Podcast - Restore SD Plastic Surgery

Bye-Bye Saggy Skin: Best Non-Surgical Tightening, Bald Spot Taboos, and Kris Jenner’s $300K Regret

Watch: Listen: Searches for “sagging skin” jumped almost 170% in a year, which is why your TikTok feed is suddenly full of non-surgical facelifts, lasers, and machines promising tight skin without a scalpel. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri break down what actually works—Renuvion, Morpheus 8, Ultherapy, laser, microneedling, microcoring—and which ones are oversold marketing. We […]

The Belly Bulge That Won’t Budge: Fixing Diastasis Recti After Baby

Watch: Listen: Up to two-thirds of women walk around with it after pregnancy, and no amount of sit-ups is going to fix it. Diastasis recti is the separation of your ab muscles that happens when your body stretches to make room for a baby—and for most women, it doesn’t fully close back up on its […]

Back to the Gym After Plastic Surgery: The Truth About Your Timeline

Watch: Listen: The gym will still be there in four weeks. Your results might not be if you rush it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri get into the real post-op workout timeline, what “low impact” actually means, and why your pilates and lagree memberships need to go on pause for a […]

Podcast: Biggest Red Flags You’re About to Have a Bad Recovery

Listen: Watch: Nobody’s going home alone after anesthesia. Nobody’s going bowling on post-op day 10. And nobody is cleaning out their closet in the first few days just because they’re bored. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri talk post-op logistics nobody warns you about, including why your husband needs to be at […]

Podcast: Before You Start Tretinoin, Watch This

Listen: Watch: If your face feels like the Sahara, you did too much. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri share how you get started on tretinoin without wrecking your skin barrier, why over-the-counter “retinol” might just be expensive vibes in a bottle, and how to avoid burning your eyebrows off before your […]

Podcast – Tummy Tuck Recovery: Busting the Biggest Myths

Listen: Watch: Tummy tucks aren’t cute in week one. Swelling, drains, scars, and emotional roller coasters are all part of the deal, and pretending otherwise helps no one. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri walk through what tummy tuck recovery looks like, what’s normal, and why doing too little prep causes most […]

Podcast: Butts Aren’t the Only Place Fat Belongs! The Full Fat Transfer Guide

Listen: Watch: When most people hear “fat transfer,” they immediately think BBL. But fat shows up all over plastic surgery—from faces to breasts to tiny problem areas—and whether it looks amazing or awkward depends entirely on placement, technique, and the person getting it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri talk through where […]

Podcast – Botox Beyond the Brow: Jawline Slimming, Lip Flips & Migraine Relief

Listen: Watch: Botox isn’t just for wrinkles. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri explain jaw slimming, lip flips, and therapeutic uses like migraine relief and TMJ treatment. Busting Botox myths that celebs have passed around, they compare neuromodulator brands, and warn newbies to start small with low-key moves like lip flips. Meet […]

Podcast: Healing Better and Faster with Prehabilitation Expert Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt

Listen: Watch: Functional medicine expert and plastic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt explains prehabilitation: how to actually prepare your body and mind for surgery so you heal better and faster. From protein-loading (not starving) to supplements that support recovery without increasing bleeding risk, get the real roadmap to a smoother surgical experience. Follow Dr. Knackstedt on […]

Podcast: What GLP-1 Weight Loss Really Looks Like (From a Plastic Surgeon)

Listen: Watch: Thin is trending again, and GLP-1s are changing faces and bodies faster than people expect. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri explain that while we love medical weight loss, it’s important to know what comes along with it, from loose skin to facial aging. They talk honestly about what GLP-1s […]