Recovery Episodes

Everyone posts the after photo. Nobody films day two, when your hair is unwashed, the purple marker won't budge, and getting off the couch is a project. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri walk through a real breast augmentation recovery hour by hour and week by week — the nerve zingers, the one side that always hurts more, when swelling actually peaks, and the exact moment you should stop reading Reddit and call the office. First, they get into the wedding of the century and one very confusing bouquet. M...

Three weeks out, you feel amazing, and your group chat is full of friends checking into LaGree class — that’s exactly when the trouble starts. Dr. Kat Gallus and Bri break down the recovery questions people actually ask (usually on day three, not week three): can I scuba dive, can I ski, can I do a HIIT class, can I go paragliding? Spoiler — no. They walk through the recovery toolkit nobody sets up in advance: who’s staying with you the first night, what to eat so your incisions actually heal, ...

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...

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 talk post-op logistics nobody warns you about, including why your husband needs to be at that pre-op appointment and why your dog counts as a liability. Trending stories US Magazine, Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘The Bachelorette’ Season Canceled by ABC Amid Domestic Violence Sca...

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 tummy tuck recovery looks like, what’s normal, and why doing too little prep causes most of the drama. Learn more about tummy tuck surgery in San Diego Trending stories: People, FBI Releases New Physical Description of Suspect In Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping, Ups Reward to $100...

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 supplements that support recovery without increasing bleeding risk, get the real roadmap to a smoother surgical experience. Follow Dr. Knackstedt on Instagram @surgical_recovery and @rknackstedtmdphd Learn more about Duke plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Rebecca Knackst...

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—or bare minimum, kick back and let someone else take care of you for once. Check out our Out-of-Town Patient Guide Learn more about our Aftercare and Nursing Concierge Learn more about The Lodge at Torrey Pines and Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine Meet La Jolla plasti...

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’t just a suggestion, and how long to pause your GLP-1s (yes, it matters). Get the details on post-op care, planning for downtime, and making sure you’re not messing up your healing by not telling us the meds you’re on or skipping antibiotics. The goal is a smooth recovery,...