I'm Dr. Lisa Cassileth, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Beverly Hills. I founded The Practice Healthcare more than 20 years ago with a straightforward goal: to bring together surgical excellence and comprehensive wellness care for women under one roof.

While I have expertise across face and body, my focus is the breast and all of its complexity. That includes reconstruction after cancer, revision of prior surgery, explant, and the complicated cases that sit at the intersection of oncology and plastic surgery. In 2015, I founded Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills to extend that focus onto comprehensive breast healthcare, including: nipple-sparing mastectomy, minimal-incision lumpectomy, mammography, and genetic testing, all in one place.

 A significant part of my practice involves patients who have been through treatment — surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy — and are now figuring out what comes next. Getting that right requires understanding not just the procedure, but the tissue, the history, and the full picture of what a patient has been through. This naturally transitioned from surgical care into continued care. It's whole-body health for women, under one roof.

I trained at the University of Pennsylvania and served as the first female Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where I completed two consecutive terms. I work closely with oncologists, general physicians, radiologists, and referring surgeons. If you have a patient who needs that kind of evaluation, I'm glad to talk you through it. 

Your Consultation

A consultation is an opportunity to understand your surgical options in a structured, thorough setting.  You should leave with a clear understanding of your condition, the available approaches, and what each option can realistically achieve.

Consultations typically last 90 minutes to two hours. Valet parking is available in the building garage. After you complete intake paperwork, we will sit down to review your medical history, prior procedures, and current concerns.

If you have had previous breast surgery, I begin by understanding exactly what was done and how your tissue responded. In revision and reconstructive cases, the diagnosis drives the plan. Before recommending another procedure, I need to understand why the prior result did not hold up or did not meet expectations.

I then perform a detailed examination. I assess tissue quality, skin elasticity, implant position when applicable, and any evidence of capsular contracture or other complications. Based on those findings, I will explain the surgical options that are appropriate in your case. We will discuss the operative approach I would recommend, the risks involved, the expected recovery, and what a stable long term result should look like.

Clinical photos are taken for planning and documentation. These images are part of your medical record and guide both operative decisions and postoperative evaluation.

After we meet, you will speak with a Patient Care Coordinator at The Practice Healthcare to review scheduling, postoperative care protocols, and a detailed written cost estimate that includes surgical, facility, and anesthesia fees. You will be able to take that information home and consider it carefully.

Surgery should be undertaken with a clear understanding of the procedure and its implications. If further discussion is useful, we can schedule a second consultation. If questions arise after your visit, my team is available by phone or email to provide clarification.

Facilities

436 Beverly Hills Surgery Center, LLC

 Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles

Patient Testimonials

"I am beyond grateful to have had Dr. Cassileth as my breast reconstruction surgeon for my double mastectomy. Never in a million years did I think that I was going to have an aggressive breast cancer so young. Dr. Cassileth is one of the best in the world and her level of care and expertise is why. From my initial consultation to my post surgery follow-ups, she has been extremely engaging, kind, motivational and inspiring. I knew from the moment I met Dr. Cassileth that I was in the best of hands. I am forever grateful for her care as well as her medical staff. For anyone reading this, if you or someone that you know that needs a breast reconstruction surgeon, Dr. Cassileth is beyond life changing."

“Dr. Cassileth and the enitre team are wonderful. The front desk team are professional and welcoming, the atmosphere is serene, and Dr. Cassileth is always at the forefront, paving the way for the latest procedures and surgical techniques that make the whole thing as seamless and easy as possible.”

"Dr. Cassileth is absolutely the best. She is at the very top of her field in regards to diagnosing issues and finding the right solutions for her patients. Her staff was attentive, professional, and so very caring. I had been dismissed everywhere I had gone previously, but when I met with Dr. Cassileth I felt heard, understood, and supported. I would highly recommend Dr. Cassileth and The Practice to anyone seeking the highest level of care and expert surgical skills."