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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. 102, Lafayette, California
(925) 344-8514
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4.8 | 72 Reviews
427 Questions Answered
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Post-Pregnancy Procedures

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Dr. Elizabeth Lee does most of her mommy makeover surgeries as a “come and go” procedure. She will work with precision and diligence to improve the natural curves of your body in your own customized mommy makeover. Dr. Lee is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is dedicated to improving your body. You and she will work together to target your concerns and transform your appearance.
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Breast Surgery

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As one of the East Bay’s most consistently top-rated plastic surgeons, Dr. Lee strives to make her patients look and feel fantastic. Your private consultation with Dr. Lee is your chance to learn about the best way to meet your aesthetic goals. She will explain the pros and cons of the various implants, incisions and approaches. You will learn how to choose the best implant size for your body and your desired look. This is your chance to learn about your options and to move forward with the best procedure for you.
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Abdominoplasty

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Dr. Lee does her tummy tuck surgeries as a “come and go” procedure. Extra loose skin is removed, smoothing out the surface of the belly wall. Your belly button is trimmed and tightened to look more natural and youthful. The muscle layer is also tightened, repairing the rectus diastasis and putting all your “core” muscles back into the proper position to provide good abdominal wall strength and support to your back. Sometimes, liposuction of the belly wall is added to the tummy tuck to further sculpt the waist and midriff.
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MEET ELIZABETH SLASS LEE, MD
🩺29 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

In private practice for almost twenty-nine years and voted one of the East Bay’s favorite plastic surgeons for over a decade, she offers a full range of cosmetic procedures to provide her patients with individualized treatment to best achieve their goals.

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Yes, you can have your implants removed and your breasts can look pretty and normal. What procedure will get you the look you want is best determined by an in person consultation. I remove a lot of implants with minimal or no new scars. 

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

While it is impossible to say that absolutely every tummy tuck requires or includes a repair of the separated rectus muscles, in general, the pregnancy that stretches out skin, also stretches the muscle layer causing rectus diastasis. When diastasis is present, it should be repaired.

You should absolutely ask this question of anyone you are considering having operate on you. In our office, the entire procedure is explained during the consultation and repair of the muscle as well as belly button location, location of the scar,, need for liposuction, etc are all discussed. Please make sure your surgeon is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and that you are comfortable asking whatever questions you may have about your procedure. The process of aesthetic surgery is a team project and you are part of the team. If you have doubts or do not know what to expect, your recovery willl be less smooth.

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

Does CoolSculpting Really Work?

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CoolSculpting absolutely works to permanently decrease the number of fat cells in the treated area. This is important because we make no new fat cells as adults. We gain weight by increasing the size of the cells we have. And we as we lose weight, fat fells shrinvk in size, but the NUMBER of cells does not change with weight fluctuation. CoolSculpting is the best and most predictable way to decrease the number of fat cells without invasive techniques or surgery. And it works better IMO than other technologies because fat cells respond to cold by going into programmed cell death, called "apostosis." And because we make no new fat cells, once those cells are gone, they are gone for good. Maintain your body weight where it was at your treatment time, and those results will be long term. 

That having been said, CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss alternative, it is a body shaping process. If your weight is stable and there are bulges that you struggle with always, you know, the spots where you gain first and lose last, CoolSculpting may be perfect for you. 

A common cause of less than optimal results is poorly planned treatment with too few cycles. Based on applicator size, it is often necessary to have several overlapping cycles to fully treat any given area. CoolSculpting is rarely a "one and done" procedure. But a well designed treatment protocol works fabulously to noninvasively shape and smooth.

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

Tummy tuck is a big surgery and planning for your recovery is really important. I tell patients to expect that  they should be able to stand up straight at one week, return to a desk job at 2 weeks, need more sleep than usual for 6 weeks and have some swelling that improves over several months after surgery. I like to see my patients often enough that I can help guide them as they return to normal activities like exercise and work. Patients all heal differently and so recovery instructions should be customized to meet your needs. Good luck with your continued healing.

