Plastic Surgery San Diego
Watch: Listen: Up to two-thirds of women walk around with it after pregnancy, and no amount of sit-ups is going to fix it. Diastasis recti is the separation of your ab muscles that happens when your body stretches to make room for a baby—and for most women, it doesn’t fully close back up on its […]
Watch: Listen: The gym will still be there in four weeks. Your results might not be if you rush it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri get into the real post-op workout timeline, what “low impact” actually means, and why your pilates and lagree memberships need to go on pause for a […]
Once you’ve scheduled your San Diego mommy makeover, it’s time to prepare yourself, your family, and your recovery space. Below, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus shares a free comprehensive mommy makeover checklist (plus a few other tips!) to help you enjoy a smooth recovery and the best results possible. Pre-surgery preparation Post-surgery mommy […]
A Tissue-Sparing Technique for Patients Seeking Subtle, Natural-Looking Breast Enhancement Preservé is a specialized breast augmentation system, designed by the manufacturers of Motiva breast implants, that uses purpose-built instruments and flexible implants to minimize tissue disruption during surgery. This can translate to a shorter, more comfortable recovery. The technique has been hailed as a less […]
San Diego is a beach town. We live in our swimsuits here from May through October, and if you’ve been quietly wishing you felt more confident in yours, we’ve got you covered. A lot of our patients have been thinking about GLP-1 weight loss injections for a while—researching online, maybe asking their regular doctor, maybe […]
Want to know if labiaplasty will be covered by insurance? Women consider a labiaplasty procedure for many reasons. Labiaplasty is a procedure that reduces the excess skin of the vaginal area, known as the labia. Studies have shown that the most common reason for having labiaplasty surgery is to correct enlarged or elongated labia that […]
You’ve done your research on labiaplasty, but now you’ve got questions about recovery that feel too awkward to ask out loud. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri get it—they do labiaplasties each week and have heard every question you’re thinking about. On their plastic surgery podcast All the B’s, […]
San Diego, California – March 03, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Restore SD Plastic Surgery founder Dr. Katerina Gallus delivered a keynote presentation on the theme of resilience at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Women Plastic Surgeons Symposium in Palm Springs this January. The board-certified plastic surgeon addressed 150 women surgeons at the sold-out national conference […]
You’ve heard about Motiva breast implants and you’re curious, or maybe your friend got them and won’t stop raving about how natural they feel. Either way, you’ve got questions, and San Diego breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus is here with the answers. Dr. Gallus recently covered everything you need to know about Motiva implants […]
Losing weight is an incredible accomplishment, but excess skin can feel like an unexpected consequence that no one prepared you for. Whether you’re taking GLP-1 medications, working with a nutritionist, or just crushing it at the gym, understanding how to protect your skin during weight loss—and what to do if you’re left with loose skin […]
