Dr. Steve Laverson
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11199 Sorrento Valley Rd , Suite #202
San Diego, CA, United States
92121
Dr. Steve Laverson's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
A respected plastic surgeon for over 25 years in San Diego with unsurpassed credentials, Dr. Steve Laverson is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Beyond that, Dr. Laverson has excellent aesthetic sense and artistic talent. His passion is for natural beauty, no appearance or indication of surgery. His broad knowledge and superior technical skills support his ability to convert your vision into reality. His mature operative judgment is the product of vast procedural experience. Combined with these assets, his peerless ethical standards and deep compassion make Dr. Laverson a professional you can trust with your most valuable possessions, your face and body. Because Dr. Laverson is an excellent surgeon, your operation here will be slow. Anesthesia is safe, so Dr. Laverson works harder and likely a bit longer for your best result. Operations he performs may last longer than similar operations performed by other surgeons. Designing the operation to meet your special needs rather than producing the same cookie-cutter result for everyone takes time. A superior level of care takes time. Detail takes time. Multiple layer suturing for stability and durability takes time. Visualizing nerves and other critical anatomy for precise surgery takes time. Checking and adjusting the impact of each intervention (iteration) and relationships between parts takes time. Artistically creating subtle, naturally beautiful contours from existing anatomy takes time. Re-positioning you to examine results while you’re upright takes time. Closure under magnification to conceal scars takes time. Quality and perfect execution take time. For Dr. Laverson, every procedure involves preparation, technical wizardry, and intense, continuous focused concentration till end.
Languages
- French
Education
- University of Maryland in Baltimore (Grad. 1983)
Areas of Expertise
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Lift (mastopexy)
- Labiaplasty (female genital cosmetic surgery
- Liposuction And Fat Transfer
- Laser skin rejuvenation (wrinkle reduction)
- Injectable Filler
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Necklift
- Double eyelid (asian eyelid)
- Browlift (forehead Lift)
- Arm Lift (brachioplasty)
- Facelift
- Lips Enhancement
- Body Contouring
- Eyelids
- Abdominoplasty (tummy Tuck)
- Botox
- Breast Augmentation (breast Implants)
- Rhinoplasty (nose Reshaping)
- Mommy Makeover
- High lift (thighplasty)
I am a 26 year breast cancer survivor who has a very difficult experience with left breast reconstruction. After several failed attempts by surgeons covered by my insurances, I opted to go private and pay the price. After a lot of research I picked Dr. Laverson: I have an existing real right breast so was only opting for reconstruction in my left breast. I will admit the eventual outcome is acceptable but I ended up having two surgeries at the cost of over $12K because he convinced me to insert an implant that was too big (in the first surgery) and it rotated and created lumps in my expansion. The second surgery has a smaller implant (at my insistence) but I still could have gone smaller.
Since I was pretty happy with the final implant, I decided to have a tummy tuck (menopausal and scar tissue issues) which turned out just OK. Although I don't really care about the scar, it is very unsightly and irregular. At the same time he convinced me to have a corner lip lift telling me it would make me "look younger and happier". It has been a nightmare!!!! It left unsightly scars and a irregular lip line. After 4 revisions I am left with unsightly scars, an irregular lip line and marionette lines I did not have before. I look older, not happier. Every time I look in the mirror I want to cry.
I wish I could recommend Dr. Laverson. He is a nice person and his office staff are outstanding. BUT after spending a total of almost $30K I ended up being scarred for life and I cannot in good conscience recommend him.
Submitted April 11, 2024