In what ways does Dr. Li educate his patients?

Every patient journey starts with a detailed consultation—an opportunity Dr. Li welcomes to not only hear and carefully examine one’s aesthetic concerns, but also to educate and empower the patient with knowledge about the possibilities, benefits, risks, and limitations of plastic surgery. Treatment plans are always personalized, with the overarching goal of creating natural and beautiful results.

What expertise does Dr. Li have?

Having worked alongside some of the leading experts in plastic and cosmetic surgery in Canada, the United States, and Australia, Dr. Li has developed advanced skills and expertise in aesthetic face, body, and breast surgery. He welcomes patients to CA Aesthetics, where he serves patients from the nearby communities of San Francisco, San Mateo, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Mountain View, and San Jose. To schedule your consultation, call the office to book an appointment today.

Is Dr. Eric Li, MD, accepting new patients?

Yes, Dr. Eric Li, MD accepts new patients at CA Aesthetics. For more information, contact us.

Does Dr. Eric Li, MD, accept my insurance?

Yes, Dr. Li, MD, accepts most major insurances at CA Aesthetics. Please contact us for additional details.

What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric Li, MD?

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What do patients say about Dr. Li, MD.?

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Where is CA Aesthetics by Dr. Eric Li located?

CA Aesthetics by Dr. Eric Li is located at 555 Knowles Dr Ste 218, Los Gatos, CA 95032.

What are the top specialties practiced at CA Aesthetics by Dr. Eric Li?

Dr. Eric Li specializes in Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

What are the hours of operation at CA Aesthetics by Dr. Eric Li?

We are open Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Dr. Eric Li

Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Background

Eric Li, MD

Double board-certified plastic surgeon Eric Li, created CA Aesthetics from the ground up with the encompassing goal of providing patients with a safe, comfortable, and private space for premier plastic surgery care in the Bay Area. At his state-of-the-art practice located in Los Gatos, California, Dr. Li’s approach is straightforward -he treats every patient as if they were a family member. Patients of all ages, backgrounds, and genders are given the same compassion and respect.

From the moment you step into the office, you will find that every detail has been considered, to ensure that you receive the best possible care, with the most modern techniques, based on current trends. The staff respects and appreciates your decision to pursue plastic surgery with CA Aesthetics, and we will always strive to provide you with the best possible plastic surgery experience.

Education

Medical Training & Experience

Bachelor of Medicine, McMaster University
Residency in Plastic Surgery, McMaster University, Ontario
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Getting to Know Dr. Li

Double board-certified plastic surgeon Eric Li, created CA Aesthetics from the ground up with the encompassing goal of providing patients with a safe, comfortable, and private space for premier plastic surgery care in the Bay Area. At his state-of-the-art practice located in Los Gatos, California, Dr. Li’s approach is straightforward—he treats every patient as if they were a family member. Patients of all ages, backgrounds, and genders are given the same compassion and respect.
From the moment you step into the office, you will find that every detail has been considered, to ensure that you receive the best possible care, with the most modern techniques, based on current trends. The staff respects and appreciates your decision to pursue plastic surgery with CA Aesthetics, and we will always strive to provide you with the best possible plastic surgery experience.
Every patient journey starts with a detailed consultation—an opportunity Dr. Li welcomes to not only hear and carefully examine one’s aesthetic concerns, but also to educate and empower the patient with knowledge about the possibilities, benefits, risks, and limitations of plastic surgery. Treatment plans are always personalized, with the overarching goal of creating natural and beautiful results.
Having worked alongside some of the leading experts in plastic and cosmetic surgery in Canada, the United States, and Australia, Dr. Li has developed advanced skills and expertise in aesthetic face, body, and breast surgery. He welcomes patients to CA Aesthetics, where he serves patients from the nearby communities of San Francisco, San Mateo, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Mountain View, and San Jose. To schedule your consultation, call the office to book an appointment today.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, United States
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Canada
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Physician and Surgeon License A149860
California, United States
Medical Board of California
Fluoroscopy License RHC 00203874
California, United States
California Department of Public Health, RHB

Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California
Plastic Surgery Call Panel
El Camino Hospital
Mountain View, California, United States
Plastic Surgery Call Panel
El Camino Hospital
Los Gatos, California, United States
Plastic Surgery Call Panel
O’Connor Hospital
San Jose, California, United States
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

▪ Subspecialty training in aesthetic face, breast, and body contouring surgery, with world-
renowned experts Drs. Graeme Southwick and Morris Ritz

▪ Subspecialty training in rhinoplasty surgery, with rhinoplasty expert Dr. Andrew Greensmith
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery Fellowship

Partners in Plastic Surgery of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
▪ Subspecialty training in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, with world-renowned
breast surgery expert Dr. Dennis Hammond

