John D Smoot, MD

My upper eyelid surgery was a huge success! It’s been 3 months, so now I am fully healed and the final look is set. I don’t have sagging eyelids anymore and the look is very natural — no deer in headlights ending! Everything about my experience with Dr. Smoot was outstanding and I highly recommend him for this procedure. Also every appointment was on time, the staff was friendly and professional, and the surgical staff made sure I understood everything before it was done. I highly recommend him for this procedure!

Horrible bedside manner, unprofessional, uncouth and overall rude.

1^st operation — Breast Aug & Breast Lift and 2^nd operation «correction» Surgery– Breast Reduction & fix.
Feb 2014 — prior to Feb 2014 (the date I got surgery) I saw 4 different doctors for opinions, Dr. Smoot WAS NOT the first doctor I saw. I went to see doctors I was recommend to and doctors I had looked up and researched. When I finally met with Dr. Smoot who I found by recommendation — he seemed to understand what I was requesting and after researching him myself — I thought I could trust a doctor in La Jolla. The price and quotes I received were all in the middle to high end range– so I thought he knew what he was doing.
I met with the Doctor a couple of times to make sure we were both on the same page. I wore 36 DD bra Natural breasts and wanted a lift and implants to make my real breast stay up and appear to be fuller on the top. My natural breast were flat & saggy. The implants were not big 350CC to make my breast fuller on top and when I got the lift as well my breasts would be a little larger but appear nice & full on the chest so when I wore a tank or tee shirt I wouldn’t have to wear a huge over the shoulder boulder holder. This was totally wrong and Dr. Smoot as the Doctor should have told me that! He agreed with what I had requested etc. even the office personal agreed with what I had requested. I tried on implants and WE agreed 350CC would be good. Not too big and would fill the flat saggy area of my natural breasts.
Feb 2014 — I had the operation.
Every day after the operation I had to call or email the office. My left nipple was oval and gross. It never healed and had a hole that the Doctor told me to «pack with gauze» which I did this for months before it finally healed.*I was in the office almost once a week with complaints about my breasts. HUGE anchor scars and nipples that didn’t match at all — not to mention the «hole» (I have a million pictures). My breasts dropped /​sagged back to where they were originally as if I never had the lift after only 2 months but my implants stayed on my chest so I had almost a visible line where my natural breast was and the implant. This looked horrible! I waited after the «hole infection» was taken care of — and by then the saggy came back so never was I able to enjoy my new purchase. I emailed and emailed and countless appointments later, the Doctor said I should have a reduction!
March 2015 — a year later — During the year, I hated my breasts. They were huge, saggy and a mess. Never have I wasted so much money and time not to mention my confidence and trust so fast with this whole process. In March I had the reduction. Dumb — my breasts are now the same size I was before 36 DD. The second operation though he did make the scars much more subtle, which makes me wonder why he didn’t do that in the first operation — I didn’t have any «holes» I needed to pack with gauze this time. BUT it honestly looks like two different breast. Left side sits on chest, right side more «tear drop» shape. I’m so unhappy and hate them each day I look at them!
I don’t want to go back — not even for the follow up 6 week appt — which no one has even called me to make and or to check on! And its been 4 months!
I paid for the 1^st operation — too much but I expected it and thought I would get the results we talked about.
I paid for the 2^nd operation — about $ 1000 again for the room and what not — and totaling up it comes to TOO MUCH MONEY and each day I look at my breast I know that I got rolled.
*I made so many follow up appts when I had to pack my own hole in my breast — I had an appt with another Doctor at LJCS (Dr. Smoot was out) and that Doctor told me if my nipple «looks so off» — I can always get it tattooed! WTF!!!
This has been going on for 2 yrs now. I have been hesitant to review since I wanted the Doctor and the office to make things right, however now I realize that won’t happen, instead I am healed with two different looking breast & lost money.
I am giving 1 star for having a nice office and the other star for the staff replying to my emails.
Please note– I am not trying to get anyone in trouble or be mean or shame the Doctor — what I am reviewing for — is to tell the real truth on doing any kind of surgery to your breasts so no one has to go through what I have been through. I would hate to know others out there would go through all the surgeries and loss of money trying to perfect their breast. Bottom line RESEARCH and take into consideration the good and the bad reviews you read especially when it comes to surgeries and Doctors. Don’t just look at the Doctor’s Office photos and references and make sure the Doctor is realistic and honest!

Went to see Dr. John Smoot about ‘refreshing’ my face with a mini-​lift. I went in looking good and I fully expected to come out looking better. I had a checklist of EXACTLY what I wanted… EXACTLY what I did NOT want, and I gave him a copy of same. He showed me what he would do. I booked a surgery. A few days before the surgery, I again went in, to see his nurse, and I asked to have a quick word with the doctor — just to reiterate how fussy I am… and how I know EXACTLY what I wanted left alone, how I know and LIKE my face, and what I wanted tweeked. He assured me ‘he got it.’
That was one month ago: I was a pretty woman then, and I look FABULOUS now. He only improved what I wanted, and left me looking like myself, only better.
I couldn’t recommend Dr. Smoot more highly… and believe me ladies, I am the most particular woman on earth when it comes to my face. Go for it! But… understand and know what you want… and do not want… and COMMUNICATE CLEARING AND SUCCINCTLY. It helps the ‘artist’ to do a work of art.

