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Salvatore J Pacella, MD Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
4.9 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in San Diego, California
Plan your consultation
- Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 858-554-9930
- Website drpacella.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About this practice
“A special thank you to Christine, who went above and beyond both before and after my procedure.”
What patients say again and again
“Years later, I am still thrilled with my results, and I thought it was time for a formal review in case it helps anyone else.”
“Pacella is confident, talented in his craft, respectful, and took the time to answer my questions and keep me informed of what to expect during and after the procedure.”
“I am extremely pleased with the outcome and am impressed that someone can have so much skill and surgical 'artistic' ability under such demanding and time-sensitive circumstances.”
“Pacella an amazing surgeon, but he took the time to explain every detail of my procedures, answered all my questions, and alleviated all of my anxiety.”
“From the very beginning, the entire staff was warm, professional, and truly dedicated to making me feel comfortable and well-cared for.”
From the reviews
My mother's eyelids were so droopy that she could hardly see. We took her to Dr. Pacella and, wow what a difference! His work on her eyelids was superb. She looks fantastic and her vision has been restored.
I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in 2020. My initial treatment was a lumpectomy and 30 radiation sessions. Unfortunately some unforeseen complications developed and I ended up with a 4 year journey, involving 9 surgeries. I was initially referred to Dr.
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Dr. Pacella and his entire team for my rhinoplasty. From the very first consultation, Dr. Pacella made me feel heard, understood, and completely at ease. He took the time to carefully explain the procedure, answer all of my questions, and set realistic expectations.
I’m 77 years old, and I recently had a direct brow lift, upper blepharoplasty, and ptosis repair done by Dr. Salvatore J. Pacella. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The heavy skin above my eyes had become very bothersome and was affecting my peripheral vision.
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.
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