Center for Cosmetic Surgery: Sassan Alavi, MD

San Diego, United States

Center for Cosmetic Surgery: Sassan Alavi, MD

4.5(230 reviews)
Mommy MakeoverBreast Augmentation
3023 Bunker Hill St Unit 204, San Diego, CA 92109

Procedures offered

Mommy Makeover

The full post-pregnancy transformation: typically a tummy tuck, breast surgery and liposuction combined in a single procedure.

Breast Augmentation

Implants or fat transfer restore the volume and shape lost after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Opening hours

Friday8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
Thursday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Patient reviews (5)

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Dayna Darrow

4 months ago

I would highly recommend Dr. Sassan Alavi for cosmetic surgery. He and his staff are highly professional and treated me with the utmost respect. I received three estimates and his was extremely fair in comparison with the others. I knew I was in good hands and could trust him, he's also very kind and a perfectionist in his work/artistry. After losing 130 lbs. my upper arms were left with a lot of hanging skin that made clothes impossible to fit so I had brachioplasty surgery. While I'm still healing and will need a small adjustment, I am well pleased with the results. Thank you very much, Dr. Alavi!

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Ariella Readore

a month ago

My experience with Dr. Alavi was amazing from start to finish. His bedside manner was exceptional, and his work exceeded my expectations. From my very first consultation, he truly listened to me, asked thoughtful questions, and took the time to understand the vision I had for myself — and he delivered exactly that. The day of surgery and throughout recovery, I felt very well cared for. By the third day, I had barely any pain and already looked amazing. I’ve watched many recovery journeys on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube where people experienced a lot of dysmorphia or emotional distress afterward, but I honestly didn’t go through that. I felt beautiful and confident very early on in my healing process. His staff was also incredibly supportive, attentive, and kind every step of the way. Dr. Alavi even personally called to check on me, which meant a lot and made me feel genuinely cared for as a patient. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Alavi to anyone considering surgery. He’s not a 5 out of 5 — he’s a 10 out of 10.

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Chelle Romanoff

3 months ago

I had my breast augmentation with Dr. Alavi back in September, and I truly couldn’t be happier with my experience. From my very first consultation to my final follow-up, he and his staff were incredibly kind, caring, and efficient. They made me feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. Dr. Alavi takes his time with his patients and never makes you feel rushed. He listened carefully to what I wanted, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and was very understanding throughout the entire process. I felt completely confident that I was in great hands. My surgery went perfectly, and my recovery was smooth and much easier than I expected. The results are absolutely beautiful — exactly what I was hoping for. My scarring is minimal, and everything looks very natural and balanced. Dr. Alavi is truly exceptional at what he does. I’m so grateful for his skill and care, and I would highly recommend him to anyone considering this surgery!

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Mary Trevellyan

4 months ago

In 2025 I decided to address my sagging jowls and neckline and consulted several physicians. It wasn’t until I met Dr. Sassan Alavi that I felt confident I’d found the right surgeon. I was nervous about the procedure, but Dr. Alavi’s exceptional bedside manner and calm confidence—backed by his experience performing thousands of facelifts—put me at ease. He took the time to explain exactly how he would perform my facelift, what results to expect, and answered every question thoroughly. From that moment I knew I was in excellent hands. On the day of surgery I was still anxious, but his nurse anesthetist treated me with warmth and reassurance. Everything went according to plan. Postoperative pain was minimal, as he had promised, and after a few days I was managing comfortably with over‑the‑counter medication. Each follow‑up visit with Dr. Alavi was excellent; his staff welcomed me like family. He reminded me I was healing beautifully because I followed his recovery instructions carefully. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Alavi—he is kind, compassionate, and exceptionally skilled. I’m absolutely thrilled with my results: no one can tell I had a facelift; I simply look 10–15 years younger. If you are thinking about getting plastic surgery of any kind, go see Dr. Alavi. He answers all your questions and thoroughly explains how he will perform the procedure. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Alavi. He is an exceptional doctor and a gift to the profession.

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Deirdre Sullivan

4 months ago

Dr. Alavi is an extraordinarily talented cosmetic surgeon who possesses a keen artistic eye. He goes above and beyond to ensure that you get the best results based on your personal goals of beauty. He is not satisfied with anything less than the best artistic achievements. His facelift procedure and breast augmentation procedures gave me phenomenal results that greatly exceeded my expectations! I was overjoyed at the outcome. Not only is he a superb physician, but Dr. Alavi's stellar staff are the most kind and welcoming people you would ever want to meet. The entire center is supportive both before and after any procedure you choose with them. His office is fully equipped with a clean and modern surgical suite on the first floor that is handily adjacent to a safe parking area. For my procedures he chose Carol Mann as the anesthesiologist, and she was wonderful!

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