Breast reconstruction · Los Angeles
Your Journey
From diagnosis to life after — what the path looks like with Dr. Wai-Yee Li.
What does the breast reconstruction journey look like at LA Breast & Body?
At LA Breast & Body, Dr. Wai-Yee Li guides each patient from diagnosis, through understanding their options and a candid consultation, to surgery (including her signature Bra-Line Back Lift LAT Flap), recovery with full aftercare, and life after reconstruction — at her all-women practice in Arcadia, Los Angeles.
01 · Diagnosis
A diagnosis changes everything
Being told you need a mastectomy is one of the hardest moments. You don't have to make every decision today — and you don't have to make them alone. Understanding what's possible is the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
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02 · Your options
There's no single right answer
Reconstruction with your own tissue or an implant, aesthetic flat closure, the Goldilocks procedure, nipple and areola reconstruction — the right path depends on your body, your treatment, and what matters to you. Dr. Li walks you through all of it.
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03 · Your consultation
An honest conversation, in a place that listens
Dr. Li opened her all-women private practice to give patients excellent surgery alongside first-class care, compassion, and a safe space to be heard. She gives you a candid assessment of what is possible — and what is realistic — for you.
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04 · Your surgery
A reconstruction you don't have to hide
Over a decade, Dr. Li refined her signature Bra-Line Back Lift LAT Flap — placing the scar horizontally along the bra line, where it stays hidden. It is the kind of detail that defines her work: results that look natural and feel like you.
See the Bra-Line Back Lift LAT Flap›
05 · Recovery
Cared for, every step of the way
Healing takes time, and Dr. Li and her team guide you through each follow-up. If you are travelling to Los Angeles for surgery, the practice helps coordinate your stay so you can focus on recovering.
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06 · Life after
The goal is you — whole
Reconstruction isn't the end of the story; it's the return to your life. When you're ready, the first step is simply a conversation.
Book a consultation›Frequently asked questions
Begin by exploring your options, then book a consultation with Dr. Li for a candid, personalized assessment.
It varies by procedure, but commonly about six weeks of no driving or lifting more than five pounds, with many patients back to work around eight weeks.
Yes. The practice regularly cares for patients travelling to Los Angeles and helps coordinate your stay and follow-up.
Implant-based and autologous (your own tissue) reconstruction, aesthetic flat closure, the Goldilocks procedure, and nipple & areola reconstruction.
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Take the next step
Considering breast surgery?
Book a consultation with Dr. Wai-Yee Li, or call the practice to discuss your options.
Meet your surgeon
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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Two locations across Los Angeles
Arcadia
Get directions ›Pasadena
Pasadena, CA 91105