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    4.9 (68 reviews)
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    Lying on my back, implants fall to the sides.

    I would not recommend coming to Dr. Brucker for a breast augmentation. I cannot speak on his work elsewhere. After thinking long & hard about it if I were to leave a review or not, I decided I'd like others to have a fair decision on whether or not to get their procedures done here after hearing about my own repercussions. I had a simple under the muscle breast augmentation in October of 2022. I am 5'10, athletic, 170lbs, and started with a 34B. I wanted 34/36 DD's. I got silicone 575 CC's implants, under the muscle, incisions below the breasts. I have healed fully from it, and now have many complaints, and plan to have a revision elsewhere. At first glance, they look fine, but they're not the size I wanted, they don't perform well, they are far apart, fall to my armpits when lying, have a thick scar on one side. and have nerve damage in one side. When going back & forth on deciding what size implants I wanted, Dr B said nothing over 575CC's would fit. I saw photos of someone with similar stature online, who got 575CC's and appeared to be close to the size I wanted, so I asked for him to try and fit that size, although he was hesitant. He said if in surgery, they didn't fit, he would go down a size. I agreed. Having told Dr B I am athletic and lift weights regularly, and did not want any changes to performance, he still encouraged me to go under the muscle. This was not a good idea, as I experience pain & (very unsightly) implant repositioning when using my pecs in any manner. Originally it appeared to be "Double Bubble Deformity" but has healed and now is more obviously what surgeons call "Animation Deformity" where the muscle "window shades" up when the pec is flexed. It's painful and ugly, and can cause the implant to permanently move positions. Think dropping down below, or in the armpits. Ugh. This may be due to the surgeon releasing too much of the pec when creating the pocket for the implant. This surgical error aside, the bedside manner of Dr B and staff (one in particular) seemed friendly enough at first, but quickly diluted. Dr. B seemed rushed & absent-minded in most of our pre-op and post-op meetings. During our post-op meeting I asked him why I was experiencing what looked to be a "double bubble deformity" on one side, and he passively said "Well because of the implant size you chose." That was the one explanation I've gotten on this deformity, outside of it hopefully going away with time. Yikes. I'll be planning a costly revision early 2024. Nurse Jenn was friendly enough at first, but became unprofessional and off-putting. I apparently am friends with someone she knows and does not get along with, so she chose to treat me & my partner lesser than in all of my appointments before, during, & after surgery. She would roll her eyes, scoff, and ask condescending questions. Upon waking from my surgery, she was leaning over me, scowling, asking if the smell in the room was me. (It was my self tan that heated up during surgery) I made a joke about it, feeling very uneasy and unsure as I was coming out of anesthesia, which was left ignored. What a way to wake up from your first surgery ever! When she and another nurse rolled me in a wheelchair out to my partner waiting outside, he wanted to get a video, and she had a scowl across her face and was very short with us both, making him uncomfortable, forfeiting capturing the moment that should have been a light & happy occasion. I've been told she has had reviews like this before, to no correction, and have heard elsewhere that this is a reputation the office is becoming known for in town. I raised concerns about this behavior afterwards to a staff member, which was left dismissed by Dr B. I believe Dr. Brucker is a nice man with experience, but is rushing through appointments & surgeries haphazardly, and is not making corrections on Nurse Jenn's poor behavior. I also believe Dr. B adamantly recommended a certain modest size implant, and an under the muscle surgery, due to where he knows his talents lie, which is why going slightly larger (575CC) had an unfortunate outcome, potentially just lack of skill in that size range. Now because of these mistakes, I have had almost a year of issues, and have to invest time, energy, pain, & money into another surgery that hopefully corrects these things. This has been quite emotional & a bit traumatizing being my first cosmetic surgery ever. I hope Dr. B can work on bettering his expertise, correct his staff, and learns to refer clients elsewhere for procedures he's not confident in.

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    Glynn Bolitho - Fully accredited surgery center

    Glynn Bolitho

    4.7(45 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Dr. Bolitho is remarkable. I had a mini facelift a year ago, and he recommended laser treatment,…read morewhich I just completed with a wonderful nurse named Courtney. I tend to get very nervous, and she made me feel completely comfortable and reassured that everything would be okay. A special shout-out to Karen as well, she runs the office and is also a kind, calming presence who takes the time to reassure anxious patients like me. Today is day two post-procedure, and I'm excited to see the results.

