Plastic Surgery in SF/San Jose Area

Looking for recommendation for a great plastic surgeon in the SF/San Jose area. I am seeking a tummy tuck/thigh lift with lipo. I have seen one surgeon, whom I liked a great deal and  trusted, though the price was a bit more than I had expected ($17K approx). All thoughts appreciated. Thanks.
 

I'm using Dr. Connolly. He's with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto on Castro St. and comes highly recommended.

If you are willing to go to Monterrey Mexico, Dr Sauceda does great work.  I had my LBL, BL, arms and upper thigh lift and then a full facelift 4 days later for about what you are paying for your tummy tuck/thigh lift. 

Dr John Rabkin does plastic work also.  He's in SF.  His office is at St Marys. 
415-668-3200.

Can you share how much Dr. Connolly charges? Also my friend highly recommends this surgeon, and she looks amazing:

http://www.drmariotti.com/dr-mariotti.cfm

im from san jose area as well and will be looking for plastic surgeon in the area as well...luckly my insurance will pay for a basic tummy tuck...not sure about the arm lift but im only 8 months out and my arms are horrible...as happy as i want to be about the 95lb weight loss me with no clothes bums me out big time so hopefully in the fall once im  close to a year out i will be looking more for consutations...kit let me know if u hear of any good doctors ive already started saving but not nearly as much as ill need....

what san jose doctor are you guys talking about?  Da cruz is supposed to be the best.  there has been a big discussion about some of the doctors there on realself.com

I am having a Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift and Arm Lift on 07/05 witth Dr Herman Peter Lorenz at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto.