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Learn from the talented plastic surgeons and medical spa providers inside La Jolla Cosmetic, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice. Hosted by the LJC Chief Community Officer Monique Ramsey and featuring LJC's plastic surgeons Dr. Johan Brahme, Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Luke Swistun, Dr. Hector Salazar, Dr. Kiersten Riedler, and Dr. Diana Breister-Ghosh along with our team of medaesthetic expert injectors and laser ...
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Because labia come in all shapes and sizes, there’s no such thing as “normal.” But when tissue or skin in this area makes you uncomfortable in certain clothes or causes insecurities, there is a solution. Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister shares 2+ decades of expertise in feminine rejuvenation to answer your biggest questions about labiaplasty, inc…
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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 for those who don’t have much body fat to spare. Plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun lets us in on how the popular “Skinny BBL” w…
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There’s a wide world of lasers out there, and not everyone wants the recovery that comes with the most intense treatment. But there are a few laser treatments that are quick and easy that also deliver life-changing results. LJC’S laser specialist Amy Biggs, PA-C, runs us through the top three: Laser hair removal BBL HERO (BroadBand Light) MOXI lase…
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Large breasts cause women of all ages to have back pain, difficulty exercising, and self consciousness. Dr. John Smoot’s breast reduction patients are always thrilled to get rid of the weight and improve the size and shape of their breasts. Breast reduction surgery transforms both confidence and comfort. Dr. Smoot relies on his three decades of exp…
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Patient Eric: Why I Came Back To LJC Over 10 Years Later
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Over a decade after Eric’s first visit to Dr. Johan Brahme to address his aging eyes, he returned to LJC to address his “turkey neck.” Back then, Eric discovered Dr. Brahme while looking to get rid of the bags under his eyes. When Dr. Brahme suggested addressing all of his concerns at once by combining his eyelid surgery with male breast reduction …
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Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C, shares the big no-no’s before and after lasers, and what steps to take to ensure you get the most out of your treatment. Khanh covers everything you need to know to feel prepared going into your laser treatment, including: What medications not to take before lasers What products not to apply to your skin before lasers What to t…
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LJC patient coordinators Hailee and Carrie reveal valuable insider tips on how to save the most and have the best treatment experiences possible in the medical spa. Find out how the LJC GLAMfam VIP loyalty membership lets you save on the treatments you want the most all year long and all the other ways to stack savings on top of GLAMfam membership …
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Experienced Aesthetician Reacts to Trending At-Home Skin Care Products: DIY? or Don’t Even Try!
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We ask licensed aesthetician Cameron if popular at-home devices and DIY skin care treatments are a waste of money or the best thing ever: Cleansing wipes Extraction tools Individually packaged masks & peels Light therapy At-home hair removal devices BioRe pore strips Microcurrent devices Clarisonic Dermarollers Jade rollers From chemical peels to m…
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Fear Not: 4 Reasons Not To Be Afraid of Laser Treatments
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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 doesn’t work? Will I be trapped inside as my skin heals? Brittany answers these scary (but totally common) questions and reassu…
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Meet the Team: Cristina, RN, Lead Nurse for Dr. Brahme
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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, and uses her personal experience having a range of cosmetic procedures to give patients an idea of what they can expect and…
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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 licensed aesthetician Janine swears by it. When combined with a HydraFacial, Janine considers this pairing the “happily married cou…
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Patient Kaylie: My Skinny BBL Experience + Tips For Fast Recovery
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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 draw attention to her other features. After three long years working with a trainer and seeing little progress, she started …
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Bye-Bye, Turkey Neck: What Is The T-Z-plasty and Who Is It For?
