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
Bye-Bye Saggy Skin: Best Non-Surgical Tightening, Bald Spot Taboos, a…
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...
The Belly Bulge That Won't Budge: Fixing Diastasis Recti After Baby
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 — ...
Back to the Gym After Plastic Surgery: The Truth About Your Timeline
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...
Biggest Red Flags You're About to Have a Bad Recovery
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...
Before You Start Tretinoin, Watch This
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 Tuck Recovery: Busting the Biggest Myths
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...
Butts Aren’t the Only Place Fat Belongs! The Full Fat Transfer Guide
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 Beyond the Brow: Jawline Slimming, Lip Flips & Migraine Relief
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,...
Healing Better and Faster with Prehabilitation Expert Dr. Rebecca Kna…
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...
What GLP-1 Weight Loss Really Looks Like (From a Plastic Surgeon)
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...
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About the Hosts
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.
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.