Episodes
Oct. 22, 2025
What’s So Special About Motiva Breast Implants?
Motiva breast implants stand out for their tightly bonded shell and nano-textured surface, designed to keep complications like capsular contracture at bay. Dr. G and Bri discuss the difference between Motiva’s Round vs. Ergo ...
Oct. 8, 2025
How to Recover Like a Celebrity After Plastic Surgery
Don’t even think about “toughing it out” after plastic surgery. No clubbing, no hauling luggage, no supermom heroics. Dr. G and Bri share how to recover like a celeb—hello, Lodge at Torrey Pines—or bare minimum, kick back and...
Oct. 1, 2025
Life After Rhinoplasty: What to Expect
Learn 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 through. Expect major swelling and a slow reveal...
Sept. 24, 2025
A Bigger Butt With Someone Else’s Fat?
Instead of borrowing your own fat, AlloClae uses donor fat—yep, borrowed from someone else—and people are seriously loving it. Naturally, Dr. G and Bri had to explain why this treatment is such a big deal. You’ll get the lowd...
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, Dr. Chao and Bri discuss how she sets expectations before nose surgery. On the technical side,...
Sept. 10, 2025
Biggest Fears About Anesthesia
Anesthesia sounds scary, but it’s really not—as long as you’re in safe, trusted hands. Before surgery, ask ALL the anesthesia questions (seriously, peace of mind goes a long way). And here’s a pro tip: don’t hide your medical...
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 Dr. Chao manages po...
Aug. 27, 2025
Before You Book: What to Expect During a Plastic Surgery Consultation
Forget the mystery. Here’s your all-access preview to what really happens when you sit down for a plastic surgery consultation. Dr. G and patient coordinator Ava break down what to expect during that first meeting: why your medical history matters...
Aug. 13, 2025
The Truth About Deep Plane Facelifts
Everything you need to know about deep plane facelifts—yes, like Kris Jenner’s. Dr. Janet Chao and Bri debate why younger women are ditching filler and turning to facelifts (hello, Ozempic face), why the deep plane technique ...
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...
July 16, 2025
Buh-Bye Bat Wings! The Secret to Snatched Sleeveless Arms
Thinking about tackling your arms? Whether it’s loose skin or just a bit of “extra chub” (Dr. G’s words, not ours), this is your go-to guide if you’re dreaming of those Michelle Obama arms. Dr. G doesn’t mess around with arm ...
July 2, 2025
A Bigger BBL Isn’t Better (Unless You’re Into That)
PSA: If you’re a tiny little stick, you do not need 1000ccs in each cheek, so don’t go to someone who’s about to do that. In this no-BS convo, Dr. G and Bri tell the truth about the BBL—how to find a legit surgeon, how much f...
June 18, 2025
Breast Implant Buzzkill: Breaking Down Capsular Contracture
Did you catch Doja Cat’s breast implant mishap? Because capsular contracture affects some women with breast implants, Dr. G and Bri discuss the not-so-glamorous side of breast augmentation: what capsular contracture is, why i...
June 4, 2025
Don’t Trust Your V To Just Anyone With a Laser
When it comes to boosting collagen, the CO2 laser is still the gold standard and that includes “down there.” Vaginal CO2 laser treatments can actually help with things like urinary incontinence and sexual function. Most wome...
May 21, 2025
Booty Dimples Be Gone! A Cellulite Treatment That Actually Works
Avéli cellulite treatment won’t magically give you Sabrina Carpenter’s Met Gala legs (we wish), but it will smooth out some of those stubborn dimples on your thighs and booty that drive you nuts. Dr. G and Bri discuss the cel...
May 7, 2025
Bet You Didn’t Know This About Thigh Lift Surgery!
From why being at a stable weight matters to the different incision options and what recovery really feels like, Dr. G and Bri break down thigh lift surgery and clear up some common myths about cellulite and scar care. Thanks to post-weight loss...
April 23, 2025
Bigger or Smaller? The Real Reasons Women Get Breast Implant Revision
Some women want to size up, others decide it’s time to downsize. Dr. Gallus and Bri break down the real reasons women choose to swap their breast implants.
They get into implant life, from ruptures and what happens when capsular contracture shows up,...
April 9, 2025
Because Loose Skin Is the Devil: The Truth About Renuvion Skin Tightening
Dr. G and Bri break down the buzz around Renuvion—what it is, why the FDA gave it the green light, and how it tightens skin and sculpts the body.
Curious if you’re a good candidate? Wondering about downtime, aftercare, or why everyone’s talking about...
March 26, 2025
Better Safe Than Sorry! The Guide to Getting Ready for Plastic Surgery That You NEED
Dr. G 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...
March 12, 2025
Beware the Brutal Bargains: The Truth About Traveling for Plastic Surgery
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G and Bri are back with more plastic surgery true crime, and this time, they’re exposing the dark side of bargain procedures abroad.
From shady clinics and botched surgeries to horror stories straight out of a...
Feb. 26, 2025
Botched, Buried Secrets & Black Market BBLs: When Plastic Surgery Turns Deadly
We’re obsessed with true crime, so why wouldn’t we do an episode on it?
Pulling back the curtain on the wild world where plastic surgery and crime collide, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. G and Bri debate unsolved murders in the industry and...
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. G and Bri break down the absolute must-do steps for healthy skin and explain why that viral product...
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? ...
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 fave)
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