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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 and fat in their neck, but aren’t ready for a full face and neck lift, the T-Z-plasty is the preferred technique. Dr. Salazar …
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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 to analyze some of the world’s most famous faces and explain how these filler disasters might have happened. What should you …
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At 79, Marie Says Ellacor Can Finally Treat What Surgery & Lasers Cannot
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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…
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Making Polo Shirts Great Again With Male Breast Reduction Surgery
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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. Salazar dives into the different surgical options of male breast reduction procedures, including: Traditional liposuction H…
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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 assistant, explains and demonstrates how you’ll use it throughout your experience with us. This episode is best watched on YouT…
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LJC Team Reacts To New Beauty Awards: Part 3 - Laser & Energy Devices
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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 treatments that we have available at our La Jolla and Carlsbad medical spas. From improving skin quality to targeting stubborn fa…
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LJC Team Reacts To New Beauty Awards: Part 2 - Injectables
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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 Carlsbad medical spas. Whether you’re looking to restore volume or add contour, there are certain products designed to achieve certa…
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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 not wearing enough sunscreen and bust common myths about sun protection. Whether you’re not wearing sunscreen to save money, …
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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 wrinkles, skin laxity, stretch marks, chronic acne scars and more, often in a single treatment. Get the answers to your Morpheus8 qu…
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LJC Team Reacts To New Beauty Awards: Part 1 - Skin Care Products
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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 share her thoughts on the 2023 New Beauty award-winning products available at LJC. It may be tempting to follow skin care trend…
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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 breast lift surgery, from how to prepare and how it's done to what recovery looks like and where scars will be. Find out how…
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Patient Destiny: Chemical Peels Saved My Skin & Self Esteem
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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 difficult to manage. Destiny discovered LJC through her mom, and received a gift for a treatment at our med spa after her breast au…
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Introducing Ellacor with Dr. Jason Pozner & Dr. Johan Brahme
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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 this first-of-its-kind technology. Not only was Dr. Pozner one of the researchers in the clinical trial for ellacor, he's tr…
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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 for men. Aging typically results in a slower metabolism and weight gain in the wrong places, and the “dad bod” starts to appear…
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The 3 R’s of Thread Lift: Reduce Wrinkles, Replace Volume, and Rejuvenate Skin
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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) ‘reduce’ wrinkles with Botox, 2) ‘replace’ lost volume with fillers, and 3) ‘rejuvenate’ lax skin with threads. If you give yo…
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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 your entire savings. LJC Chief Operating Officer Janelle Robinson joins us to reveal all the tips and tricks for financing to he…
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Nicole’s Mommy Makeover: Even Better Than My Pre-Baby Body
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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 tight clothing without shapewear underneath. After having four children, Nicole worked hard trying to lose stubborn fat around…
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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 certain treatments. As a social butterfly, talking to people of all ages and stages is easy for Jennifer. With 13 years of ex…
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Celebrating 100 Episodes with Dr. Merrel Olesen and Marie Olesen
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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 ea…
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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 beyond, Dr. Breister has a deep understanding of the self-image of women. She loves doing procedures that change the lives of …
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Happy Wife, Happy Life: A Husband’s Perspective on Breast Explant Surgery
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When Candy first started experiencing strange symptoms, her husband Michael thought it was just an aging thing. Even as she met with plastic surgeons doctors to discuss having her breast implants removed, he was supportive but skeptical. Since her explant surgery a year ago, he quickly noticed Candy has much more energy. Like having a “brand new wi…
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Phoebe Davis Takeover Pt. 2: My Surgery Bestie, Nurse Carmen
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During cosmetic surgery, the relationship with your nurse is so important because they hold your hand as you take this big step for yourself. In part two of Phoebe Davis’ series with her breast augmentation surgery team, she talks to Nurse Carmen about being by her side throughout her journey. Carmen opens up to Phoebe about her nursing history, fr…
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Phoebe Davis Takeover: Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Considering Breast Augmentation
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Two months ago, Phoebe Davis had breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Hector Salazar. She’s back and she loves her results so much that she’s taking over the podcast to interview her favorite doctor. Phoebe hits Dr. Salazar with the tough questions to help others avoid common mistakes when getting breast augmentation, or any cosmetic surgery. She s…
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When it comes to breast implants, plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot has seen it all. In practice since 1988, he studied with Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Cronin, the inventor of the breast implant. The earliest silicone implants had problems with rupture, and were connected to autoimmune diseases. When banned in 1992, surgeons specializing in br…
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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 Follo…
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#GLAMgiveaway Sweepstakes: What Would You Do With $6,000?