Do Not go to this dr. I had him do a Breast life and he left me with horrible scars that were unnecessary. After my surgery I was complaining that I had pain and I ended up in the hospital for 6 days because I had a myrsa infection, so I had to have surgery to remove the implant, but unfortunately after 10 days of getting the strongest IV antibiotics I was still getting yellow pus coming from my beast and when I talk to dr Smoot he just said you need to go to your regular dr event thought he has a surgical facility and could have helped me. I till had my iv in my arm and was still getting antibiotics. He sent me away and fortunately my regular dr. got me into a surgeon and he said it was an emergency so I have to have surgery to drain he infection. Anyway, John Smoot didn’t care about my well being and health at all. I could have died and now I have anchor scars that look terrible and I was told my several drs they rarely use that type of car. I even asked Dr. Smoot not to cards in my cleavage area and he did anyway. I highly recommend you get other opinions before you let this man take your life in his hands because he clearly didn’t take care of me, so do you want to be the next person who has to go through the horrible nightmare I went through. I
hoping to prevent him doing it to anyone else. I don’t think he should be practicing.
I would give him no stars if I could

I rarely give 5 stars on Unilocal,but Dr Smoot deserves them and more! Dr Smoot did my surgery a few years ago and I have been beyond satisfied :). I was very comfortable every time I went into the office and felt that all of my questions were answered. They are very flexible with your schedule and getting appointments was never an issue, very important! What you ask for is what you get. If I ever need anything in the future I know the doctor to see!

A great professional office. They have a great staff and he has a very good patient coordinator. They are very reasonable in pricing and I’d say he is good at BA’s/lifts. I was in the business and I have also consulted for myself in the past with many (too many to count) Plastics in North County. I was also a Patient Coordinator so I know what it’s like being on the other side of the consult chair.

Dr Smoot is absolutely amazing! I had a consultation a couple years ago and he was very honest with me and after meeting with other dr’s I knew Dr Smoot was the one! I went back and I recently had my surgery in January! From start to finish Dr Smoot and his staff went above and beyond! 5 months later I am healed completely and all my follow up visits were great and I cannot give Dr Smoot enough compliments. If your looking for breast augmentation look no further because Dr Smoot is the best!

Although I was already set on having my procedure done by Dr Smoot, as most of my friends had theirs done by him (and they all turned out amazing), I did my due diligence and met with other Dr’s, as well. None of the other Dr’s made me feel as comfortable or educated me the way Dr. Smoot and his staff had. They took the time to explain ratio, measurements, etc. and were very clear that they were not in the business of making me look like a porn star.
I am so happy with my results and with the entire experience. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Smoot for a consultation if you are interested in having this procedure done. You will be very happy you did!

I’m so amazed dr john smoot did such perfect job, la jolla plastic surgeon
I’m happy with results not in pain just bloated probably just gas lol or because I’m on my period
I cannot wait how they will look 3 – 6 wks when the implants drop under the muscle for natural look
I’m 5’7 weight 128 I got 400 cc modern form silicone implant under the muscle
I love my husband and my little Serena that is 2 helping cleaning the house, as me Usually the one that clean the house all the time– feeling grateful!
Going back to work tomorrow as I don’t life I’m account manager all I do sit be on the phones with my clients and the computer so I should be fine
No need of pain meds just ice my breast few time day since my right breast swollen more my left but it’s normal
I recommend to call for consult it’s free no penny ask (like other drs ask fee for the consult) you will meet dr john smoot and the nurse Carmen that will explain everything u need to know and I guarantee after the consult u will choose him so much trust with dr smoot

BEST DOCTOR EVER! Had my breast augmented with Dr. Smoot best decision ever! As soon as you walk into the office they make you feel so comfortable and at home. His nurses are amazing and constantly check up on you.
I am EXTREMELY happy with the outcome and would highly recommend him! Getting any kind of surgery can be scary but after having a consultation with Dr. Smoot and his staff they made me feel at ease about the procedure. Even if your not 100% ready I suggest to just make an appointment with him and I promise you won’t be disappointed!!!

I recently got my breast enlarged. Dr. Smoot and his staff are amazing. I am so happy with my result and I’m not even done healing. Dr. Smoot isn’t one if those doctors that make you look like a porn star he is a doctor that knows exactly what looks good on your body. If I ever have to go make for anything I will for sure hands down go to him! Thank you doctor Smoot and staff!

Dr. Smoot is awesome!!! I was going to get a breast augmentation and I had gone to a few different consults and he was my final choice. He wasn’t the funniest, Dr. but the more serious type. He specializes in breast and is very good at it. Very high ranking by all his patients and colleagues. If your looking for a surgeon he is defiantly the one to go to. I went from an A to a full C and my breast look amazing! Couldn’t be happier. His staff is also very kind and make you feel comfortable. I give them 5 stars well deserved!!!

