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Restore SD Plastic Surgery»Blog » Archives for Plastic Surgery»Breast Surgery

Podcast: Bigger or Smaller? The Real Reasons Women Get Breast Implant Revision

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 breast implant revision [The Real Reasons Women Get Breast Revision]

Listen: Watch: Some women want to size up, others decide it’s time to downsize. Dr. Gallus and Bri break down the real reasons women choose to swap their breast implants. They get into implant life, from ruptures and what happens when capsular contracture shows up, to why saving your implant card actually does matter.  They […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Considering big (600-800cc) implants? You might regret it

Close up of large breasts with implants measuring 600-800cc

Are you thinking about transforming your shape with breast implants? We’re here to help you choose the perfect pair! Dr. Gallus is an experienced breast implant surgeon who has helped numerous patients find their preferred size and shape.  While we support each patient’s aesthetic choices, if you are considering implants greater than 600cc, you might […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Local Anesthesia for Breast Implant Removal: Is it Right for You?

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Are you considering having your breast implants removed? While this procedure has traditionally been performed under general anesthesia, more plastic surgeons are now offering implant removal with local anesthesia. This option can provide several benefits, including reduced risks, faster recovery, and lower costs. However, local anesthesia may not be suitable for everyone. Before deciding, you’ll […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Podcast – A Better Breast Lift with the Internal Bra: San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon Explains

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 the internal bra technique

Are you considering a subtle tweak or maybe a major transformation? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her team would love to help. Let’s talk about your goals! Listen: Watch: Episode Details The internal bra isn’t really a bra, rather it’s a supportive dissolvable mesh used to hold breast tissue in place as […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: Breast Implant Removal Breakdown by San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon

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 breast implant removal

Are you considering a subtle tweak or maybe a major transformation? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her team would love to help. Let’s talk about your goals! Listen: Watch: Episode Details Dr. G & Bri cover:  About All the B’s Podcast Hosted by plastic surgeon San Diego expert Dr. Kat Gallus and her […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: Bigger Breasts (With Fat, Not Implants)! San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon Explains

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 breast augmentation

Listen: Watch: San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G & Bri cover: Trending Daily Mail articles:Skye Wheatley gives huge update on her controversial ‘fox eye lift’ cosmetic surgery as she jets off to Turkey Real Housewives icon unrecognizable after undergoing extreme cosmetic surgery procedure Mom is arrested for leaving son, 3, alone for hours while she got […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Breast Surgery, Podcast

Podcast – Bri Breaks it Down: Breast Implants, 2 BBLs, & Botched Filler in Mexico

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 Bri's procedures

Are you considering a subtle tweak or maybe a major transformation? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her team would love to help. Let’s talk about your goals! Listen: Watch: Episode Details Dr. G & Bri cover:  About All the B’s Podcast Hosted by plastic surgeon San Diego expert Dr. Kat Gallus and her […]

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

Bye-Bye Big Breasts! A Guide to Breast Reduction by San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the breast reduction episode of their podcast, "All the B's"

Are you considering a subtle tweak or maybe a major transformation? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her team would love to help. Let’s talk about your goals! Listen: Watch: Episode Details Dr. G & Bri cover:  About All the B’s Podcast Hosted by plastic surgeon San Diego expert Dr. Kat Gallus and her […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

How to Treat Sagging Breasts: Learn the Key Benefits of a Breast Lift

Faceless woman with with hands on hips in underwear

The effects of aging can produce a variety of unwanted aesthetic changes to your body that can leave you feeling less attractive and less confident. Many women seek to lift sagging breasts, as they are a common issue eventually experienced by most women as they age. Luckily, women who are dissatisfied with the appearance of […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Your Breast Implant Removal Questions, Answered

Woman reading about capsular contracture and breast implant removal

When it’s time to have your breast implants removed, you need to know your options. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast implant removal expert, Dr. Katerina Gallus is passionate about educating her patients on the facts. Below, she answers questions unique to breast implant removal that patients ask. Does Dr. Gallus perform en bloc […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

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