Episodes
Feb. 1, 2022
Meet the Team: Taylor Camarena, Medical Assistant
As a medical assistant at LJC, Taylor Camarena is one of the first people you’ll meet, and she’s just the beginning of a warm and memorable experience. Her kindness, relatability, and her capacity to convey important informat...
Jan. 25, 2022
What Losing 100+ Lbs Does to Your Body (& How Plastic Surgeons Can Fix It)
There’s nothing quite as magical as the elation of someone who’s lost weight and then had a complete body lift. LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes is here to address all the complexities surrounding this life-changi...
Jan. 18, 2022
Is Anesthesia Dangerous? We Asked Our Plastic Surgery Anesthesiologist
How often is it that you have two doctors taking care of you at one time? In the spirit of “a full dose of reassurance,” our anesthesiologist Dr. Steve Saltz details the safety measures we take at LJC before, during, and afte...
Jan. 11, 2022
Lip Flips, Duck Lips, and Fillers: Oh My!
Aesthetic injector Julia shares her deep expertise with plumping and reshaping the lips with fillers, which of the Juvederm & Restylane products are her favorites, and why you shouldn’t be afraid of getting your lips injected...
Jan. 4, 2022
Two Surprising Treatments Winning The War On Cellulite
While cellulite can’t be prevented, advances in technology in recent years have made it possible to successfully treat it. LJC’s injectable and laser specialist Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C discusses the recent success he’s had pairin...
Dec. 28, 2021
Meet the Team: Luke Swistun, MD, Plastic Surgeon
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun is known for being a thoughtful listener and artistic surgeon. Hear about the surprising 21st century way Dr. Swistun landed his dream job at LJC and his unique path from Poland, to ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Top LA Influencer Reveals 3 Medical Spa Treatments She Can't Live Without
Longtime patient & Instagram influencer Camille Newbern reveals her three favorite medical spa treatments, the skin care product she never goes without, and the shade of her signature lipstick. Following a necessary update on...
Dec. 14, 2021
Meet the Team: Kayla Lopez, Lead Patient Coordinator
Kayla is a Certified Medical Assistant who has worked in aesthetics for nearly 5 years. She has experience assisting with nonsurgical services such as cosmetic injectables, lasers, and skin treatments, as well as assisting in...
Dec. 7, 2021
How the “Skinny BBL” Works (Without Gaining Weight): Plastic Surgeon Explains
Dr. Luke Swistun lets us in on how the popular booty-enhancing procedure works to create curves for those who don’t have as much body fat to spare. If your BMI is less than 25, you might think the BBL isn’t for you or believe...
Nov. 23, 2021
Meet the Team: Miriam Villanueva, Concierge, Plastic Surgery
Miriam Villanueva joined La Jolla Cosmetic as a bilingual Patient Concierge for Plastic Surgery in early 2021 when she moved to San Diego to be closer to her family. Miriam is passionate about patient care and her friendly na...
Nov. 9, 2021
Friends and Trolls React: Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation, Part 3
Eight weeks after surgery, Laura Cain reflects on her breast augmentation results, her surprisingly easy recovery, and why she regrets waiting so long to move forward. In the third and final conversation of this three part se...
Nov. 2, 2021
Patient Lesa: Breast Augmentation and TRL
Lesa is a patient of La Jolla Cosmetic who had breast augmentation at the age of 57. Since then, she returns regularly for treatments and services to maintain a vibrant look that matches her spirit. Lesa takes us through her ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Mommy Makeover: Timing it Right and Avoiding Regrets
Plastic surgeon Dr. Lori Saltz answers all of the questions women have about the mommy makeover including incisions, c-section scars, non-surgical alternatives, pain management, costs, and recovery. If you have breastfed for ...
Oct. 5, 2021
Is the Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous? Plastic Surgeon Explains
You don’t have to look far to find scandalous headlines about the Brazilian Butt Lift. Catapulted to popularity by social media influencers, this booty-enhancing fat transfer procedure is no stranger to controversy and plasti...
Sept. 28, 2021
Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation Part 2: Three Days Post-Op
Three days after surgery, we check in with Laura Cain to see how she’s feeling after her breast augmentation with Dr. Luke Swistun. Missed part 1? Listen to the first installment in Laura’s breast augmentation mini-series Lis...
Sept. 21, 2021
Which Tummy Tuck Should I Get? Plastic Surgeon Explains
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-o...
Sept. 14, 2021
Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation Part 1: The Consultation
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 ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Does CoolSculpting Really Work?
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 ...
Aug. 31, 2021
Meet the Team: Julia Jowett, PA-C, MSHS
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 tr...
Aug. 24, 2021
The Beauty of Humble Design
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, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
MiraDry: Don't Sweat It. Clean, Cool and Dry!
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 ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Plastic Surgeon Explains HD Lipo: The Hi Def Approach to Body Contouring
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 experien...
July 27, 2021
Plastic Surgeon Explains 360 Lipo: Snatched, Not Kidnapped
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 “sh...
July 13, 2021
Arm The Lasers!
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 ...