If you are looking for the best surgeon in town, he is it! I breast feed my 2 boys and needless to say things did not go back to normal. Nothing fit right and I did not like the way my breast looked. I wanted my augmentation to look as natural as possible. I wasn’t looking for porn star status. Shape and size was important to me. When I went to my consult the atmosphere and staff made me feel very welcome. Dr. Smoot was very attentive and answered all my questions and concerns before I asked. He sold me when he said «I am not a big boob doctor and if that’s what you are looking for I’m not the doctor for you. I make sure that the implants will be proportion to your body». I knew then he was my doctor and booked surgery 2 weeks later. I am 6 weeks out now and completely happy with the results. You can’t even tell where the incision was. For my friends that knew I had this procedure done they are floored by how nice they look. A lot of my friends have had breast augmentation and said mine looks the most natural. If you are considering the procedure please make sure you have a consult with Dr. Smoot first. You will not regret it!!!

Breast Aug
I had visited about 5 doctors prior to seeing Dr. Smoot, and I was a little hesitant with all. Some were «really big boob» doctors, and others «couldn’t guarantee a certain» incision with the size I wanted. I wanted a to look as natural as possible, while increasing at least 2 cup sizes. I’m the type to make a pros and cons list for just about everything, and all of the other doctors I had seen had at least one item on the cons list. When I went to Dr. Smoot, it was actually just to help me weigh in on two of the other doctors and to ask a few last couple of questions. What I didn’t expect was to be completely blown away with the level of service, the facility, the knowledge he presented, and to feel completely at ease. All the fears I had with the other doctors were instantly dissolved and I knew Dr. Smoot would be my doctor for my breast augmentation. I didn’t have to think twice, I was completely confident that he would do an excellent job. What really set his office apart, was that he had an on-​site surgical unit, and every possible size implant in stock. That was one of the big concerns of other doctors, is that they would order a one size fits all, and there is no changing or adjusting after you order. Dr. Smoot was certain about the size implant he would use, but unlike other doctors, he would sit you up during surgery and see how the sizes look before sewing you up. If he needed to adjust, he could. This is nice, because he can see if the implants look symmetrical, too big, too small, etc. On the day of surgery, I was greeted by very friendly staff, and the anesthesiologist was super funny. All of the staff on the surgical team were great. After the surgery, the follow-​up visits were quick, and Dr. Smoot always made sure to answer any questions I had. I ended up moving out of state within a year, and on a few occasions, I would stop by to do a check-​up. The staff always made sure to fit me in on a spur of the moment if I was in CA. I love this office and wouldn’t think of going anywhere else. Not too mention — I have the best pair of boobs, with minimal scarring and this is all thanks to Dr. Smoot!

Dr. Smoot is hands-​down the best booby doctor in San Diego! He is incredibly kind, professional, and honest. His staff are the same. I chose Dr. Smoot based on his reputation as well as the feeling of security I got after my consultation for breast augmentation. My experience was fantastic — no complications or issues. Dr. Smoot is the one to see! At the very least compare him to the Dr. you are considering going with. I results are so natural that no one can tell — unless I really want them to!

from start to finish, putting my health in another person’s hands is a grave decision. Dr Smoot and his office staff are my first choice in this specialty. I didn’t have anything major done and it wasnt cosmetic, but I think you should definitely get his opinion as a second opinion if youre consulting with someone else.
Just makes good sense to take your health and happiness seriously and honestly

Okay. So I was debating if I should post a review or not, because it IS a little personal! But anyway, I will without hesitation validate the reviews that Dr. Smoot has on here, because he works absolute wonders.
Dr. Smoot and his staff treated me with the utmost respect and made me feel comfortable with every visit I had here, including my surgery. He has a high level of professionalism that is hard to find with a lot of cosmetic surgeons. His nurses, including Carmen, Denise, and Julie are amazing nurses and help you feel taken care of every step of the way!
In the end, my recovery was so much easier than expected! I respect Dr. Smoot for his honesty and straightforwardness. Something that is really hard to find in this area of expertise.
I’m really happy about my results, and even referred some friends and family to Dr. Smoot. If you’re thinking of any cosmetic procedure, including facials and med-​spa, come to Dr. Smoot and his team!

I consulted with 3 plastic surgeons before deciding on Dr. Smoot. I have heard a lot about him from friends, coworkers, and random people. He is the chief of plastic surgery for ucsd hospital. That along with his honesty, experience, and expertise made me dedice to use him for my breast augmentation. From beginning to end I was extremely happy with Dr. Smoot and his staff. I was well informed and ready for my surgery. My nurse Julie was AMAZING! The recovery was harder than i expected, but I would do it 100 times over again for my amazing results. Thank you Dr. Smoot and staff!

I am very pleased with the results from Dr Smoot. He was honest, didn’t try to sugar coat anything. Gave me plenty of information with out any pressure. I am so happy I chose him as my Dr. I have already referred him to many of my girlfriends.