Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD San Diego, California

Name: Ronald J. Edelson, MD
Last name: Edelson
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1987
Years experience: 36
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.edelsonplasticsurgery.com
Business: Ronald J. Edelson, M.D.
Address: 5720 Oberlin Dr.
Phone: (858) 386-7666
International phone number: +18583867666
City: San Diego
State: California
Zip Code: 92121
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Edelson has been practicing Plastic Surgery in La Jolla and San Diego for over 25 years. He has become recognized by his peers, patients, and colleagues as one of San Diego’s most highly respected, skilled and trusted Plastic Surgeons.

Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Free consultation – Mention RealSelf
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Free consultation – Mention RealSelf
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Scripps Memorial, Sharp Memorial

Ronald J. Edelson, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Northwestern University, 1987
  • Plastic Surgery, Northwestern University, 1987
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 32.8929318,-117.1954936

Primary location: 
Location name: San Diego
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 32.7188,-117.1640015
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Body Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Dermabrasion
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • QuickLift
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SlimLipo
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vampire Facelift

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Chairman, Division of Plastic Surgery, Sharp Memorial Hospital
  • Plastic Surgical Consultant, San Diego Chargers

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 40216
Answer count: 12582
Review count: 46
5 star count: 41
Total star count: 41
Star rating: 4.595418900776
Answer count last three months: 289
Photo and answer count last three months: 289
Lead count last three months: 16
Anonymous votes: 4
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Apr 8, 2010
Profile modified: Jul 19, 2022
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://edelsonplastic.com/our-practice/meet-dr-edelson/
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Is Top Doctor: 1
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 8, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Feb 8, 2024

Locations

  • San Diego, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7188,-117.1640015

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Cyst Removal (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Cyst Removal (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Zoom Whitening (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Resurfacing (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Neck Lift (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lipoma Removal (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Removal (Jun 2013) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Lipoma Removal (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Oct 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $8500 – Jan 13, 2020
  • $8500 – Jan 13, 2020
  • $6000 – Aug 22, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $7400 – Jan 27, 2015 – San Diego, CA
  • $5500 – Jun 24, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $5500 – Jun 24, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $5500 – Jun 24, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Aug 22, 2013 – La Jolla, CA

Facelift Prices

  • $9000 – Oct 22, 2012 – San Diego, CA
  • $8900 – Feb 23, 2016 – San Diego, CA
  • $8900 – Feb 23, 2016 – San Diego, CA
  • $8900 – Feb 23, 2016 – San Diego, CA
  • $12715 – Sep 30, 2014 – San Diego, CA
  • $12715 – Sep 30, 2014 – San Diego, CA
  • $12000 – Jun 30, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
  • $12600 – Jul 16, 2013 – San Diego, CA
  • $12600 – Jul 16, 2013 – San Diego, CA
  • $9000 – Oct 22, 2012 – San Diego, CA

Other Prices

  • $6000 – Feb 3, 2015 – La Jolla, CA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8000 – Sep 9, 2014 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8265 – Nov 16, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8265 – Nov 16, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8265 – Nov 16, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8000 – Sep 9, 2014 – La Jolla, CA

Laser Resurfacing Prices

  • $2000 – Feb 8, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
  • $2000 – Feb 8, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
  • $2000 – Feb 8, 2016 – La Jolla, CA

Breast Implant Removal Prices

  • $10000 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 3, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $3750 – Oct 1, 2015 – San Diego, CA
  • $3000 – Aug 18, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
  • $3000 – Aug 18, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
  • $3000 – Aug 18, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
  • $3750 – Oct 1, 2015 – San Diego, CA
  • $3750 – Oct 1, 2015 – San Diego, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 6, 2013 – La Jolla, CA

Other Prices

  • $12715 – Sep 30, 2014 – San Diego, CA
  • $4000 – May 9, 2014 – San Diego, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 3, 2012 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Aug 22, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $4765 – Sep 5, 2013 – San Diego, CA

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $5030 – Dec 7, 2016 – San Diego, CA
  • $4700 – Nov 23, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $4700 – Nov 23, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $4700 – Nov 23, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $5110 – Sep 24, 2015 – San Diego, CA
  • $5110 – Sep 24, 2015 – San Diego, CA
  • $5110 – Sep 24, 2015 – San Diego, CA
  • $4000 – Nov 15, 2013 – San Diego, CA
  • $4000 – May 9, 2014 – San Diego, CA
  • $4000 – May 9, 2014 – San Diego, CA
  • $4000 – May 9, 2014 – San Diego, CA
  • $4000 – Nov 15, 2013 – San Diego, CA
  • $4000 – Nov 15, 2013 – San Diego, CA
  • $4765 – Sep 5, 2013 – San Diego, CA
  • $4765 – Sep 5, 2013 – San Diego, CA

