Learning Center
Breast Reconstruction Learning Center
Everything Dr. Li teaches — her videos, explainers, and guides — organized by where you are, from the day you're diagnosed to life long after surgery.
Where do I start after a breast cancer diagnosis?
If you've just been diagnosed, begin with the basics — what reconstruction is and what choices you have — with no pressure to decide today. From there, you can explore preparing for surgery, recovery, and life long after.
Newly diagnosed — start here
Just diagnosed? Start here. These explain your options in plain language, with no pressure to decide today.
Understanding your options
There's no single right answer. Compare the approaches Dr. Li offers and see real results.
Flat Closure Regret? Why Some Patients Need Revision
Aesthetic Flat Closure Explained | How to Avoid Dog Ears After Mastectomy
Goldilocks Breast Reconstruction Explained (No Implants After Mastectomy)
Top 5 Reasons to Say 'No' to Tissue Expanders
Why Singer Shanice Avoided Expanders and Got Direct-to-Implant (DTI)Preparing for surgery
Once you've chosen a path, here's how to get ready — and what to expect at your consultation.
Recovery
What the first days and weeks can look like, and how to care for yourself.
Life after & revision
Reconstruction is a journey, not a single operation. Here's what can come after — refinements, revisions, and living with your results.
Could Your Breast Implant Be Ruptured Without You Knowing?
Think Your Breast Implant Is Ruptured? The First Test I Do
Ruptured Breast Implant? The Most Common Sign
I Asked for Aesthetic Flat Closure… I Woke Up Shocked and Disappointed
They Said I Was Flat… But It Didn't Feel Flat — I Felt Wrong
Why She Says Breast Implant Removal Was the Best Thing She Ever Did
Why I Feel Like a Teenager After Extreme Weight Loss and Breast LiftFrequently asked questions
Begin with the "Newly diagnosed" stage. It gathers the first video to watch and the pages that explain, in plain language, what reconstruction is and what choices you have.
No. The stages are there so you can jump straight to where you are — exploring options, preparing for surgery, recovery, or life after. Use whatever is relevant to you right now.
The "Browse everything" section links to her full video library and her YouTube channel, alongside the before-and-after gallery and patient resources.
No. The Learning Center is here to help you understand your options and ask better questions. The right plan for you is something to decide together with Dr. Li at a consultation.
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Dr. Wai-Yee Li,
MD PhD FACS
A female board-certified plastic surgeon in Arcadia, Los Angeles, specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery — with a focus on the best surgical outcomes, less pain and minimal scarring.
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Arcadia
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