Plastic Surgery San Diego
In a field where an estimated 87% of patients are female, why are most plastic surgeons male? In a new article, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus joins prominent female plastic surgeons certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to discuss gender disparity in plastic surgery. The article begins with a surprising statistic […]
Have you spent years dealing with aches and pains associated with large breasts (and skin irritation to boot)? Breast reduction surgery can offer both transformative aesthetic results and much-deserved relief! And other than its more obvious benefits, breast reduction can open a whole new world of wardrobe choices and comfortable exercise options. La Jolla plastic […]
When they first step into our office, many people don’t realize that you can combine multiple plastic surgery procedures. Our patients do it all the time! Common combinations like breast augmentation with lift, or tummy tuck with liposuction, are just the beginning of the possibilities. A two-in-one can bring many benefits, including a quicker overall […]
Whether you have breast implants or are considering breast augmentation for the first time, it’s a good idea to educate yourself about breast implant illness (BII). This collection of unexplained immunological symptoms does not affect the majority of women with implants, but those patients who do develop these symptoms have come together, shared their stories […]
If you are seeking breast augmentation in San Diego, there are a number of options in size and shape of your implants to consider, but the age old question remains; saline or silicone? Both saline and silicone can achieve fullness, balance, and symmetry in breast augmentation patients, but each implant type features its own unique […]
Many women visit a plastic surgeon to discuss breast augmentation, only to learn that a combination breast lift with augmentation may be a more appropriate procedure to meet their goals. In this blog, female board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus of Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego answers your top questions about breast […]
Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner! If you’re anything like us, you’re counting down the days until you can slip into your favorite bathing suit, slather on the sunscreen, and sit poolside with large sunglasses and a cold drink. But, if baring skin in a swimsuit sounds intimidating, or […]
Motherhood is one of the greatest joys of life, but it surely takes a toll on the female body. Moms, you know the effects I’m talking about: new fat pockets, sagging skin, and separated abdominal muscles, not to mention a few more lines and wrinkles. The truth is, many women require help restoring their bodies […]
If you’re considering plastic surgery, you’ve likely begun researching a) your desired procedure, b) its average cost, and c) the best plastic surgeons in your area. However, you may not have thought to research another very important (and often overlooked) factor: where your surgery will be performed. Here are 5 reasons why it’s critical that […]
You can apply your moisturizer with upward strokes, use retinol religiously, and slather on sunscreen daily, but nobody can completely stop aging in the neck! For many of us, it’s written in our genes whether we’ll have skin sagging, a little extra fat under the chin, or neck bands that give away our age sooner […]
