Episodes
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 ...
July 6, 2021
Zoom Lift: The Neck Big Thing
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 b...
June 29, 2021
Removing Breast Implants: Plastic Surgeon Explains Explant Surgery
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 un...
June 22, 2021
SmartGraft: Not Your Grandpa’s (or Grandma’s) Hair Plugs
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 fro...
June 15, 2021
The Lady Bits: All About Vaginal Rejuvenation
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 con...
June 8, 2021
Revision Breast Surgery: Plastic Surgeon Explains Why If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
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 thei...
June 1, 2021
Filters Are Great, But Great Skin is Better!
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 skincar...
May 25, 2021
Breast Augmentation: The Most Interesting Plastic Surgeon Interview of All Time
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 b...
May 19, 2021
What's On The Menu At a Medical Spa?
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 ...
May 7, 2021
33 Years of Kindness: The Story of La Jolla Cosmetic
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 pass...