Episodes
Dec. 7, 2021
How the “Skinny BBL” Works (Without Gaining Weight)
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 believ…
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 n…
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…
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…
Oct. 26, 2021
Meet the Team: Kara Pennington, PA-C, MMS
Kara Pennington, PA-C, MMS sees her patients as friends and loves to educate people about their options for non-surgical rejuvenation in the medical spa at LJC. Hear why lip injections are her favorite treatment, which fi…
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…
Oct. 12, 2021
Meet the Team: Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C, MSN
Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C, is an aesthetic nurse practitioner, laser and skincare specialist with a background in fashion PR, art, photography, and hospital management. His passion and enthusiasm for helping patients achieve their…
Oct. 5, 2021
Is the Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous?
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 plast…
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.
- Missed part 1? Listen to the https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/laura-cains-breast-augmentation-p…
Sept. 21, 2021
Which Tummy Tuck Should I Get?
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-…
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…
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…
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 …
Aug. 24, 2021
The Beauty of Humble Design
Nothing seems more daunting than solving the homeless problem, but there’s a special San Diego organization making a real and meaningful impact. On this episode we spotlight Humble Design, which serves individuals, families,…
Aug. 10, 2021
MiraDry: Don't Sweat It. Clean, Cool and Dry!
Our miraDry expert Julia Jowett, PA-C tells us how this amazing procedure to treat hyperhidrosis can leave you clean, cool, and dry for the rest of your life. LJC patients give miraDry 4.88 out of 5 stars, making it the most…
Aug. 3, 2021
HD Lipo: The Hi Def Approach to Body Contouring
Dr. Hector Salazar shares his unique expertise with HD Lipo, a specialized liposuction technique for sculpting the body in incredible detail following the natural lines of your musculature. He covers the full HD Lipo experie…
July 27, 2021
360 Lipo: Snatched, Not Kidnapped
Dr. Luke Swistun explains the 360 Lipo technique for body contouring, who this full-circle approach is best for, and how it’s different from traditional liposuction. Hear how Dr. Swistun combines 360 Lipo with Renuvion to “s…
July 13, 2021
Arm The Lasers!
LJC has a laser for everything. But with so many choices, how can you possibly know which one is the best for you? Brittany Haley shares her deep knowledge of the latest Sciton laser treatments, particularly the new Moxi and…
July 6, 2021
Zoom Lift: The Neck Big Thing
After spending the last year looking in the 21st century mirror that is Zoom, many people discovered their lower face and neck looked a bit too tired. Although the condition itself hasn’t changed, the name “turkey neck” has …
June 29, 2021
Removing Breast Implants
As the en bloc capsulectomy procedure for removing breast implants becomes more common, many women have questions about their choices for implant removal or replacement. Plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun takes us inside his u…
June 22, 2021
SmartGraft: Not Your Grandpa’s (or Grandma’s) Hair Plugs
What is SmartGraft and how does it work? Plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar discusses how SmartGraft is different, explains the problems with older methods, and helps us understand how he keeps the newly transplanted hair fr…
June 15, 2021
The Lady Bits: All About Vaginal Rejuvenation
An all-encompassing (and sometimes funny) conversation with plastic surgeon Johan Brahme, MD and Kara Pennington, PA about the reasons women seek vaginal rejuvenation and the treatments available at LJC to help with these co…
June 8, 2021
Revision Breast Surgery: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
After 32 years in practice, plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot explains why when it comes to breast implants, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Every breast augmentation patient knows there will be a time to remove or replace the…
June 1, 2021
Filters Are Great, But Great Skin is Better!
Raving fans across all of San Diego follow esthetician Cameron Vessey’s expert skin care recommendations, and we’re here for it! If you’ve ever wondered why products from the drugstore are different from medical grade skinca…