Plastic Surgery San Diego
Watch Listen Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri return to close the loop on tummy tucks — the questions that got buried in a mommy makeover episode two years ago plus everything GLP-1s have changed since. They dig into who actually needs a tummy tuck versus who can get away with lipo, why kids in your […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Brazilian Butt Lift sounds simple enough: take fat from where you do not want it and put it where you do. But that plan only works if you have fat to spare in the first place. Patients told they are too skinny for a BBL are really being told they do not have enough […]
Deciding on the right body contouring procedure can be an intimidating journey, and you shouldn’t navigate it alone! As a seasoned female plastic surgeon in San Diego, Dr. Katerina Gallus has guided many patients through the options available to sculpt your curves and address the effects of weight changes, pregnancy, and/or time. Today, we’re exploring […]
Once you’ve scheduled your San Diego labiaplasty, it’s time to prepare yourself, your recovery space, and your personal supplies. Below, La Jolla labiaplasty surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus shares a free labiaplasty recovery checklist—plus a few additional tips—to help you enjoy a speedy recovery and the best results possible. Before your labiaplasty surgery Post-surgery labiaplasty supplies […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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