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Dr. Cassileth Discusses Exercise After Breast Surgery

Dr. Cassileth Discusses Exercise After Breast Surgery

March 16, 2021 | Breast

Dr. Lisa Cassileth was recently consulted by RealSelf News for her expert opinion on exercise and movement after breast surgery. Dr. Cassileth is known throughout Los Angeles and nationally as a leading board-certified plastic surgeon and she is often featured in the media. She was happy to share her expertise…

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Breast Implants: Critical Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

Breast Implants: Critical Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

February 26, 2021 | Breast Breast Augmentation

The Smart Patient Questions. There are the obvious questions that most patients know to ask, like, Is the doctor board-certified? – And then there are key questions that the super savvy patients ask. I’ve put together a list of these questions and my responses to share with you. These questions…

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Are Breast Implants Better Over or Under the Muscle for Breast Reconstruction?

Are Breast Implants Better Over or Under the Muscle for Breast Reconstruction?

February 19, 2021 | Breast

The Smart Patient Questions OK, I admit it. I’m a convert. A convert to over the muscle. After years and years of doing breast reconstruction under the muscle… hell, I invented under the muscle One Stage Breast Reconstruction… I now do almost every case over the muscle. Why is it…

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Breast Implant Removal and Capsulectomy: Critical Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

Breast Implant Removal and Capsulectomy: Critical Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

February 12, 2021 | Breast

The Smart Patient Questions Here are the key questions to ask your surgeon before having breast implant removal. These are the questions that the most savvy patients ask. I wanted to share them with you – so you too can be super savvy and find the right doctor for you.…

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Gummy Bear Implants: Do Cohesive Silicone Gel Implants Feel More Like Real Breasts?

Gummy Bear Implants: Do Cohesive Silicone Gel Implants Feel More Like Real Breasts?

January 14, 2021 | Breast Breast Augmentation

Wondering whether your implants will actually look and feel like breasts? This is one of the most common questions that we hear each year as plastic surgeons. The truth is that each patient typically has a different perspective on whether her implants are realistic, as well as has her own,…

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6 Critical Questions You Should Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Breast Explant Surgery

6 Critical Questions You Should Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Breast Explant Surgery

May 6, 2020 | Breast

BY LISA B. CASSILETH MD, FACS Breast implant removal is growing in popularity over the years. It can be difficult to find the right plastic surgeon to perform the removal and ensure that your breasts look good after. Board Certified breast specialist, Dr. Lisa Cassileth, tells us the 6 questions…

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