Episodes
Dec. 6, 2022
Sculptra: For Cheeks and Cheeks
Collagen and fat in the face disappear over time, and once menopause hits, aging causes facial bone loss. Luckily, Sculptra can improve all three of the effects of facial aging. LJC’s Amy Biggs, PA-C, joins us to explain wh…
Nov. 29, 2022
East vs. West: Comparing Breast Surgery Size Trends with Dr. Anna Steve
NYC cosmetic breast specialist Dr. Anna Steve joins LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar to debate and discuss the similarities and differences between plastic surgery trends on the East and West Coasts. Ten years ago the …
Nov. 22, 2022
The 12 Days of Beauty
Monique and her merry elves kick off the 14th annual 12 Days of Beauty, which means two weeks of 10 holiday promotions for all GlamFam members so you can look your best as you ring in the new year. Don’t miss out on discount…
Nov. 15, 2022
Life After Breast Implant Removal: What to Expect
Plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun has helped hundreds of women with breast implant removal and is deeply experienced with breast implant illness patients. In this podcast, we talk about what you might experience immediately a…
Nov. 8, 2022
Fat Transfer vs. Fillers: How to Choose
LJC facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler outlines everything you need to know about facial fat transfer and injectable fillers. If volume loss in your face is starting to show your age and you’re exploring solutions…
Nov. 1, 2022
Preventing and Treating Common Breast Augmentation Complications
Although rare, all surgery has risks. Dr. Hector Salazar walks us through the possible complications surrounding breast implants, including capsular contracture, implant rupture, and the need for revision surgery. Dr. Sal…
Oct. 25, 2022
Corey Does Ultherapy: 3 Months Later
An update on Corey Dylan from San Diego’s KFBG BIG FM 100.7 as she’s living her best life in her lifted, tightened face after Ultherapy for her face and neck followed by Radiesse filler. LINKS Hear Parts 1 and 2 of our Ult…
Oct. 18, 2022
Breast Augmentation: The Natural Look is Back
For those considering breast augmentation, the first question is usually “what size implant is right for me?” Trends are changing again as the oversized look dwindles in popularity and the natural look is back. Dr. Salaz…
Oct. 11, 2022
Patient Janelle: Why I had my breast implants removed after 22 years
Twenty-two years ago at the age of 22, Janelle got her first set of saline breast implants and she was ecstatic. Right on schedule, ten years later she had them replaced with silicone gel. Janelle loved how she looked wit…
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 you…
Sept. 27, 2022
Patient Stacy: How I Went From a Size 24 to a 6
After losing 90 lbs, Stacy’s saggy breasts were a constant reminder that confidence was more than the number on the scale. A close friend recommended she consult with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot. Together, Dr. Smoot a…
Sept. 20, 2022
Meet the Team: Amy Biggs, PA-C
When you meet Amy Biggs, you’ll realize she truly cares about helping you achieve your dream results. Her goal is to ensure you step out of our med spa feeling like your outer appearance reflects your inner beauty. If your …
Sept. 13, 2022
Meet Cameron, Your Skincare Concierge
When it comes to skin care, marketing convinces us it’s about instant gratification when in reality it’s a long game. No one knows this better than LJC’s aesthetician Cameron Vessey, who first learned about proper skin care …
Sept. 6, 2022
Patient Maria: Botox is Better For Your Mental Health Than Therapy
While looking at photos of herself about five years ago, Maria noticed that an “11” had appeared between her brows. Those pesky parallel lines were so deep that they didn’t tan with the rest of her face. That was the moment…
Aug. 30, 2022
The Fastest Way to Look Less Tired
Many people come to LJC seeking to look less tired, old, or sad – because they are not actually tired, old, or sad! Fillers can only be used for so long before surgery is the only option. LJC facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiers…
Aug. 23, 2022
If You’re Waiting to Take Care of Your Face, You’re Doing it Wrong
If you think the treatments available at a medical spa aren’t for you because you’re not old enough, think again. Autumn’s story will change how you think about those barely visible fine lines between your brows, around your…
Aug. 16, 2022
Swollen, Bloated, and Puffy with Kathleen Lisson
Lymphatic massage expert Kathleen Lisson explains the important role of your ~800 lymph nodes in post-op recovery. If the lymphatic system is disrupted or overwhelmed, which can occur with plastic surgery, lymphatic massage,…
Aug. 9, 2022
Revision Breast Augmentation with the Internal Bra Technique
If you’re disappointed that your breast implants are sagging or haven’t lasted as long as expected, the “internal bra” is a superb breast implant revision technique that uses GalaFLEX, a bioabsorbable mesh-like material to a…
Aug. 2, 2022
Patient Taylor: Surprisingly Smaller Than Expected
Taylor’s least favorite body part has always been her arms. Working in the medical spa at La Jolla Cosmetic, Taylor knew there were a lot of ways to approach body contouring, including those arms. She had already lost 30 lb…
July 26, 2022
Patient Kathleen: How I Got Life Flighted To My Nose Job
For our patient Kathleen Lisson, an accident while hiking in the desert led to a broken nose, which led her straight to Dr. Brahme for a rhinoplasty… and while he was at it, a face lift, brow lift, neck lift, chin implant, f…
July 14, 2022
Breaking Down the Breast Implant Black Box Warning
This year, the primary concern of women researching breast implants became safety instead of cost. LJC’s own Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes joins us to share his thoughts on breast implant safety and walk us through the FDA’s upda…
July 12, 2022
Corey Does Ultherapy
Corey Dylan from San Diego’s KFBG BIG FM 100.7, tells her story about doing Ultherapy for her face and neck. At 51, she felt like her cheeks were looking jowly and knew there was no way to reverse that with skin care product…
July 8, 2022
Ultherapy: The Non-Surgical Facelift
If you aren’t quite ready for a facelift, Ultherapy is a great way to delay surgery by lifting and tightening your face and neck. In the first of a two part series about Ultherapy non surgical skin tightening, Anh Bridgewate…
June 21, 2022
Don’t Have a Laser Treatment Until You Hear This Advice
LJC’s laser specialist Julia Jowett, PA-C, and Cameron Vessey, licensed esthetician, discuss why lasers are such a valuable investment for our skin and how to protect that investment for the long term. Julia and Cameron wa…