Humans Of LJC Episodes
Jan. 4, 2024
Meet the Team: John Smoot, MD
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 mat…
Oct. 3, 2023
Meet the Team: Cristina, RN, Lead Nurse for Dr. Brahme
A native of Sweden, Cristina completed her nursing training and served for 9 years as a trauma nurse before moving to the US.
She fell in love with aesthetic medicine because of how nurturing and life-changing the work c…
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 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…
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 …
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…