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If you were the winner of LJC’S #GLAMGiveaway Sweepstakes, what would you do with the $6000 gift card? During our recent open house at the new LJC Medical Spa location in Carlsbad, hear the dream team share what they would do if they had $6,000 to spend on beauty treatments. It’s not too late to enter! Have a treatment at our Carlsbad office by Apr…
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Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister shares her perspective on the challenges and stereotypes women in plastic surgery face that their male counterparts don’t, and how being a woman and a mom influences her style of patient care. Hear her thoughts on why such a small percentage of plastic surgeons are women and emphasizes that it is totally acceptabl…
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Anastasia Chu, PA-C, has a passion for aesthetics driven by psychology, firmly believing that when people feel confident in their appearance, their quality of life is improved. She discovered Botox through its use to treat migraines while practicing in neurology and has since fallen in love with preserving natural beauty. Her favorite aesthetic pro…
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Janine Kier is new to LJC as an aesthetician at our Carlsbad location, but she’s been working in skin care for 25 years. She loves doing treatments that make dramatic changes, such as HydraFacials or chemical peels, because watching patients gain confidence is priceless. Her interest in aesthetics stemmed from her grandmother always making sure she…
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Bringing her 10+ years of experience to our new Carlsbad medical spa location as practice manager in March, Charity is a true team player who helps out wherever she’s needed. Hear how her passion for aesthetics led her to LJC and how she’s grown with us from front desk coordinator to patient coordinator and now manager. With her kind personality an…
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CoolSculpting shines as a permanent solution if you’ve been consistent with diet and exercise and you’re close to your goals, but there’s a little bit of stubborn fat that just won’t go away. LJC’s CoolSculpting specialist Anh Bridgewater, PA-C, is here to share how far in advance you should schedule your treatments to be ready for the summer. Anh …
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Patient Phoebe: Cosmic Love Star Shares Her Breast Augmentation Story - Part 1
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Phoebe Davis is a former competitive bodybuilder, influencer, signed model, and reality TV star from the hit dating show Cosmic Love. Hear how she’s feeling just one week after her breast augmentation with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar. As someone who went through a weight loss journey and became a bodybuilder, Phoebe deeply understands th…
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Plastic Surgeon Reacts to 2023's Hottest Aesthetic Trends
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From the recent rise in interest for buccal fat removal to the downsizing of the rear end, Dr. Brahme gives us the full rundown on what’s trending in aesthetics as we head into 2023. With 30 years of experience in aesthetics and 18 of them at La Jolla Cosmetic, plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme has seen it all when it comes to the trends that come a…
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With three decades of plastic surgery practice in aesthetics, Dr. Johan Brahme is a veteran to the craft. Hear how he transitioned from cancer surgery to plastic surgery and the unique experiences he has had throughout his successful career. His goal has always been to deliver life-changing results to every one of his patients, and he’s able to do …
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Since 2013, Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Brittany Haley has been helping patients in the LJC med spa with her extensive knowledge of a wide range of treatments. Though she is brilliant at everything she does, she’s often referred to as our “laser wizard.” Within Brittany’s 14 years of working in aesthetics, she has witnessed many innovation…
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Most of Brittany Haley’s ThermiVa patients fall into two categories – they’re either moms with unexpected laxity and urinary incontinence or postmenopausal women wanting to feel good during intimacy again. ThermiVa is proven to improve stress urinary incontinence, internal and external laxity, orgasmic dysfunction, and more with zero downtime. Brit…
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Our patient care coordinator, Marissa, is your best friend throughout your entire surgery experience. Helping make dreams become reality each day brings her joy, and she’s here to get to know you so she can recommend which of the talented LJC plastic surgeons or providers are the best fit to help you achieve your goals. If you know your goals but a…
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Patient Julia: I Never Have to Worry About Sweat Again
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6 months after her first miraDry treatment, we check in with Julia to hear what’s changed for her and discuss why a second treatment is on the schedule. After her first treatment, Julia told others about her experience and was surprised by how many friends were also insecure about sweat and body odor. Since then, she’s found herself feeling more co…
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