Plastic Surgery San Diego
Watch Listen Every month more women walk into Dr. Kat Gallus’s office asking for one specific brand of implant by name — something that’s never happened with any other implant company. Dr. Gallus and Bri explain what’s actually different about Motiva implants: the nanotextured shell, the monobloc gel technology, and the capsular contracture numbers everyone’s […]
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 […]
Motiva Preservé feels like it’s suddenly everywhere. More San Diego surgeons are adding Motiva Preservé breast augmentation to their practices, which is great news for patients who want a less-invasive breast augmentation option. But offering Preservé and being certified to perform it are not the same thing. Dr. Katerina Gallus, a board-certified San Diego plastic […]
Watch Listen Bri knew something was wrong after her surgery. The surgeon told her she was probably fine. She wasn’t, and the photo of that hematoma is right here. Dr. G and Bri open with Bri’s own post-op complication, then break down every way a breast augmentation can go sideways: rupture, capsular contracture, infection, hematoma, […]
Watch Listen Everyone posts the after photo. Nobody films day two, when your hair is unwashed, the purple marker won’t budge, and getting off the couch is a project. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri walk through a real breast augmentation recovery hour by hour and week by week — the nerve zingers, the one side […]
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 […]
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 […]
You’ve been doing your research to prepare for breast augmentation. You found a forum, joined a group, and now you’re three hours deep into a thread on r/PlasticSurgery about implant profiles and capsular contracture and someone’s two-week post-op photos. Sound familiar? Online breast implant communities can feel like a lifeline when you’re trying to make […]
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 […]
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 […]
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