The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast

About The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast

Go beyond the surface with insights from the plastic surgery experts at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (https://www.ljcsc.com/). Dive deep into the latest advancements, patient stories, and the artistry behind cosmetic surgery from a globally recognized practice, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards. With your hostess Monique Ramsey, we take you inside LJCSC, the place where dreams become real, featuring San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons as our cosmetic surgery experts. Johan Brahme, MD, Plastic Surgeon: Practicing at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre since 2004, Dr. Brahme is a double board certified plastic surgeon with a stellar reputation for his kind bedside manner, commitment to safety, and beautiful aesthetic surgery results.  Dr. Brahme is a past president of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (formerly ASAPS). John Smoot, MD, Plastic Surgeon: During his 30+ years as a board certified plastic surgeon in San Diego, Dr. John Smoot has earned a reputation for providing excellent care & beautiful cosmetic surgery results. With an extraordinary depth of skill and experience in plastic surgery, he well-known for advanced scar-reducing techniques with breast lift surgery and the highly effective internal bra technique for revision breast surgery.  Dr. Smoot is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he is also on staff. He’s a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Hector Salazar-Reyes, MD, Plastic Surgeon: As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes has a passion and respect for the field of cosmetic surgery and is well-regarded known for his exceptional patient care. Dr. Salazar completed his general and plastic surgery residencies at the world-renowned Houston Methodist Hospital, where the first silicone breast implants were developed. During this time, Dr. Salazar served as chief resident in both specialties and was recognized with service and most professional resident awards from Houston Methodist Hospital. He is proud to be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Board of Plastic Surgery of Mexico—and to be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Luke Swistun, MD, Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Luke Swistun is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a background in visual arts and medical military service. He’s known for his artistic approach to plastic surgery and for the close, supportive relationship he forms with every person he treats. He is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in breast implant removal and his compassionate approach to patients experiencing breast implant illness. Kiersten Riedler, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon: San Diego native Dr. Riedler brings dedication to all she does here at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre. Double board certified in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, she prioritizes communication, trust, and building relationships with everyone she treats. Diana Breister-Ghosh, MD, Plastic Surgeon: A board-certified plastic surgeon and San Diego native, Dr. Breister Ghosh delivers exceptional results and care to local women and men. She is known for the personal relationships she builds with her patients and her work to empower women through confidence-building plastic surgery.Though skilled at several types of procedures, she is most known for excellence in performing face and neck lifts, eyelid surgery, feminine rejuvenation, breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tucks. With a specialization in loose skin removal, Dr. Breister is passionate about helping people who have lost weight become less self-conscious about the loose skin left over. Send us a voicemail! We’ll answer your question on the podcast. Send us your message at thelajollacosmeticpodcast.com  (https://www.thelajollacosmeticpodcast.com/) To learn more, go to ljcsc.com (https://www.ljcsc.com/) or follow @ljcsc (https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc) on Instagram

Publisher

La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre

Category

arts · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 May 2021

Latest episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

250 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Aug 2026

   The Breast Augmentation Masterclass: Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Breast Implants

   Monique Ramsey gathers the smartest guidance from LJCSC's plastic surgeons and the women who chose them. Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh compares Motiva and Natrelle, explains who should pick a round implant over an ergonomic one, and makes the case for placement on top of the muscle. Dr. Salazar-Reyes covers silent ruptures, why the $2,500 MRI rarely happens, and the in-office Butterfly iQ3 ultrasound that now handles implant monitoring for $450. Marissa, Kayla, and San Diego radio host Laura Cain share what recovery is really like, from sleeping restrictions to a hematoma scare handled over a weekend. Stay for the reason feeling fantastic three days after surgery makes Dr. Salazar-Reyes nervous, and why a solo trip to the grocery store is the classic mistake. Links Meet San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes (https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-hector-salazar-reyes/) Meet San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh (https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-diana-breister-ghosh/)Learn more about breast augmentation (https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-augmentation/) Questions answered by this episode How do I choose the right breast implant size for my frame? Can a surgeon change your implant size during surgery? What is the difference between Motiva and Natrelle breast implants? Do breast implants have to be replaced every 10 years? What is a silent rupture and how would I know if my implant ruptured? How are breast implants monitored without an expensive MRI? Does implant placement above or below the muscle change recovery? What should you avoid doing in the first weeks after breast augmentation? What is capsular contracture and how is it treated? Is it normal to feel emotional ups and downs after breast augmentation? About this podcast Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (https://www.ljcsc.com/), 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 LJCSC.com (https://www.ljcsc.com/) or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSC (https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/) Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube @LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre (https://www.youtube.com/@LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre/) The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io (https://www.theaxis.io/) Theme music: Busy People, SOOP

2. 