Breast Implants Prices

  • $7000 – Sep 3, 2012 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 3, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 3, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 3, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 3, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 3, 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Edelson Plastic Surgery, https://www.edelsonplastic.com
Address
5720 Oberlin Dr., San Diego, California, US, 92121 (GPS coordinates: 32.8929318,-117.1954936)
Phone
(858) 452-9900
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Mar 18, 2019 / Aug 16, 2019

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Free consultation – Mention RealSelf
Dec 16, 2014 /
May 17, 2033
Free consultation – Mention RealSelf
consultation

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Tummy tuck weight and drain questions
Tummy tuck
Nov 22, 2023
You should be able to find a good surgeon who will do your tummy tuck. Drain no drain doesn’t matter. Don’t use that as a criteria in selecting a surgeon
Why does my columella look like this?
Hanging columella
Nov 22, 2023
You have a hanging columella because the cartilage above it is too long. It can be trimmed back. The other possibility is that there is a cartilage graft that makes it feel hard. If so the graft can be removed snd the septum shortened
Off-center nose / crooked philtrum - how can it be fixed? Do I require a septo/rhinoplasty? (phot
Septoplasty
Nov 22, 2023
It appears that the lower edge of your septum is deforming that area. The lower edge of the septum needs to be shortened and that should help
Protruding bands on neck 1-year post lower face and neck lift - what can I do?
Facelift
Nov 22, 2023
Those are the platysma bands that may not have been addressed in the original surgery. Can be corrected through incision under the chin by sewing the ten bands together
Is a doctor supposed to cut the nostrils during rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty
Nov 21, 2023
You don’t specify where the cut or cuts were made. If he reduced your nostrils by cutting out a segment where it meets the cheek, that is a reasonable thing to do. However I would not perform it on a patient unless the patient was consented for it
How many surgeries can I have in one year?
Multiple procedures
Nov 21, 2023
It is perfectly appropriate to stage the procedures in the fashion you describe. Personally I’m not a fan of the bbl although that could be done along with the lipo if you really want
Am I suitable for a nostril reduction?
Alarplasty
Nov 21, 2023
Your nose is not the type that would benefit from an alarplasty alone. Your alar base is already narrow enough.
Rhinoplasty for wide nose?
Rhinoplasty
Nov 21, 2023
You have two options. One simple option would be t just narrow the nostrils which takes less than an hour under local anesthesia. If you want your entire nose narrowed a full rhinoplasty including breaking the bones to narrow them would be required
How many cases of fat embolism have there been after fat transfer?
Fat transfer
Nov 21, 2023
Fat embolism is much more of a concern with fat injections in the buttocks. The down side of fat transfer to the breasts is that most of the fat does not survive. I have answered many realself questions from women complaining that all the fat went away after a year
Facelift, fat transfer, or filler?
Facelift at twenty five.
Nov 21, 2023
You are too young for a facelift. Fat injections will make your face heavier and probably won’t last anyway. I think you need fat removed from your face. Buccal fat removal is an option
Are there any negative effects of multiple (greater than 7) postop steroid injections?
Rhinoplasty
Nov 21, 2023
To me the most noticeable problem is that you have a hanging columella ( the part between the nostrils) this is easily correctable with a minor procedure. I would not recommend any more steroids
Pleating in malar area a year after facelift. What options do I have to fix this?
Facelift
Nov 21, 2023
The reason this happened was because your skin was pulled too vertically. There are a number of ways to fix it. To me it appears the entire area of skin in the cheek and temple would need to be tailored better
Do I have a deviated septum?
Septoplasty
Nov 21, 2023
I can see the lower edge of your septum sticking out of your nostril on one side. That part is simple to correct. If you have breathing problems an intranasal examination would be needed to determine the cause
I am a smoker - why can I not have implants?
Breast implants
Nov 21, 2023
If you only need implants and not a lift it is perfectly safe to have done. If you have a lift the concern becomes the circulation to the nipple
Breast augmentation without lift?
Breast lift
Nov 21, 2023
Your breasts have bottomed out. The skin on the lower portion of the breast needs further tightening. If you want upper fullness you would need an implant as well

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/23/2023