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Katerina Gallus, MD
Janet Chao, MD
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Your 2025 Mommy Makeover Checklist (Free Download)

Mommy makeover patient going over checklist with plastic surgeon

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 […]

Filed Under: Mommy Makeover

Dr. Katerina Gallus Becomes President-Elect of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus

We have exciting news to share with our patients and community: our very own San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus has just been named the President-Elect of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society (SDPSS). This new role is meaningful to Dr. Gallus, her team, and the entire San Diego plastic surgery community. We share […]

Filed Under: News

Tummy tuck vs. 360 lipo: A plastic surgeon shares the pros & cons of each

Woman with nice figure wearing black underwear

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 […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tummy Tuck Recovery

Woman wakes up to sunny morning after tummy tuck and stretches arms overhead

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 […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

San Diego’s Best Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots

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As “America’s Finest City,” San Diego offers something for everyone—an amazing year-round climate, stunning natural scenery, fascinating history, and a luxurious life full of outdoor activities, shopping, and dining. With all of its unique character and charm, it also presents endless opportunities to capture new digital content.  Whether you’re a seasoned influencer or a social […]

Filed Under: Local

Dr. Gallus Discusses Plastic Surgery Trends with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Katerina Gallus discusses plastic surgery trends with American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members Dr. David Shafer and Dr. Jason Pozner

Dimpleplasty, cat-eye surgery, buccal fat pad removal—are these just the plastic surgery trends of the season, or are they going to stick around?  San Diego board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus recently participated in an American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) panel discussion about this topic with Dr. David Shafer and Dr. Jason Pozner. […]

Filed Under: News, Plastic Surgery

With Experience Operating from War Zones to Elite Hospitals, La Jolla Plastic Surgeon Opens New Surgery Center

female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus standing in her new operating room, serving La Jolla and San Diego

San Diego, CA, Jan. 6, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La Jolla female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus has opened Restore SD Plastic Surgery Center, a private, Quad A-accredited operating facility.  Dr. Gallus drew on her experience operating in a variety of settings—from the battlegrounds of Afghanistan, to top tier hospitals, to outpatient centers—to design her […]

Filed Under: News

Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery – Episode 22 – Tummy Tuck vs Panniculectomy

Carpools and Cannulas Episode 22

In this episode of Carpools & Cannulas, Dr. Greer of Greer Plastic Surgery in Cleveland, OH, and Dr. Gallus of Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego, CA discuss the difference between panniculectomy and abdominoplasty. They go over why one is generally covered by insurance and the other is a cosmetic procedure. They also share […]

Filed Under: Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery

Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery – Episode 21 – Breast Surgery and Mesh

Carpools & Cannulas Thumbnail episode 21 Breast Lift and Mesh

In this episode of Carpools & Cannulas, Dr. Greer of Greer Plastic Surgery in Cleveland, OH, and Dr. Gallus of Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego, CA discuss when you might need an internal bra. They talk about mesh for breast lift, breast reduction surgery and revision augmentation surgery. They discuss Galaflex, the most […]

Filed Under: Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery

Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery – Episode 20 – Labiaplasty

Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery - Episode 20 - Labiaplasty

In this episode of Carpools & Cannulas, Dr. Greer of Greer Plastic Surgery in Cleveland, OH, and Dr. Gallus of Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego, CA discuss the sometimes controversial labiaplasty procedure. They cover basic anatomy, motivations for women who seek out labiaplasty, and why it has such a high satisfaction rate. They […]

Filed Under: Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery

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