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Dr. Lily Lee
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Dr. Lily Lee

Plastic Surgeon

Address
100 E California Blvd., Pasadena, 91105Map View
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My specialty is helping patients make life-changing transformations.

Philosophy

When people ask Dr. Lily Lee why she chose plastic surgery as her profession, her reply is always the same: “I love the marriage of science and artistry!” Having had fellowship training in burn surgery, Dr. Lee has seen firsthand how someone’s physical appearance impacts their confidence. “Plastic surgery allows me to help people look and feel their best, and that is incredibly rewarding for me,” she says. “Having the experience in the operating room is crucial, but beyond that, I place a big emphasis on relationship-building with my patients, which is critical to how we conduct our practice,” she says. Creating a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel at ease is also of the utmost importance to the Lily Lee MD team. “One of our biggest differentiators is how we go out of our way to make our patients feel like they are part of a larger family,” adds the doctor. “We take great pride in the results we provide and in the confidence boosts we help give our patients. The gratitude we get in return is the very best part of what we do.”

Education

Degree

  • MedicalCase Western Reserve University

Residency

  • Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Southern California

Fellowship

  • Burn SurgeryUniversity of Southern California

Credentials

Board Certification

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Affiliation

  • American Medical Association
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • California Society of Plastic Surgeons

A Minute With

1
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON MEDICAL MYTH YOU’VE EVER HEARD?
People think plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are the same thing, when in fact, “cosmetic surgery” refers to something very general. I spend a lot of time explaining the rigors of an American Society of Plastic Surgeons certification and how important it is for a plastic surgeon to be board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
2
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST REQUESTED PROCEDURES?
Asian eyelid aesthetic surgeries, breast augmentations and tummy tucks
3
HOW DOES YOUR STAFF ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE?
My staff is a direct reflection of the care I believe each patient deserves, and they ensure our patients leave feeling welcomed and satisfied with their experience
4
DESCRIBE YOUR DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP DYNAMIC.
The most important element to how I relate with patients is keeping open communication at all times. There’s never a “one size fits all” solution in plastic surgery. Listening carefully to their needs and concerns is what enables me to bring about the best outcomes. I believe the aesthetic process should be a collaborative one where the patient feels like they can be honest with me, and where I can share with them my knowledge and expertise
5
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY PROFESSION
Being able to instill confidence in my patients and helping them completely change their outlook and how they see themselves is highly rewarding work
6
HOW I WOULD SPEND EXTRA TIME IN A DAY
Chasing my family down a mountain on skis
7
THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME
Honest, caring, meticulous
8
WHAT I’M BEST KNOWN FOR
Eyes, ears, and breasts. I like doing things in pairs, I’m a nut for symmetry!
9
MY OPERATING ROOM PLAYLIST
80’s pop, 90’s hip hop, and today’s country
10
What are your 2020 resolutions?
1. To ski faster and steeper. 2. Do handstands without wall security. 3. Do all of the above without injury!
11
How have you stayed busy during Quarantine?
1.Bread baking (and scoring!) 2. Origami 3. Improving my Mandarin 4. Teaching my daughter fractions

Services

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Aesthetic Injectables
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift / Reduction
  • Energy / Light-Based Therapies
  • Facelift
  • Fat Transfer / Liposuction
  • Necklift
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Skin Cancer Reconstruction
  • CoolSculpting®

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Location

Primary Location

100 E California Blvd.
Pasadena, 91105

Ph: 626.817.0818

Palm Desert (El Paseo) Office

73180 El Paseo
Palm Desert, 92260

Ph: 760.773.0099

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