Ranked guide · La Jolla, California
The 17 Best Plastic Surgeons in La Jolla (2026)
La Jolla's surgical practices sit around the Genesee Avenue and La Jolla Village medical corridor, adjacent to the university medical campus that anchors the area's reputation. This is a premium market with fewer practices than San Diego proper but strong individual credentials, and prices reflect the setting. Facial work and body contouring both have representation. The ranked list below uses real Google rating weighted by review volume. American Board of Plastic Surgery certification, hospital privileges, and an accredited facility are the verifications worth making regardless of how established a practice appears.
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Restore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS
8899 University Center Ln Unit 200, San Diego, CA 92122
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San Diego Plastic Surgery Center - Dr. Jose Rodriguez
4130 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 303, La Jolla, CA 92037
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La Jolla Facial Plastic Surgery: Victor Chung, MD
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd #103, San Diego, CA 92130
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Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center - Scott R. Miller, MD, FACS
9834 Genesee Ave Suite 210, La Jolla, CA 92037
Photos from each practice's Google Business Profile.
How to vet a plastic surgeon
Three checks before any consultation deposit: certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (in Canada, Royal College certification, FRCSC), surgery performed in an accredited facility, and a direct answer to "how many of my exact procedure do you perform each year?" A reputable surgeon welcomes all three questions. Be cautious with heavy discounting and package deals: surgery is the wrong purchase to optimize on price.