Author: Restore SD Plastic Surgery

Podcast: Biggest Red Flags You’re About to Have a Bad Recovery

Listen: Watch: Nobody’s going home alone after anesthesia. Nobody’s going bowling on post-op day 10. And nobody is cleaning out their closet in the first few days just because they’re bored. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri talk post-op logistics nobody warns you about, including why your husband needs to be at […]

Podcast: Before You Start Tretinoin, Watch This

Listen: Watch: If your face feels like the Sahara, you did too much. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri share how you get started on tretinoin without wrecking your skin barrier, why over-the-counter “retinol” might just be expensive vibes in a bottle, and how to avoid burning your eyebrows off before your […]

Podcast – Tummy Tuck Recovery: Busting the Biggest Myths

Listen: Watch: Tummy tucks aren’t cute in week one. Swelling, drains, scars, and emotional roller coasters are all part of the deal, and pretending otherwise helps no one. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri walk through what tummy tuck recovery looks like, what’s normal, and why doing too little prep causes most […]

Podcast: Butts Aren’t the Only Place Fat Belongs! The Full Fat Transfer Guide

Listen: Watch: When most people hear “fat transfer,” they immediately think BBL. But fat shows up all over plastic surgery—from faces to breasts to tiny problem areas—and whether it looks amazing or awkward depends entirely on placement, technique, and the person getting it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri talk through where […]

Podcast – Botox Beyond the Brow: Jawline Slimming, Lip Flips & Migraine Relief

Listen: Watch: Botox isn’t just for wrinkles. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri explain jaw slimming, lip flips, and therapeutic uses like migraine relief and TMJ treatment. Busting Botox myths that celebs have passed around, they compare neuromodulator brands, and warn newbies to start small with low-key moves like lip flips. Meet […]

Podcast: Healing Better and Faster with Prehabilitation Expert Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt

Listen: Watch: Functional medicine expert and plastic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt explains prehabilitation: how to actually prepare your body and mind for surgery so you heal better and faster. From protein-loading (not starving) to supplements that support recovery without increasing bleeding risk, get the real roadmap to a smoother surgical experience. Follow Dr. Knackstedt on […]

Podcast: What GLP-1 Weight Loss Really Looks Like (From a Plastic Surgeon)

Listen: Watch: Thin is trending again, and GLP-1s are changing faces and bodies faster than people expect. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri explain that while we love medical weight loss, it’s important to know what comes along with it, from loose skin to facial aging. They talk honestly about what GLP-1s […]

Podcast: Christmas Beauty Wishlist 2025 with Dr. G and Bri

Listen: Watch: Christmas is basically here, and let’s be honest, we all have a beauty wishlist. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri unpack their dream stockings and share the treatments they’re begging Santa for. Happy holidays from the Restore SD girls! Thanks for listening to us rant about celebs and plastic surgery all […]

Podcast – Beauty on a Budget: The Only Anti-Aging Tips You Need

Listen: Watch: You don’t need a trust fund or a 12-step routine to age well; you just need smart basics. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri share what works: daily SPF, good skincare, and the right treatments at the right time. They get into baby Botox, timing your retinol, and why bargain injections […]

Podcast: When Awake Plastic Surgery Actually Makes Sense

Listen: Watch: Not all awake procedures are equal. Dr. G and Bri break down the surprising reason why some clinics push local anesthesia, what procedures actually make sense to do awake, and which ones should definitely stay in dreamland. Trending stories: Instagram, @frownies Page Six, Jessica Simpson proudly shows off botched plastic surgery face in […]