La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is one of the best-known cosmetic surgery practices in San Diego and in the United States. Since opening in 1988, they have pioneered the use of patient education, informed consent materials, patient satisfaction surveys, cosmetic surgery administrative software, and a holistic, emotionally sensitive approach to staff, facilities, and patients.
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre says multi-tiered treatment plans offer long-term benefits for cosmetic surgery patients. SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are often touted as alternatives to surgery, typically reserved for patients who are reluctant to go under the knife. It is time for this way of thinking to change, […]
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Unveils Trio of New Minimally Invasive Treatments
The board certified plastic surgeons and expert staff of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre are now offering three exciting new cosmetic enhancement options. SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (LJCSC) is expanding their menu of non-surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic services with the addition of three new treatments: Cellfina™ cellulite […]
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is Now Offering Kybella™
Board certified San Diego cosmetic surgeons reveal how to reduce submental fat LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The FDA recently approved a new, nonsurgical treatment for reducing fat under the chin: Kybella™. This injectable treatment is designed to help men and women who wish to eliminate submental fullness (a "double chin") but hope […]
Thermi Va™ skin tightening treatment makes its debut at LJCSC LA JOLLA, Calif., June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (LJCSC) is heating up your cosmetic procedure options with a variety of new minimally invasive treatments. A safe and effective approach to feminine rejuvenation, ThermiVa™ utilizes a combination of radio frequency and […]
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Welcomes New Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Ervin Wheeler brings his plastic surgery knowledge, experience, and commitment to LJCSC. SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (LJCSC) is thrilled to welcome board certified plastic surgeon Ervin Wheeler, MD, FACS, to their San Diego plastic surgery practice. Dr. Wheeler is certified by the American Board of Plastic […]
Lauren Amico, PA-C announces the arrival of CoolSculpting's new Coolsmooth handpiece for non-surgical fat reduction of the outer thighs SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Even the smallest amount of excess diet- and exercise-resistant fat can be bothersome, but getting rid of it no longer requires a trip to the operating room, says board […]
Why CoolSculpting Works: The Science Behind Cryolipolysis®
Innovative technology is based on safe elimination of stubborn fat deposits through targeted cooling SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — CoolSculpting has made a big impact on cosmetic medicine since it was initially FDA cleared in 2010, because it targets one of the most troublesome issues for many people—bulges of fat that don't respond to […]
New Educational Series on Real Life Recovery Announced by La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Ongoing series will help prepare patients for smooth, safe recovery from cosmetic surgery SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — It's one thing to receive instructions to rest for two weeks or more after plastic surgery; it's another to try and do that with a family or work colleagues depending on you to be there. To […]
"10 Things Everyone Should Know About BOTOX" Published by La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
New guide addresses common BOTOX misconceptions to educate consumers, prepare patients for treatment SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Although BOTOX® is by far the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic treatment in the United States and its aesthetic benefits are well known, there is more to BOTOX® than meets the eye. La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre […]
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre surgeons say plastic surgery is not just about looking better SAN DIEGO, July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Although many plastic surgery procedures are strictly cosmetic, others go above and beyond aesthetic issues. The board certified plastic surgeons of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre say that certain procedures can also eliminate […]
Five Facts About Skin Wrinkles Revealed by Aesthetic Specialist at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Wrinkles are inevitable, but their occurrence and severity can be reduced through proactive measures, says Lauren Amico, PA-C, MMS SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Although wrinkles are associated with aging, that's not necessarily their primary cause. Knowing more about wrinkles, including why wrinkles form, can help one to reduce their incidence and lessen […]
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Elects New Medical Director
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme to Assume Duties January 1, 2013 SAN DIEGO, Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Johan Brahme has been elected by his colleagues to serve as Medical Director at the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre (LJCSC), effective January 1, 2013. Dr. Brahme is a plastic surgeon certified by both the American […]
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Reveals What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Implants
Is a breast implant more like an artificial joint or a ticking time bomb? SAN DIEGO, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Silicone breast implants were once villainized to the point of being banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That was 20 years ago, the same year Microsoft released Windows 3.1, Prince Charles […]
It's Not Too Late to Look Better Before the Holidays, Say San Diego Plastic Surgeons
Team at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre recommends 5 procedures that offer quick results SAN DIEGO, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Cosmetic procedures used to require a lot of recovery time. But advances in surgical techniques and cosmetic treatments now produce quick results—so rapidly that a patient can have a surgical procedure before Thanksgiving and look better […]
Each Face Requires a Different Angle: Perspectives on Facelift Procedures
Unique facial characteristics define a person's individual look and dictate the parameters of a successful cosmetic facial procedure SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5, 2012 — A person's facial features — the bone structure, muscles, and skin — define how that person looks. A facelift should not change these features in ways that will make the patient […]
What Do a Plastic Surgeon's Qualifications Mean?
Plastic surgery is advertised as an easy way to change your appearance, but it's still surgery; the plastic surgeon you choose, therefore, should be skilled and, more importantly, qualified to do the job SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2011 — Plastic surgeons transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every year. While prospective patients […]
How to Prepare for the Emotional and Psychological Effects of Plastic Surgery
SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2011 — Improving self-esteem is a common reason to have cosmetic surgery, but does it really deliver? Four decades of scientific studies have confirmed that the vast majority of patients are satisfied with their results. Less studied, however, are the psychological effects of those cosmetic procedures. While people who have cosmetic […]
Revolutionary Fat Transfer Procedures Are Now Available from La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2011 — "Cell enriched fat transfer" sounds like either a science fiction comic or a medical school test question, but it is neither. It is a new technique that allows plastic surgeons to take fatty (adipose) tissue from a patient's own body, purify it, and place it — safely and permanently […]
LA JOLLA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2011 — La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre has just launched its new website at http://www.ljcsc.com, with featured stories from their patients, before and after photos, and integrated social media accounts. The new site features patient stories as well as more than a thousand before and after photos. Actual patients are […]
