Episodes

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. Variations include the mini tummy tuck, standard tummy tuck, extended tummy tuck, and belt lipectomy. Find out how to know which is right for you, how soon you can have surgery after weight loss or having kids, and how to know if you’ll also need a mons...

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 her thoughts and feelings before surgery and what led her to finally make the decision to get breast implants. Listen to the Laura Cain After Dark podcast Follow Laura on Instagram La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freewa...

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 technologies of all kinds and are excited to share our inside secrets for successful results. Khanh Nguyen, one of our most experienced non-surgical fat reduction providers in the LJC medical spa, takes us through everything you need to know about non...

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 she believes being a good listener is the key to getting great aesthetic results, and how her surprising adventurous spirit led her to take bold risks which ultimately brought her to La Jolla Cosmetic. Follow Julia on Instagram @sandiegoinjector Read ...

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, and veterans emerging from homelessness by transforming empty houses into welcoming homes using donated furniture and household goods. LJC Podcast guest hostess Marie Olesen shares the surprising ways that working with Humble Design has transformed the relationships on thei...

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 rewarding and satisfying treatment in the LJC medical spa. Since 2017, the LJC team has completed thousands of miraDry treatments. Hear how LJC delivers this treatment for excessive sweating without any pain and learn what you should expect in the days and weeks after. Link...

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 experience, including BMI range requirements and exceptions, typical recovery and post-op pain management, and the importance of compression garments. Find out how the artistry of the surgeon impacts your results and learn: Why you can’t safely combine HD Lipo with a tummy tuck in...

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 “shrink wrap” the skin by targeting the collagen and achieve beautiful results. Read more about 360 Lipo at LJC See our liposuction before and after photos La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building ...

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 longtime patient favorites Halo, BBL, and ProFractional. Because of their high quality results, Brittany refers to Sciton as “the Lamborghini of lasers,” and these laser treatments are an important part of the LJC medical spa treatment menu. Brittany and Monique talk about ...

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 been replaced by the more modern “Zoom neck.” Plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme and non-surgical aesthetic nurse practitioner Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C join us to explain what causes the Zoom neck phenomenon in the first place, and what’s on the menu at LJC to treat it. Dr. Brahme...

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 unique specialty to help make sense of the challenging topics of capsular contracture, breast implant illness, and breast implant removal. Meet Dr. Luke Swistun Read more about breast implant removal See before and after photos La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-...

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 from looking fake or obvious. Dr. Salazar covers all the most common questions people have about SmartGraft, including where does the hair come from? Does SmartGraft hurt? What can you do and not do after a hair transplant? Can women also do hair transplants? Read more about ...

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 concerns including Labiaplasty , Vaginoplasty, Mons liposuction, ThermiVa , and the O-Shot . The book that Kara mentioned, The Great Wall of Vagina, can be found here . La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in th...

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 their implants. Listen to Dr. Smoot’s wise perspective on breast revision, find out how he helps patients visualize their surgery results with TouchMD during consultation, and learn how the Internal Bra technique helps create great results. Read more about breast surgery revi...

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 skincare or how some people have skin that truly glows, Cameron’s advice for good skin care will be truly life-changing. Read more about Cameron Vessey Learn more about skin care services at LJC. La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave...

Plastic surgeon Dr. Lori Saltz draws on 30 years of experience and thousands of breast augmentation surgeries to reveal the time-tested methods behind her patients’ beautiful, natural results. Dr. Saltz walks us through the breast augmentation patient journey in colorful detail, showing her authentic and approachable self and answering the most common patient questions with complete transparency, including: How do you pick the right size breast implants? Which breast implant brand do you prefe...

Meet Charity, the patient care coordinator in the La Jolla Cosmetic medical spa. Learn how a medical spa is different from a “foofy” spa and hear how LJC’s talented providers make dreams become real with treatments for every age and price range. On this episode, we cover: The entire range of medical spa treatments including skin care, laser, injectables, threadlift, and non-surgical fat reduction What’s the difference between LJC vs. the injector at the mall or the hair salon Inside secrets f...

Marie Olesen, La Jolla Cosmetic’s longtime leader and CEO, joins us as the inaugural guest of the La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast. With LJC Podcast host and Chief Community Officer Monique Ramsey, Marie reflects on 33 years of passion for service and excellence -- from the day in 1988 when Dr. Merrel Olesen left his position as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps to found LJC, through the distinction of receiving the MyFaceMyBody Global Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery Practice of the Year in 2020 -- and ...