Many women think implants are the only way to get fuller, perkier breasts, but there’s another option. Breast lift with auto-augmentation uses your own natural tissue to restore shape and lift, no implants needed.

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San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun explains how this underused technique works, who it’s best for, and how his patients feel about their results so far. By reshaping and “restacking” existing tissue, he creates long-lasting, natural results that look and feel completely your own.

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He also shares how auto-augmentation can improve symmetry, simplify recovery, and align with today’s trend toward natural, athletic results.

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Links

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

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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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Book a free 15-to-30-minute complimentary phone call with Dr. Swistun’s patient coordinator https://b.link/lukeswistunmd

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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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00:32 - What is a breast lift with auto-augmentation?

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03:56 - Who is the best candidate for auto-augmentation?

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05:55 - How breast lift and augmentation without implants works

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08:15 - How is auto-augmentation different from traditional breast lift?

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10:32 - How long do results last?

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11:44 - The look and feel of auto-augmentation vs. implants

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12:50 - Will auto-augmentation change my mammograms?

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13:50 - What if I don’t have enough natural breast tissue?

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16:10 - Can capsular contracture happen without implants?

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17:50 - Can I get a breast reduction at the same time?

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19:20 - Is recovery different from breast lift with implants?

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21:06 - Can auto-augmentation improve breast symmetry?

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23:48 - Breast lift with auto-augmentation patient story

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25:38 - What surprises patients most about auto-augmentation?

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29:00 - Is breast lift with auto-augmentation right for me?

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31:45 - Links and outro

With over a decade of experience in cosmetic surgery, Jillian combines professionalism with creativity and compassion to make every patient feel comfortable and confident. She believes that research and education are key to feeling empowered, and she’s always happy to help you navigate your options.

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She completed her associate’s in Visual Communications and bachelor’s in Multimedia in only three years, all while working as an event coordinator and booking manager. That experience taught her how to organize complex schedules and create memorable, stress-free experiences—something she brings to every patient she works with today.

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Links

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Learn more about Jillian https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/patient-coordinators/jillian/

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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 the video:

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00:00 - Intro

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00:21 - How Jillian helps patients in our practice

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00:47 - How Jillian ended up in aesthetics and at LJCSC

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01:50 - What Jillian enjoys most about being a patient coordinator

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02:20 - Jillian’s first impressions of LJCSC

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02:55 - Jillian’s background in aesthetics

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03:44 - A patient whose story stood out to me

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04:52 - Jillian’s upbringing

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05:46 - Places in San Diego everyone should visit

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07:25 - Advice to someone coming to LJCSC for the first time

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08:30 - Jillian’s favorite Alastin product

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09:45 - Outro

When something unexpected happens after surgery, what really goes down? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar explains the 3 AM plan—yes, he picks up the phone, checks photos, FaceTimes you, and if needed, heads straight to the OR.

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Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/CclK9V99lUw

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Learn more about La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre https://www.ljcsc.com/about/about-us/

Did you know heavy upper eyelids can cause headaches, wrinkles, and even limit your peripheral vision? Learn the differences between upper and lower eyelid concerns and how surgery can help you look and feel more refreshed from San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler.

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Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/_17GsKtrcCA

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

Weight loss injections can come with side effects like nausea, headaches, or bloating, but there are ways to prevent them. San Diego weight loss program director Dr. Gerald Haas shares tips on timing your shots, eating the right foods, and maintaining protein.

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Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/jwPuMrvgqlA

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

Many women with lipedema are misdiagnosed as “just overweight,” leaving them frustrated, ashamed, and in pain. San Diego massage therapist Linda-Anne Kahn breaks down the differences between obesity, cellulite, and lipedema—and why proper diagnosis can change lives.

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Full podcast episode on lipedema treatment: https://youtu.be/xpXMGprpBKE

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Learn more about lipedema treatment https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/body/lipedema/

Meet Gretchell, LJCSC’s talented video content specialist and the creative mind behind so many of the stories you see on our social media.

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She started here as a medical photographer, capturing before-and-after photos, but her knack for storytelling and video editing quickly stood out. With encouragement from Dr. Swistun, Dr. Salazar, and the team, Gretchell turned her passion for videography into a full-time role, helping bring our patients’ journeys to life in a fresh, authentic way.

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A bit camera-shy herself, Gretchell has a natural way of putting people at ease. She knows how it feels to be on the other side of the lens and uses that empathy to make patients feel comfortable, confident, and seen.

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Outside of LJCSC, she runs her own photography business and loves spending time on creative projects—especially fun arts and crafts with her daughter.

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Read more about Gretchell https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/administrative-team/gretchell/

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Subscribe to LJCSC on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/to view all of Gretchell’s lovely content

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Follow Gretchell’s photography account on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gmafongphotog/

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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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00:38 - A day in the life of a plastic surgery videographer

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02:20 - What drew me to visual storytelling

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04:24 - Gretchell’s passion for visual storytelling

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06:35 - Gretchell’s favorite content to shoot

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08:00 - How I help patients feel comfortable on camera

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08:48 - What led Gretchell to aesthetics

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13:45 - Gretchell’s life growing up

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15:59 - Gretchell outside the office

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21:10 - My advice to someone coming to LJCSC for the first time

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23:50 - Subscribe and save on ALASTIN

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26:12 -Takeaways and outro