Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, CA
The breast explant specialist in La Jolla and San Diego.
Tim Sayed MD is the plastic surgeon La Jolla and San Diego women turn to when they want their breast implants out, done with en bloc technique and the judgment of 20 years in practice. Double board-certified, he also performs the full range of breast, body, and facial surgery, with every plan built around your goals rather than a procedure menu.
1,000+
Explant procedures
2
Board certifications
4.6
Google rating
Overview
La Jolla plastic surgery at a glance
Surgeon
Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS, double board-certified in plastic surgery and general surgery
Serving
La Jolla and the greater San Diego area, from an office near La Jolla Village and UTC
Procedures
Breast, body, and facial surgery for women and men, plus non-surgical care
Signature
Breast implant removal, including en bloc explant
Approach
Boutique, one-surgeon care built around natural-looking results
Consultations
In person and virtual, with financing available
Tim Sayed MD is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, a distinction relatively few plastic surgeons hold.
Patients
Trusted across La Jolla and San Diego
4.6
Average Google rating
Patients choose Dr. Sayed for natural-looking results and candid, unhurried guidance. Read their experiences, then see real outcomes in the gallery.
★★★★★
I am so grateful to have found Dr. Sayed! I did a lot of research beforehand and took my time to find the right plastic surgeon for me. I had a breast lift and augmentation. I was looking for a more natural look and nothing too drastic. Dr. Sayed's bedside manner is very reassuring. He always takes the time to…
Sheri Summers
Google review · a year ago
★★★★★
The staff at Dr. Sayed's office was very helpful from start to finish. Their professionalism was outstanding and I felt very comfortable from the first day that I walked into his office for consultation. Dr. Sayed made me feel very confident in his procedures and reassured me that I would be well taken care of. Dr. Sayed is a true…
Jessica Holloway
Google review · 2 years ago
★★★★★
I had my first set of implants 15 years ago and received my second set of implants 3 years ago after having a single mastectomy due to breast cancer. When I discovered the breast implant illness group and associated website so many of my mysterious symptoms/illnesses seemed to make sense. I also discovered (not having been told by my previous…
Sarah G
Google review · 4 years ago
Why it matters
What a double board-certified plastic surgeon means for you
A board-certified plastic surgeon has completed accredited surgical residency training and passed the rigorous exams of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Sayed holds that certification and, separately, certification from the American Board of Surgery. Not everyone who advertises cosmetic surgery has this training, so confirming it is one of the clearest ways to choose a surgeon in La Jolla with confidence.
That foundation shows up in the work. A general surgery background at Massachusetts General and Harvard, a plastic surgery fellowship at UCSF, and more than 20 years in practice inform the judgment behind every plan, which is why Dr. Sayed's results are known for looking natural rather than overdone.
Procedures
Surgery offered in La Jolla
Breast, body, and facial surgery for women and men, with a signature focus in breast implant removal. Every procedure is planned and performed by Dr. Sayed.
Signature
Breast Implant Removal
For Men
Non-Surgical
Injectables, microneedling, and skin treatments to complement surgical care or refresh without downtime.
The approach
Aesthetics done right
Dr. Sayed's standard is simple: careful, skillful surgery, honest guidance, and results that look natural rather than done. Care here is boutique and personal, with one surgeon involved from your first consultation through recovery, and every plan built around the result you actually want instead of a bigger one. He takes the time to understand your goals, explains what surgery can and cannot do, and recommends only what genuinely serves you, including when the honest answer is to do less or to wait. It is the same standard he brings to his most specialized work, from breast and body contouring to breast implant removal and en bloc explant, and it is a large part of why patients travel across San Diego to see him.
The surgeon
Dr. Tim Sayed
Dr. Tim Sayed is a double board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His training runs through UC Berkeley, the UCSF School of Medicine, general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and a plastic surgery fellowship at UCSF.
