Face Episodes
Dec. 3, 2025
When Awake Plastic Surgery Actually Makes Sense
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...
Nov. 19, 2025
Botox, Filler & the Blurry Line Between Youthful and Yikes
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. ...
Oct. 1, 2025
Life After Rhinoplasty: What to Expect
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...
Sept. 17, 2025
Breathe Better, Be Better: What You Need to Know Before Rhinoplasty
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...
Sept. 3, 2025
Life After Facelift: What to Expect
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...
Aug. 13, 2025
The Truth About Deep Plane Facelifts
Everything you need to know about deep plane facelifts—yes, like Kris Jenner’s. La Jolla facial plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao and Bri debate why younger women are ditching filler and turning to facelifts (hello, Ozempic face...
July 30, 2025
Better Skin With Blood? PRP vs. Exosomes Explained
PRP uses your own blood—spun to extract the “liquid gold”—then injected back into your face for that no-makeup makeup glow. Since it's your blood, what you eat matters. So maybe don’t book it right after a weekend bender. Get...
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. Gallus and Bri break down the absolute must-do steps for healthy skin and explain wh...
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? Sa...
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 fa...
Dec. 18, 2024
Big, Bold 2025 Plastic Surgery Predictions: Ballet Bodies & Smaller Boobs
https://restoresdplasticsurgery.com/ Dr. G and Bri spill the tea on the worst plastic surgery trends of 2024 (good riddance) and predicting what we’ll see in 2025. In this Christmas edition of All the B’s, Dr. G & Bri cover: - Is trap tox...