Eyelid surgery just snagged the top spot as the world’s most popular plastic surgery procedure. And it makes sense: the eyes are usually the first place people notice signs of aging, often as early as their late 30’s and early 40’s.

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From smoothing out droopy lids to improving vision, eyelid surgery isn’t just about looking refreshed—it can be functional too.

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San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler explains why more people (including men) are choosing it, what recovery looks like, and how social media, Zoom calls and FaceTime have us all a little more eye-obsessed.

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Links

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Learn more about eyelid surgery https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/face-hair/eyelid-surgery/

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Plastic Surgery Practice, This Plastic Surgery Procedure Quietly Took the Top Spot in 2024 https://plasticsurgerypractice.com/treatment-solutions/innovations/industry-trends/plastic-surgery-procedure-quietly-top-spot-2024/?utm_term=PSP%20eReport%20June%202025&utm_campaign_type=newsletter&utm_hsid=251689&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=369072469&utm_source=newsletter

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Read more about San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-kiersten-riedler/

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Book a free 15-to-30-minute complimentary phone call with one of our expert patient coordinators https://calendly.com/bookmeljcsc/concierge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes

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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.

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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.

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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.

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To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/

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Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre/

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The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/

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Theme music: Busy People, SOOP

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Contents of this video:

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00:00 - Intro

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00:18 - Welcome Dr. Kiersten Riedler

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00:44 - Why is eyelid surgery more popular than lipo now?

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01:49 - The first area that shows aging changes

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03:37 - Functional benefits of eyelid surgery

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04:26 - Reasons people get eyelid surgery

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05:30 - Does forehead Botox cause droopy eyelids?

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07:07 - Who gets eyelid surgery?

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08:24 - Lifestyle reasons to notice aging eyes

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09:52 - What to do if you’re considering eyelid surgery

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11:00 - Treatment options for aging eyes

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12:58 - Fat vs. filler for the eye area

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15:55 - What to expect after eyelid surgery

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17:38 - What to expect on your eyelid surgery day

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18:40 - Predictions for eyelid surgery popularity

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19:40 - Links and outro

Most BII patients feel dismissed before finding the right surgeon.

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Here’s how Dr. Swistun flips that script by listening deeply, asking the questions others miss, and delivering care that makes patients write paragraphs-long reviews.

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Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/

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Learn more about breast implant removal https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/

From supplements to lymphatic massage, what’s really worth it after explant surgery?

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Dr. Swistun shares what he recommends, why less is often more, and how integrative care can support your healing.

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Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/

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Learn more about breast implant removal https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/

After 21 years with implants, Jennifer has reached her limits with the pain, scar tissue, and breasts that stretched far beyond what she ever imagined. What started as 420cc implants have grown from a D cup to triple Ds, leaving her hunched over with aching joints.

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At first, she considered swapping them out for smaller implants, but during her consultation, breast implant removal expert Dr. Luke Swistun reassured her that she had plenty of natural tissue to work with.

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Simply downsizing would mean another surgery down the road, and her own tissue could be sculpted into a beautiful, natural shape without any implants. That was all it took to change her mind and move forward with an explant with auto-augmentation.

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Jennifer is now looking forward to lighter, more natural breasts and the freedom to finally wear tube tops and spaghetti straps with confidence.

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With her sister Laura by her side, she shares her journey to show other women the power of being informed and choosing what feels right for their body.

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Links

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Listen to Laura’s latest update on her breast augmentation, How Laura Cain Really Feels About Her Breast Implants 2 Years Later https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/podcast-how-laura-cain-really-feels-about-her-breast-implants-2-years-later/

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Listen to our previous episode, Happy Wife, Happy Life – A Husband’s Perspective on Breast Explant Surgery https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/podcast-happy-wife-happy-life-a-husbands-perspective-on-breast-explant-surgery/

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Meet San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/

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Learn more about breast implant removal https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/

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Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre/

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The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/

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Theme music: Busy People, SOOP

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Contents of this video:

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00:00 - Intro

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00:05 - Welcome sisters Jennifer and Laura

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00:56 - Why Jennifer is getting an explant

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04:42 - Why I chose Dr. Swistun and LJCSC

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07:44 - Why I chose auto-augmentation instead of new implants

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12:49 - Dr. Swistun’s educational videos post explant

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15:56 - My breast implant removal plan

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17:50 - Seeing auto-augmentation before and after photos

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19:10 - How my boyfriend feels about my explant

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21:20 - Looking forward to Jennifer’s results

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22:40 - Breast implant removal recovery plans

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24:03 - How I’m preparing myself for explant surgery

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25:12 - What I’m most excited for after my explant

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26:16 - Going through this journey with my sister

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27:42 - Takeaways and appreciation

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30:39 - Outro

Want a smoother recovery after plastic surgery? It’s not about stronger painkillers; it’s about smarter strategies.

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Dr. Swistun shares the small touches that make the biggest difference.

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Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/

Your results should last, not lead to surgery after surgery.

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Learn how Dr. Swistun helps you future-proof your plastic surgery choices for long-term happiness and function.

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Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/

You’ve stocked the fridge, cleared your calendar, and read every page of the pre-op packet. But a smooth plastic surgery recovery comes down to the little things you didn’t think of, like why your pets need to stay out of the room or how chores around the house can set you back.

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Monique and Kayla share the recovery hacks that don’t always make it into the official instructions—like why boxer briefs beat fancy underwear after a tummy tuck, how wedge pillows can save your sleep, and why that postpartum “squeeze bottle” might be your best friend when you can’t shower.

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They also cover the less glamorous (but essential) realities: planning for constipation, setting alarms for meds, prepping high-protein meals, and giving yourself emotional grace while your body does the hard work of healing.

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Recovery isn’t just about following doctor’s orders. It’s about setting yourself up with the right tools, support, and mindset so you can actually rest, heal, and see the results you’ve been waiting for.

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Links

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Read more about Kayla, Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/clinical-operating-room-team/kayla/

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CNN Health, Man loses hands and feet after dog-related infection https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/18/health/dog-saliva-infection-capnocytophaga

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Bedluxe Wedge Pillow https://a.co/d/igSiZlm

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Contour Legacy Leg & Knee Foam Support Pillow https://a.co/d/0sLFU5Z

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Hanes Boxer Briefs https://a.co/d/5LzGAus

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Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle https://a.co/d/a8Bfu1e

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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.

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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.

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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.

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To learn more, go to https://www.ljcsc.com/ or follow the team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/

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Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre/

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The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/

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Theme music: Busy People, SOOP

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Contents of this video:

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00:00 - Intro

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00:22 - Welcome Kayla, clinic manager and lead nurse

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00:50 - Why should you keep a distance from pets after surgery?

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06:20 - What to plan for before plastic surgery

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08:52 - What NOT to do while recovering from plastic surgery

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11:30 - Kayla’s plastic surgery recovery hacks

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13:54 - What should friends help with after surgery?

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15:00 - What NOT to forget before going into surgery

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16:35 - Myths about plastic surgery recovery

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19:25 - Being prepared mentally and physically for surgery

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21:20 - Links and outro