Cosmetic Surgery

Back liposuction and arm liposuction can overlap if you have stubborn fat in both areas.
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun explains how he approaches it.
Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/WQl3b94vz0k
Get to know liposuction specialist Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Meet Jocelyn, a clinical nurse at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre who helps guide patients through surgery and recovery.
With more than 16 years of experience, Jocelyn has a calming, confident presence that instantly puts people at ease. From pre-op prep to post-op check-ins, she’s right there making sure you feel safe, supported, and truly heard.
Before joining LJCSC, she worked in compliance overseeing dozens of clinics, but she quickly realized her heart belongs at the bedside, building real connections with patients during some of their most vulnerable moments.
Jocelyn loves being part of the emotional side of transformation just as much as the physical, and she believes great care starts with trust, communication, and a little bit of laughter along the way.
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Read more about Jocelyn https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/clinical-operating-room-team/jocelyn/
Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.
Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.
To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/
Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre/
The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/
Theme music: Busy People, SOOP
Contents of this video:
00:00 - Intro and welcome Jocelyn
00:20 - How Jocelyn helps you at LJCSC
02:16 - Jocelyn’s background in nursing
09:46 - Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
13:40 - How Jocelyn got into aesthetics
14:40 - My favorite part of working in aesthetic medicine
18:10 - Jocelyn’s life outside the office
21:00 - Advice to someone coming to LJCSC for the first time
21:40 - Our favorite Alastin skincare products
24:00 - Closing and outro
Not every body is a good fit for HD liposuction.
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes explains who actually qualifies for this ab etching procedure and why.
Full podcast episode:
https://youtu.be/n-YDvxjaxlw
Meet La Jolla HD lipo specialist Dr. Hector Salazar https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-hector-salazar-reyes/
To faja or not to faja?
Compression garments, pads, drains... San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun explains what actually matters in the first few weeks after lipo.
Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/B416FjtP3ZA
Get to know 360 lipo specialist Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
What do you say, and how much do they really need to know?
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun and Monique share what actually works for families after big procedures like 360 lipo.
Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/B416FjtP3ZA
Get to know 360 lipo specialist Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Kids. Dogs. Noise. Smells.
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun explains when going straight home might not be the best move after big procedures like 360 liposuction.
Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/B416FjtP3ZA
Get to know 360 lipo specialist Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Marketing says “360.” Technique determines the outcome.
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun explains how positioning impacts precision and results.
Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/-lQVXshzEuw
Get to know 360 lipo specialist Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Awake lipo can mean less downtime. But general anesthesia can mean dramatic transformation.
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun explains how to think about the tradeoff.
Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/-lQVXshzEuw
Get to know 360 lipo specialist Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/