The La Jolla Cosmetic Podcast
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Learn from the talented plastic surgeons and medical spa providers inside La Jolla Cosmetic, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice. Hosted by the LJC Chief Community Officer Monique Ramsey and featuring LJC's plastic surgeons Dr. Johan Brahme, Dr. Lori Saltz, Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Luke Swistun, Dr. Hector Salazar, and Dr. Kiersten Riedler, along with our team of medaesthetic expert injectors and laser specialists.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
Learn from the talented plastic surgeons and medical spa providers inside La Jolla Cosmetic, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice. Hosted by the LJC Chief Community Officer Monique Ramsey and featuring LJC's plastic surgeons Dr. Johan Brahme, Dr. Lori Saltz, Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Luke Swistun, Dr. Hector Salazar, and Dr. Kiersten Riedler, along with our team of medaesthetic expert injectors and laser specialists.
Twitter:
@ljcsc
Language:
English
Email:
podcasts@theaxis.io
Episodes
Celebrating Carlsbad with Marie & Austin
3/23/2023
Marie Olesen and Austin Schroeder reflect on the journey from an empty space to the grand opening of the new La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa in Carlsbad.
Hear what you can expect when you walk through the doors of the new Carlsbad location for the first time, both visually and culturally.
Book your appointment online at our Carlsbad medical spa
https://lajolla.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/services/96250a09-06d2-4b20-bce9-26bb958e6202
Follow the artist who beautified our Carlsbad space, Stefanie...
Duration:00:19:19
#GLAMgiveaway Sweepstakes: What Would You Do With $6,000?
3/21/2023
If you were the winner of LJC’S #GLAMGiveaway Sweepstakes, what would you do with the $6000 gift card?
During our recent open house at the new LJC Medical Spa location in Carlsbad, hear the dream team share what they would do if they had $6,000 to spend on beauty treatments.
It’s not too late to enter! Have a treatment at our Carlsbad office by April 25 to be automatically entered for a chance to win a $6,000 gift card to spend on any of your favorite medspa treatments, or see the...
Duration:00:52:31
The Challenges for Women in Plastic Surgery
3/14/2023
Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister shares her perspective on the challenges and stereotypes women in plastic surgery face that their male counterparts don’t, and how being a woman and a mom influences her style of patient care.
Hear her thoughts on why such a small percentage of plastic surgeons are women and emphasizes that it is totally acceptable for women to venture into fields which require significant time commitment and training.
Read more about Dr. Diana Breister...
Duration:00:22:21
A Special Offer for New Patients
3/7/2023
For anyone who is new to the La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa, learn about the special offer we have just for you! Our new patient offer is valid at either the La Jolla or Carlsbad location.
Call us (858) 452-1981
Text us (858) 203-2944
Book a free consultation or appointment at https://lajolla.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/services
Learn more about our VIP loyalty club, GLAMfam https://www.ljcsc.com/pricing-promotions/glamfam-vip-loyalty-club/
Learn more about Allē, the rewards program for...
Duration:00:13:07
Meet the Team: Anastasia Chu, PA-C
2/28/2023
Anastasia Chu, PA-C, has a passion for aesthetics driven by psychology, firmly believing that when people feel confident in their appearance, their quality of life is improved. She discovered Botox through its use to treat migraines while practicing in neurology and has since fallen in love with preserving natural beauty.
Her favorite aesthetic procedure to do is full facial rejuvenation with dermal fillers because aging takes a hit to the entire face, not just the cheeks or lips. Hear how...
Duration:00:20:17
Meet The Team: Janine Kier, Licensed Aesthetician
2/21/2023
Janine Kier is new to LJC as an aesthetician at our Carlsbad location, but she’s been working in skin care for 25 years. She loves doing treatments that make dramatic changes, such as HydraFacials or chemical peels, because watching patients gain confidence is priceless.
Her interest in aesthetics stemmed from her grandmother always making sure she took care of her skin growing up, from wearing homemade face masks to using umbrellas in the sun. Hear how she went from working for...
Duration:00:27:46
Meet The Team: Charity, Carlsbad Medspa Manager
2/14/2023
Bringing her 10+ years of experience to our new Carlsbad medical spa location as practice manager in March, Charity is a true team player who helps out wherever she’s needed. Hear how her passion for aesthetics led her to LJC and how she’s grown with us from front desk coordinator to patient coordinator and now manager. With her kind personality and excitement for helping people reach their beauty goals, she and the rest of our dream team are a match made in heaven. Read more about Charity...
Duration:00:25:01
Freeze That Fat with CoolSculpting
2/7/2023
CoolSculpting shines as a permanent solution if you’ve been consistent with diet and exercise and you’re close to your goals, but there’s a little bit of stubborn fat that just won’t go away. LJC’s CoolSculpting specialist Anh Bridgewater, PA-C, is here to share how far in advance you should schedule your treatments to be ready for the summer. Anh runs us through who the best candidates are for CoolSculpting, how to accelerate your results, and the average number of sessions needed to reach...
Duration:00:31:16
Patient Phoebe: Cosmic Love Star Shares Her Breast Augmentation Story - Part 1
1/31/2023
Phoebe Davis is a former competitive bodybuilder, influencer, signed model, and reality TV star from the hit dating show Cosmic Love. Hear how she’s feeling just one week after her breast augmentation with LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar. As someone who went through a weight loss journey and became a bodybuilder, Phoebe deeply understands the pressures within the fitness industry. She shares her experience with body dysmorphia along with her concern that undergoing breast augmentation...
