Plastic Surgery San Diego
Listen: Watch: Anesthesia sounds scary, but it’s really not—as long as you’re in safe, trusted hands. Before surgery, ask ALL the anesthesia questions (seriously, peace of mind goes a long way). And here’s a pro tip: don’t hide your medical history. We will find out, and it only makes things more complicated for you, your […]
Listen: Watch: Find out what to expect during facelift recovery from day one—think swelling, elastic headbands, and being a princess for a week. Hear how long you’ll be looking like a “cute little q-tip” as Bri says, how Dr. Chao manages post-op pain, and why you’ll need to swap glamour for a stylish recovery hat […]
Listen: Watch: Forget the mystery. Here’s your all-access preview to what really happens when you sit down for a plastic surgery consultation. Dr. G and patient coordinator Ava break down what to expect during that first meeting: why your medical history matters more than you think, how long you should be at a stable weight […]
Listen: Watch: Everything you need to know about deep plane facelifts—yes, like Kris Jenner’s. Dr. Janet Chao and Bri debate why younger women are ditching filler and turning to facelifts (hello, Ozempic face), why the deep plane technique is the gold standard, and why “mini” facelifts are basically a waste of time. Don’t bother asking […]
Ever wonder how quickly you’ll see a difference after a deep plane facelift—and follow those improvements as they refine over the next 30 days? Dr. Janet Chao, a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego, recently shared a patient’s healing journey on Instagram: first at one week, then again at […]
Listen: Watch: Thinking about tackling your arms? Whether it’s loose skin or just a bit of “extra chub” (Dr. G’s words, not ours), this is your go-to guide if you’re dreaming of those Michelle Obama arms. Dr. G doesn’t mess around with arm lift surgery. She lipos the entire arm and trims off the extra […]
Watch: Listen: PSA: If you’re a tiny little stick, you do not need 1000ccs in each cheek, so don’t go to someone who’s about to do that. In this no-BS convo, Dr. G and Bri tell the truth about the BBL—how to find a legit surgeon, how much fat actually sticks around, and how long […]
Listen: Watch: Did you catch Doja Cat’s breast implant mishap? Because capsular contracture affects some women with breast implants, Dr. G and Bri discuss the not-so-glamorous side of breast augmentation: what capsular contracture is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented or treated. Motiva implants are getting a lot of attention lately for […]
When Kylie Jenner casually dropped her breast-implant specs—445 cc, silicone, moderate profile—in a Tiktok comment, she handed the internet a masterclass in transparent body talk. And the plastic surgeon San Diego gals trust for all things breast augmentation, Dr. Katerina Gallus, is here to explain Kylie’s implant and surgery details so you can translate them […]
Spoiler: maybe not! And that’s exactly why Dr. Gallus wants you to keep tabs on them. When Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause booked a trendy full-body scan last fall, she walked in, likely expecting wellness bragging rights, and walked out with a surprise: both of her 15-year-old breast implants had quietly ruptured. She admits she […]
![San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about anesthesia [Biggest Fears About Anesthesia]](https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ALL031-thumbnail-1-1024x576.jpg)
![San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao and our scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about facelift recovery [Life After Facelift | What to Expect]](https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ALL030-thumbnail-1-1024x576.jpg)
![San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and patient coordinator Ava on the latest episode of our podcast "All the B's" [What to Expect During a Plastic Surgery Consultation]](https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ALL029-thumbnail-1-1024x576.jpg)
![San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao and our scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about deep plane facelift [The Truth About Deep Plane Facelifts]](https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ALL028-thumbnail-1024x576.jpg)
![San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about arm lift [Buh-Bye Bat Wings!]](https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ALL026-thumbnail-1-1024x576.jpg)
![San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about Brazilian butt lift [A Bigger BBL Isn’t Better (Unless You’re Into That)]](https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ALL025-1-1024x576.jpg)
![San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about capsular contracture [Breast Implant Buzzkill Capsular Contracture]](https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ALL024-1-1024x576.jpg)