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

I can't tell you from far away whether or not you should go to the emergency room for a low grade fever. I can tell you that you should insist on being seen by your surgeon. Evaluating fever in a patient who is so fresh post op is pretty much the standard of care. I also cannot tell whether you need to be seen on the weekend, that should be determined by a discussion with your operating surgeon. I am sorry that you are in this situation, and encourage you to be firm on being seen by him, good communicator or not. 

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

Congratulations on your weight loss. What you are describing is the most basic of tummy tuck procedures. Different surgeons have different pricing. During a consultation, you should have all of your questions answered and learn about what results you can expect with the various surgical options. If you believe this quote is high, a second opinion may help you better understand your options. Good luck with your process.

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

It is so hard to tell from photos what is going on. However, you do seem to have some asymmetry in your breasts and swelling in the abdomen. It may be worth getting a second opinion now to set your mind at ease. 

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

As a matter of fact, the best reason to have CoolSculpting, besides the fact that it actually works, is that it causes minimal discomfort. While some patients can have tenderness and swelling for up to 3 weeks after the procedure, there are many who don't. And with the new CoolAdvantage and CoolAdvantageplus applicators, the swelling and tenderness is much less frequent. As on of few centers in the country with the opportunity to work with the new CoolAdvantage plus applicators, we can honestly say that so far, we have had NONE of the delayed onset pain we saw with the oldstyle CoolMax. So have no fear, lack of pain is great and no indication that your treatment will be ineffective.

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

No pain after CoolAdvantage

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Love this post! Yes, CoolSculpting can cause the types of *shock* pains you were expecting, most commonly on the belly, rarely on the flanks. But it does not happen in all patients, only some. And, the new cooladvantage applicators have a lower incidence of this delayed onset pain. I am also excited to say that as one of the 7 centers across the country to be given the opportunity to work with the new fabulous CooladvantagePlus, I can tell you the fabulous results can happen with even less discomfort than before. 

OK, done with cheerleading. But I am really excited about this technology. 

Back to you. Have no fear, no delayed onset pain does not mean no results. It does mean the CoolSculpting process is great; effective and comfortable.

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

Congrats on your hard work. CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss procedure, but it can absolutely boost what you have achieved so far, reshaping problem areas that may still detract from your success. I can't speak to the specific treatment plan you have already been given, but there is no question that CoolSculpting helps patients, even when not yet at goal weight . 

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Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 72 reviews

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Karen Concannon

More a Magician Than a Doctor

Dr. Lee. is fabulous! I'd call her a miracle worker or a magician, for her ability to turn back time with the Agnes procedure. The bags under my eyes are gone, and I have my former jawline again. She is patient and gentle, and cute. The staff are very professional and nice.

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Response from Dr.Elizabeth Slass Lee, MDWe are so excited to hear that you are loving your Agnes results. Agnes has been a game changer for many of our patients. And your results will keep getting better as you heal!
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MiWitt

Loving my Agnes Results

I’ve had two Agnes RF treatments with Dr. Lee at ArtfulSurgery focusing on my upper eyelids and lower face for debulking and tightening—and the results have been amazing! Friends and family have started noticing the change, often commenting I look "refreshed". The treatments were comfortable, and the recovery was easy with minimal downtime, as compared to some other procedures I have done. The front desk staff was great about answering questions, and getting me scheduled quickly. My eyelids appear more lifted, and my jawline is visibly more defined, with less bulk under my chin. I love how natural the results look—noticeable, but not overdone. I'm so glad I tried Agnes RF with Dr. Lee!

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD
Response from Dr.Elizabeth Slass Lee, MDThank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you're seeing such great results from your Agnes RF treatments—especially those “refreshed” compliments from friends and family! It’s always our goal to provide effective, comfortable treatments with minimal downtime, and we're so glad your experience reflected that. We truly appreciate your trust in Dr. Lee and the team at ArtfulSurgery. Looking forward to continuing your aesthetic journey with you!
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LittleCeeCee

Absolutely the Best Dr. and Staff

I have been with Dr. Lee for over a decade. I actually look younger now than when I started as her patient. Dr. Lee and her staff are absolutely wonderful, kind and caring. True professionals! Dr. Lee is has a way of making you look like yourself, but fresher and better. I’ve never been overfilled or overdone. Always a natural look.

