Author: drgallus@restoresdplasticsurgery.com

Local Anesthesia for Breast Implant Removal: Is it Right for You?

Are you considering having your breast implants removed? While this procedure has traditionally been performed under general anesthesia, more plastic surgeons are now offering implant removal with local anesthesia. This option can provide several benefits, including reduced risks, faster recovery, and lower costs. However, local anesthesia may not be suitable for everyone. Before deciding, you’ll […]

Your Questions about Weight Loss Injections, Answered

In recent years, GLP-1 medications have emerged as promising solutions for weight loss. These injectable weight loss medications are well-known for their effectiveness, so many patients have questions about them! From how each works to what to expect while taking them, we’re here to answer all of them. Do I perform the weekly injections, or […]

Dr. Katerina Gallus Becomes President-Elect of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society

We have exciting news to share with our patients and community: our very own San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus has just been named the President-Elect of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society (SDPSS). This new role is meaningful to Dr. Gallus, her team, and the entire San Diego plastic surgery community. We share […]

Meet Our New Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Janet Chao

We are growing! Dr. Katerina Gallus is excited to share with you that Dr. Janet Chao, a Yale-trained female facial plastic surgeon in San Diego, is joining the expert aesthetic providers at Restore SD Plastic Surgery. To celebrate the newest addition to our team, we’re dedicating this post to getting to know Dr. Chao and […]

Insomnia after plastic surgery? Here’s how to get back to sleep

If you are having trouble sleeping after plastic surgery, know that this is a common complaint and you are not alone. Still, it is critical to get adequate sleep for healthy immunity and healing after your cosmetic enhancement! At our plastic surgery practice, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Janet […]

Is it Easier to Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck? A Female Plastic Surgeon ‘Weighs’ In.

A tummy tuck, clinically referred to as abdominoplasty, is a type of body contouring surgery designed to tighten loose core muscles and remove excess skin & fat on the abdomen. Because a tummy tuck provides numerous benefits, ranging from increased mobility to improved posture, many patients have reported sustained weight loss following their procedures—but is […]

When can you go back to work after a tummy tuck?

Many patients ask for a timeline for their tummy tuck recovery. While we generally advise patients that you can go back to work after a tummy tuck (a.k.a. abdominoplasty) in two to six weeks, the amount of recovery time you need depends on several factors of your surgery. You may go home after the surgical […]

The 5 Hottest Treatments in Summer 2024

It’s full-throttle summer in Southern California, and we’re excited to share the top 5 treatments and procedures that our patients are loving this time of year! From permanent cellulite reduction to the top medical-grade facial, our list has something for everyone to feel more bikini-ready and confident. Avéli Cellulite Reduction Avéli cellulite reduction is the […]

Does Sculptra look more natural than filler?

Dermal fillers have become one of the top non-surgical treatments to enhance the appearance, and one filler is especially popular among those seeking gradual, beautifully natural rejuvenation: Sculptra®. Here, San Diego female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus answers some of the most common questions her patients ask about this innovative dermal filler at her San […]

How to Avoid Fake Botox

It sounds like it would be impossible in the United States in 2024, yet the news of patients being hospitalized after receiving fake, counterfeit Botox® is real. The New York Times covered it, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning, complete with photos of the fake Botox packaging. This news simply underscores […]