He later earned an executive MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. That surgical foundation, and an artist's eye, is what makes his results look natural rather than done. His standard, in his words, is aesthetics done right.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with more than 20 years in practice, Dr. Sayed is recognized on New Beauty's Top Beauty Experts list and in the Consumer's Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons. He sees La Jolla and San Diego patients from his office near La Jolla Village, and also welcomes patients at his Newport Beach office.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
UCSF School of Medicine
Harvard, Mass General
Kellogg MBA, Northwestern
Alpha Omega Alpha
American College of Surgeons
20+ Years in Practice
The area
Serving La Jolla and the greater San Diego area
Dr. Sayed's office sits near La Jolla Village and UTC, in the Golden Triangle, minutes from La Jolla, University City, and Torrey Pines and an easy drive from Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and the coast.
San Diego's coast means year-round sun and an active, outdoor, appearance-aware culture, from La Jolla Cove to the Torrey Pines trails, so patients here tend to value results that look natural in bright light and hold up to an active life. Diligent sun protection also supports healing and helps protect your results after facial and skin procedures.
La Jolla office
4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, Second Floor
San Diego, CA 92121
La Jolla Village
7 min
University City
6 min
Torrey Pines
8 min
Del Mar
13 min
Carmel Valley
14 min
Rancho Santa Fe
18 min
Get directions to the La Jolla office on Google Maps
Your consultation
What to expect
Your first visit is an honest, no-pressure consultation. Dr. Sayed reviews your goals and history, examines you, explains realistic options, and, if a procedure is a good fit, outlines the plan, recovery, and cost. Candidacy is always determined during that consultation.
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Consult
Goals, history, and a focused exam, with time to ask questions.
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Plan
Realistic options, recovery, and transparent cost, with financing available.
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Procedure and recovery
Surgery at an accredited facility, with attentive follow-up through healing.
Costs vary by procedure and plan, so your quote comes from your consultation. The practice reviews pricing openly and offers financing. See plastic surgery pricing or review financing options.
Your La Jolla consultation awaits.
Meet Dr. Sayed near La Jolla Village and talk through your procedure, honestly and without pressure.
Questions
La Jolla plastic surgery FAQs
Who is a top plastic surgeon in La Jolla?
Tim Sayed MD is a double board-certified plastic surgeon serving La Jolla and San Diego, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, with a signature focus in breast implant removal. The best surgeon for you is one whose board certification, training, and before-and-after results match your goals, which you can confirm in a consultation.
Is Tim Sayed MD a board-certified plastic surgeon?
Yes. Dr. Sayed is double board-certified, by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He trained at UC Berkeley, the UCSF School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and completed a plastic surgery fellowship at UCSF, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
What is the difference between a board-certified plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?
A board-certified plastic surgeon has completed accredited surgical residency training and passed the exams of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The term cosmetic surgeon is not the same credential and can reflect different training. Confirming American Board of Plastic Surgery certification is a reliable way to vet a surgeon.
What procedures does Dr. Sayed offer in La Jolla?
Breast surgery such as augmentation, lift, reduction, and revision; breast implant removal including en bloc explant; body contouring such as tummy tuck, liposuction, and mommy makeover; facial surgery such as facelift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery; procedures for men; and non-surgical options.
Where is the La Jolla plastic surgery office located?
The office is at 4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121, near La Jolla Village and UTC in the Golden Triangle, minutes from La Jolla, University City, and Torrey Pines, with on-site parking.
How much does plastic surgery cost in La Jolla or San Diego?
Cost depends on the procedure, the technique, and your individual plan, so an accurate quote comes from a consultation. The practice reviews pricing openly and offers financing. Results and pricing vary from patient to patient.
What areas does the practice serve?
La Jolla and the greater San Diego area, including University City, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, and nearby coastal communities, along with a Newport Beach office in Orange County.
What is en bloc breast implant removal?
En bloc explant removes breast implants together with the surrounding scar capsule in one piece when it is appropriate. It is Dr. Sayed's signature focus, often chosen by patients considering implant removal or concerned about breast implant illness. Your surgeon determines the right approach during a consultation.