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD
Response from Dr.Elizabeth Slass Lee, MDThank you so much for your kind words and for being a valued patient for over a decade! We’re truly honored to have been part of your journey and are thrilled to hear you’re feeling and looking your best. Dr. Lee and the entire team take great pride in providing natural, refreshed results while maintaining each patient’s unique beauty. Your trust and loyalty mean the world to us—we look forward to many more years together!
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Beautiful373007

Great place - I won’t go to anyone else

I can’t say enough about Artful . I’ve been going here for about 4 years now. I get my fillers, I got a tight and brite . I’ve never had any problems . Carmen is great very understating great personality . Can’t say enough for the front desk very professional.my 55 birthday I’m going to have Dr Lee do my half facelift I won’t go to anyone else. Love this place. I got my son laser treatment for his face. They did an excellent job. I seen some of my friends other places they ended up burned. My son barely gets red . He so happy he went there. I highly recommend everyone there. You won’t be disappointed with anyone.

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD
Response from Dr.Elizabeth Slass Lee, MDThank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with ArtfulSurgery over the past four years. It's wonderful to know that Carmen and our front desk team have consistently provided you with excellent service. We’re excited to be a part of your upcoming 55th birthday celebration with Dr. Lee’s performing your min-facelift. We’re also delighted to hear that your son had a great experience as well. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for your trust in our team. Thank you again for your kind words and continued support. We look forward to serving you and your family for many more years to come!
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J8675309S

Look No More! Dr. Lee is Amazing!! I Highly Recommend Her.

I am 3 weeks out from my HLT abdominoplasty. I had been researching the procedure for nearly a year and consulted with 2 other physicians. Dr. Lee by far made me feel the most comfortable. She took the time to listen to my concerns. She explained the procedure in detail and never once made me feel like she was trying to sell me on other procedures. I made my decision to proceed with her because of the other reviews of her work, her responsive staff and Dr. Lee’s genuine caring personality. I felt at ease with her as if sharing my feelings with my sister. I am a mother of three children and my stomach has always been my concern. I exercise regularly but my stomach has always been my troubled area. I am anxious, nervous and very excited for my procedure. More to follow. Updated on 24 Nov 2020: Hello everyone. I had my abdominalplasty done on Thursday , 11/19/20. I arrived at the facility at 630 am and my surgery was scheduled for 730 am. I was home by 130 pm. Dr. Lee and the staff at the surgery center were the very best. They made me feel so comfortable and reassured me when I needed it. I have to say I was extremely nervous and questioned my decision. But Dr. Lee and the staff helped tremendously in calming my nerves. I was prepped and when they were ready, walked into the surgery room. They all made me feel comfortable. Dr. Lee held my hand as the anesthesiologist put me to sleep. I have to say this was the most comforting thing for me. I woke up and with the the help of the nurse, changed into my clothes. When I stood up to go to the restroom, it felt like I was kicked in the stomach 100 times over. There was no pain near my incision. The pain was right under my sternum and it was intense. As soon as I got home, I took my pain meds. Getting into my bed was hell but once situated, I was ok. Take your meds at prescribed intervals, even if it means waking up during your time of sleep. You will need help sitting up and laying down - engaging any abdominal muscles will hurt. Day 1 Post Op - I met with Dr. Lee this morning at 9 am. She changed my bandages and checked my drains. She states that things look good! Standing up is challenging. I am slouching over a little and it does a job on your lower back. Day 2 - Post Op - much better. I continued with pain meds for just 1/2 the day then stopped. I am continuing my ibuprofen every 4 hours. The pain under sternum dissipated. I can really feel the tightness in my stomach. It is a weird sensation - numb and tingling. Day 3-Post Op - Today is Sunday. As requested, I reported my drainage amounts to Dr Lee. I had one of my drains removed today..... on a Sunday!! I really appreciated her seeing me on a Sunday. Day 5 - I am still taking my ibuprofen and reporting daily totals on my drainage. I am walking more upright each day. I am really trying to concentrate on my deep breaths. I can really feel the pull in my stomach but I know that will improve with each day. I have been walking each day as well. Taking walks back and forth in the hallway or even in the backyard. Just keep moving to get things circulating. Rest when tired. Drink lots of fluids. One thing that was a rude awakening is coughing. It hurts like hell. I have found that squeezing a pillow tightly to your stomach somewhat helps. Have cough drops close by!! I am extremely happy with my results thus far. Below are some photos. More updates to follow. Updated on 16 Jul 2021: This review is long overdue. From the initial consultation to my abdominoplasty and throughout my after care, Dr. Lee made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. I had met with 2 other plastic surgeons prior to meeting Dr. Lee. She is down to earth, honest, and to the point. She answered all of my questions and more and made sure that I had a clear understanding of the procedure. She never tried to upsell me on other procedures and gave me realistic expectations. I never felt rushed to make my decision but because of her attentiveness and understanding of what I wanted, I knew that she was the right doctor for me. I had my surgery in November 2020 and due to COVID, I was in the surgery center by myself with no family support. Dr. Lee held my hand prior to surgery and that meant a lot to me - it eased my nervousness. Dr. Lee and the staff at Greenbrae Surgery Center are top notch. My surgery went well and I am very, very pleased with my results. Recovery was rough but as expected. Dr. Lee was there for me every step of the way and even met with me after hours when needed. I highly recommend Dr. Lee. Thank you Dr. Lee and Erin for your caring attentiveness. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with my results as this whole process. My only regret is that I wish I would have done this sooner.

