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Podcast: Christmas Beauty Wishlist 2025 with Dr. G and Bri

Podcast: Christmas Beauty Wishlist 2025 with Dr. G and Bri

Podcast, Skin

Listen: Watch: Christmas is basically here, and let’s be honest, we all have a beauty wishlist. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri unpack their dream stockings and share the treatments they’re begging Santa for. Happy holidays from the Restore SD girls! Thanks for listening to us rant about celebs and plastic surgery all […]

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Podcast – Beauty on a Budget: The Only Anti-Aging Tips You Need

Podcast – Beauty on a Budget: The Only Anti-Aging Tips You Need

Injectables, Non-Surgical, Podcast, Skin

Listen: Watch: You don’t need a trust fund or a 12-step routine to age well; you just need smart basics. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri share what works: daily SPF, good skincare, and the right treatments at the right time. They get into baby Botox, timing your retinol, and why bargain injections […]

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Podcast: When Awake Plastic Surgery Actually Makes Sense

Podcast: When Awake Plastic Surgery Actually Makes Sense

Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: Not all awake procedures are equal. Dr. G and Bri break down the surprising reason why some clinics push local anesthesia, what procedures actually make sense to do awake, and which ones should definitely stay in dreamland. Trending stories: Instagram, @frownies Page Six, Jessica Simpson proudly shows off botched plastic surgery face in […]

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Mommy Makeover FAQ: Dr. Gallus Answers 10 Top Mommy Makeover Questions

Mommy Makeover FAQ: Dr. Gallus Answers 10 Top Mommy Makeover Questions

Mommy Makeover

San Diego Plastic Surgeon Answers Top Mommy Makeover Questions: From Anesthesia to C-Section Scar Removal Considering a mommy makeover is a big decision, and you deserve clear, honest answers. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and mother, Dr. Gallus has helped hundreds of San Diego women restore their pre-pregnancy bodies. Below are answers to the most […]

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Podcast: Botox, Filler & the Blurry Line Between Youthful and Yikes

Podcast: Botox, Filler & the Blurry Line Between Youthful and Yikes

Injectables, Non-Surgical, Podcast

Listen: Watch: You don’t need a PhD to figure out the difference between fillers and Botox, or to decode all the brands in between. You just need a little insider truth, and Dr. G and Bri have plenty to share. They swap stories about their experiences with injectables and explain why discount Botox always ends […]

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Podcast: Best Plastic Surgeon or Best Marketing? You Decide.

Podcast: Best Plastic Surgeon or Best Marketing? You Decide.

Podcast

Listen: Watch: Don’t take those “Best Plastic Surgeon” lists too seriously. They’re mostly popularity contests and pay-to-play badges. Dr. G and Bri call out the “Top Doctor” hype and share what actually matters: real board certification, hospital privileges, and accredited ORs. Check out the Restore SD Plastic Surgery team’s Britney Spears group Halloween costume: Trending […]

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