Episode Archive
67 episodes of The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast since the first episode, which aired on May 7th, 2021.
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Is Anesthesia Dangerous? We Asked Our Anesthesiologist
January 18th, 2022 | 44 mins 34 secs
aesthetics, anesthesia, anesthetics, general anesthesia, iv, lal mask airway, mommy makeover, narcotics, outpatient, oxygen, plastic surgery, pre-op, surgical technology, trac heel tube
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”, Anesthesiologist Dr. Steve Saltz, details what safety measures they take at LJC for before, during, and after surgery, addresses some of the most common concerns, and suggests how everyday driving might actually be riskier than undergoing anesthesia
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Lip Flips, Duck Lips, and Fillers: Oh My!
January 11th, 2022 | 43 mins
botox, defyne, hyaluronic acid, juvederm, kysse, lip augmentation, lip filler, lip flip, lip injections, refyne, restylane, volbella, vollure
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 if you’re in the care of a trained, experienced injector.
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Two Surprising Treatments Winning The War On Cellulite
January 4th, 2022 | 27 mins 21 secs
cellfina, cellulite, novathreads, qwo
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 pairing two popular technologies that aren’t usually combined.
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Meet the Team: Luke Swistun, MD
December 28th, 2021 | 20 mins 55 secs
board certified plastic surgeon, consultation, luke swistun
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 Chicago, to the US Navy, to Beverly Hills, and now La Jolla.
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Top LA Influencer Reveals 3 Medical Spa Treatments She Can't Live Without
December 21st, 2021 | 41 mins 28 secs
botox, fillers, halo laser, instagram influencer, kybella, miradry, threads, ultherapy
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.
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Meet the Team: Kayla Lopez, Lead Patient Coordinator
December 14th, 2021 | 14 mins 11 secs
consultation, medical assistant, 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 minor plastic surgery procedures and pre/post-op care. Kayla helps guide our patients through the consultation process, supporting them from their first call or email, continuing up to the day of surgery.
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How the “Skinny BBL” Works (Without Gaining Weight)
December 7th, 2021 | 22 mins 16 secs
bbl, bmi, brazilian butt lift, buttock implants, fat transfer, hip dips, liposuction, sculptra
Dr. Luke Swistun lets us in on how he adapts the popular booty-enhancing procedure to create curves for those who don’t have as much body fat to spare.
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Meet the Team: Miriam Villanueva, Concierge, Plastic Surgery
November 23rd, 2021 | 11 mins 37 secs
espanol, patient concierge, patient coordinator, skinmedica lytera 2.0, spanish
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 nature will make you feel at home. She is here to help you feel comfortable, support you, and guide you through your journey.
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Friends and Trolls React: Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation, Part 3
November 9th, 2021 | 24 mins 7 secs
breast augmentation, breast implants, laura cain, laura cain after dark podcast, skinmedica neck correct cream, social media trolls
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.
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Patient Lesa: Breast Augmentation and TRL
November 2nd, 2021 | 25 mins 53 secs
botox, breast augmentation, eltamd, ha5 rejuvenating hydrator, juvederm, recovery, skinmedica, trl, tunable resurfacing laser
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 journey with La Jolla Cosmetic and how she learned to invest in herself.
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Meet the Team: Kara Pennington, PA-C, MMS
October 26th, 2021 | 27 mins 2 secs
alpharet, lip augmentation, lip filler, lip injections, pdo threads, skin care, vollure
Kara Pennington, PA-C, MMS sees her patients as friends and loves to educate people about their options for non-surgical rejuvenation in the medical spa at LJC. Get to know Kara and her favorite treatments and products including Vollure, lip injections, PDO Threads, and Alpharet.
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Mommy Makeover: Timing it Right and Avoiding Regrets
October 19th, 2021 | 35 mins 12 secs
breast augmentation, breast lift, breastfeeding, diastasis recti, exparel, j-plasma, mommy makeover, muscle separation, pain management, recovery, renuvion, tummy tuck
Plastic surgeon Dr. Lori Saltz answers all of the questions women have about the mommy makeover including incisions, c-section scars, non-surgical alternatives, and costs. She explains why recovery is so challenging for women with young children and how long you should wait before having surgery.
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Meet the Team: Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C, MSN
October 12th, 2021 | 13 mins 29 secs
aesthetic injector, coolsculpting, momper, nurse injector
Khanh Nguyen, FNP-C, is an aesthetic nurse practitioner, laser and skincare specialist with a background in fashion PR, art, photography, and hospital management. His passion and enthusiasm for helping patients achieve their goals is matched only by his extensive knowledge, skill, and artistry in the aesthetic medical field.
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Is the Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous?
October 5th, 2021 | 34 mins 24 secs
bbl, brazilian butt lift, butt enhancement, fat transfer
You don’t have to look far to find scandalous headlines warning about the dangers of the popular Brazilian Butt Lift. Catapulted to popularity by social media, controversy surrounds the booty-enhancing fat transfer procedure and Dr. Luke Swistun is here to set the record straight.
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Laura Cain’s Breast Augmentation Part 2: Three Days Post-Op
September 28th, 2021 | 15 mins 1 sec
breast augmentation, breast implants, consultation, laura cain, laura cain after dark podcast
Three days after surgery, we check in with Laura Cain to see how she’s feeling after her breast augmentation with Dr. Luke Swistun.
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Which Tummy Tuck Should I Get?
September 21st, 2021 | 35 mins
abdominoplasty, drains, exparel, extended tummy tuck, liposuction, mini tummy tuck, recovery, renuvion, tummy tuck
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-op pain with Exparel