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Center for Cosmetic Surgery: Sassan Alavi, MD

4.5 ★★★★★ 237 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in San Diego, California

Board-certified Financing Free consultation Mommy makeover

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  • Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
  • Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
  • Free consultation offers a complimentary consultation — a no-pressure way to ask about candidacy, technique, and cost before you commit
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  • Phone +1 858-483-0690
  • Website cosmeticsurgerycenter.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for Center for Cosmetic Surgery: Sassan Alavi, MD — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

Board-Certified

“Alavi is a gentle & kind human being in addition to being a brilliant (Board Certified Plastic) surgeon.”

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🗓️ Free Consultation

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📸 Before & After Gallery

“The entire center is supportive both before and after any procedure you choose with them.”

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💻 Virtual Consultation

“He not only was eating his lunch during our virtual consultation, but he also told me I needed a neck lift and that I wasn’t a good candidate for chin lipo.”

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🤱 Mommy Makeover

“I recently had a mommy makeover including a tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation and I genuinely can’t say enough positive things about him.”

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🗣️ Spanish-Speaking

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These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 237 Google reviews.

🌿 natural-looking results 7 mentions

“His facelift procedure and breast augmentation procedures gave me phenomenal results that greatly exceeded my expectations!”

💗 attentive bedside manner 15 mentions

“Alavi took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure, answer all of my questions, and ensure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled & experienced surgeon 7 mentions

“I knew I was in good hands and could trust him, he's also very kind and a perfectionist in his work/artistry.”

caring, professional staff 4 mentions

“The entire team was wonderful and I feel completely confident in his abilities.”

🩹 attentive aftercare 6 mentions

“The post op care they provide is so thorough and they respond so quickly if you have any questions outside of what’s provided.”

From the reviews

In 2025 I decided to address my sagging jowls and neckline and consulted several physicians. It wasn’t until I met Dr. Sassan Alavi that I felt confident I’d found the right surgeon. I was nervous about the procedure, but Dr.

★★★★★ — Mary, Feb 2026

Before discovering this office I had been to 3 different offices, over several years planning to have my procedure done, and none of them worked out all for different reasons. When I found Dr. Alavi’s office, at the consultation, they made me feel so welcome and comfortable. The staff was just absolutely amazing.

★★★★★ — Timolen, Jan 2026

My experience with Dr. Alavi was amazing from start to finish. His bedside manner was exceptional, and his work exceeded my expectations. From my very first consultation, he truly listened to me, asked thoughtful questions, and took the time to understand the vision I had for myself — and he delivered exactly that.

★★★★★ — Ariella, May 2026

I had my breast augmentation with Dr. Alavi back in September, and I truly couldn’t be happier with my experience. From my very first consultation to my final follow-up, he and his staff were incredibly kind, caring, and efficient. They made me feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. Dr.

★★★★★ — Chelle, Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 237 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Center for Cosmetic Surgery: Sassan Alavi, MD

3023 Bunker Hill St Unit 204, San Diego, CA92109

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