diVa Vaginal Laser

NannyRy

The Diva treatment worked really well and I recommend the treatment and Dr Lee

I had an excellent experience coming in for Diva treatment. I was a bit nervous because I didn’t know what to expect. Dr. Lee talked me through the procedure and what to expect. Carmen was the nurse that performed my Diva treatments and she was very comforting and fun. The Diva treatment worked really well and I recommend the treatment and Dr Lee.

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD
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Tummy Tuck

jgiltnane

Already Feel Stronger!

On 12/5/19 I had an abdominoplasty with umbilical hernia repair and muscle repair for diastasis recti (DR) with Dr. Lee (Artful Surgery). I'm the mom of 2 kids that were proportionally large babies, and my muscle separation after #2 was significant, at least the width of a man's palm. Diastasis recti is associated with back pain, constipation, and urinary incontinence, and I had all of these. I tried DR-focused exercises and physical therapy for ~9 years but couldn't achieve closure. I'm at my ideal weight but with my DR it looks like I'm pregnant after a meal or during my cycle. So I finally decided that I needed surgical repair. I also had liposuction for some stubborn pockets of bulge. As a physician myself, I did my research and visited two other surgeons in the area. The reason I decided to go with Dr. Lee is that I really felt she was present with me during our consultation. Another surgeon had put odd pressure on me to have a breast augmentation too, and I felt like Dr. Lee listened to my concerns, put the options on the table, and worked with me to decide that BA wasn't something I would pursue (everyone is different!). She helped me understand how surgery could help my back problems, and every time I saw her she remembered my priorities I really appreciated the time she took to explain the surgery and how it would help me get back my core strength. I also had a good idea about the recovery time I needed and was able to arrange time off work with realistic expectations. She's been doing these surgeries for more than 20 years and so I felt confident that she had the experience to handle anything unexpected. Surgery went well and I'm getting stronger everyday - I was standing up straight on post-op day 4! Dr. Lee is in close contact and has quickly responded to any issues that have come up. Her office staff are friendly and worked with me to rearrange appointments when necessary. Sometimes I look in the mirror and I'm surprised to see my body back to the way it was in my 20s. Will update with before/after pictures once I have them!

