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: 29	Ranked in CA: 388	Ranked in US: 1946
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in San Diego: 33	Ranked in CA: 430	Ranked in US: 2141
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: 267	Ranked in US: 1109
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: 25	Ranked in CA: 268	Ranked in US: 914
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: 455	Ranked in US: 2213
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: 411	Ranked in US: 2016
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: 280	Ranked in US: 1325
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: 16	Ranked in CA: 176	Ranked in US: 687
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: 74	Ranked in US: 253
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in San Diego: 19	Ranked in CA: 225	Ranked in US: 883
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: 31	Ranked in CA: 348	Ranked in US: 1864
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Diego: 34	Ranked in CA: 485	Ranked in US: 2199
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: 27	Ranked in CA: 338	Ranked in US: 1569
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in San Diego: 13	Ranked in CA: 244	Ranked in US: 1085
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: 24	Ranked in CA: 369	Ranked in US: 1751
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: 24	Ranked in CA: 296	Ranked in US: 1157
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: 19	Ranked in CA: 155	Ranked in US: 536
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: 10	Ranked in CA: 155	Ranked in US: 521
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: 15	Ranked in CA: 231	Ranked in US: 895
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: 64
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: 23	Ranked in US: 65