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Podcast – Beware the Brutal Bargains: The Truth About Traveling for Plastic Surgery

Podcast – Beware the Brutal Bargains: The Truth About Traveling for Plastic Surgery

Podcast

Are you considering a subtle tweak or maybe a major transformation? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her team would love to help. Let’s talk about your goals! Listen: Watch: Episode Details Dr. G and Bri are back with more plastic surgery true crime, and this time, they’re exposing the dark side of […]

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Podcast – Botched, Buried Secrets & Black Market BBLs: When Plastic Surgery Turns Deadly

Podcast – Botched, Buried Secrets & Black Market BBLs: When Plastic Surgery Turns Deadly

Plastic Surgery, Podcast

Listen: Watch: We’re obsessed with true crime, so why wouldn’t we do an episode on it? Pulling back the curtain on the wild world where plastic surgery and crime collide, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G and Bri debate unsolved murders in the industry and weigh in on those shady underground BBLs… it’s a mix of […]

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Podcast: BS Skin Care Trends That Need to Be Over, A San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

Podcast: BS Skin Care Trends That Need to Be Over, A San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

Podcast, Skin

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Rhinoplasty vs. Asian Rhinoplasty: What You Need to Know

Rhinoplasty vs. Asian Rhinoplasty: What You Need to Know

Face Surgery

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job,” is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures, helping patients refine their nasal shape, enhance facial harmony, and even improve breathing issues. While the goals of rhinoplasty vary from person to person, one important distinction is the difference between traditional rhinoplasty and Asian rhinoplasty. At Restore SD Plastic […]

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Your 2025 Mommy Makeover Checklist (Free Download)

Your 2025 Mommy Makeover Checklist (Free Download)

Mommy Makeover

Once you’ve scheduled your San Diego mommy makeover, it’s time to prepare yourself, your family, and your recovery space. Below, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus shares a free comprehensive mommy makeover checklist (plus a few other tips!) to help you enjoy a smooth recovery and the best results possible. Pre-surgery preparation Post-surgery mommy […]

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Podcast: Bold Claims or BS? Biohacking Beauty with Regenerative Medicine

Podcast: Bold Claims or BS? Biohacking Beauty with Regenerative Medicine

Podcast, Skin

Listen: Watch: Keeping up with skin care advice feels like dodging landmines. One wrong move, and your face is paying for it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G and Bri break down the absolute must-do steps for healthy skin and explain why that viral product on TikTok might be wrecking your face. Dr. G & Bri […]

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