Brucker Plastic Surgery - La Jolla, California

Heather B.

I recently had a breast reduction with free nipple graft done by Dr. Brucker and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From my first consultation, Dr. Brucker truly listened me and took my wants and needs seriously. He explained that a nipple graft would be necessary for me to reach my desired goal of going from a size DD/E to a B/C and addressed all my concerns and questions about the more invasive procedure with friendly professionalism. He showed so much empathy, making me feel comfortable and reassured throughout the entire process. His staff was equally amazing—nurse Jen, in particular, was so attentive and knowledgeable.

Dr. Brucker's office is well-run and I was always seen on time, with appointments being quick but thorough. He approaches his procedures with an artistic, designers eye and his surgical skills are exceptional; not only did the procedure go smoothly, but I’ve regained sensation in my nipples which I wasn’t sure would happen. The results truly exceeded my expectations and I’m incredibly grateful for the care and expertise provided by Dr. Brucker and his team. Very highly recommend!

trichelle G.

I couldn't be more happy with my results!!! I interviewed eight different surgeons before I finally made the decision to move forward with my procedure. I had a breast reduction, lift and a tummy tuck. I am 8 weeks post surgery and I am thrilled with everything from start to finish! Dr. Brucker is amazing along with his entire team. Nurse Jen was the best and was so helpful with all my questions, a true professional! I felt very comfortable with Dr. Brucker he took the time to explain everything and he answered all my questions without rushing me. He was informative in his communication as to what I could expect my results to be and the recovery process of the surgery. I felt well taken care of by everyone, Dr. Brucker, Nurse Jen, Tricia(office Manager) the anesthesiologists and the entire office staff. I highly recommend this team for your cosmetic needs.

Erica L.

I came to Dr. Brucker after I was very unhappy and insecure about a past breast augmentation. Let me first start out by saying, I don’t particularly like or trust many doctors after having many poor experiences with them. So I was really nervous to take another risk. He listened to my concerns, voiced his opinions and gave me breasts I actually love. His bedside manners are fantastic, I enjoy talking to him and feel heard. His skill level was SO far better than my previous troll of a surgeon. He does internal stitches that you don’t see, so there are no scars where the holes are from the stitches. I got the shape and size I wanted. While under I also opted for some light lipo on the abdomen, from a past experience trying out cool sculpting (don’t do that), I had scar tissue on my abs! So after surgery, when I healed, I had pretty significant “bumps”. Dr. Bruckner has gone above and beyond and has me come in like 6 more times to do one more pass of lipo free of charge, to try to fix that area as much as possible, and when it became clear that it was scar tissue that wasn’t budging, he’s done teeny tiny shots of steroids to break it down and it completely worked. All at no more cost! He was so focused on having me feel good about my body. Very much appreciated and I have told everyone I know if they are considering any plastic surgery to please come here.

evelyn M.

I met with 3 other doctors before I met Dr. Brucker.

A friend recommended Dr. Brucker to me and I am so thankful!
My implants were 33 years old and had ruptured. One doctor told me he would remove my implants and I would have to wait at least 6 months to know if I could have them replaced. I was a wreck! Dr. Brucker calmed me down and took his time explaining everything about the procedure.
Dr. Brucker and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and very kind.
It’s been a week since my surgery, and I am SO happy with the results.

Dr. Brucker is professional, friendly and his nurse Jenn is amazing! His staff was patient with me and everyone made me feel comfortable from start to the finished perfect results!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Stephanie C.

I met with Dr. Brucker two times to discuss my upcoming cosmetic surgery. I had some questions after our first visit and he was patient and informative in the second putting my concerns at rest. However, the result was totally underwhelming and I did not look any different than before the surgery. Dr. Brucker is a nice person but he is way too conservative. I spent almost $20K for nothing. If you actually want to have a definite improvement after surgery, do not go to Dr. Brucker.

BClark

Dr Brucker is an excellent plastic surgeon. His office staff are very accommodating and knowledgeable. Dr Brucker performed eyelid surgery on me. I am thrilled with the results. No more droopy eyelids. He is concerned with his patients healing properly and scheduled regular follow up visits. I would recommend him highly.

Elise B.

Dr. Brucker and his staff are amazing! Everyone is extremely professional and inviting. Most importantly Dr. Brucker is as close to perfect in his field as much as humanly perfect is possible. My case was a complicated one not just your typical surgery. We had many questions with various end results depending on how things were handled. I had a bad experience with another surgeon years ago this was a direct result of his bad decision which I needed to find a plastic surgeon who could successfully repair the wrong that was done...if it was even possible. I went to 2 plastic surgeons prior to finding out about Dr. Brucker. The first I was more then unimpressed the second was Dr. Scott Miller who was amazing and I much respect for him since he felt he was not the best surgeon for my needs. Dr. Miller took the time to call on Dr. Brucker, they discussed my case and Dr. Miller suggested I have Dr. Brucker handle my surgery needs. Think about this for a moment....both Dr. Miller and Dr. Brucker took a concern for my case on their own time , it wasn't about the money it was about the patient. Much respect to both. When I met with Dr. Brucker my boyfriend was with me who had also done research. Dr. Brucker explained how he felt it would be best to handle my needs, he explained the process in full detail. He listened to my boyfriend's concerns as well as mine of course and readjusted his thoughts based on my lifestyle and seeing my muscle structure. There was no rush during our consultation, he was physical and mentally present the entire time which was well over an hour. I was of course nervous, concerned, anxious and scared as to be expected. With this said, I fully had trust and faith in Dr. Brucker and his staff that they would make the necessary decisions during my surgery with my physical and mental health as top priority. The surgery went beautifully, they had some surprises along the way but they held true to what they do best. If you are considering ANY plastic surgery, especially any reconstructive needs Dr. Brucker is the doctor you must see without hesitate.

Marlene V.

I recently had a breast reduction with Dr. Brucker and I am beyond happy and satisfied with my results. From consultation to post-op I received the best care. All of the staff members are extremely professional and make you feel comfortable immediately. Dr. Brucker is honest, talented, professional and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dr. Brucker and his staff, you will be a good hands.