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Restore SD Plastic Surgery»Blog » Archives for Plastic Surgery

Bye-Bye Saggy Skin: Best Non-Surgical Tightening, Bald Spot Taboos, and Kris Jenner’s $300K Regret

Watch: Listen: Searches for “sagging skin” jumped almost 170% in a year, which is why your TikTok feed is suddenly full of non-surgical facelifts, lasers, and machines promising tight skin without a scalpel. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri break down what actually works—Renuvion, Morpheus 8, Ultherapy, laser, microneedling, microcoring—and which ones are oversold marketing. We […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Podcast

The Belly Bulge That Won’t Budge: Fixing Diastasis Recti After Baby

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 […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Back to the Gym After Plastic Surgery: The Truth About Your Timeline

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 […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Your 2026 Mommy Makeover Checklist (Free Download)

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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 […]

Filed Under: Mommy Makeover

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

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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 […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

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

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 recovery do's and don'ts [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 […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Podcast – Tummy Tuck Recovery: Busting the Biggest Myths

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 tummy tuck recovery[Biggest Myths About Tummy Tuck Recovery]

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 […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Mommy Makeover, Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Labiaplasty: When Is It Covered By Insurance?

Labiaplasty in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA

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 […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery

Your Uncomfortable Labiaplasty Recovery Questions, Answered

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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, […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

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

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 fat transfer [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 […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Breast Surgery, Face Surgery, Podcast

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