Description of Practice
Salvatore J. Pacella, M.D., M.B.A. is a Board Certified Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, and practices in La Jolla and San Diego, California. His practice includes all aspects of Plastic Surgery, with a specialized interest in facial and oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery. He also performs botox and soft-tissue injections for facial rejuvenation and offers rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and body contouring.

Dr. Pacella’s philosophy focuses on enhancing natural features….he strives for balance, proportion and symmetry to achieve each patient’s unique aesthetic goals. He is dedicated to assisting his patients with achieving their desired outcome that both feels natural and looks beautiful. Whether you choose a cosmetic procedure or wish to correct a problem from injury, disease or a birth defect, you can be certain that an individualized plan will be tailored to your needs, with a special emphasis on quality and safety.

Committed to providing the best care for his patients, Dr. Pacella holds clinical staff appointments at the prestigious Scripps Clinic, Scripps... READ MORE Salvatore J. Pacella, M.D., M.B.A. is a Board Certified Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, and practices in La Jolla and San Diego, California. His practice includes all aspects of Plastic Surgery, with a specialized interest in facial and oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery. He also performs botox and soft-tissue injections for facial rejuvenation and offers rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and body contouring.

Dr. Pacella’s philosophy focuses on enhancing natural features….he strives for balance, proportion and symmetry to achieve each patient’s unique aesthetic goals. He is dedicated to assisting his patients with achieving their desired outcome that both feels natural and looks beautiful. Whether you choose a cosmetic procedure or wish to correct a problem from injury, disease or a birth defect, you can be certain that an individualized plan will be tailored to your needs, with a special emphasis on quality and safety.

Committed to providing the best care for his patients, Dr. Pacella holds clinical staff appointments at the prestigious Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. In addition, Dr. Pacella performs pediatric plastic surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego and works with San Diego-based Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a non-profit organization providing volunteer surgical services for disadvantaged children with facial deformities.

Dr. Pacella has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications in plastic surgery and health care economics as well as seven book chapters in cosmetic and eyelid surgery. Being committed to advancing the specialty of plastic surgery, Dr. Pacella has also been invited to present regularly at national and international plastic surgery meetings. Double-fellowship trained in Aesthetic Surgery, he is also an Active Member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

In addition to our offices in Torrey Pines and Rancho Bernardo, we are pleased to welcome all patients to our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Del Mar, conveniently located off Route 56 in Carmel Valley.

Patient Testomonials
* He is the most caring doctor I have ever had. I feel very blessed to have had him perform my surgery. He made this cancer patient want to live! (breast cancer survivor)

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  * Dr. Pacella, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your care and skill. You changed my life and I am a new woman. My results are perfect to me!

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  * Thank you for your wonderful care of me. I could not have entrusted myself in more capable hands.

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  * Dr. P, you were extremely supportive during this unfortunate injury. Thanks for sticking with me. You are a true professional. I’m back on my feet again thanks to you.

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  * The entire staff has been outstanding…from pre-surgery visits to post-op. Everyone has been sensitive, helpful and extremely knowledgeable, especially Dr. Pacella.

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