Category: Breast

Breast reductions are one of the most common procedures I perform in my practice, and I love doing them! In large part because not only do we get to provide patients with their desired aesthetic outcome, but there is also a huge functional aspect to the surgery. Patients get the…

As I write this blog in 2021, we have been doing nerve grafting for re-sensation of breasts after nipple sparing mastectomy for the whole year. I’d love to share with you what our expectations were, what we learned, and our conclusions so far.  It is still in the early process…

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…

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…

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…

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.…