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The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast

The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast

By: La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
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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. Lori Saltz, Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Luke Swistun, Dr. Hector Salazar, and Dr. Kiersten Riedler, along with our team of medaesthetic expert injectors and laser specialists.2023 The Axis Art Decorative Arts & Design Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Lipo vs. Tummy Tuck: Which Will Actually Flatten Your Stomach?

    Lipo vs. Tummy Tuck: Which Will Actually Flatten Your Stomach?
    Mar 24 2026
    Lipo or tummy tuck—how do you know which one you need?

    San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar and Monique talk through the difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck, and why the right choice isn’t always obvious. Skin quality, muscle separation, and deeper layers like fascia all play a role in what will give you the result you want.

    They get into body contouring scars, recovery, why “less invasive” doesn’t always mean better, and where options like Renuvion and fat transfer come in.

    If you’re trying to figure out what you really need to make your tummy flatter, this conversation is a good reminder: it’s not one-size-fits-all, and having a surgeon you trust makes all the difference.

    Links

    Read more about La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes

    Learn more about tummy tuck and liposuction

    Listen to our episode about Dr. Salazar’s signature BellaButton tummy tuck technique Why Your Belly Button is the Most Important Part of a Tummy Tuck

    Listen to our episode about plastic surgery incisions Why Scars are a Trade-Off You Won’t Regret

    Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.

    Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.

    La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.

    To learn more, go to LJCSC.com or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSC

    Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube @LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre

    The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io

    Theme music: Busy People, SOOP
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    33 mins
  • The Hidden Dangers of Going Outside the US for Plastic Surgery

    The Hidden Dangers of Going Outside the US for Plastic Surgery
    Mar 18 2026
    More than half of people who travel abroad for cosmetic surgery end up needing additional medical care when they return home.

    Monique and Hannah discuss the hidden risks of medical tourism, from missing post-operative care and limited follow-up to the financial fallout when complications happen back in the U.S.

    They also talk about why social media is driving more people to consider surgery overseas, what most people underestimate about recovery, and why researching your surgeon, your facility, and your post-op plan matters just as much as the procedure itself.

    When it comes to plastic surgery, the cheapest option can quickly become the most expensive.

    Links

    Listen to our previous episode, Plastic Surgery Doesn’t End When the Procedure is Over

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Medical Tourism for Cosmetic Surgery High Risk of Complications, High Costs for Treatment

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Will economic uncertainty drive more patients overseas for plastic surgery? What to consider and how to stretch your dollar back home

    The Guardian, NHS spending up to £19k a time treating people suffering after overseas surgery, research finds

    PubMed Central, Costs Versus Complications: Public Perspectives on International Cosmetic Surgery Tourism

    UT Southwestern Medical Center, Risks to consider before getting plastic surgery abroad

    Learn more about patient safety

    Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.

    Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.

    La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.

    To learn more, go to LJCSC.com or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSC

    Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube @LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre

    The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io

    Theme music: Busy People, SOOP
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    35 mins
  • How Today’s HD Lipo Is Not What It Was Five Years Ago

    How Today’s HD Lipo Is Not What It Was Five Years Ago
    Mar 10 2026
    Dr. Salazar returns to share how HD Lipo has evolved over the last five years and why realistic expectations are just as important as technology.

    Learn about HD Lipo recovery timelines, the importance of compression, how long it takes to see results, and why choosing an experienced plastic surgeon is critical for outcomes that look natural.
    From candidate selection to long-term maintenance, hear Dr. Salazar’s honest look at what HD lipo can and can’t do.

    Links

    Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes

    Learn more about HD lipo

    Listen to our previous episode, Plastic Surgery Doesn’t End When the Procedure is Over

    Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.

    Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.

    La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.

    To learn more, go to LJCSC.com or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSC

    Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube @LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre

    The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io

    Theme music: Busy People, SOOP
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    38 mins
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