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Restore SD Plastic Surgery»Archives for Female Plastic Surgeon

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

Rhinoplasty vs. Septoplasty: What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You?

Woman at rhinoplasty consultation with plastic surgeon

If you’re considering nasal surgery in San Diego or La Jolla, you may be wondering about the differences between rhinoplasty and septoplasty. While both surgeries involve the nose, they serve different purposes. In this blog post, our very own facial palstic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao will help you understand the key distinctions and provide insight […]

Filed Under: Face Surgery

Meet Our New Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Janet Chao

Dr. Janet Chao

We are growing! Dr. Katerina Gallus is excited to share with you that Dr. Janet Chao, a Yale-trained female facial plastic surgeon in San Diego, is joining the expert aesthetic providers at Restore SD Plastic Surgery. To celebrate the newest addition to our team, we’re dedicating this post to getting to know Dr. Chao and […]

Filed Under: News

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

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

Woman laying in bra in bed after having breast reduction 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 […]

Filed Under: Breast Surgery

Dr. Katerina Gallus of Restore SD featured in SDVoyager

San Diego female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus in an interview with SDVoyager

Board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus of Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego recently sat down with SDVoyager to discuss her role in and passion for the quickly-evolving field of plastic surgery.  Dr. Gallus began the intimate interview with a self-introduction and a brief look into her childhood. She explains how growing […]

Filed Under: News

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

Carpools & Cannulas: Modern Motherhood and Plastic Surgery – Episode 19 – Brows on Point

Carpools & Cannulas Episode 19

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 treatment options for brow raising results. From the Botox lift to the most extreme approach of deep plane brow lift they cover the pros and cons […]

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

5 Veteran-Focused Non-Profits to Support in the San Diego Area

Female Veteran Smiling with a Group of People

As a medical practice with deep roots in San Diego, our team loves to highlight other local businesses and organizations in the La Jolla/San Diego area. And, if you’ve met our top plastic surgeon, Dr. Katerina Gallus, you know she founded Restore SD Plastic Surgery after serving as a board certified plastic surgeon at the […]

Filed Under: Local

Everything You Need to Know About Mommy Makeovers, From a Plastic Surgeon and Mother

Young new mother and baby lying on bed

Motherhood is one of the greatest joys of life, but it surely takes a toll on the female body. Moms, you know the effects I’m talking about: new fat pockets, sagging skin, and separated abdominal muscles, not to mention a few more lines and wrinkles. The truth is, many women require help restoring their bodies […]

Filed Under: Mommy Makeover

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