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How to Plan Mommy Makeover Recovery Around Summer Vacations, According to a San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon

How to Plan Mommy Makeover Recovery Around Summer Vacations, According to a San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover

The plastic surgeon explains when to time a “mommy makeover” surgery—like tummy tucks, breast enhancements, and liposuction—to be ready for summer vacations and holidays. San Diego, California /Press Advantage/ —Dr. Katerina Gallus of Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego has performed hundreds of mommy makeovers in her 20+-year San Diego plastic surgery career, and she’s learned […]

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Life after Breast Reduction: Breastfeeding, Nipple Sensation, Scars, and More

Life after Breast Reduction: Breastfeeding, Nipple Sensation, Scars, and More

Breast Surgery

Planning breast reduction comes with many natural questions about everything from scars to sensation in your nipples. To help you get a head start on your consultation, our La Jolla plastic surgery team put together some answers to common questions about life after this procedure. Jump to: What is recovery like? Recovering from breast reduction […]

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5 Procedures to Address Sagging Skin Post-Weight Loss

5 Procedures to Address Sagging Skin Post-Weight Loss

Body Surgery

Losing a significant amount of weight is a remarkable achievement and deserves to be celebrated. However, your hard-earned results can be overshadowed by the excess, sagging skin that is often left behind. We understand the importance of feeling as good as you look and looking as good as you feel!  To help your weight loss […]

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How to Change Your Skincare in Winter: A Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Explains

How to Change Your Skincare in Winter: A Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Explains

Skin

Winter = dry skin, period. The cold, dry outdoor air makes it harder for your skin to hold on to moisture and can break down your natural skin barrier over time, leading to irritation. Being inside likely won’t help unless you are next to a humidifier—the dry, heated indoor air will continue to decrease the […]

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Do I need a breast lift, breast reduction, or both?

Do I need a breast lift, breast reduction, or both?

Breast Surgery

Determining which breast procedure best fits your unique needs can be challenging, especially when deciding between a breast lift vs. a breast reduction. Both surgeries have distinct benefits, so it’s vital to understand the distinctions and circumstances when each procedure, or a combination of both, is the best approach to help you love your breasts!  […]

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4 Surprising Plastic Surgeries That Can Be Done Under Local Anesthesia

4 Surprising Plastic Surgeries That Can Be Done Under Local Anesthesia

Plastic Surgery

If you’ve considered plastic surgery, you may have envisioned the anxiety and prolonged recovery associated with general anesthesia. But, you may be surprised to find that a few of the most transformative aesthetic procedures can be performed with local anesthesia alone.  In this post, female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus shares four surprising in-office procedures […]

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