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John Compoginis, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 13 Reviews

Rakhesh Guttikonda, DO

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.3 | 7 Reviews

Heidi Regenass, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

3.4 | 5 Reviews

Joseph Kurt Bivens, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

3.2 | 20 Reviews

Spa Manager

15 Years of Experience

Patient Care Coordinator

6 Years of Experience

Patient Care Coordinator

10 Years of Experience

Practice Manager

15 Years of Experience

Patient Care Coordinator

12 Years of Experience

Patient Care Coordinator

4 Years of Experience

Patient Care Coordinator

5 Years of Experience

PACIFIC LIPO - SAN DIEGO - LA JOLLA REVIEWS

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4.2

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Worth It

Amazing Team

I had an amazing experience at Pacific Lipo! From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, helpful and professional. Stef made the whole process smooth and ensuring I felt comfortable throughout and when I had doubts about anything I was able to call, text &/or email only to get a prompt response with detailed feedback about all my questions/concerns.

8 years ago I had a horrible past surgery experience my results were not at all what I had requested but

Resourceful208180posted on April 16, 2026

Worth It

An Incredibly Smooth Experience

I had a full tummy tuck, lipo, breast lift, and augmentation with Dr. Guttikonda on 7/21/23. I was amazed with his staff, especially Amber and Stefani as they were incredibly helpful, kind, and supportive throughout the entire process. From the very first consultation I had to the post op visits, Dr. G has been amazing. He was very helpful when I was deciding what I wanted to do, and he guided me every step of the way. He was also sure to set realistic expectations with me in

Witty756091posted on September 20, 2023

Worth It

Great Results

This place is amazing and so is Dr. Rakhesh Guttikonda. He listened to me attentively and respected my preferences. He delivered exactly what I wanted and made me feel more confident. The staff is also very friendly and supportive. They always greet me warmly and cheer me on. I can’t thank them enough for their excellent service. If you are looking for a place to improve your appearance and feel good about yourself, this is the one. You won’t regret it.

Genuine740009posted on May 23, 2023

Worth It

Wonderful experience - my results are fantastic

I've been considering back, flank, and hip lipo for over 15 years. In 2020 I started my search for a plastic surgeon I could trust, and after 3 years of searching for my perfect fit, I finally found Dr.Guttikonda. From the minute I called Pacific Lipo and spoke with Amber I felt completely at ease and confident that this was going to be the right place for me to get my procedure done. We talked for well over 30 minutes about my concerns and how they could help. Upon meeting Dr.Guttikonda,

hanhanhanmoposted on April 25, 2023

Worth It

If you're a man looking to have chin lipo done, you have nothing to fear!

I was self conscious about my double chin for years and have always considered chin liposuction as an option. I finally decided to go all in on it (chin lipo & j-plasma) and Dr. Heidi in Newport was incredible!
The whole process and team were very friendly and helpful along the way. Being male, I was always a little anxious going through with this procedure because the majority of reviews you'd see online are primarily from women. But I can tell you from experience,

Genuine415433posted on April 24, 2023

Worth It

The process has been very easy! The entire team has gone above and beyond

Dr.Guttikonda was amazing. So happy with my breast augmentation! My only regret was not moving forward sooner!

The process has been very easy! Any questions that I had were always promptly answered. The entire team has gone above and beyond. Will be referring anyone to this amazing office!

Terrific691138posted on February 16, 2023

Worth It

My whole experience has been nothing but amazing

My whole experience with Pacific Lipo has been nothing but AMAZING! I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Bivens for a full tummy tuck and I'm working on setting up an appointment to get Chin Lipo with J Plasma!

Dr. Bivens is patient, he has a great attitude and in my opinion is a master at his work as a plastic surgeon!

ALL the staff, anesthesiologist, medical assistants, nurses, just everyone is SO helpful, kind, and cares!

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JenelleAlyseposted on January 25, 2023

Worth It

Awesome doctor and staff - very pleased with the outcome

First, I must say the staff is very friendly and personable. I was very apprehensive about having surgery ( breast augmentation) , but Stephanie and staff assured me that I was in good hands. I felt heard and all my concerns were addressed.They were very comforting. As for my results, I am very pleased with the outcome Dr. Guttikonda did an amazing job. I had little to no pain. Thank you Pacific Libo for making my surgery a success !!!!

Alannah2121posted on December 28, 2022

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My surgery was priceless - they gave me my confidence back

Pacific Lipo has done an excellent job with my surgery. I am so thankful and grateful for the staff members for going the extra measures for making sure I recover and that my well being is good at all times. It brings tears to my eyes when I think about what they have done for me, my self esteem, they have brought me back to life, they have made me feel alive again, when for a longtime I felt hopeless and depressed about myself. My surgery to me is priceless, because they gave

Terrific155365posted on September 28, 2022

Worth It

13 days post op - easy, painless and smooth recovery

*****Long DETAILED review: *****

Wonderful caring Doctors, wonderful caring staff. Everybody was very caring, and comforting as this was my first procedure I ever had done. I was seeking liposculpture for my abdomen and flanks. I was very adamant to get rid of my love handles in particular. I did not get this procedure as a replacement for weight loss! Something to keep in mind, this is not a procedure you get as a replacement for weight loss. It is for stubborn

KuznetsovaCeeposted on August 30, 2022

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