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Breast Implant Revision

MeganNoelleS

Amazing Surgical Outcome

I could not have had a better experience or outcome after a breast implant exchange with Dr. Lee. Almost 2 years ago I underwent a breast augmentation at another office and the results were far from my expectations (I had seen a male doctor and they were much too big and wide for my small frame). I felt he was pushy and actually put in bigger implants than we had decided on! Coming to Dr. Lee I connected instantly feeling she really listened to what my concerns and end goal was. Having a lot of questions she sent me home with options to consider. Working with her we came up with a solution and she executed our vision to the fullest and I could not be happier. I am 2 and a half weeks post op and she has seen me weekly to make sure the healing process is going smoothly. She takes the time to assess how I am feeling and give me my freedom/restrictions within what I can do that week. I am forever grateful how she has made me feel about my body again and cannot promote her enough. Best decision I have ever made! The women running her office are absolutely amazing and accommodating as well. Highly recommend!!!

diVa Vaginal Laser

SadieBuddy

Great outcome and terrific staff

After 2 kids and turning 40, I started noticing changes in my body and specifically that I was experience stress incontinence at a rate that seemed fairly significant for my age. After a lot of reading and research I decided to try the diVa treatment with Dr. Lee. who was recommended in my area. I'm a fairly squeamish patient with a low pain tolerance and I was extremely nervous about being lasered in this most sensitive area but I had also recently gone through a divorce after 18 years of marriage and I was suffering from low self-esteem and the natural feelings that come after turning 40 and being single again. I felt that doing something for myself and taking care of an issue that had really been bothering me would help give me a boost. From the moment I arrived at Dr. Lee's office, I knew I had made the right decision. Her office staff is both cheerful and calming, she's one of the most down-to-earth doctor's I've ever met, she never talks down to you and genuinely cares about getting the best outcome for you. I especially like the fact that you can tell she's an advocate for women's health, she cares about all aspects of her patients and she makes you feel completely at ease. The rest of the staff are a complete pleasure to deal with and make you feel very relaxed and cared for. Truthfully the procedure itself ended up being a lot more painful than I had bargained for based on the other reviews I had read. Thankfully it's very quick and the painful portion comes at the very end and only lasts a couple of minutes but I was definitely clenching my teeth and had to stop a couple of times to rest before resuming. The nice part is that Dr. Lee and the staff will work with you on subsequent treatments to help you getting a better result with the numbing cream (hint....you need to lay down for the full hour and shift into a few different positions to ensure that the numbing cream hits all sides of the vagina). Every person is different, like I said I have a low tolerance for pain and it's only a couple of minutes and for me the pain stopped as soon as the laser was off so there wasn't any residual or throbbing pain afterward. I had a very slight amount of bleeding after the 2nd treatment but not enough to even wear a pad. Otherwise no side affects and no issues. I did the full round of 3 treatments spaced 6 weeks apart and have seen great results. I've seen a huge improvement in the stress incontinence and have definitely noticed a big difference in lubrication and sensation during sex. Working with Dr. Lee, I've decided to also continue with a refresher treatment to continue to improve upon the results further. She has recommended ways to feel more comfortable for subsequent procedures (ibuprofen ahead of time, different methods with numbing cream positions etc.) and I love that she can take very honest feedback and work with you to find the best solution.

Eyelid Surgery

berkeleymom50

Drooping Eyelids

I'm a youthful looking mid-fifties woman with hooded eyes. A few years ago I noticed I was constantly raising my eyebrows; it was getting harder to see clearly as my upper eyelids drooped and weighed down my eyes. Not only did I look "mean" and tired, my forehead was constantly fatigued by the end of the day, and that made me feel tired when I actually wasn't (kind of like yawning makes you feel tired, even if you aren't.) Dr. Lee was AMAZING. Realistic, kind, and very good at what she does, I felt I was in very good hands. She met with me a week before the procedure so I could ask any questions, and to talk through what recovery would entail. The day of the surgery, I was nervous until I saw Dr. Lee in her scrubs, all smiles and so calm and caring. The nursing staff was over the top sweet, and I was just so well cared for in every way. Three weeks later, I am back to my regular routine, wearing contacts, and my eyes look GREAT!