Cosmetic Surgery

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
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
00:18 - Welcome Dr. Kiersten Riedler
00:44 - Why is eyelid surgery more popular than lipo now?
01:49 - The first area that shows aging changes
03:37 - Functional benefits of eyelid surgery
04:26 - Reasons people get eyelid surgery
05:30 - Does forehead Botox cause droopy eyelids?
07:07 - Who gets eyelid surgery?
08:24 - Lifestyle reasons to notice aging eyes
09:52 - What to do if you’re considering eyelid surgery
11:00 - Treatment options for aging eyes
12:58 - Fat vs. filler for the eye area
15:55 - What to expect after eyelid surgery
17:38 - What to expect on your eyelid surgery day
18:40 - Predictions for eyelid surgery popularity
19:40 - Links and outro
Who's the Best Surgeon for BII in California? - September 21, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Most BII patients feel dismissed before finding the right surgeon.
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.
Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Learn more about breast implant removal https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/
Should You Detox After Breast Implant Removal Surgery? - September 19, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
From supplements to lymphatic massage, what’s really worth it after explant surgery?
Dr. Swistun shares what he recommends, why less is often more, and how integrative care can support your healing.
Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Learn more about breast implant removal https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/
Before the Explant: After 21 Years With Breast Implants, I’m Ready to Say Goodbye - September 17, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer is now looking forward to lighter, more natural breasts and the freedom to finally wear tube tops and spaghetti straps with confidence.
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.
Links
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/
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/
Meet San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Learn more about breast implant removal https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/
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
00:05 - Welcome sisters Jennifer and Laura
00:56 - Why Jennifer is getting an explant
04:42 - Why I chose Dr. Swistun and LJCSC
07:44 - Why I chose auto-augmentation instead of new implants
12:49 - Dr. Swistun’s educational videos post explant
15:56 - My breast implant removal plan
17:50 - Seeing auto-augmentation before and after photos
19:10 - How my boyfriend feels about my explant
21:20 - Looking forward to Jennifer’s results
22:40 - Breast implant removal recovery plans
24:03 - How I’m preparing myself for explant surgery
25:12 - What I’m most excited for after my explant
26:16 - Going through this journey with my sister
27:42 - Takeaways and appreciation
30:39 - Outro
Top 3 Tips for a Smooth Plastic Surgery Recovery - September 16, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Want a smoother recovery after plastic surgery? It’s not about stronger painkillers; it’s about smarter strategies.
Dr. Swistun shares the small touches that make the biggest difference.
Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Short-Term Results vs. Long-Term Happiness: The Lifelong Aesthetic Health Approach - September 14, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Your results should last, not lead to surgery after surgery.
Learn how Dr. Swistun helps you future-proof your plastic surgery choices for long-term happiness and function.
Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
5 Things You Don’t Know About Recovering From Plastic Surgery - September 9, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
Links
Read more about Kayla, Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Swistun https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/clinical-operating-room-team/kayla/
CNN Health, Man loses hands and feet after dog-related infection https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/18/health/dog-saliva-infection-capnocytophaga
Bedluxe Wedge Pillow https://a.co/d/igSiZlm
Contour Legacy Leg & Knee Foam Support Pillow https://a.co/d/0sLFU5Z
Hanes Boxer Briefs https://a.co/d/5LzGAus
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle https://a.co/d/a8Bfu1e
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
00:22 - Welcome Kayla, clinic manager and lead nurse
00:50 - Why should you keep a distance from pets after surgery?
06:20 - What to plan for before plastic surgery
08:52 - What NOT to do while recovering from plastic surgery
11:30 - Kayla’s plastic surgery recovery hacks
13:54 - What should friends help with after surgery?
15:00 - What NOT to forget before going into surgery
16:35 - Myths about plastic surgery recovery
19:25 - Being prepared mentally and physically for surgery
21:20 - Links and outro
How Removing Your Breast Implants Affects Your Mental Health - September 2, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Breast implants don’t just change your body. They can impact your mind too.
For many women, removing implants brings unexpected relief: less anxiety, deeper sleep, clearer thinking, even a sense of liberation they didn’t realize they were missing. Patients often say, “I got my life back.”
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun and his wife, clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dr. Dominika Swistun, explain how implants can fuel anxiety and disrupt sleep, and why explant surgery often lifts both physical and emotional weight.
From the story of a woman who was placed on full disability for panic attacks and immediately felt like herself again after explant surgery to research showing how sleep quality shapes mental health, the Swistuns reveal the powerful—and often overlooked—connection between implants, the body, and the mind.
Links
Listen to our previous episode, A Sleep Specialist’s Secrets for Better Mood, Skin & Energy https://www.ljcsc.com/blog/podcast-a-sleep-specialists-secrets-for-better-mood-skin-energy/
Read more about San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun and schedule your complimentary consultation https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/
Follow Dr. Swistun on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swistunmd/to see his explant results
Learn more about breast implant removal https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/
See Dr. Swistun's Instagram post of quotes from actual explant patients https://www.instagram.com/p/DK21kHWhUQR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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
00:16 - Welcome Dr. Luke Swistun & Dr. Dominika Swistun
02:04 - Side effects of long-term breast implants
02:58 - Common benefits of removing breast implants
05:06 - Can breast implants cause anxiety?
08:54 - Real-life example of breast implants causing anxiety
14:24 - Do women realize their implants cause their symptoms?
15:20 - Checking for symptoms after implant removal
16:00 - Better sleep and energy after explant
24:06 - How poor sleep affects your relationships
26:48 - What can cause poor sleep?
28:56 - Overall mental and physical wellness after implant removal
36:16 - Guilt for getting breast implants in the first place
38:00 - Freedom of getting rid of breast implants
41:08 - Supporting your mental wellness after explant
43:43 - Links and outro
Why I Give Patients My Personal Phone Number | Dr. Luke Swistun - August 31, 2025 - La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
At our private outpatient surgery center in La Jolla, caring for patients doesn’t stop when the surgery’s over. It’s something we focus on every step of the journey.
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun gives every single patient his personal phone number so they can reach him directly. It’s one of the many ways he makes sure his patients always feel supported and cared for.
From our experienced staff and trusted anesthesiologists to our modern, fully accredited facility, safety and comfort are at the heart of everything we do. And when it comes to recovery, our team is right there with you, making sure you feel confident and cared for after surgery.
If you’re thinking about plastic surgery in San Diego, hear what makes our surgery center unique and why so many patients choose us for their care.
💻 Learn more: www.ljcsc.com
Chapters:
0:00 – Why direct patient communication matters
0:45 – Staff roles & patient support
1:20 – Safety protocols & anesthesia care
2:05 – Our private outpatient surgery center at Scripps La Jolla
2:40 – Patient safety & emergency readiness