Cosmetic Surgery

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
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
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
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/
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/