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Restore SD Plastic Surgery»Blog » Archives for Plastic Surgery

Breast Implant Revision: Real Patients Share Experiences & Photos From Consult to Final Result

Young woman with large breast implants sits by the pool

Thinking about updating your breast implants? Whether you’re dealing with a complication, want to change your size, or simply ready to upgrade to newer implant technology, Dr. Katerina Gallus at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego guides patients through successful breast implant revisions every week. Here’s what the complete journey looks like from consultation […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Podcast: How to Recover Like a Celebrity After Plastic Surgery

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 [Recover like a celebrity after plastic surgery]

Listen: Watch: Don’t even think about “toughing it out” after plastic surgery. No clubbing, no hauling luggage, no supermom heroics. Dr. G and Bri share how to recover like a celeb—hello, Lodge at Torrey Pines—or bare minimum, kick back and let someone else take care of you for once. Check out our Out-of-Town Patient Guide […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: A Bigger Butt With Someone Else’s Fat?

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 AlloClae [AlloClae | A Bigger Butt With Someone Else’s Fat?]

Listen: Watch: Instead of borrowing your own fat, AlloClae uses donor fat—yep, borrowed from someone else—and people are seriously loving it. Naturally, Dr. G and Bri had to explain why this treatment is such a big deal.  You’ll get the lowdown on how recovery, cost, and results stack up against traditional fat transfer and why […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: Biggest Fears About Anesthesia (And Why They’re Overblown)

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 anesthesia [Biggest Fears About Anesthesia]

Listen: Watch: Anesthesia sounds scary, but it’s really not—as long as you’re in safe, trusted hands. Before surgery, ask ALL the anesthesia questions (seriously, peace of mind goes a long way).  And here’s a pro tip: don’t hide your medical history. We will find out, and it only makes things more complicated for you, your […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Podcast – Before You Book: What to Expect During a Plastic Surgery Consultation

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and patient coordinator Ava on the latest episode of our podcast "All the B's" [What to Expect During a Plastic Surgery Consultation]

Listen: Watch: Forget the mystery. Here’s your all-access preview to what really happens when you sit down for a plastic surgery consultation. Dr. G and patient coordinator Ava break down what to expect during that first meeting: why your medical history matters more than you think, how long you should be at a stable weight […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: Buh-Bye Bat Wings! The Secret to Snatched Sleeveless Arms

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 arm lift [Buh-Bye Bat Wings!]

Listen: Watch: Thinking about tackling your arms? Whether it’s loose skin or just a bit of “extra chub” (Dr. G’s words, not ours), this is your go-to guide if you’re dreaming of those Michelle Obama arms. Dr. G doesn’t mess around with arm lift surgery. She lipos the entire arm and trims off the extra […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: A Bigger BBL Isn’t Better (Unless You’re Into That)

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 Brazilian butt lift [A Bigger BBL Isn’t Better (Unless You’re Into That)]

Watch: Listen: PSA: If you’re a tiny little stick, you do not need 1000ccs in each cheek, so don’t go to someone who’s about to do that. In this no-BS convo, Dr. G and Bri tell the truth about the BBL—how to find a legit surgeon, how much fat actually sticks around, and how long […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Podcast – Breast Implant Buzzkill: Breaking Down Capsular Contracture

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 capsular contracture [Breast Implant Buzzkill Capsular Contracture]

Listen: Watch: Did you catch Doja Cat’s breast implant mishap? Because capsular contracture affects some women with breast implants, Dr. G and Bri discuss the not-so-glamorous side of breast augmentation: what capsular contracture is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented or treated.  Motiva implants are getting a lot of attention lately for […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Dr. Gallus Breaks Down Kylie Jenner’s Implant Type + Profile

Hand holding a breast implant against a blue studio background

When Kylie Jenner casually dropped her breast-implant specs—445 cc, silicone, moderate profile—in a Tiktok comment, she handed the internet a masterclass in transparent body talk. And the plastic surgeon San Diego gals trust for all things breast augmentation, Dr. Katerina Gallus, is here to explain Kylie’s implant and surgery details so you can translate them […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Will I feel it if my implants rupture?

Faceless woman feeling for signs of breast implant rupture

Spoiler: maybe not! And that’s exactly why Dr. Gallus wants you to keep tabs on them. When Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause booked a trendy full-body scan last fall, she walked in, likely expecting wellness bragging rights, and walked out with a surprise: both of her 15-year-old breast implants had quietly ruptured. She admits she […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

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