Plastic Surgery San Diego
Planning breast reduction comes with many natural questions about everything from scars to sensation in your nipples. To help you get a head start on your consultation, our La Jolla plastic surgery team put together some answers to common questions about life after this procedure. Jump to: What is recovery like? Recovering from breast reduction […]
Losing a significant amount of weight is a remarkable achievement and deserves to be celebrated. However, your hard-earned results can be overshadowed by the excess, sagging skin that is often left behind. We understand the importance of feeling as good as you look and looking as good as you feel! To help your weight loss […]
Determining which breast procedure best fits your unique needs can be challenging, especially when deciding between a breast lift vs. a breast reduction. Both surgeries have distinct benefits, so it’s vital to understand the distinctions and circumstances when each procedure, or a combination of both, is the best approach to help you love your breasts! […]
If you’ve considered plastic surgery, you may have envisioned the anxiety and prolonged recovery associated with general anesthesia. But, you may be surprised to find that a few of the most transformative aesthetic procedures can be performed with local anesthesia alone. In this post, female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus shares four surprising in-office procedures […]
The search for an effective solution to cellulite can be never-ending if you try all of the supposedly cellulite-fighting creams, massages, exercises, and diets—yet those stubborn dimples persist. If you are ready to reduce cellulite for good, we have the breakthrough treatment for you: Avéli cellulite reduction offers long-lasting, visible results with a quick in-office […]
Getting a tummy tuck can be a transformative experience that enhances your natural beauty and boosts your confidence by removing excess skin and tightening your midsection. But how can you make sure your results are not just good, but great? Here, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus weighs in on key factors that will […]
Dimpleplasty, cat-eye surgery, buccal fat pad removal—are these just the plastic surgery trends of the season, or are they going to stick around? San Diego board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus recently participated in an American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) panel discussion about this topic with Dr. David Shafer and Dr. Jason Pozner. […]
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 […]
