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Dr. Pacella is an Artist Who Combines Exceptional Skill with Medicine
The first time I removed my mastectomy bra after surgery, I broke into tears. I felt completely unprepared for what I saw, unable to imagine how my chest would ever look normal again. In the midst of my distress, Dr. Pacella reassured me. He told me everything looked exactly as it should, and his confidence and calm demeanor gave me hope. I trusted him completely.
Before meeting Dr. Pacella, I had seriously considered a flat closure. The idea of avoiding further surgeries and complications seemed appealing, and I wasn’t sure reconstruction would feel worth it. But after my first consultation with him, I knew reconstruction was the right choice for me. His approach was honest, compassionate, and reassuring, and he made me feel confident in the possibilities. Now, looking back, I couldn’t be happier with my choice.
The road to reconstruction hasn’t been easy, but Dr. Pacella has guided me through every stage with patience and care. From the initial surgery to the gradual filling of my expanders, he has made sure I understand the process and feel supported at each step. What began as an overwhelming and daunting journey slowly became manageable, thanks to his expertise, encouragement, and humor.
Dr. Pacella hasn’t just reconstructed my breasts; he’s helped me reclaim my sense of femininity. He’s restored my sense of self, allowing me to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered in my own skin again – a profound gift after an experience that stripped so much away so quickly. Before breast cancer, I never placed much emphasis on my breasts or tied them to my sense of identity. But after facing cancer and undergoing reconstruction, I’ve come to understand that feeling beautiful in my own skin isn’t about vanity – it’s about reclaiming a part of myself I didn’t know I could lose.
If you’re on the fence about reconstruction or simply searching for a surgeon who combines exceptional skill with artistry and medicine, call Dr. Pacella. He has given me more than I ever thought possible, and for that, I’ll be forever grateful.
Before meeting Dr. Pacella, I had seriously considered a flat closure. The idea of avoiding further surgeries and complications seemed appealing, and I wasn’t sure reconstruction would feel worth it. But after my first consultation with him, I knew reconstruction was the right choice for me. His approach was honest, compassionate, and reassuring, and he made me feel confident in the possibilities. Now, looking back, I couldn’t be happier with my choice.
The road to reconstruction hasn’t been easy, but Dr. Pacella has guided me through every stage with patience and care. From the initial surgery to the gradual filling of my expanders, he has made sure I understand the process and feel supported at each step. What began as an overwhelming and daunting journey slowly became manageable, thanks to his expertise, encouragement, and humor.
Dr. Pacella hasn’t just reconstructed my breasts; he’s helped me reclaim my sense of femininity. He’s restored my sense of self, allowing me to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered in my own skin again – a profound gift after an experience that stripped so much away so quickly. Before breast cancer, I never placed much emphasis on my breasts or tied them to my sense of identity. But after facing cancer and undergoing reconstruction, I’ve come to understand that feeling beautiful in my own skin isn’t about vanity – it’s about reclaiming a part of myself I didn’t know I could lose.
If you’re on the fence about reconstruction or simply searching for a surgeon who combines exceptional skill with artistry and medicine, call Dr. Pacella. He has given me more than I ever thought possible, and for that, I’ll be forever grateful.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
12395 El Camino Real, San Diego, California