How GLP-1s Are Changing Plastic Surgery - March 3, 2026 -
One in seven Americans plans to use a GLP-1 by 2026—and it’s already changing plastic surgery.Monique talks with Janelle, COO of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, about how GLP-1 medications are reshaping weight loss, surgical planning, and long-term results.
Janelle shares her personal experience using low-dose GLP-1s for maintenance, and why they can make weight management feel more sustainable rather than mentally exhausting.
They discuss why customization matters, how microdosing fits into real life, and what people often get wrong about side effects and stigma. Hear how weight loss ties into surgical outcomes and why physician-led programs make a difference.
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Read the full story discussed: Plastic Surgery Practice, 1 in 7 Americans Plan To Use GLP-1s in 2026, Survey Finds https://plasticsurgerypractice.com/treatment-solutions/innovations/industry-trends/1-7-americans-plan-use-glp-1s-2026-survey-finds/
Learn more about the Signature Skinny Shot https://www.ljcsc.com/procedures/cosmetic-surgery/body/prescription-weight-loss-programs/
Read our prescription weight loss program reviews https://www.ljcsc.com/reviews/procedures/prescription-weight-loss-programs-reviews/
Watch our silly office video of the Dream Team turning down Crumbl cookies thanks to the Skinny Shot https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTtvoVQCYOc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards.
Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.
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The La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Podcast is a production of The Axis: https://www.theaxis.io/
Theme music: Busy People, SOOP
00:00 – Why Has Interest in GLP-1s Exploded?
01:33 – Janelle’s Personal Story: Why She Started Using GLP-1s
04:53 – Microdosing & “Training Wheels” for Weight Maintenance
07:02 – GLP-1s in Real Life: Cravings, Social Eating & Media Stigma
11:06 – How the Skinny Shot Program Ensures Safety & Custom Dosing
13:03 – Janelle’s Current Maintenance Routine (Low-Dose Strategy)
14:44 – What Surprised Her Most About Using GLP-1s?
16:40 – Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss (Metabolism, Aging, Risk Reduction)
17:57 – How GLP-1s Changed Patient Care at the Surgery Center
20:19 – Filling the Gap: Helping Surgery Patients Lose 10–15 Pounds
22:24 – Microdosing & Social Acceptance of GLP-1s
23:22 – Most Requested Procedures After Weight Loss
25:00 – Biggest Misconceptions: Muscle Loss, Hair Loss & Safety
27:17 – Why Patients Choose a Doctor-Managed Program Over Online Options
29:14 – Custom Follow-Up: High-Touch vs. Independent Tracking
30:39 – Final Thoughts & How to Get Started with the Skinny Shot
