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Restore SD Plastic Surgery»Blog » Archives for Plastic Surgery

How to Reduce Cellulite in Just 30 Days

Woman pinching thigh after cellulite reduction treatment

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 […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

How to Take Your Tummy Tuck from Good to Great

Fit woman with her hands on her hips after a tummy tuck procedure

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 […]

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Dr. Gallus Discusses Plastic Surgery Trends with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Katerina Gallus discusses plastic surgery trends with American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members Dr. David Shafer and Dr. Jason Pozner

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. […]

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Why are most plastic surgeons men? Dr. Gallus discusses gender inequity in plastic surgery with ASPS

Women Plastic Surgeons (WPS) Forum of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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 […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery

7 Things to Know if You’re Considering Breast Reduction

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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 […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

How to Combine Plastic Surgery Procedures, According to a Female Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Young woman lying in bed in underwear after combining breast and body plastic surgery procedures

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 […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery

A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Shares What You Need to Know about Breast Implant Illness in 2022

Woman reading about breast implant illness in 2022 on her phone

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 […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Saline vs. Silicone Implants—What’s the Difference?

Woman at plastic surgery consultation compares saline and silicone breast implants

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 […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Do I Need a Breast Lift with My Augmentation?

Happy healthy woman in jeans with tank top

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 […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Your Ideal Pre-Summer Tune-Up: 5 Procedures to Prep for Beach Season

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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 […]

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