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Face Episodes

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May 27, 2026

Baby Botox to Big Facelifts: A Decade-by-Decade Roadmap for Every B

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 smart money goes in your 40s, when a facelift makes the most sense in your 50s, and how to avoid the overdone look in your 60s. The cold open is a full celebrity scroll: Kris Jenner says she's not pissed about her facelift, Selena Gomez gets caught walking out of the Diamond F...
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May 13, 2026

Bye-Bye Saggy Skin: Best Non-Surgical Tightening, Bald Spot Taboos, and Kris Jenner’s $300K Regret

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 down what actually works — Renuvion, Morpheus 8, Ultherapy, laser, microneedling, microcoring — and which ones are oversold marketing. We get into Kris Jenner’s $300K facelift regret and why a year-old filtered photo set unrealistic expectations for everyone, Nikki Glaser’s H...
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March 18, 2026

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,...
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Feb. 4, 2026

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, they compare neuromodulator brands, and warn newbies to start small with low-key moves like lip flips. Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus Trending stories: Daily Mail, Brittany Snow flaunts VERY flawless complexion on Golden Globes red carpet after firing back...
Dec. 18, 2025

Christmas Beauty Wishlist 2025 with Dr. G and Bri

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 from the Restore SD girls! Thanks for listening to us rant about celebs and plastic surgery all year long. Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus Learn more about AlumierMD and AnteAGE skin care products Hosted by San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Kat Gallus and her ...
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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 should definitely stay in dreamland. Meet La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus Trending stories: Instagram, @frownies Page Six, Jessica Simpson proudly shows off botched plastic surgery face in ‘All’s Fair’ behind-the-scenes video E! News, Simone Biles Reveals the ...
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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. They swap stories about their experiences with injectables and explain why discount Botox always ends up costing more. Learn what really matters: skilled injectors, quality products, and timing that keeps you looking smooth, not stiff. Learn more about Botox and filler Me...
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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 woozy at the thought of using your own blood or your cells aren’t quite what they used to be? Exosomes are the Amazon Prime of growth factors: tiny packages full of what your skin is missing. You can even pair these with laser resurfacing for faster healing (and less of ...
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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 why that viral product on TikTok might be wrecking your face. Dr. G & Bri cover: Why you should ALWAYS wear your sunscreen, plus our go-to picks Physical vs. chemical sunscreen: Yes, it actually matters Skin care trends from TikTok? Snail mucin? Yeah, no St. Ives? Don’t e...
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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? San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G & Bri cover: How does PRP work? Is PRF really any better than PRP? Does stem cell therapy actually rewind the clock, or just your wallet? What causes our skin to look older as we age? How are exosomes made, and how are they applied? Which...
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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...