Category: Breast

Deciding to undergo breast augmentation or any plastic surgery procedure is a huge decision. You're probably (and hopefully!) super excited but also feeling a bit anxious, which is completely normal. When selecting your surgeon, you've likely been diligent about searching for someone who is qualified in their area of expertise.…

It's all about the technique. The technique used during fat transfer surgery is crucial for a successful outcome. When performing fat transfer to the breasts or any area on the body, we aren't just injecting it as one giant blob into the site. The plastic surgeon places the fat in…

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…