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Michael Brucker, MD

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 500, La Jolla, California
(858) 815-9193
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4.7 | 51 Reviews
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Post-Pregnancy Procedures

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Breast Surgery

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Skin Tightening

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🩺23 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dr. Brucker is a skilled La Jolla plastic surgeon with more than 19 years in practice. Combining both technical experience and an artist’s intuition of the human form, he provides patients with the natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing changes they seek.

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4.7
51 reviews

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Deep Plane Facelift

LTM1

Great Doctor Very Talented

Dr Brucker and his whole office are great That whole office is run very well They are professional patient with all of your questions and know what they are doing Dr Brucker did a deep plane face and neck lift and a bra line back lift on me several months age and I am very happy with both I will definitely be going back to him highly recommend him. He explains things very well and listens to you as well. I like that he did not try to just push me into a needle when I didn’t go to see him for that.

Mommy Makeover

kristenmorrsmith

So Grateful for Dr. Brucker and Staff for Restoring my Confidence.

I recently had a “mommy makeover” with Dr. Brucker which consisted of a tummy tuck, liposuction to the flanks, back, and outer thighs, as well as a breast reduction and lift. With two toddlers at home, I was hesitant to make the leap and have the surgery, but instantly upon meeting Dr. Brucker for my consult, I knew he was the right surgeon for me. He is kind, patient, and knowledgeable and you can tell he and his entire team- Nurse Jen, Tricia and Daniela who helped coordinate everything for me from start to finish and patiently answered all my questions, and the CRNA Christine- truly care about their patients. Beyond all of that, the results of my procedures are nothing short of amazing. I still have plenty of healing to do, but my incisions are healing beautifully and the results are honestly more than I could have hoped for. I will definitely be recommending Dr Brucker and his team to all my friends and family. He is really one of a kind in this field and I will be forever grateful to him for helping restore my confidence in my body.

Michael Brucker, MD
Response from Dr.Michael Brucker, MDWe truly appreciate your kind words and thank you so much for taking the time to post your review! We love happy patients and look forward to continuing to see your improvement!
Breast Lift

esmeralda83

Dr Brucker is the Best, 100% Fully Recommend Him to Everyone!

I am 2 weeks post op from a breast lift. And so far I couldn’t be happier with the results. Dr Brucker, Tricia, Jen his nurse, Ramon the anesthesiologist and the front desk ladies are all fantastic. My first appt was virtual and I immediately knew Dr Brucker was the right choice. I scheduled my surgery before I even met him in person because I was very confident he was the one. He is friendly, honest and professional. He has exceeded my expectations so far and I’m only 2 weeks post op. I cannot wait to continue to see them settle. I 100% fully recommend Dr Brucker!!!

$7,775Breast Augmentation

cellys

Post Op - I’m am so happy with my results

I’m am so happy with my results. I kept looking for females in my size to get an idea of how many cc’s i should go for but didn’t find many. Most are way smaller then me. 415cc under muscle silicone HP

$15,850Breast Implant Revision

KYSousa

Extremely Happy with my Results

I went to Dr. Brucker in September of 2020 for a breast implant exchange. I wanted a more natural appearance now that I’m older. Since this was in the middle of the Covid pandemic, things were a little different. My first appointment was a virtual one. Even virtually, Dr. Brucker and his staff made me feel very comfortable. All of my questions were answered and I booked my surgery at my second appointment. It’s been about six months since my breast lift and breast implant exchange and I couldn’t be happier. I am in love with my new and much more natural appearance. I highly recommend Dr. Brucker to anyone considering cosmetic surgery; he is the best and has a great bedside manner. Everyone at Brucker Plastic Surgery is always so professional and polite. Thank you Brucker Plastic Surgery.

Tummy Tuck

Sandy8407

Absolutely Wonderful Experience!

Dr. Brucker, Jen, the anesthesiologist and his whole team were so amazing! Everyone through my whole surgery process has been a 10! Warm, friendly, easy to connect with, very detailed and informative, really takes time with you, great bedside manner and is truthful. Hands down the best plastic surgery office I’ve been too. They really pull out all the stops to make you feel comfortable and confident, even right before surgery. I had my diastasis and hernia repaired, tummy tuck & lipo and was pretty scared of recovery but my surgery recovery went excellent- way better than I thought. So happy to have found Dr. Brucker & had this amazing surgery experience with him!

Mini Facelift
halo1234

halo1234

I got a very natural look and am still extremely happy

I saw Dr Brucker for a ‘mini’ lift about 2 years ago. He did an amazing job. I like his conservative approach. I got a very natural look and am still extremely happy with my results. My scars are non-existent. Dr Brucker has an amazing bedside manner and is very honest. I had also asked him about doing a procedure under my eyes and he was upfront that he didn’t think I needed it done. I appreciate that honesty from a doctor! It’s rare! I definitely recommend going to see Dr Brucker. When the day comes that I need a touch-up, I’ll be returning! Office staff are great too -- I can't leave them out... very professional and welcoming!

$29,000Mommy Makeover

316r1013

Dr. Brucker and his staff are amazing! Best experience ever!

Dr. Brucker and his staff were simply amazing!! 1. These are the procedures that were performed; Bilateral full mastopexy Bilateral breast augmentation with submuscular Mentor smooth round silicone implants Abdominoplasty with Exparel Liposuction of lower back.

Liposculpture

soniasocal

Truly Exceptional Plastic Surgeon and Staff

Exceptional experience. Dr. Brucker is positive, thorough, attentive and truly easy to talk to. His staff was professional, friendly and focused on making me feel completely comfortable and relaxed both prior to and after surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Brucker to all of my friends and family.

Breast Implant Revision

jm1465

Amazing Doctor and Results

I met with five different surgeons before deciding to go with Dr. Brucker. I was obviously looking for a few key things and found them here. My implants ruptured and I needed to get them replaced (along with a lift). I also decided to take care of my hooded eyelids, which I've disliked for years. I had a tough time finding a doctor skilled at both. I also wanted an in-house surgical center (costs less) and a doctor that was on the same page with my wishes. I felt so strongly that I was going to get the results I desired, and I did. I'm so happy! I can't say enough good things about his staff. I personally feel that the people at the front (Alexandra and Giselle) are so important to a business. They do a wonderful job and really take care of the patients. Dr. Bruker's nurse, Jen, is incredible and Trish is awesome as well! There are important people in the back that don't get recognized, but deserve to since they assist with surgery and make it all possible. Unfortunately, I don't remember their names because I was so out of it on surgery day. If you're considering a plastic surgeon I highly recommend that you visit Dr. Brucker. My recovery was so easy and I'm so thrilled with my results.