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All the B's: Plastic Surgery + Pop Culture

Hosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her trusty sidekick scrub tech Bri, this podcast is for anyone who wishes they had a slightly snarky, super experienced, and totally unintimidating female plastic surgeon as their BFF to help sort through the what, where, and why of the available cosmetic treatment options.

Recent Episodes

March 26, 2025

Better Safe Than Sorry! The Guide to Getting Ready for Plastic Surgery That You NEED

Dr. G and Bri bring you everything you need to know before going surgery, because winging it is not an option.  Find out why nutrition is your secret weapon for recovery, why quitting smoking isn’t just a suggestion, and how long to pause your GLP-1s...
March 12, 2025

Beware the Brutal Bargains: The Truth About Traveling for Plastic Surgery

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G and Bri are back with more plastic surgery true crime, and this time, they’re exposing the dark side of bargain procedures abroad. From shady clinics and botched surgeries to horror stories straight out of a...
Feb. 26, 2025

Botched, Buried Secrets & Black Market BBLs: When Plastic Surgery Turns Deadly

We’re obsessed with true crime, so why wouldn’t we do an episode on it? Pulling back the curtain on the wild world where plastic surgery and crime collide, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G and Bri debate unsolved murders in the industry and...
Feb. 12, 2025

BS Skin Care Trends That Need to Be Over: A San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon's Perspective

Keeping up with skin care advice feels like dodging landmines. One wrong move, and your face is paying for it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G and Bri break down the absolute must-do steps for healthy skin and explain why that viral product...
Jan. 29, 2025

Bold Claims or BS? Biohacking Beauty with Regenerative Medicine

Why let nature run its course when you can hack your way to better skin? With regenerative therapies like PRP and exosomes leading the charge, science is rewriting the beauty rules. Ready to see what all the hype is about? ...
Jan. 15, 2025

Meet Dr. Janet Chao, San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Janet Chao shares how she found her way to RestoreSD and discusses the procedures she’s the most passionate about. San Diego plastic surgeons Drs. Gallus & Chao cover: - Dr. Chao’s ride-or-die procedure (and why it’s her fave) -...

About the Hosts

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Katerina Gallus, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Katerina Gallus is an experienced and accomplished board-certified female plastic surgeon in San Diego who loves helping patients look and feel their best through modern plastic surgery techniques. With a passion for helping women feel comfortable and confident in their bodies, Dr. Gallus is known throughout Southern California for her beautiful breast surgery results and her ability to deliver comfortable, pleasant experiences for all patients. 

Determined to help women of all ages, stages, and preferences feel happy with their breasts, Dr. Gallus offers the full range of breast procedures, from breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction to breast implant revision or removal (explant).Before opening her private La Jolla plastic surgery practice, Dr. Gallus spent 12 years as a plastic surgeon in the Navy. After helping countless military heroes, she decided to focus on aesthetics so she could help people love what they see in the mirror. Restore SD offers skin care, injectables, laser treatments, aesthetician services, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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Brianna Lempe, EMT, CST, CLMT

Certified Surgical Technologist

Bri is the heart of our surgical team, working closely with Dr. Gallus as a Certified Surgical Technologist in all procedures, from labiaplasty to tummy tuck. She’s the one who ensures every detail in the operating room is just right. Beyond surgery, Bri also cares for our patients as a Certified Lymphatic Massage Therapist, helping them recover smoothly.

Originally from San Diego, Bri’s got a fun side too—she loves online shopping! She’s also an EMT, adding another layer of care to what she brings to the team. Her warm and bubbly personality keeps everyone in great spirits.