Author: Dr. Brian Reagan

How Ozempic-Related Volume Loss Throws Off Facial Balance—and How Fat Grafting Restores Harmony

By on August 15th, 2025

Woman treating Ozempic face with fat graftingt in San Diego, CA
If you’ve noticed changes in your facial appearance after weight loss with medications like Ozempic, you’re not alone. Significant weight reduction can sometimes lead to a hollowed or tired look, especially in delicate areas of the face. At True Beauty in San Diego, Dr. Reagan offers advanced fat grafting techniques to restore youthful balance and natural-looking harmony. Choosing True Beauty means choosing personalized care, artistic precision, and results that reflect your best self. How Ozempic Affects Facial Volume When you lose weight rapidly, your body often sheds fat evenly—including the fat that once supported your facial features. For some, this can mean cheeks that appear flatter, temples that look hollow, ...Read More →

From Acne to Anti-Aging: What Facial Peels Can Really Do

By on July 16th, 2025

Woman with clear skin after peel in San Diego, CA
If you’ve been searching for a treatment that refreshes your skin, targets stubborn acne, and softens fine lines, a chemical facial peel may be the answer. At True Beauty, Dr. Reagan offers personalized care so you feel confident and comfortable in choosing a treatment plan designed around your unique needs. With his expertise, you receive professional guidance and results that prioritize both safety and noticeable improvement. How Facial Peels Work A facial peel is a technique that applies a specialized solution to the skin, causing the outermost layer of cells to exfoliate and eventually peel away. This controlled process reveals newer, smoother skin ...Read More →

August is National Breastfeeding Month: Better Breasts after Pregnancy and Nursing

By on August 16th, 2023

Breast lift La Jolla
Although pregnancy and breastfeeding are fulfilling experiences that are filled with unmatched joy, they often take a major toll on a woman’s body. In fact, many women note that their bodies, especially the breasts, are just not the same after having children and desire to restore their youthful pre-pregnancy physiques. It is natural to want your body to look as great as you feel inside. While a healthy diet, moderate exercise, and healthy lifestyle habits can help boost your postpartum health and appearance, they may not be enough to address sagging or volume-depleted breasts that often accompany breastfeeding. For women ...Read More →

5 Tips To Help You Choose a Plastic Surgeon for Your Breast Reduction

By on March 15th, 2023

Breast Reduction Surgery La Jolla
Breast reduction surgery resizes the breasts and nipples to a smaller, more desirable size. There are a number of reasons why a person may choose to have breast reduction surgery. If you have made the decision to undergo breast reduction surgery, the next step is choosing a plastic surgeon. This decision can feel even more overwhelming than the choice to actually have the surgery. Here, Brian Reagan, M.D., F.A.C.S., at True Beauty provides five tips to help you choose a plastic surgeon for your breast reduction.  1. Choose an Experienced Board-Certified Surgeon Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic ...Read More →

Facial Fat Grafting Benefits for Youthful Results Without Injectables

By on February 14th, 2023

Facial Fat Grafting San Diego
As we age, our appearance changes. Our face naturally loses its fullness and wrinkles begin to appear. Just because aging is natural doesn’t mean that we have to accept the aesthetic effects of the process. Some people choose to restore fullness to their face with the use of dermal fillers. Another option for patients who want a long-lasting solution is facial fat grafting. Brian Reagan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers this safe and effective procedure for patients who desire youthful results without the use of injectables. Here, Dr. Reagan at True Beauty discusses facial fat grafting ...Read More →

Refine Your Face and Body Shape with AccuTite and FaceTite Treatments

By on January 16th, 2023

AccuTite Treatment San Diego
For most people, age is more than a number. It is something that is noticeable on the face and body. As a person ages, wrinkles develop, excess fat accumulates and skin can lose its elasticity. Don’t let the number of candles on your birthday cake dictate how you look and feel. Brian Reagan, M.D., F.A.C.S., a board-certified plastic surgeon, offers a number of treatments to help patients refine their face and body shape. These treatments include AccuTite and FaceTite. Read on to learn more about their benefits. AccuTite AccuTite is a non-surgical procedure that harnesses the power of radiofrequency energy ...Read More →

How “Drainless” Tummy Tucks Improve Recovery and Results

By on September 22nd, 2022

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The best way to enjoy San Diego’s sunny, warm weather is by feeling confident in our bodies. Unfortunately, many people face physical insecurities that can cause them to hide their bodies inside instead of experiencing all of the beautiful outdoor opportunities that San Diego offers. If a flabby abdomen is keeping you inside, then “drainless” tummy tuck may be right for you. Here, Dr. Brian Reagan at True Beauty explains how “drainless” tummy tucks improve recovery and results. What Is Tummy Tuck? Tummy tuck is an outpatient surgical procedure that focuses on removing or reducing excess, loose skin. It can ...Read More →

3 Procedures to Get Rid of Loose Skin After Weight Loss

By on August 24th, 2022

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss San Diego, CA
It takes an immense amount of determination and self-control to lose a significant amount of weight. Many people who achieve this feat through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery find themselves with loose skin in one or more areas, and the only way to get rid of the excess tissue is through surgery. At True Beauty, our board-certified plastic surgeon offers various body contouring surgeries to eliminate loose skin, including tummy tuck surgery, arm lift and thigh lift. 1.    Tummy Tuck Eliminates Excess Abdominal Skin Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries and is often ...Read More →

Are Dermal Fillers and Skincare Treatments the Perfect Summer Refresh?

By on June 27th, 2022

Summer Skin Care Treatments San Diego, CA
We're fortunate to enjoy sunny, warm weather year-round in San Diego and La Jolla, but summer still brings a surge in activities and events that make it even more important to us to look and feel our best. Dermal fillers and skin care treatments are the perfect way to refresh your complexion with quick results and little to no downtime. Dr. Brian Reagan and our team at True Beauty offer many non-surgical options to improve your aesthetic concerns and look flawless all summer long. These treatments can improve fine lines, wrinkles, dull or dry skin, age spots, enlarged pores, discoloration, ...Read More →

When Is the Right Time to Get Breast Lift?

By on January 14th, 2022

Breast Lift San Diego, CA
Each year, approximately 100,000 women in the United States undergo breast lift surgery to elevate their breasts. When board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Reagan meets patients for a breast lift consultation, they often express concern that they are either too young or too old to have the procedure. Here, Dr. Reagan discusses the most common reasons women seek breast lift. He also shares some advice about timing your own breast lift. After Having a Baby The breasts go through many changes during and after pregnancy. They first expand in size to accommodate breastfeeding. Once nursing is complete and the breasts ...Read More →