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Plastic surgery in San Diego

32 practices ranked by real Google ratings, local procedure costs, and the questions worth asking before you book. 14 of them say on their own websites that they offer financing or payment plans.

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San Diego's plastic surgeons spread from La Jolla's medical corridor through Del Mar and downtown, with a market personality closer to its dermatology scene than to LA's: physician-led, less billboard, strong in facial and breast surgery. Military and biotech populations keep demand steady year-round. Confirm American Board of Plastic Surgery certification and surgical-facility accreditation, then use the ranked list below, real Google ratings weighted by review volume, as your shortlist.

Across the 32 practices we track in San Diego, the widest procedure coverage is facelift (29 surgeons), blepharoplasty (26 surgeons), and liposuction (26 surgeons), which typically runs $12,000–$30,000 locally. 2 of these practices list Saturday hours. Together they hold 5,795 Google reviews at an average of 4.8 stars.

Considering something non-surgical first? Compare the two sides on our CoolSculpting versus liposuction and Morpheus8 versus facelift guides, or browse med spas in San Diego.

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Plastic surgeons in San Diego

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Procedures in San Diego

Surgical procedures in San Diego

Tap a procedure to see local cost ranges and which San Diego surgeons perform it.

  • Blepharoplasty treatment

    Blepharoplasty

    $3,200–$7,500
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  • Rhinoplasty treatment

    Rhinoplasty

    $7,000–$16,000
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  • Breast Augmentation treatment

    Breast Augmentation

    $6,500–$13,000
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  • Liposuction treatment

    Liposuction

    $3,500–$11,000
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  • Tummy Tuck treatment

    Tummy Tuck

    $8,000–$16,000
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  • Facelift treatment

    Facelift

    $12,000–$30,000
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Guides for San Diego patients

CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction: An Honest Comparison

Freezing fat versus surgically removing it. What each actually does to your body, the real cost math when you stack multiple cycles, the complication nobody mentions, and how to tell which one your anatomy needs.

Morpheus8 vs. Facelift: What a Device Can and Cannot Do

The comparison that saves people thousands. Morpheus8 improves skin quality. A facelift repositions anatomy. Here is how to tell which problem you actually have before you spend money on the wrong one.

Thread Lift vs. Facelift: The Honest Cost of Waiting

PDO threads are real, modest, and temporary. A facelift is permanent and expensive. Run the ten-year math, understand the complications nobody warns you about, and find out which one your face actually needs.

Under-Eye Filler vs. Eyelid Surgery: Which One Your Anatomy Needs

Filler fills hollows. Surgery removes fat pads and loose skin. Choose wrong and you make the problem worse. Here is the self-assessment that tells you which one you are, and the safety facts about tear trough filler.
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Plastic surgery in San Diego, answered

How many plastic surgery practices are there in San Diego?

We track 32 practices in San Diego, California, each with a public Google rating and at least 25 reviews. La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre currently holds the highest rating-weighted score. Listings are editorial and never paid.

What should I check before booking a consultation in San Diego?

Three things, in this order. Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or Royal College certification (FRCSC) in Canada. Whether the operating facility is accredited, or the surgeon holds hospital privileges for your exact procedure. And how many of that specific operation the surgeon performs each year. A reputable practice answers all three without hesitation.

Which procedures do San Diego surgeons perform?

Across the practices we track in San Diego, the procedures with local coverage are Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Facelift, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Mommy Makeover, Buccal Fat Removal, Otoplasty, Labiaplasty, Neck Lift, Brow Lift, Gynecomastia Surgery, Hair Transplant, Facial Fat Transfer, Arm Lift, Thigh Lift, Body Lift, Lip Lift, Earlobe Repair, Lipo 360, Panniculectomy, Breast Implant Removal, Chin Liposuction, Chin Implant, Revision Rhinoplasty, Scar Revision, Breast Fat Transfer. Each links to local cost ranges and the surgeons who perform it.

Is a med spa the same as a plastic surgery practice?

No. Med spas deliver non-surgical treatments such as injectables, lasers and skin therapies, usually under a supervising physician. Plastic surgery practices are led by surgeons who operate. Some concerns can be addressed either way, and the honest answer depends on your anatomy. If you are weighing the two, our comparison guides cover exactly that decision.

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