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Dr. Lisa Cassileth

INNOVATIVE BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON IN LOS ANGELES

Dr. Lisa Cassileth

INNOVATIVE BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON IN LOS ANGELES

Dr. Lisa Cassileth is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Grounded by her Ivy League training and certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), she brings exceptional skill and knowledge to the field. As the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, she has a reputation for excellence attracting patients from around the world, especially for breast revision surgery and one-stage breast reconstruction.

She is renowned for her advanced, minimal-incision techniques and innovative procedures that deliver impeccable results earning her a reputation as a leader in the field. Dr. Cassileth is founder of The Practice, a Beverly Hills plastic and reconstructive surgery group practice.

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Surgical Expertise

Dr. Cassileth is a true innovator, having developed several groundbreaking breast surgery procedures that enhance outcomes beyond traditional methods. Dr. Cassileth’s surgical mastery extends to complex breast revision surgeries, where she corrects issues other surgeons cannot fix.

She is celebrated for her innovative Pocket Lift, a specialized breast lift technique providing long-term, lifted breasts without implants and for her no-implant breast reconstruction procedure, SWIM.

Dr. Cassileth is also widely renowned for correcting capsular contracture with her specialized technique. Her meticulously created procedures and protocols ensure results that look natural and beautiful.

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Bedford Breast Center

In 2015, Dr. Cassileth founded the Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in nipple-sparing mastectomy, minimal-incision lumpectomy, mammography, and genetic testing. It’s a testament to her passion for providing comprehensive breast healthcare.

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Truly Compassionate Care

Dr. Cassileth’s commitment to her patients was honored when she received the Compassionate Doctor Award from Vitals in 2021. Based on patient ratings, this award reflects her dedication to her patients’ well-being and empathetic bedside manner. Dr. Cassileth has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for multiple consecutive years, most recently in 2024.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Cassileth actively contributes to the community, serving on advisory boards for nonprofits like the Fertile Action Foundation, which supports breast cancer patients in preserving fertility.

At home in Los Angeles, Dr. Cassileth enjoys life with her husband, three children, and their beloved rescue animals—two big dogs and a cat.

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Dr. Cassileth and her staff were outstanding! I had a double mastectomy with a SWIM reconstruction and I am very happy with the results. Dr. Cassileth and her staff were very professional and truly amazing at their craft.

Kristi K.

Dr. Lisa Cassileth and her team are my breast guardian angels. I want to sing their praises from the mountaintops far and wide. Everything from consult to pre-op to surgery to after care to follow up and everything in between is handled with such care and grace and professionalism.

Lynda L.

Words truly fall short when trying to describe how well taken care of I have felt by this incredible group of women. From the very first call to Dr. Cassileth's office, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace.

Matt G.

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