   18 Aug 2026

   One Bed, One Couch, One Home: LJCSC's Seven-Year Partnership with Humble Design

   One in four homeless San Diegans who move into a new apartment end up back on the street within two years. Among the clients served by Humble Design, it's closer to one in forty — same city, same rents, same crisis, but a completely different outcome. Marie Olesen, CEO of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, and Laura Lavoie, executive director of Humble Design San Diego, join Monique Ramsey to explain what changes when a bed, a couch, and a set of dishes show up on moving day. Laura walks through what a "Day of Joy" actually looks like: professional designers meet clients where they're sleeping on the floor, ask what colors and styles they love, then spend two to four days pulling those choices from a 15,000-square-foot warehouse before a volunteer team turns an empty apartment into a finished home in four to six hours. Marie shares how redesigning her own guest room led her to Humble Design San Diego's board seven years ago, and how La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre has sponsored 14 of the organization's homes since 2019. The two also cover what a UC San Diego research team found when it studied the program — including a jump in kids having friends over after move-in day — and the emergency furnishing effort Humble Design ran last summer for two families who lost everything in the Murphy Canyon military housing plane crash. At the time this episode was recorded, Humble Design San Diego had completed 681 homes — and Marie is about to receive its first-ever Humble Impact Award. Listen for the moment a Navy volunteer explains why the day changed how he thinks about his own service. LinksLearn more about Humble Design San Diego (https://www.humbledesign.org/sandiego) Meet La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre CEO Marie Olesen (https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/management-team/marie/) Questions answered by this episode What is Humble Design and how does it work? What happens during a Humble Design "Day of Joy"? How many families stay housed after Humble Design furnishes their home? How is La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre involved with Humble Design San Diego? How can I donate furniture to Humble Design San Diego? What kind of furniture does Humble Design accept? How does having a fully furnished home affect a family's chances of staying housed? What did the UC San Diego Homelessness Hub study find about Humble Design? How can I volunteer for a Humble Design "Day of Joy" in San Diego? What is the Humble Impact Award and who is receiving it this year? Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (https://www.ljcsc.com/), 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 LJCSC.com (https://www.ljcsc.com/) or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSC (https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/) <br...

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Removing Your Breast Implants: What Really Happens and How You'll Feel

   Dr. Swistun says the moment a woman decides her implants have to come out is his best chance to help — there's no right or wrong answer, only her goals. And he's blunt about one thing: put a new breast implant back in and you're automatically signing up for another surgery down the road, because no breast implants last forever. Monique Ramsey gathers the show's best explant surgery conversations into one guide — the decision, the operation, and the after. Dr. Swistun explains what a total intact capsulectomy actually is, why getting back to 'factory settings' takes far longer than putting an implant in, and how auto-augmentation reshapes the tissue you already have so you can stay full without an implant. Then real women — Jennifer, Caroline, and Amie — describe what removal was actually like, and one husband, Michael, shares what it was like to watch his wife go through it, skeptical at first and won over after. One woman put it in a way that sticks: she felt like a prisoner in her own body, and now she feels liberated. No hype, no pressure — just what removal really involves. Links Meet San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun: Dr. Luke Swistun (https://www.ljcsc.com/about/meet-the-team/plastic-surgeons/dr-luke-swistun/) Learn more about breast implant removal: breast implant removal (https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/breast/breast-implant-removal/) Questions answered by this episode What is a total intact capsulectomy? What is the breast capsule and why does it need to be removed? Why does explant sometimes cost more than the original breast augmentation? Can you stay full after breast implant removal without new implants? What is auto-augmentation during explant? Should you replace your breast implants or remove them for good? What does breast implant illness feel like? What will your breasts look like after implants are removed? Is a breast lift done at the same time as implant removal? How do women feel emotionally after explant? About this podcast Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (https://www.ljcsc.com/), 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 LJCSC.com (https://www.ljcsc.com/) or follow the team on Instagram @LJCSC (https://www.instagram.com/ljcsc/) Watch the LJCSC Dream Team on YouTube @LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre (https://www.youtube.com/@LaJollaCosmeticSurgeryCentre/) The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io (https://www.theaxis.io/) Theme music: Busy People, SOOP

Who has been a guest on The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kathleen Lisson
• Cynthia
• Dr. Luke Swistun

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,333,146

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 89 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

77

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