Episodes
Oct. 10, 2023
Fear Not: 4 Reasons Not To Be Afraid of Laser Treatments
Although laser treatments are popular, there are common fears people have when trying them for the first time. LJC’s laser specialist Brittany Haley, RN is here to help! Will it hurt? Will I be wasting my money? What if it do...
Oct. 3, 2023
Meet the Team: Cristina, RN, Lead Nurse for Plastic Surgeon Dr. Johan 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 can be...
Sept. 26, 2023
Dermaplaning: Yes, Shave Your Face! But Not At Home
Dermaplaning might be trending, but it isn’t new. This non-invasive exfoliation technique for removing dead skin cells and pesky peach fuzz has been a go-to treatment of professional estheticians for decades, and LJC’s licens...
Sept. 19, 2023
Patient Kaylie: My Skinny BBL Experience + Tips For Fast Recovery
As a hairdresser, Kaylie sees herself in the mirror all day every day. For many years, she relied on trickery with clothing to hide her “square” backside, wearing baggy tops and short shorts to give the illusion of curves and...
Sept. 12, 2023
Bye-Bye, Turkey Neck: What Is The T-Z Plasty and Who Is It For?
Although there are multiple options available for rejuvenating the neck, Dr. Salazar considers the T-Z Plasty to be the ultimate weapon against the “turkey gobbler.” For patients who specifically want to address excess skin a...
Sept. 5, 2023
When Fillers Go Wrong
Some celebrities are notorious for looking overfilled. But with all the money and access in the world, why do their treatments sometimes still go very wrong? LJC’s seasoned aesthetic injector Julia Jowett, PA-C joins Monique ...
Aug. 29, 2023
At 79, Marie Says Ellacor Can Finally Treat What Plastic Surgery & Lasers Cannot
As soon as Marie learned about Ellacor, a first-of-its-kind skin rejuvenation technology, she knew she would try it. Although she has had several facelifts over the decades and many non-surgical procedures, she knew there wer...
Aug. 22, 2023
Making Polo Shirts Great Again With Male Breast Reduction Surgery
From feeling self-conscious in polo shirts to wearing shirts at the beach, many men search for ways to get rid of those man boobs and puffy nipples. Multiple procedures are available for helping men sculpt a flatter chest. Dr...
Aug. 15, 2023
All The Ways You’ll Use TouchMD at LJC
To ensure your experience with us is seamless and stress-free from beginning to end, TouchMD is the software we use for consultations, imaging, patient education, and more. Krissy, our patient photography-focused marketing as...
Aug. 8, 2023
LJC Team Reacts To New Beauty Awards: Part 3 - Laser & Energy Devices
In the third and final installment of our series featuring the winners of the 2023 Beauty Awards, LJC’s aesthetic nurse specialist Brittany Haley, known by many as the Queen of Lasers, gives us the lowdown on the winning trea...
Aug. 1, 2023
LJC Team Reacts To New Beauty Awards: Part 2 - Injectables
In the second installment of our series featuring the winners of the 2023 Beauty Awards, LJC’S aesthetic nurse injector Jennifer talks us through the winning injectables that we have available at both our La Jolla and Carlsba...
July 25, 2023
SPF SMACKDOWN! with Alisha Merlo of Colorescience
UV rays not only cause visual damage to the skin, but can eventually lead to skin cancer. Alisha Merlo, executive director of professional relations for Colorescience, joins us to “smack down” all the dumb excuses we use for ...
July 18, 2023
What Does Morpheus8 Do?
Anastasia Chu, PA-C, lays out the facts about Morpheus8, the minimally invasive radiofrequency microneedling treatment that everyone is raving about. By stimulating collagen and elastin production, Morpheus8 addresses wrinkle...
July 11, 2023
LJC Team Reacts To New Beauty Awards: Part 1 - Skin Care Products
New Beauty tests hundreds of products each year and selects the best of the best in each skin care category. LJC’s aesthetician Janine brings her 25 years of experience working with medical grade products and treatments to sh...
July 5, 2023
Breast Lift Surgery & How Long it Lasts: Plastic Surgeon Explains
Specializing in all things mommy makeover, Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh shares how breast lift surgery can make droopy, “deflated” breasts higher, fuller, and perkier. Dr. Breister walks us through everything to expect going into...
June 27, 2023
Patient Destiny: Chemical Peels Saved My Skin & Self Esteem
Struggling with acne breakouts since high school, 30-year-old Destiny went through numerous trial-and-error attempts at improving her skin on her own. As a person of color, scarring and pigmentation became increasingly diffic...
June 20, 2023
Introducing Ellacor with Plastic Surgeons Dr. Jason Pozner & Dr. Johan Brahme
Dr. Jason Pozner joins the podcast to discuss ellacor with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme. Ellacor is a new skin rejuvenation treatment now available at LJC, and we’re proud to be one of the first in the nation to offer...
June 13, 2023
Reversing the “Dad Bod”: Plastic Surgeon Explains Cosmetic Procedures for Men
No matter how many push-ups or sit-ups you do, you can’t stop your hair from falling out or your face from losing volume. LJC plastic surgeon (and dad) Dr. Luke Swistun takes us through the most popular cosmetic procedures fo...
June 6, 2023
The 3 R’s of Thread Lift: Reduce Wrinkles, Replace Volume, and Rejuvenate Skin
The “thread lift king” is here to tell us how threads can lift your face, neck, and most of your body without surgery. Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C, MSN, lives by the “three Rs” when it comes to keeping patients looking young. To 1) ‘...
May 30, 2023
Cosmetic Surgery Financing Tips & Tricks
Talking about money can be uncomfortable and intimidating. It may seem like the easier option to do less because it’s within your current budget, but there are ways to get the big procedure you truly want without spending you...
May 23, 2023
Nicole’s Mommy Makeover: Even Better Than My Pre-Baby Body
Nicole knew she would look good after a mommy makeover with Dr. Brahme, but she had no idea it would turn out even better than her pre-baby body. After years avoiding form-fitting dresses, she now has the confidence to wear t...
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...