Plastic Surgery San Diego
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. […]
Labiaplasty is one of the most stigmatized cosmetic procedures—and one of the most sought-after procedures amongst women in recent years, with demand for this particular procedure rising sharply. But why? Although plastic surgery has become more socially accepted, labiaplasty still remains largely taboo and often shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Here, female plastic surgeon Dr. […]
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 […]
