Plastic Surgery San Diego
It sounds like it would be impossible in the United States in 2024, yet the news of patients being hospitalized after receiving fake, counterfeit Botox® is real. The New York Times covered it, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning, complete with photos of the fake Botox packaging. This news simply underscores […]
Deciding on the right body contouring procedure can be an intimidating journey, and you shouldn’t navigate it alone! As a seasoned female plastic surgeon in San Diego, Dr. Katerina Gallus has guided many patients through the options available to sculpt your curves and address the effects of weight changes, pregnancy, and/or time. Today, we’re exploring […]
Planning a tummy tuck? You’re in for a major transformation! A tummy tuck sculpts not just excess fat and skin, but also tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. As such, recovery can take several weeks, and requires an investment of research, planning, and especially patience. Here are 6 things you might not know about the initial […]
The effects of aging can produce a variety of unwanted aesthetic changes to your body that can leave you feeling less attractive and less confident. Many women seek to lift sagging breasts, as they are a common issue eventually experienced by most women as they age. Luckily, women who are dissatisfied with the appearance of […]
Weight fluctuations are a normal part of life, but can they affect the results of your tummy tuck? The good news is that tummy tuck results are extremely durable and can typically withstand a fair amount of weight gain or weight loss before results change significantly. Here, La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus weighs […]
When it’s time to have your breast implants removed, you need to know your options. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast implant removal expert, Dr. Katerina Gallus is passionate about educating her patients on the facts. Below, she answers questions unique to breast implant removal that patients ask. Does Dr. Gallus perform en bloc […]