    For years I had been thinking of a face and neck lift but kept putting it off afraid of a possible…read morebad outcome, the amount of downtime and possible pain and discomfort-- At best, I imagined myself swollen and bruised for weeks and needing someone to take care of me. Over the years I had a few consultations with very reputable surgeons but they didn't give me the confidence to go ahead and do it. Then a friend came from NY to have her facelift with Dr Bolitho. Upon seeing her outcome just a few days after her surgery I was sold! From the first consultation and at every meeting after, Dr Bolitho treated me with the utmost professionalism. He listened carefully, explained in great detail the entire process, answered every question and suggested doing less than I thought I needed. He exudes care and trustworthiness and as he speaks it is very obvious how much he loves what he does. The outcome of my deep plane face and neck lift was absolute perfection! The process could not have been easier. Almost no downtime at all. No pain or bruising, just a pulling sensation which went away as the stitches dissolved. Within 2 days I was off Tylenol and making my own lunch, watching movies and even did some laundry. Within two weeks I was out and about looking and feeling great. It has now been 3 months, there are no traces of having had surgery. I look rested, years younger but not obvious or pulled. I get a lot of compliments from people who can't quite figure out why I look younger and refreshed. When I choose to tell them I had a facelift, they are astonished by how natural I look. They ask to see the scars and are amazed by how hard it is to see them at all. I've lost count of how many times I have been asked to shared his contact. Dr Bolitho exceeded my highest expectations! His work is truly amazing and only matched by his bedside manner. It's obvious how much he enjoys bringing joy to his patients and how proud he is of his work ....and rightly so! His entire staff is knowledgeable, friendly and extremely helpful. I highly recommend him and only wish I could give more than 5 stars.

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    Robert Kearney, MD, FACS

    Robert Kearney, MD, FACS

    4.6(96 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Came to Dr Kearney from Lancaster, CA. Had consults with doctors in Vegas, Beverly Hills, LA and…read morehim. He was the only one that made me feel at ease and didn't try to upsell me. The procedure and the recovery were a breeze. I came to him for a neck lift and I will be back to him for my next procedure! It's been a few months and I am very happy with the results. He didn't make big incisions and remove a bunch of skin like all the other doctors wanted to do, and he was more affordable! Great guy, great surgeon!

    I went in for a consultation last week and left feeling very uncomfortable. From the start, before…read morethe consultation even began, I was asked to take photos for a simulation without being properly asked or informed, which I declined. During the consultation, I clearly explained what I was looking for. He mentioned under-the-armpit incisions, which interested me, but then quickly insisted that I would need a lift. I explained that I was extremely uncomfortable with a lift due to scarring, but my concerns were dismissed. He spoke very fast, was insistent, and both my support person and I felt lost and talked over. He told me my nipples were "turned down," which I disagreed with, and made unsolicited comments such as women not wanting to "look like a boy," that "guys don't care about scars," and that "you either have scars or you don't have bigger boobs." These comments felt inappropriate and made me feel pressured and insecure rather than supported. Overall, I felt that he did not listen to my goals or respect my boundaries. I booked this consultation specifically because of his advertised experience with endoscopic transaxillary cases and made my preferences very clear, yet I felt pushed toward a procedure I did not want. I would not trust this doctor and would recommend finding a surgeon who truly listens and has experience in the specific approach you're looking for. Additionally after the consultation, I called the office again to clarify whether it would be possible to proceed with an under-the-armpit approach without a lift, since I am comfortable with my breast shape and simply want more volume. He responded that I would "have the same breasts, just bigger," and that I would still have "the same problem." I explained that I do not see my breasts as a problem and that I like them as they are. He then told me that I should find a different doctor.

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    Pacific Lipo - San Diego - Lipo to back bra, love handles, flanks, with small fat transfer/BBL for more youthful shape.

    Pacific Lipo - San Diego

    4.5(301 reviews)
    0.9 miUniversity City

    Dr. Bivens and the Pacific Lipo team are outstanding. From the moment Dr Bivens walked in the room…read morehis demeanor, professionalism and approach put me at ease. I knew this was the right place for my procedure. Stef is one of my absolute favorites. Her radiant personality, kindness and care translate to exceptional customer service. She always takes a moment to say hi when she sees me and recalls personal details. From start to finish, the team has always provided support with all my questions and have aided in my journey. They are the real deal here and truly care. Tania has provided information as well as amazing massage to help with post op care. I highly recommend Pacific Lipo.

    There truly aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to Pacific Lipo and Dr. Gocken. From…read moremy first phone call to my consultation. To my procedure and post-op appointments. Every single experience exceeded my expectations. I had a fat transfer procedure with Dr. Gocken and I honestly couldn't be happier with my results. He is skilled, attentive, and patient. He took the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns. I felt heard, informed and confident every step of the way. The entire team was fantastic! The front desk girls always welcomed me with a smile, the nurses were incredibly compassionate and reassuring, and the anesthesiologist (shout-out to Chris!) made me feel completely at ease. They were genuinely invested in making my experience a positive one and their warmth made all the difference. Choosing to have surgery is such a personal and vulnerable experience, and I'm so thankful I trusted PacificLipo and Dr. G. I not only got beautiful results and confidence but also an experience I'll always be grateful for. Thank you for making what could have been a stressful experience feel so positive and life-changing.

