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Health and Wellness | March 10, 2021

What Is a Thread Face Lift?

A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses the benefits and limits of a nonsurgical thread facelift, also known as "the lunchtime facelift".
Health and Wellness | November 2, 2020

How To Fix Droopy Eyelids with Plastic Surgery

An upper eyelid lift can fix droopy eyelids related to aging. A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses surgical and non-surgical approaches to droopy eyelids.
Health and Wellness | December 10, 2019

Cosmetic Procedures: Your Options to Look Good, Feel Better (podcast)

A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses common cosmetic procedures, from tummy tuck to neck and eyelid lifts and the popular Mommy Makeover.
Health and Wellness | December 3, 2019

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: What Are My Options to Look Better? (video)

Scripps Clinic plastic surgeon Salvatore Pacella explains how plastic and reconstructive surgery can help you look and feel better.
Scripps in the News | June 10, 2019

Scripps Doctor Treats Patient With Rare Breast Implant-Related Cancer

A doctor examines a mammogram checking for breast cancer.
A local woman and Salvatore Pacella, a plastic surgeon at Scripps, were recently featured on CBS 8, discussing her rare breast implant-related cancer condition.
Health and Wellness | April 26, 2019

What is Involved in Scar Revision?

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People with scars who are concerned about their appearance have options available to minimize scars, including scar revision. A plastic surgeon at Scripps...
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2019

What Are the Best Ways to Remove Dark Circles Under the Eyes?

When is it time to see a doctor for dark under eye circles?
Understanding the causes of dark circles under the eyes determines the most effective treatments. A Scripps Clinic plastic surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | November 2, 2018

Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation? (video)

A woman feels a silicone implant before breast augmentation surgery.
Salvatore Pacella, MD, a plastic surgeon at Scripps Clinic, explains who is a good candidate for cosmetic breast surgery and how breast augmentation...
News Releases | January 26, 2017

Scripps Physician Co-writes Book on Reconstructive Facial Surgery

Sal Pacella, MD, Scripps plastic surgeon, co-author of textbook on reconstructive surgery after Mohs facial surgery
Salvatore Pacella, MD, has co-written a textbook on reconstructive facial reconstruction after skin cancer.
Scripps in the News | April 1, 2013

The Savvy Patient - New Tool in Abdominal Hernia Repair

In a “Savvy Patient” article in the UT San Diego, Dr. Salvatore Pacella explains an innovative technique using biologic mesh to repair recurring hernias.