Dr. Salvatore Pacella

11/30/2025

✨ BIG NEWS ✨ We’ve just launched our brand new podcast and website — Beauty and the Beasts — where real plastic surgery meets no‑filter conversation. 💉🧠

I’m teaming up with fellow board‑certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Jejurikar to cut through the hype, expose the myths, and lay bare what really works in modern aesthetic medicine. From breast augmentation and body contouring to facial rejuvenation, injectables, and revision surgery — we cover it all.

Whether you’re a patient, a fellow surgeon or just plain curious about beauty culture — we bring decades of experience, data‑driven insight, and real-world operating‑room truth to your screen. Expect honesty, humor, and clarity.

📲 New episodes drop regularly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Head over to beautyandthebeasts.com (link in bio) and join the conversation.

🔹 Follow, listen, ask questions, and be part of a movement bringing transparency and real expertise to aesthetics.

Let’s change the way we talk about beauty. — Dr. Pacella

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08/21/2025

A well-placed brow lift does more than elevate the brow — it can subtly lift the mid-cheek, brighten the eyes, and restore youthful balance.

📍 Serving San Diego, La Jolla, Encinitas, and Del Mar, I specialize in advanced eyelid and brow surgery with a focus on natural, subtle results.

➡️ Swipe to see the before & after: notice how a carefully tailored brow lift not only opens the eyes but also enhances cheek contour — without looking ‘done.’

Why patients choose me:
✔️ Professor of Surgery & Division Head, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Scripps Clinic
✔️ 15+ years specializing in eyelid surgery and complex facial rejuvenation
✔️ Trusted by patients across Southern California for results that are refreshed, not overdone

👁 If you’ve been searching for San Diego eyelid surgery or brow lift near me, come see why patients throughout San Diego County choose Scripps Clinic for the most advanced techniques and natural outcomes.”

08/10/2025

📢 Honored to Be Named One of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 🇺🇸✨

I’m humbled to share that I was recently recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for 2025 — Top 20 in Eyelid Surgery and Top 100 in Rhinoplasty nationwide.

This prestigious ranking is based on an independent, nationwide survey of thousands of board-certified plastic surgeons, surgical peers, and medical professionals. Participants were asked to recommend surgeons they would trust for their own patients or family, evaluating factors such as:
🔹 Quality of surgical outcomes
🔹 Patient satisfaction
🔹 Peer reputation
🔹 Continuing medical education & innovation

Being named in both eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty is especially meaningful — these are two of the most delicate, detail-oriented procedures in facial plastic surgery. Eyelid surgery demands precision to restore youthful, natural results while protecting vision, and rhinoplasty requires artistry and deep anatomical knowledge to achieve balance, proportion, and harmony.

Patients from San Diego, La Jolla, and Encinitas trust my practice for complex revision eyelid surgery, ectropion repair, Asian eyelid surgery, and primary or revision rhinoplasty — often traveling from other cities when they’ve been told “nothing more can be done.”

When choosing a surgeon, board certification and proven expertise matter. Awards like this reinforce what my patients already know: your results — and your safety — are my highest priority.

📍 Serving San Diego | La Jolla | Encinitas
💻 Learn more at www.drpacella.com
📞 Call 858-554-9930 to schedule your consultation

05/17/2025

Proud to celebrate a true moment—congratulations to my colleague , General Surgery Resident at Navy Balboa Hospital, on receiving the 2025 Ruben F. Gittes, MD Award for Excellence in Research, presented by & Scripps Clinic Medical Group

His award-winning project, “A Comparison of Ovine-Reinforced Hybrid Mesh (OviTex PRS) With Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix (STRATTICE) in the Treatment of Advanced Breast Implant Capsular Contracture,” reflects both surgical insight and academic excellence. The recognition is richly deserved.

As his research mentor, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication, intellect, and curiosity that he brings to the field. is the kind of surgeon we need more of—smart, humble, and driven by purpose.

Huge thanks to & for supporting forward-thinking research in biologic mesh and breast reconstruction. The future is bright.

04/12/2025

Honored to speak at the World Society of Oculoplastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

I’ll be sharing insights on managing complex aesthetic and reconstructive eyelid cases—where precision meets artistry.

Join me as we explore the nuances of eyelid surgery and the transformative impact it has on patients’ lives.

03/25/2025

✨ Bright, Refreshed, and Confident! ✨

Another incredible blepharoplasty transformation! Our patient is thrilled with their results—and we love helping people look as vibrant as they feel.

If droopy eyelids or under-eye bags are making you look tired, eyelid surgery can restore a refreshed, youthful look. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Diego & La Jolla, I specialize in natural-looking facial rejuvenation.

📍 San Diego | La Jolla
📞 DM us to book your consultation!

10/18/2024

I’m sort of an adopted Detroit Lions fan. When I lived in A2, as a Bills fan, I sympathized with their plight of struggling through a losing record.

But here is a wonderful story about the love a young former Wolverine and elite pro athlete has for the place that supported him and the kids he inspired while he was there. We love you HUTCH! Get well soon!!!

The same children Aidan Hutchinson has visited at Mott's Children's Hospital offered their own support after the Detroit Lions DE broke his leg.

08/06/2024

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We are overjoyed to share a glowing 5-star review from a recent patient! She underwent a , , , and , and her happiness with the results is beyond words. Her journey with us has been incredibly rewarding, and we are thrilled to have helped her achieve the rejuvenation she desired.

Thank you for trusting us with your transformation! Your satisfaction is our top priority. 💖

07/29/2024

Join me for exclusive education at a luxury resort at COMBINED — Face + Rhino and Breast + Body in Scottsdale, AZ on September 5 – 8.



Register today for the latest face, rhinoplasty, breast, and body techniques!

06/23/2024

🌟✨ Honored and thrilled to announce that I have been recognized (for the 3rd year in a row) as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for 2024 by magazine and Statista! 🌟✨

Achieving the #15 rank in ( ) and being named among the Top 100 in is a testament to my commitment to excellence and the trust my incredible patients place in me. 🙏💉

With a focus on delivering natural and beautiful results, I take pride in enhancing my patients’ confidence and quality of life. From subtle eyelid rejuvenation to transformative rhinoplasty, each procedure is tailored to the unique needs and goals of my patients. 🌺👃👁️

Thank you to my amazing team and supportive community for making this possible. I am deeply grateful and motivated to continue striving for the highest standards in patient care and surgical expertise. 🚀💪

If you’re considering eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, or any other cosmetic procedure, I’d be honored to help you on your journey. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards your best self! 📞✨