Luke Swistun, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Luke Swistun is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a background in visual arts and medical military service. He’s known for his artistic approach to plastic surgery and for the close, supportive relationship he forms with every person he treats.
As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Swistun has years of general surgery and plastic surgery training. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois. He completed his general surgical training while in the navy and continued his Plastic and Reconstructive training at the University of Utah. After serving as a naval medical officer and deploying with the U.S. Marines during active conflicts, he completed his general surgery training, and subsequently focused on pursuing what he truly felt is his calling: reconstructive and plastic surgery.
What “En Bloc” Really Means: Dr. Swistun on the Four Types of Capsule…
When breast implant illness support groups started telling each other to ask their plastic surgeon for an “en bloc capsulectomy,” they were borrowing a term from cancer surgery — and asking for something most surgeons knew wa...
Is the “Yoga Boob” Look Taking Over?
Bigger isn’t always better, and women are realizing it after living with breast implants. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun talks about the shift toward smaller, more natural-looking breasts. Everyone on social media is calling them “yoga...
Why Taking Breast Implants Out Can Cost More Than Putting Them In
Why does breast implant removal sometimes cost as much—or more—than getting implants in the first place? It sounds backwards… until you hear what actually goes into explant surgery. Explant surgery isn’t just about removing i...
Fuller Breasts Using Your Own Tissue? Auto-Augmentation Explained
Many women think implants are the only way to get fuller, perkier breasts, but there’s another option. Breast lift with auto-augmentation uses your own natural tissue to restore shape and lift, no implants needed. San Diego p...
How Removing Your Breast Implants Affects Your Mental Health
Breast implants don’t just change your body. They can impact your mind too. For many women, removing implants brings unexpected relief: less anxiety, deeper sleep, clearer thinking, even a sense of liberation they didn’t realize they were missing....
“Holistic” Explant Surgery: Buzzword or Reality?
What if lowering your anxiety helps your body heal better? That’s exactly why Dr. Luke Swistun gives every patient his personal cell phone number. Knowing you can reach him anytime keeps worries from spiraling, so you can sta...
Age Is Just a Number, But Timing Is Everything
Think you’re too young—or too old—for plastic surgery? You’re not alone. Whether you’re in your 20s and wondering if it’s “too soon” or in your 70s questioning if it’s “too late,” age alone shouldn’t be the deciding factor. I...
Back Fat Busted! Why Workouts Won’t Cut It & What Actually Works
Avoiding two-piece swimsuits or open-back dresses? You’re not alone! It’s a common struggle, and San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun is here to explain why it’s so hard to get rid of. No matter how many workouts you do...
What Other Plastic Surgeons Won’t Tell You About 360 Lipo
360 lipo is a technique that targets the sides, front, and back for the most cinched waistline possible. But what makes plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun’s transformations so incredible? It’s all about the difference between t...
What Really Happens to Your Breasts After Implant Removal
Here’s the answer to the question every woman considering implant removal surgery asks: “What will my breasts look like after I remove my implants?” Achieving a beautiful shape after saying goodbye to implant volume takes a s...
The Truth About Awake Liposuction: Plastic Surgeon Explains
There’s a ton of buzz around awake liposuction, but is it really a good idea? Being comfortable during the procedure is absolutely essential for the best results. Although less expensive, Dr. Swistun warns that awake lipo has...
Plastic Surgeon Clears Up Capsulectomy Confusion
The term “en bloc” floats around online in breast implant associated illness circles, but this actually refers to cancer surgery where healthy tissue around a tumor is removed. To update the terminology and clear up any confu...
Fat Transfer: What Can Go Wrong? Plastic Surgeon Explains
Successfully moving fat requires finding the sweet spot – not too much, not too little. Dr. Swistun explains the art of transferring fat: you want enough fat to stick after healing, but not too much that it causes issues. Dr....
Life After 360 Lipo: What to Expect
360 liposuction, often paired with a BBL, is a major transformation that requires a demanding recovery, both physically and emotionally. Dr. Luke Swistun breaks down what to expect and how to bounce back after 360 lipo. Make ...
Are You Too Skinny for a BBL? Plastic Surgeon Explains
If you have a low body fat percentage, you might think the BBL is out of reach, or even worse – that you must first gain weight to make it possible. Neither is true! There is a backside-enhancing surgery that creates curves f...
Reversing the “Dad Bod”: Plastic Surgeon Explains Cosmetic Procedures…
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...
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 af...
I’m a Plastic Surgeon, I had Halo Laser Treatment and Here’s What Hap…
We catch up with Dr. Luke Swistun a week after his broadband light (BBL) & Halo laser resurfacing treatment to hear about his treatment experience and recovery process. Dr. Swistun tells us about how his treatment experience ...
I’m a Plastic Surgeon, I had Halo Laser Treatment and Here’s What Hap…
It’s not every day that the surgeon becomes the patient! Moments just before his broadband light (BBL) & Halo laser treatment, Dr. Luke Swistun shares what he thinks it will be like and gives insight into why he’s having lase...
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 ...
How the “Skinny BBL” Works (Without Gaining Weight): Plastic Surgeon …
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...
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...
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...
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...