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The La Jolla Institute of Plastic Surgery

4.5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in San Diego, California

Board-certified Financing 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
  • Accredited facility operates in an accredited surgical facility — worth confirming where your procedure would take place
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 858-450-3377
  • Website plasticsurgerylajolla.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

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

About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for The La Jolla Institute of Plastic Surgery — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

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 15 Google reviews.

🗒️ thorough consultation 4 mentions

“They are diligent and considerate with their patients providing realistic expectations.”

🩹 attentive aftercare 6 mentions

“His team checked on me regularly that first week post op and made me feel taken care of and comfortable.”

confidence-changing 6 mentions

“Pietraszek for something so personal was by far the best decision I have ever made.”

From the reviews

After four years of consults with surgeons in Michigan and California, I chose Dr. P's office in San Diego for my face and neck lift. Initially, I worked over the phone and email with Tracey setting up the consult. She was quick to respond to my questions and followed thru on what needed to be done.

★★★★★ — Janice, Feb 2022

EXCELLENT in every way! Unfortunately, it’s hard to navigate through so many choices in doctors & the sad thing is that most of your options will provide you less than stellar results. Dr P was the first plastic surgeon I ever went to & I assumed they were all awesome like him.

★★★★★ — Suzi, Oct 2017

I cannot thank Dr Pietrazek and his whole team enough. I went to him looking into a breast augmentation and lift. That was a few years ago. Finally the time was right. But, I had different plans now. I wanted a tummy tuck too!

★★★★★ — Sheri, Mar 2018

Came here as a referral from 2 friends who were very satisfied with their results, and I too am Incredibly happy with the entire process and my results. From intake to post-op, Dr. Pietraszek and Tracy took care of me and my needs. They are diligent and considerate with their patients providing realistic expectations.

★★★★★ — Julianne, Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 15 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 The La Jolla Institute of Plastic Surgery

8929 University Center Ln #102, San Diego, CA92122

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