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Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla, California

Dr. Glynn Bolitho, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

La Jolla, California
4.88(193 ratings)

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In Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD's own words

How Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • I would say that the vision is to provide really good quality care to patients beyond the surgery
  • Our approach is guided by precision, safety, and outcomes that feel thoughtful, never rushed or overdone

Specialization

  • My primary focus is on aesthetic surgery of the face and breast and abdomen in that order
  • Dr. Glynn Bolitho's practice offers additional services including Botox, microneedling, and peels.

Training & credentials

  • I am a quadruple board-certified plastic surgeon based in La Jolla, CA
  • Dr. Glynn Bolitho has been practicing in this location for 23 years.

Consultation

  • The doctor takes the time to listen and understand what matters most to each patient.

Recovery guidance

  • But we generally, to manage expectations, will say to patients about 50% of the fat that we graft will survive long term
  • Dr. Glynn Bolitho's practice sees patients for follow-ups weekly in the beginning, then monthly up to a year or sometimes longer, aiming to build long-term relationships.

Safety

  • But my answer is almost always the same: two shorter anesthetics is significantly safer than one long one, even when that means two separate recoveries

Results

  • Dr. Glynn Bolitho personally believes that the long-term survival rate of grafted fat is often more than 50%.
  • Dr. Bolitho's practice is committed to delivering beautiful, natural-looking results.

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About

Dr. Glynn Bolitho, a quadruple board-certified plastic surgeon, practices in La Jolla, California. With over 25 years in practice, Dr. Bolitho believes great aesthetic surgery starts with listening to each patient. His approach prioritizes patient safety, precision, and thoughtful outcomes that are never rushed or overdone. Every surgical decision, whether for face, breast, or body, is grounded in anatomy, careful planning, and what is genuinely right for the individual. He aims for beautiful, natural-looking results, balancing artistry with technical precision. Dr. Bolitho offers a full spectrum of aesthetic surgery for the face, breast, and body, alongside advanced non-surgical treatments. He emphasizes comprehensive facial rejuvenation, addressing structure, volume, eyes, and skin in harmony. Procedures like deep plane facelift, facial fat grafting, transpalpebral corrugator resection, and skin resurfacing are combined to target different layers of aging for cohesive, natural results. He views facial fat grafting as an underappreciated tool, crucial for restoring volume in correct anatomical locations to achieve a refreshed, not 'operated on,' appearance. Patient well-being guides every highly individualized treatment plan, with support and follow-ups extending long after surgery.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Breast Augmentation

$7,500

About typicalTypical in La Jolla: $6,650–$8,000 (median $7,150, 20 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$12,500

Above typicalTypical in La Jolla: $8,375–$12,463 (median $9,588, 20 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD

Sourced directly from Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD's social posts and replies.

What is the purpose of a consultation?
Consultations are specifically designed to address all patient questions, including detailed discussions about recovery processes for procedures like facelift surgery.
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Is every patient's recovery process the same?
No, every patient's recovery process is unique and individualized.
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What are the benefits of combining Ptosis Repair with Blepharoplasty?
Combining ptosis repair with blepharoplasty can lead to significant improvement in eye openness and alertness.
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What does post-operative care and follow-up look like?
The practice's team provides support immediately after surgery, with weekly follow-up visits early in recovery, and then monthly check-ins for up to a year, and sometimes beyond.
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How available is the practice for patient needs?
The practice prides itself on being available to patients as much as they need throughout their journey.
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How does the practice handle before and after photos?
Before and after photos are captured during follow-up appointments in a dedicated professional photography room, as the practice takes documentation seriously and believes these photos are important for tracking progress.
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What is the policy for returning patients?
Once you're a patient, you're always welcome back for ongoing care, whether for a touch-up, microneedling, a peel, or just to check in.
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What are the benefits of facial fat grafting?
Facial fat grafting naturally restores lost volume and the results can hold for a long time.
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How does Dr. Bolitho ensure optimal results with facial fat grafting?
For optimal and long-lasting results, facial fat grafting is done well and integrated into a comprehensive plan, with results holding up for six years, and even up to twelve years.
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How is Transpalpebral Corrugator Resection performed and what about scarring?
This procedure is accessed through the eyelid and leaves no visible scar, softening frown lines between the brows.
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Does Dr. Bolitho perform multiple procedures at once?
Dr. Bolitho almost always recommends two shorter anesthetics over one long one for patient safety, even if it means two separate recoveries.
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What is the benefit of the deep plane facelift technique?
The deep plane technique addresses the underlying structure of the face, not just the surface, which allows results to look refreshed rather than operated on.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Glynn Bolitho Review Summary

4.71
Dr. Bolitho has consistently excellent ratings, averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients frequently praise his skill, attention to detail, and the respectful care he provides.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 39 reviews

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realself.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 20 reviews

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realpatientratings.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 867 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 32 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla, California

Bolitho Plastic &

9834 Genesee Ave #328, La Jolla, California

(858) 326-2212

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Bolitho Plastic &

9834 Genesee Ave #328

La Jolla, California 92037

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Phone: (858) 326-2212

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Bolitho Plastic & (Primary)

9834 Genesee Ave #328, La Jolla, California 92037

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Quadrupled Certified In Plastic Surgery In The United States Of America, Canada, Great Britain, And South Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do patients have to say about Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD?
Patients rave about Dr. Bolitho's skills and results, describing their experiences as "amazing" and "perfect." Reviews highlight successful facelifts, neck procedures, lip grafts, breast augmentations, tummy tucks, breast reductions with lifts, and liposuction. Patients consistently appreciate his expertise and the care provided by his staff. The practice highly values patient testimonials as the most significant indicator of their daily efforts and achievements.
What areas of care does Dr. Glynn Bolitho, PhD cater to?
Dr. Bolitho specializes in plastic surgery, offering a range of procedures including facelifts (including lower facelifts), neck lifts, lip grafts, breast augmentations, breast lifts, breast reductions, tummy tucks, and liposuction. This suggests expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, breast, and body. He also offers advanced medical spa treatments focused on facial and skin health. He is committed to delivering beautiful, natural-looking results, with a surgical approach that prioritizes precision, safety, and thoughtful outcomes that are never rushed or overdone. Every surgical decision, whether for face, breast, or body, is grounded in anatomy, careful planning, and what is genuinely right for each individual patient. The practice's approach to both aesthetic surgery and medical spa treatments balances artistry with precision, and he develops thoughtful and highly individualized treatment plans. Patient safety is a top priority. His philosophy for comprehensive facial rejuvenation ensures structure, volume, eyes, and skin are all addressed in harmony. He considers real-world results, particularly in facial fat grafting, as a valid form of study and evidence, viewing it as an underappreciated tool in facial rejuvenation. He emphasizes that restoring volume in the correct anatomical locations is crucial for achieving a refreshed, natural-looking result with facial fat grafting, avoiding an 'operated on' appearance. He notes that procedures like deep plane facelift, fat grafting, transpalpebral corrugator resection, and skin resurfacing each target a different layer of aging, and combining these procedures creates a cohesive and natural result rather than an isolated one. He believes procedures deserve careful planning and genuine concern for the patient's best interest, prioritizing well-being over efficiency.