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    Joseph Grzeskiewicz, MD - it's been 12 years since Dr G did my maxi-lift and it's still great. I'm the redhead and I'm 66

    Joseph Grzeskiewicz, MD

    4.8(42 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Here it is 12 years after Dr G performed my maxi-lift and people still think I'm 10 years younger…read morethan I am. Such an amazing surgeon, I highly recommend him!

    The best decision of my adult life, Dr G is beyond talented, he is an artist of his work. My breast…read moreimplants are absolutely flawless. This is something I wanted to do for so long after having my 2 kids. At 30 i wanted to finally feel confident with an area I was always self conscious about I would recommend anyone to dr g ! Take the leap and do it :) . Not only does he do amazing work, he gives you the ultimate doctor patient care. My consultation appt felt like they closed the office just to meet me lol, so much care and time went into the appt, I knew the instant I met him and his assistant, he would be the doctor I would choose. I felt comfortable, and not scared, he explained EVERYTHING. He has a ton of knowledge and experience and I felt like I could trust him with this huge change to my body. I have never had plastic surgery and was very nervous. He didn't put any pressure on moving forward with the surgery, it was whatever I felt comfortable with. It was a wonderful experience. His assistant Eva is so so so sweet. I would 100% recommend. I'm so happy with the results. Recovery time and healing was fast due to the great job he did on the surgery. - thank you Dr G and Eva, this review has been way past due ! Surgery was in august 2020. Still amazed with my results :)

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    Alexus Surgery Center & Medspa - The aftermath of today's facial!

    Alexus Surgery Center & Medspa

    4.8(68 reviews)
    1.9 miSorrento Valley
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    Dr. Alexander and his team are genuinely caring and somehow make every patient feel like they're…read morethe only one there. Care is truly customized to each person, with zero pressure to upsell anything--just thoughtful, honest recommendations. I'm especially grateful that Dr. Alexander prioritizes patients so highly that he even sees people on the weekend when needed. The results speak for themselves, and I couldn't be more thankful for this practice and the level of care they provide.

    I am going to write two reviews in one here:) FACIALS:…read moreSo when you get a procedure here they offer you a complimentary facial and IPL Treatment within one year. I made and appointment for a facial about 6 months after my eye surgery and was booked with Courtney and she was AMAZING!!!! After my first facial I have already had another one and booked my third one with her. She is so nice and knowledgeable she told me everything she was doing and anything she suggested (without a sales pitch) and made sure to answer all of my questions. I am a now going for facials once a month with Courtney and my skin is looking amazing if I do say so myself:) EYE SURGERY: I came to Dr. Alexander for under eye surgery I had 3 consultations and I ended up going with Dr. Alexander, he made me feel very comfortable and answered my million questions prior, during and post surgery and was just so nice and never made me feel like I was annoying him by all my questions, I have never had surgery before so I was a nervous nelly. I have never known any Dr to reply to messages himself directly and in a timely manner and did I mention I got my surgery near the holidays so I text him on Christmas Eve and he replied? I'm just beyond impressed. My under eyes look AMAZING my only regret is I didn't do it sooner, I feel so much younger and more confident and if I didn't write this review no one would ever know I had a surgery. I can't say enough good things about this practice from my very first email with Joel

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    The La Jolla Institute Of Plastic Surgery - Dr. James Pietraszek

    The La Jolla Institute Of Plastic Surgery

    4.7(37 reviews)
    0.9 miUniversity City

    I decided to get a consultation for breast augmentation after having 4 kids and about to turn 41…read more My mom actually had several services done over 20 years ago from Dr. Pietraszek and only had good things to say about her experience. I booked my consultation in mid-May of 2022 and was able to get my surgery done by the end of June. I appreciated that all the staff didn't pressure me to get big implants and that their ultimate goal is to look natural. I'm 5'3" and 145 lbs. I decided to get saline implants, through the areola and wanted no more than 380 cc. My left breast is actually bigger than my right so we went with a smaller implant on that side... now they're identical. Pre-op consisted of blood work and a mammogram. Dr. Pietraszek, the anethesist and all the staff were so friendly and helpful throughout the whole process. The follow up appointments post surgery were on day 3, 6 and 9 then I have another about a month in a half post surgery. Post surgery care emphasizes massages, taking it easy and the correct bra support. I highly recommend Dr. Pietraszek and will be back for other services.

    Avoid @ all costs. This DR needs to retire & this practice should be shut down. How much did you…read morepay Yelp to get the reviews of Sandy removed? This practice is unsafe and should be reported to the medical board. Sandy is unhinged and unstable. She should not have her RN license if that's even what she has. Do not get surgery or treatment here. The surgical assistants show up drunk from the night before.

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    The La Jolla Institute Of Plastic Surgery - I have never felt so comfortable and confident about my body. Thank you Dr. Pietraszek and staff!!

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    I have never felt so comfortable and confident about my body. Thank you Dr. Pietraszek and staff!!

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