The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast - With San Diego’s Most Loved Plastic Surgeons
Go beyond the surface with insights from the plastic surgery experts at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre. Dive deep into the latest advancements, patient stories, and the artistry behind cosmetic surgery from a globally recognized practice, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.
Recent Episodes
March 31, 2026
Is the “Yoga Boob” Look Taking Over?
Bigger isn’t always better, and women are realizing it after living with breast implants. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun talks about the shift toward smaller, more natural-looking breasts. Everyone on social media is calling them “yoga...
March 24, 2026
Lipo vs. Tummy Tuck: Which Will Actually Flatten Your Stomach?
Lipo or tummy tuck—how do you know which one you need? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar and Monique talk through the difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck, and why the right choice isn’t always obvious. Skin quality, muscle...
March 18, 2026
The Hidden Dangers of Going Outside the US for Plastic Surgery
More than half of people who travel abroad for cosmetic surgery end up needing additional medical care when they return home. Monique and Hannah discuss the hidden risks of medical tourism, from missing post-operative care an...
March 10, 2026
How Today’s HD Lipo Is Not What It Was Five Years Ago
Dr. Salazar returns to share how HD Lipo has evolved over the last five years and why realistic expectations are just as important as technology. Learn about HD Lipo recovery timelines, the importance of compression, how long...
March 3, 2026
How GLP-1s Are Changing Plastic Surgery
One in seven Americans plans to use a GLP-1 by 2026—and it’s already changing plastic surgery. Monique talks with Janelle, COO of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, about how GLP-1 medications are reshaping weight loss, surgical planning, and...
Feb. 24, 2026
Why Taking Breast Implants Out Can Cost More Than Putting Them In
Why does breast implant removal sometimes cost as much—or more—than getting implants in the first place? It sounds backwards… until you hear what actually goes into explant surgery. Explant surgery isn’t just about removing i...
Feb. 17, 2026
Plastic Surgery Doesn’t End When the Procedure is Over
Surgery doesn’t end when the procedure is over—and that’s the part most people don’t hear enough about. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar explains why what happens after can be just as important as the surgery itse...
Feb. 10, 2026
The Plastic Surgery Recovery Rules You Can’t Ignore
You get a full pre-op booklet and a nurse walks you through every detail, but when surgery day is getting close, it’s easy for things to go in one ear and out the other. To help make sense of it all, Jocelyn, one of our trust...
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