Recovery Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Gallus and Bri bring you everything you need to know before going surgery, because winging it is not an option. Find out why nutrition is your secret weapon for recovery, why quitting smoking isn’...