Cosmetic Surgery

The Most Important Step in a Rhinoplasty Consultation - October 7, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre

Considering any kind of cosmetic change to your face is a deeply personal decision, and your nose is a complex feature right in the center of it.

San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler knows this, which is why her rhinoplasty consultations always include a photo simulation, built from your own goals and her experience, to bridge the gap between hope and reality.

That's her secret for confident decisions and a smooth journey, especially in a filter-happy world where beauty standards can skew expectations in an instant.

By editing a before photo, she shows whether your goals are realistic, sparks honest conversations about expectations, and makes sure you’re seeing eye-to-eye.

Hear how photo simulations help people better articulate their goals, and the key questions Dr. Riedler asks during consultations to create the most accurate simulation.

Links

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

See rhinoplasty before and after results by Dr. Kiersten Riedler https://www.ljcsc.com/gallery/face/rhinoplasty/?Provider=Dr.%20Riedler

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

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

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

00:50 - Why rhinoplasty photo simulations are important

02:10 - How patients react to their simulated before and after photos

02:32 - How I understand your rhinoplasty goals

03:23 - How accurate are rhinoplasty photo simulations?

06:44 - How long does the simulation process take?

07:45 - Managing patient expectations for rhinoplasty

13:08 - Takeaways

13:45 - Dr. Riedler’s favorite Alastin skin care product

14:09 - Outro

Skinny Shot Update: What TikTok Doesn’t Tell You About GLP-1s - September 30, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre

Dr. Jerry Haas, director of our weight management program, is back with an update on the Signature Skinny Shot. After nearly two years, he and patient coordinator Lauren have fine-tuned the program with monthly check-ins, dose adjustments, and ongoing support.

Dr. Haas explains how GLP-1 medications work and clears up TikTok myths with real medical data. He shares the benefits he’s seen in our patients so far, from better energy and healthier blood sugar levels to being able to enjoy exercise again.

He also talks about what happens once you start hitting your goals, like how to protect your muscle mass, when to shift to a maintenance dose, and what it looks like to eventually come off the medication while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

This isn’t a quick fix or a magic wand, but with the right guidance, it’s a powerful tool to help you feel healthier, stronger, and more in control of your weight than ever before. Find out the perks of getting your weight loss meds through a plastic surgery center instead of your primary care doctor.

Links

Learn more about the Signature Skinny Shot prescription weight loss programs https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/body/prescription-weight-loss-programs/

Get to know San Diego skinny shot director Dr. Gerald Haas https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/gerald-r-haas-md/

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

00:29 - Welcome Dr. Jerry Haas, weight management director

01:32 - How do GLP-1s work?

02:30 - Mastering GLP-1 dosing

03:42 - Weight loss vs. maintenance doses

07:08 - The benefits of weight loss check-ins

09:41 - Misconceptions about GLP-1 medications

12:20 - How the skinny shot changes lives

13:20 - GLP-1s to reach goals before plastic surgery

15:10 - Transitioning off of GLP-1s

17:32 - Microdosing weight loss medications

19:28 - How fast will I lose weight on GLP-1s?

22:10 - GLP-1s and the brain

23:04 - GLP-1 side effects and how to manage them

25:40 - How to maintain muscle on GLP-1s

27:24 - Where do our GLP-1s come from?

29:06 - Clearing up misconceptions about weight loss

30:45 - Why choose LJCSC for the skinny shot?

32:54 - How much does semaglutide cost?

35:05 - How long will it take to reach my goals?

36:35 - Links and outro

Tired of Looking Tired? Why Everyone’s Getting Eyelid Surgery - September 23, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre

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.

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

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.

Links

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

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