plastic Surgery Anesthesiologist
How often is it that you have two doctors taking care of you at one time? In the spirit of “a full dose of reassurance,” our anesthesiologist Dr. Steve Saltz details the safety measures we take at LJC before, during, and after surgery, addresses some...
Jan. 11, 2022
Lip Flips, Duck Lips, and Fillers: Oh My!
Aesthetic injector Julia shares her deep expertise with plumping and reshaping the lips with fillers, which of the Juvederm & Restylane products are her favorites, and why you shouldn’t be afraid of getting your lips injected if you’re in the care...
Jan. 4, 2022
Two Surprising Treatments Winning The War On Cellulite
While cellulite can’t be prevented, advances in technology in recent years have made it possible to successfully treat it. LJC’s injectable and laser specialist Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C discusses the recent success he’s had pairing two popular technologies...
Dec. 28, 2021
Meet the Team: Luke Swistun, MD, Plastic Surgeon
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun is known for being a thoughtful listener and artistic surgeon. Hear about the surprising 21st century way Dr. Swistun landed his dream job at LJC and his unique path from Poland, to Chicago, to the US Navy,...
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 update on Moo Shu (her pig) and...
Dec. 14, 2021
Meet the Team: Kayla Lopez, Lead Patient Coordinator
Kayla is a Certified Medical Assistant who has worked in aesthetics for nearly 5 years. She has experience assisting with nonsurgical services such as cosmetic injectables, lasers, and skin treatments, as well as assisting in minor plastic surgery...
Dec. 7, 2021
How the “Skinny BBL” Works (Without Gaining Weight): Plastic Surgeon Explains
Dr. Luke Swistun lets us in on how the popular booty-enhancing procedure works to create curves for those who don’t have as much body fat to spare. If your BMI is less than 25, you might think the BBL isn’t for you or believe the myth that you must...
Nov. 23, 2021
Meet the Team: Miriam Villanueva, Concierge, Plastic Surgery
Miriam Villanueva joined La Jolla Cosmetic as a bilingual Patient Concierge for Plastic Surgery in early 2021 when she moved to San Diego to be closer to her family. Miriam is passionate about patient care and her friendly nature will make you feel at...
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 series,
Laura reflects on...
Nov. 2, 2021
Patient Lesa: Breast Augmentation and TRL
Lesa is a patient of La Jolla Cosmetic who had breast augmentation at the age of 57. Since then, she returns regularly for treatments and services to maintain a vibrant look that matches her spirit. Lesa takes us through her journey with La Jolla...
Oct. 19, 2021
Mommy Makeover: Timing it Right and Avoiding Regrets
Plastic surgeon Dr. Lori Saltz answers all of the questions women have about the mommy makeover including incisions, c-section scars, non-surgical alternatives, pain management, costs, and recovery. If you have breastfed for any length of time, Dr....
Oct. 5, 2021
Is the Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous? Plastic Surgeon Explains
You don’t have to look far to find scandalous headlines about the Brazilian Butt Lift. Catapulted to popularity by social media influencers, this booty-enhancing fat transfer procedure is no stranger to controversy and plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun...
Sept. 28, 2021
Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation Part 2: Three Days Post-Op
Three days after surgery, we check in with Laura Cain to see how she’s feeling after her breast augmentation with Dr. Luke Swistun.
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Sept. 21, 2021
Which Tummy Tuck Should I Get? Plastic Surgeon Explains
Plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme takes us through the differences between each tummy tuck procedure and shares his secret tips for creating gorgeous waistlines, finding the perfect belly button position, and minimizing post-op pain with Exparel....
Sept. 14, 2021
Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation Part 1: The Consultation
Before padded bathing suits were invented, 15-year-old Laura Cain’s mom sewed stuffing into her swimsuit tops to give her some curves. Decades later, Laura’s about to have breast augmentation at LJC with Dr. Luke Swistun and we’re talking to her about...
Sept. 8, 2021
Does CoolSculpting Really Work?
It’s the most common question we are asked about CoolSculpting, and spoiler alert -- the answer is yes, it does! With many thousands of the world’s most popular fat freezing treatments completed at LJC, we are experts in non surgical fat reduction...
Aug. 31, 2021
Meet the Team: Julia Jowett, PA-C, MSHS
Julia Jowett, PA-C, MSHS joined the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa team in 2019. Whether you’re about to meet her for the first time or have been a patient for years, listen in to hear Julia’s philosophy of treating patients, why...