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COMMITTED TO PATIENT EXCELLENCE & PHILANTHROPY
Beauty

La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre

COMMITTED TO PATIENT EXCELLENCE & PHILANTHROPY

La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery

Centre and Medical Spa has a long history of philanthropy in San Diego . Their surgeons , staff and patients love “ giving back ” and want to be part of the greater community by supporting local charities .
“ One of the many reason ’ s I relish my relationship with the practice is its long-term commitment to the community ,” Hector Salazar-Reyes , M . D ., FACS shared with GB Magazine . “ In addition to an amazing
Dr . Hector Salazar-Reyes group of physicians and staff , the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is a good neighbor . I am especially appreciative of the Centre ’ s long relationship with Las Patronas , a volunteer organization that helps support a wide array of nonprofit organizations in San Diego . My wife , Ingrid , is a current member . Throughout its 75-year history , Las Patronas has raised millions of dollars for local charities from its annual Jewel Ball at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club . This year was challenging with COVID and they had the first “ virtual ” ball , but they were able to reach their goals to help many local organizations .”
The practice also supports a broad range of community and international causes . These include The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Humble Design , a nonprofit that serves families and veterans emerging from homelessness by transforming an empty house or apartment into a home . In 2019 , LJCSC underwrote three home transformations and are continuing that this year . LJCSC CEO , Marie Olesen , joined the
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