People Of La Jolla Cosmetic Episodes
Nov. 11, 2025
Meet Jillian, Plastic Surgery Patient Care Coordinator
With over a decade of experience in cosmetic surgery, Jillian combines professionalism with creativity and compassion to make every patient feel comfortable and confident. She believes that research and education are key to f...
Nov. 4, 2025
Meet Gretchell, Visual Storyteller
Meet Gretchell, LJCSC’s talented video content specialist and the creative mind behind so many of the stories you see on our social media. She started here as a medical photographer, capturing before-and-after photos, but her...
Aug. 12, 2025
Meet Kayla, Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Luke Swistun
In 2019, Kayla joined the LJCSC dream team as a patient care coordinator and quickly grew into leadership roles thanks to her strong clinical background and deep empathy for patients. Today, she’s the Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Luke Swistun. Fun...
July 29, 2025
Meet Ruthie, Plastic Surgery Patient Care Coordinator
With over 13 years in aesthetics, Ruthie has been helping people feel confident and cared for since she was just 21, and she’s loved every minute of it. From your very first inquiry to your final post-op visit, Ruthie is there to guide you through it...
June 10, 2025
Meet Cynthia, Plastic Surgery Medical Assistant
With over 10 years of experience as a medical assistant, Cynthia wears many hats at LJCSC. Whether she’s at the front desk greeting patients, answering phone calls, helping with scheduling, or in the back assisting with roomi...
May 20, 2025
Meet Juliana, Plastic Surgery Medical Assistant
Juliana is often the first friendly face you’ll see after meeting with a coordinator. As a medical assistant, she loves being part of your journey and seeing your transformation from consult to post-op care. Juliana’s passion...
March 4, 2025
Meet Amber, Plastic Surgery Photographer & Marketing Specialist
Amber, our talented medical photographer, is stepping in front of the camera for a change to introduce herself. She’s the friendly face behind your before-and-after photos and keeps track of your progress if you’re on our wei...
Dec. 10, 2024
Meet Lauren: Signature Skinny Shot Weight Loss Program Patient Coordinator
As our friendly and supportive patient coordinator for the Signature Skinny Shot weight loss program, Lauren is here to guide you every step of the way on your weight loss journey, ensuring you feel confident and cared for. W...
Oct. 22, 2024
Meet Jessica: Patient Care Coordinator
Jessica’s philosophy is simple: if something bothers you and you can change it, why not? She loves seeing people’s confidence blossom after their procedures. As a Patient Care Coordinator, Jessica is the friendly voice you’ll...
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, incl...
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 wo...
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 he...
Feb. 6, 2024
Meet The Team: Gerald Haas, MD - Anesthesiologist & Director of Medical Weight Loss
Dr. Jerry Haas has been at LJC helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for before, during, and after surgery for over 25 years. When Dr. Haas isn’t by patients’ side during surgery, he’s there throughout their weight...
Jan. 4, 2024
Meet the Team: John Smoot, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Dr. John Smoot knew from the time he was a teenager that he wanted to be a doctor and work with his hands. Today, the highlight of his work is the confidence he brings to people who felt like their outer appearance could matc...
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 in...
April 25, 2023
Meet the Team: Diana Breister Ghosh, MD, Plastic Surgeon
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 b...
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 Carls...
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 mi...
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 w...
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 LJC...
Jan. 24, 2023
Meet the Team: Johan Brahme, MD, Plastic Surgeon
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 su...
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 of...
Oct. 4, 2022
Meet Brittney Abood, Aesthetician
Brittney Abood is an aesthetician at LJC. When you visit Brittney for skin care, not only will she expertly assess your skin health, she is passionate about getting to know you, from the type of weather you grew up in to your...