Profile of Salvatore J. Pacella, Dr

From the moment you meet Dr. Pacella, you will realize why he is your Plastic Surgeon of choice. In our healthcare world overrun by electronics, cell phones and social media, it is rare today to have an opportunity to sit and talk with your doctor in a comfortable setting. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, and this philosophy influences everything Dr. Pacella believes and practices.

Having trained at some of the country’s leading institutions, Dr. Pacella has utilized his talents and experience to create a singular philosophy for Plastic Surgery: Cosmetic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery go hand-in-hand. To Dr. Pacella, every anatomic body part, be it the face, eyes, breast or body, has a unique function that cannot be separated from its aesthetic appearance. If you have been injured, suffered from cancer or disease, or simply do not like the appearance of aging, your anatomy must not only be restored to a natural and youthful appearance, but it must function as nature intended. To Dr. Pacella, this is the secret to success in Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgery is Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery is also Cosmetic Improvement. It is one.

Procedures of Salvatore J. Pacella, Dr ⁽²⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Diego	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in San Diego: 30	Ranked in CA: 406	Ranked in US: 2045
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in San Diego: 34	Ranked in CA: 448	Ranked in US: 2240
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in San Diego: 16	Ranked in CA: 285	Ranked in US: 1210
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in San Diego: 27	Ranked in CA: 289	Ranked in US: 1038
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in San Diego: 18	Ranked in CA: 475	Ranked in US: 2367
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in San Diego: 22	Ranked in CA: 430	Ranked in US: 2109
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in San Diego: 15	Ranked in CA: 298	Ranked in US: 1423
Oculoplastic Surgery Oculoplastic surgery includes a wide variety of surgical procedures that deal with the orbit, eyelids, tear ducts, and the face.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in San Diego: 17	Ranked in CA: 195	Ranked in US: 778
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in San Diego: 6	Ranked in CA: 76	Ranked in US: 294
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in San Diego: 20	Ranked in CA: 243	Ranked in US: 1024
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in San Diego: 32	Ranked in CA: 366	Ranked in US: 1961
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Diego: 36	Ranked in CA: 505	Ranked in US: 2312
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in San Diego: 28	Ranked in CA: 357	Ranked in US: 1672
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in San Diego: 14	Ranked in CA: 263	Ranked in US: 1184
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in San Diego: 26	Ranked in CA: 388	Ranked in US: 1854
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in San Diego: 25	Ranked in CA: 315	Ranked in US: 1254
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in San Diego: 20	Ranked in CA: 167	Ranked in US: 593
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in San Diego: 11	Ranked in CA: 173	Ranked in US: 603
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in San Diego: 16	Ranked in CA: 252	Ranked in US: 995
Ptosis Surgery Ptosis surgery is an operation to tighten the muscle that lifts your upper eyelid.	Ranked in San Diego: 1	Ranked in CA: 49	Ranked in US: 66
Eyelid Ptosis Repair The original surgical technique for the correction of ptosis utilized resection of upper lid skin to more effectively allow the frontalis muscle to elevate the eyelid.	Ranked in San Diego: 1	Ranked in CA: 30	Ranked in US: 93