Duration:00:33:36
Meet the Team: Johan Brahme, MD
1/24/2023
With three decades of plastic surgery practice in aesthetics, Dr. Johan Brahme is a veteran to the craft. Hear how he transitioned from cancer surgery to plastic surgery and the unique experiences he has had throughout his successful career. His goal has always been to deliver life-changing results to every one of his patients, and he’s able to do so by listening closely to them and understanding their goals. Find out which new innovations and techniques have influenced Dr. Brahme’s ability...
Duration:00:22:11
Plastic Surgeon Reacts to 2023's Hottest Aesthetic Trends
1/24/2023
From the recent rise in interest for buccal fat removal to the downsizing of the rear end, Dr. Brahme gives us the full rundown on what’s trending in aesthetics as we head into 2023. With 30 years of experience in aesthetics and 18 of them at La Jolla Cosmetic, plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme has seen it all when it comes to the trends that come and go. Listen as he shares his educated opinion on what can go wrong with buccal fat pad removal, weighs in on the lip lift procedure debate,...
Duration:00:28:13
Meet The Team: Brittany Haley, RN, BSN
1/17/2023
Since 2013, Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Brittany Haley has been helping patients in the LJC med spa with her extensive knowledge of a wide range of treatments. Though she is brilliant at everything she does, she’s often referred to as our “laser wizard.” Within Brittany’s 14 years of working in aesthetics, she has witnessed many innovations and improvements to the dermal fillers, neuromodulators, and lasers that were available at the beginning of her career. As an international...
Duration:00:21:43
ThermiVa: More Romance and Less Wet Pants
1/17/2023
Most of Brittany Haley’s ThermiVa patients fall into two categories – they’re either moms with unexpected laxity and urinary incontinence or postmenopausal women wanting to feel good during intimacy again. ThermiVa is proven to improve stress urinary incontinence, internal and external laxity, orgasmic dysfunction, and more with zero downtime. Brittany shares how the treatment combo of ThermiVa and the O-shot can help you quit peeing your pants and also totally transform your romantic life....
Duration:00:22:44
Meet The Team: Marissa, Patient Care Coordinator
1/10/2023
Our patient care coordinator, Marissa, is your best friend throughout your entire surgery experience. Helping make dreams become reality each day brings her joy, and she’s here to get to know you so she can recommend which of the talented LJC plastic surgeons or providers are the best fit to help you achieve your goals. If you know your goals but aren’t sure which procedure will get you to them, Marissa can also help you in that department. Get to know Marissa and how she went from working...
Duration:00:09:48
Patient Julia: I Never Have to Worry About Sweat Again
1/3/2023
6 months after her first miraDry treatment, we check in with Julia to hear what’s changed for her and discuss why a second treatment is on the schedule. After her first treatment, Julia told others about her experience and was surprised by how many friends were also
insecure about sweat and body odor. Since then, she’s found herself feeling more confident and less self-conscious. Hear how the miraDry treatment felt, what Julia needed for pain control during and after, and what she went...
Duration:00:18:02
Patient Tati: Breast Implant Revision
12/20/2022
When jumping off a boat at a party ends with the demise of Tati Santiago’s left breast implant, the time for replacing her big old implants with smaller ones arrives. As the co-host of Star 94.1’s Jessie and Tati in the Morning, Tati already knew about her friend Laura Cain’s fantastic LJC experience and booked her consultation with plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar immediately. Though Tati was previously hesitant to switch to silicone because of the bad rap they had in 2005, she’s so glad...
Duration:00:35:52
No Surprises: The Cosmetic Consultation
12/13/2022
For many people, the first experience in a cosmetic practice is the consultation, and the mystery of the process can be intimidating. Here at LJC, we want you to know exactly what to expect from beginning to end! Our patient coordinator Marissa is here to walk us through every step of the consultation journey. If you aren’t sure which procedure or provider will help you achieve your goals, patient coordinators ask all the right questions to help you find the perfect procedure and the dream...
Duration:00:34:54
Sculptra: For Cheeks and Cheeks
12/6/2022
Collagen and fat in the face disappear over time, and once menopause hits, aging causes facial bone loss. Luckily, Sculptra can improve all three of the effects of facial aging. LJC’s Amy Biggs, PA-C, joins us to explain what Sculptra is, how it is different from other fillers, and its many benefits. Along with some instant gratification as it restores lost volume, it continues to stimulate collagen over time and improve skin quality. Hyaluronic acid fillers break down over time, while...
Duration:00:21:45
East vs. West: Comparing Breast Surgery Size Trends with Dr. Anna Steve
11/29/2022
NYC cosmetic breast specialist Dr. Anna Steve joins LJC plastic surgeon Dr. Hector Salazar to debate and discuss the similarities and differences between plastic surgery trends on the East and West Coasts. Ten years ago the trend was “go big or go home,” but today things have changed. The doctors cover the hottest topics surrounding breast surgery, from which brand of implants they prefer to use in breast augmentation to what they see for the future of breast surgery trends. Learn more about...
Duration:00:46:07
The 12 Days of Beauty
11/22/2022
Monique and her merry elves kick off the 14th annual 12 Days of Beauty, which means two weeks of 10 holiday promotions for all GlamFam members so you can look your best as you ring in the new year. Don’t miss out on discounts on perfectly packaged beauty combinations and bonus items you can’t catch any other time of year! These joyous offers are valid November 28th through December 9th—that’s just two weeks, so don’t wait too long to share your wishlist with us! If you’ve been considering a...
Duration:01:06:14