Episodes

Cosmetic procedures jumped 19% since 2019, and women in their 30s and 40s are driving the surge. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri break down what preventative actually means at each stage — what's worth doing in your 30s, where the sma...

Searches for “sagging skin” jumped almost 170% in a year, which is why your TikTok feed is suddenly full of non-surgical facelifts, lasers, and machines promising tight skin without a scalpel. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri break dow...

Up to two-thirds of women walk around with it after pregnancy, and no amount of sit-ups is going to fix it. Diastasis recti is the separation of your ab muscles that happens when your body stretches to make room for a baby — ...

The gym will still be there in four weeks. Your results might not be if you rush it. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri get into the real post-op workout timeline, what "low impact" actually means, and why your pilates and lagree...

Nobody's going home alone after anesthesia. Nobody's going bowling on post-op day 10. And nobody is cleaning out their closet in the first few days just because they're bored. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri t...

If your face feels like the Sahara, you did too much. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri share how you get started on tretinoin without wrecking your skin barrier, why over-the-counter “retinol” might just be expensive vibes in a bottle,...

Tummy tucks aren’t cute in week one. Swelling, drains, scars, and emotional roller coasters are all part of the deal, and pretending otherwise helps no one. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri walk through what tu...

When most people hear “fat transfer,” they immediately think BBL. But fat shows up all over plastic surgery—from faces to breasts to tiny problem areas—and whether it looks amazing or awkward depends entirely on placement, technique, and the person...

Botox isn’t just for wrinkles. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri explain jaw slimming, lip flips, and therapeutic uses like migraine relief and TMJ treatment. Busting Botox myths that celebs have passed around,...

Functional medicine expert and plastic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt explains prehabilitation: how to actually prepare your body and mind for surgery so you heal better and faster. From protein-loading (not starving) to supp...

Thin is trending again, and GLP-1s are changing faces and bodies faster than people expect. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri explain that while we love medical weight loss, it’s important to know what comes alo...

Christmas is basically here, and let’s be honest, we all have a beauty wishlist. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri unpack their dream stockings and share the treatments they’re begging Santa for. Happy holidays fro...

You don’t need a trust fund or a 12-step routine to age well; you just need smart basics. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri share what works: daily SPF, good skincare, and the right treatments at the right time. The...

Not all awake procedures are equal. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri break down the surprising reason why some clinics push local anesthesia, what procedures actually make sense to do awake, and which ones sho...

You don’t need a PhD to figure out the difference between fillers and Botox, or to decode all the brands in between. You just need a little insider truth, and La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri have plenty to share. ...

Don’t take those “Best Plastic Surgeon” lists too seriously. They’re mostly popularity contests and pay-to-play badges. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri call out the “Top Doctor” hype and share what actually matter...

Motiva breast implants stand out for their tightly bonded shell and nano-textured surface, designed to keep complications like capsular contracture at bay. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri discuss the difference be...

Don’t even think about “toughing it out” after plastic surgery. No clubbing, no hauling luggage, no supermom heroics. San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri share how to recover like a celeb—hello, Lodge at Torrey Pines...

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao explains just what to expect during rhinoplasty recovery, from when the cast comes off and how you'll look and feel in those early weeks to the stages of seeing your results shine thro...

Instead of borrowing your own fat, AlloClae uses donor fat—yep, borrowed from someone else—and people are seriously loving it. Naturally, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri had to explain why this treatment is such ...

Rhinoplasty: it’s not about fitting a mold—it’s about harmony and function. Since “natural” means something different to everyone, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Chao and Bri discuss how she sets expectations before nose surge...

Anesthesia sounds scary, but it’s really not—as long as you’re in safe, trusted hands. Before surgery, ask ALL the anesthesia questions (seriously, peace of mind goes a long way). And here’s a pro tip: don’t hide your medical...

Find out what to expect during facelift recovery from day one—think swelling, elastic headbands, and being a princess for a week. Hear how long you’ll be looking like a “cute little q-tip” as Bri says, how La Jolla facial pla...

Forget the mystery. Here’s your all-access preview to what really happens when you sit down for a plastic surgery consultation. La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and patient coordinator Ava break down what to expect during ...