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What Is Motiva Preservé? A Less Invasive Breast Augmentation, Explained

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 […]

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 – 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 […]

Labiaplasty: When Is It Covered By Insurance?

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 […]

Your Uncomfortable Labiaplasty Recovery Questions, Answered

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, […]

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: 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 […]

Your Motiva Breast Implants Questions, Answered

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 […]

How to Avoid (or Reverse) Excess Skin After Weight Loss

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 […]

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 […]