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Restore SD Plastic Surgery»Archives for Breast Augmentation

Podcast – Breast Implant Buzzkill: Breaking Down Capsular Contracture

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about capsular contracture [Breast Implant Buzzkill Capsular Contracture]

Listen: Watch: Did you catch Doja Cat’s breast implant mishap? Because capsular contracture affects some women with breast implants, Dr. G and Bri discuss the not-so-glamorous side of breast augmentation: what capsular contracture is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented or treated.  Motiva implants are getting a lot of attention lately for […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Dr. Gallus Breaks Down Kylie Jenner’s Implant Type + Profile

Hand holding a breast implant against a blue studio background

When Kylie Jenner casually dropped her breast-implant specs—445 cc, silicone, moderate profile—in a Tiktok comment, she handed the internet a masterclass in transparent body talk. And the plastic surgeon San Diego gals trust for all things breast augmentation, Dr. Katerina Gallus, is here to explain Kylie’s implant and surgery details so you can translate them […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Will I feel it if my implants rupture?

Faceless woman feeling for signs of breast implant rupture

Spoiler: maybe not! And that’s exactly why Dr. Gallus wants you to keep tabs on them. When Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause booked a trendy full-body scan last fall, she walked in, likely expecting wellness bragging rights, and walked out with a surprise: both of her 15-year-old breast implants had quietly ruptured. She admits she […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Podcast: Bigger or Smaller? The Real Reasons Women Get Breast Implant Revision

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about breast implant revision [The Real Reasons Women Get Breast Revision]

Listen: Watch: Some women want to size up, others decide it’s time to downsize. Dr. Gallus and Bri break down the real reasons women choose to swap their breast implants. They get into implant life, from ruptures and what happens when capsular contracture shows up, to why saving your implant card actually does matter.  They […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Considering big (600-800cc) implants? You might regret it

Close up of large breasts with implants measuring 600-800cc

Are you thinking about transforming your shape with breast implants? We’re here to help you choose the perfect pair! Dr. Gallus is an experienced breast implant surgeon who has helped numerous patients find their preferred size and shape.  While we support each patient’s aesthetic choices, if you are considering implants greater than 600cc, you might […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Our All-Female Plastic Surgery Team Shares Their Favorite Treatments + Procedures

Dr. Gallus and the Restore SD Plastic Surgery team

At our San Diego plastic surgery office, we all love what we do—and we all have our personal favorite procedures (and educated opinions about which procedures are the best). We know what it’s like to juggle careers, family, and friendships while trying to look your best and feel your most confident. If we had to […]

Filed Under: Plastic Surgery

Podcast – A Better Breast Lift with the Internal Bra: San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon Explains

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about the internal bra technique

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 The internal bra isn’t really a bra, rather it’s a supportive dissolvable mesh used to hold breast tissue in place as […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: Breast Implant Removal Breakdown by San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about breast implant removal

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 & Bri cover:  About All the B’s Podcast Hosted by plastic surgeon San Diego expert Dr. Kat Gallus and her […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: Bigger Breasts (With Fat, Not Implants)! San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon Explains

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they chat about fat transfer breast augmentation

Listen: Watch: San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G & Bri cover: Trending Daily Mail articles:Skye Wheatley gives huge update on her controversial ‘fox eye lift’ cosmetic surgery as she jets off to Turkey Real Housewives icon unrecognizable after undergoing extreme cosmetic surgery procedure Mom is arrested for leaving son, 3, alone for hours while she got […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Breast Surgery, Podcast

Podcast: Bold Implant Sizes, Big Questions & Blake Lively’s Bad PR

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus and her scrub tech Bri on the episode of their podcast "All the B's" where they answer all the biggest plastic surgery questions

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 & Bri cover:  About All the B’s Podcast Hosted by plastic surgeon San Diego expert Dr. Kat Gallus and her […]

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