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Marie Olesen

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President of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre

Marie Olesen, La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre’s leader, has spent her entire professional life helping good doctors take better care of their patients and helping patients find the good doctors.

When Marie’s husband, R. Merrel Olesen, MD, founded LJCSC in 1988, there was little understanding of the needs of cosmetic patients. To make sure their patients were happy, Marie began surveying LJCSC patients and has done so continuously for 31 years. A self-admitted data junkie, she loves exploring patient feedback for insights that can help LJCSC and other practices better serve their patients.

She is known as an innovator in cosmetic patient care and communication. She is an author, speaks nationally and internationally, and serves on the Board of the Center for Services Leadership at Arizona State University.

At 79, Marie Says Ellacor Can Finally Treat What Plastic Surgery & Lasers Cannot
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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 were no good surgical solutions for around the mouth. Ellacor does what surgical procedures and lasers cannot by safely removing excess skin and smoothing it out through a process called micro-coring. Just after her 79th birthday, she had her first of three Ellacor treatments...
Guest: Marie Olesen
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Celebrating 100 Episodes with Dr. Merrel Olesen and Marie Olesen
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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 interaction. From sending letters thanking patients for making appointments to personally writing post care instructions for each patient, LJC’s founders created an environment that empowers cosmetic patients and delivers individualized care. Hear how their dedication to hel...
Guest: Marie Olesen
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Celebrating Carlsbad with Marie & Austin
March 23, 2023

Celebrating Carlsbad with Marie & Austin

Marie Olesen and Austin Schroeder reflect on the journey from an empty space to the grand opening of the new La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa in Carlsbad. Hear what you can expect when you walk through the doors of the new Carlsbad location for the first time, both visually and culturally. Book your appointment online at our Carlsbad medical spa Follow the artist who beautified our Carlsbad space, Stefanie Bales La Jolla Cosmetic is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee A...
Guest: Marie Olesen
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The Beauty of Humble Design
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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, and veterans emerging from homelessness by transforming empty houses into welcoming homes using donated furniture and household goods. LJC Podcast guest hostess Marie Olesen shares the surprising ways that working with Humble Design has transformed the relationships on thei...
Guests: Treger Strasberg , Marie Olesen , Elise Joseph
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33 Years of Kindness: The Story of La Jolla Cosmetic
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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 passion for service and excellence -- from the day in 1988 when Dr. Merrel Olesen left his position as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps to found LJC, through the distinction of receiving the MyFaceMyBody Global Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery Practice of the Year in 2020 -- and ...
Guest: Marie Olesen
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