Plastic Surgery Residency
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Medicine

Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Health Sciences
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Skate Flap Purse-String Nipple Areolar Complex Reconstruction. Hammond DC, Li YK. Nipple Areolar Complex Reconstruction. 2018 February. 517-526.
Juvenile Breast Hypertrophy. Hammond DC, Li YK. Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. 2019 May; 3 (XV): 2993-3000.
Gynecomastia. Hammond DC, Li YK. Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. 2019 May; 3 (XV): 2984-2991

Abddominoplasty in the Overweight and Obese Population: Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction. Hammond DC,
Chandler AR, Baca ME, Li YK, Lynn JV. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019 October; 144(4): 847-853.
Facilitated Alar Rim Graft Placement with an Opthalmic Slit Blade. Li YK., Greensmith A. Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Global Open. 2018 April; 6(4): e1721.
Keterolac May Increase Hematoma Risk in Reduction Mammaplasty: A Case-control Study. Barkho JO, Li YK, Duku
E, Thoma A. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2018 March; 6(3): e1699.
The Modified Bull’s Born Upper Lip Lift. Li YK, Ritz M. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. 2018
August; 71(8): 1216-1230.
Commentary on: Effect of a Facial Muscle Exercise Device on Facial Rejuvenation. Southwick G, Li YK. Aesthetic
Surgery Journal. 2018 April; 38(5): 477-479.
Commentary on: Liposuction-Augmentation. Southwick G, Li YK. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2018 March; 38(4):
398-400.
Late Shape Distortion after SPAIR Mammaplasty Secondary to Seroma Induced Scar Contracture. Eichhorn M, Huang G, Fahrenkopf M, Li YK, Hammond DC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2017 February;
5(2):38-39
Pyoderma Gangrenosum Involving All Four Extremities. Hu J, Li YK, Choi M. Wounds. 2016 April; 28(4):E14-7.
Methodological guide to adopting new aesthetic surgical innovations. Thoma A, Kaur MN, Hong CJ, Li YK.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2015 March; 35(3):308-18
A Systematic Review of Utilities in Hand Surgery Literature. Li YK, Alolabi N, Kaur M, Thoma A. The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2015 March; 40(5):997-1005
Local Anesthetics for Skin Grafting and Local Flaps. Farhangkhoee H, Li EY, Thoma A. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2013 October; 40(4):537-549
Reporting the Level of Evidence in the Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery: Why is it Important? Thoma A, Ignacy TA, Li YK, Coroneos CJ. Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2012 Spring; 20(1):12-6
Five Things to know about…Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of the Thumb. Li YK, White CP. Canadian Medical
Association Journal. 2013 February; 185(2):149
Comparison of Trapeziectomy and Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition: A
Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, White C, Ignacy TA, Thoma A. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2011 July; 128(1):199-207
Approach to Necrotizing Fasciitis. Li YK, White CP, Thoma A. McMaster University Medical Journal. 2012 Spring;9(1): Clinical Quiz 1-5
Tuberculosis Infection in the United States: National Trends over Three Decades. Khan K, Wang J, Hu W, Bierman
A, Li Y, Gardam M. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2008 February; 177(4):455-460

Innovations in Breast Reconstruction. Li YK. Bay Area Cancer Connections. Palo Alto, California, United States.
November 2018.
Complex Cases in Breast Reconstruction using Acellular Dermal Matrix. Ritz M, Li YK. International Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. October 2017.
Does Ketorolac increase the risk of Hematoma after Reduction Mammoplasty? A Case-Control Study. Barkho J, Li
YK, Duku E, Thoma A. Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. June
2016
Postoperative Antithrombotic Use in Free Flap Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, Bhagirath V, Thoma
A. Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Victoria, British Columbia. June 2015.
Postoperative Antithrombotic Use in Free Flap Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, Bhagirath V, Thoma
A. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Paradise Island, Bahamas. January 2015.
Xiaflex: Early Experiences at McMaster. Li YK, Dickson L, Thoma A. McMaster Plastic Surgery Journal Club.
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. October 2014.
Head and Neck Reconstruction. Thoma A, Li YK. Ottawa Resident Review Course. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. February 2011.
The Economics of Hand Transplantation. Thoma A, Li YK. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.
Cancun, Mexico. January 2011.
Comparison of Trapeziectomy and Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI):
A Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, White C, Thoma A. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.
Cancun, Mexico. January 2011.
The Natural History of the Dupuytren’s Nodule. McMillan C, Li YK, Binhammer P. Canadian Society of Plastic
Surgeons Annual Meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. June 2010.
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections. Li YK, Thoma A. Department of Surgery Principles of Surgery Seminars.
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. March 2010.
Evaluation and Management of D1 CMC Disorders. Li YK, Thoma A. MacHANd Day of Evaluation & Management
of Disorders of the Upper Extremity. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. November 2009.

- Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, United States
  American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Canada
  Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Physician and Surgeon License A149860
  California, United States
  Medical Board of California
- Fluoroscopy License RHC 00203874
  California, United States
  California Department of Public Health, RHB
- Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California
- Plastic Surgery Call Panel
  El Camino Hospital
  Mountain View, California, United States
- Plastic Surgery Call Panel
  El Camino Hospital
  Los Gatos, California, United States
- Plastic Surgery Call Panel
  O’Connor Hospital
  San Jose, California, United States
- Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
  
  Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery
  Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  
  ▪ Subspecialty training in aesthetic face, breast, and body contouring surgery, with world-
  renowned experts Drs. Graeme Southwick and Morris Ritz
  
  ▪ Subspecialty training in rhinoplasty surgery, with rhinoplasty expert Dr. Andrew Greensmith
- Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery Fellowship
  
  Partners in Plastic Surgery of West Michigan
  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
  ▪ Subspecialty training in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, with world-renowned
  breast surgery expert Dr. Dennis Hammond
- Plastic Surgery Residency
  McMaster University
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Bachelor of Medicine
  
  Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
  McMaster University
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
  McMaster University
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Skate Flap Purse-String Nipple Areolar Complex Reconstruction. Hammond DC, Li YK. Nipple Areolar Complex Reconstruction. 2018 February. 517-526.
- Juvenile Breast Hypertrophy. Hammond DC, Li YK. Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. 2019 May; 3 (XV): 2993-3000.
- Gynecomastia. Hammond DC, Li YK. Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. 2019 May; 3 (XV): 2984-2991
- Abddominoplasty in the Overweight and Obese Population: Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction. Hammond DC,
  Chandler AR, Baca ME, Li YK, Lynn JV. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019 October; 144(4): 847-853.
- Facilitated Alar Rim Graft Placement with an Opthalmic Slit Blade. Li YK., Greensmith A. Plastic and Reconstructive
  Surgery Global Open. 2018 April; 6(4): e1721.
- Keterolac May Increase Hematoma Risk in Reduction Mammaplasty: A Case-control Study. Barkho JO, Li YK, Duku
  E, Thoma A. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2018 March; 6(3): e1699.
- The Modified Bull’s Born Upper Lip Lift. Li YK, Ritz M. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. 2018
  August; 71(8): 1216-1230.
- Commentary on: Effect of a Facial Muscle Exercise Device on Facial Rejuvenation. Southwick G, Li YK. Aesthetic
  Surgery Journal. 2018 April; 38(5): 477-479.
- Commentary on: Liposuction-Augmentation. Southwick G, Li YK. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2018 March; 38(4):
  398-400.
- Late Shape Distortion after SPAIR Mammaplasty Secondary to Seroma Induced Scar Contracture. Eichhorn M, Huang G, Fahrenkopf M, Li YK, Hammond DC. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2017 February;
  5(2):38-39
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum Involving All Four Extremities. Hu J, Li YK, Choi M. Wounds. 2016 April; 28(4):E14-7.
- Methodological guide to adopting new aesthetic surgical innovations. Thoma A, Kaur MN, Hong CJ, Li YK.
  Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2015 March; 35(3):308-18
- A Systematic Review of Utilities in Hand Surgery Literature. Li YK, Alolabi N, Kaur M, Thoma A. The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2015 March; 40(5):997-1005
- Local Anesthetics for Skin Grafting and Local Flaps. Farhangkhoee H, Li EY, Thoma A. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2013 October; 40(4):537-549
- Reporting the Level of Evidence in the Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery: Why is it Important? Thoma A, Ignacy TA, Li YK, Coroneos CJ. Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2012 Spring; 20(1):12-6
- Five Things to know about…Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of the Thumb. Li YK, White CP. Canadian Medical
  Association Journal. 2013 February; 185(2):149
- Comparison of Trapeziectomy and Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition: A
  Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, White C, Ignacy TA, Thoma A. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2011 July; 128(1):199-207
- Approach to Necrotizing Fasciitis. Li YK, White CP, Thoma A. McMaster University Medical Journal. 2012 Spring;9(1): Clinical Quiz 1-5
- Tuberculosis Infection in the United States: National Trends over Three Decades. Khan K, Wang J, Hu W, Bierman
  A, Li Y, Gardam M. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2008 February; 177(4):455-460
- Innovations in Breast Reconstruction. Li YK. Bay Area Cancer Connections. Palo Alto, California, United States.
  November 2018.
- Complex Cases in Breast Reconstruction using Acellular Dermal Matrix. Ritz M, Li YK. International Society of
  Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. October 2017.
- Does Ketorolac increase the risk of Hematoma after Reduction Mammoplasty? A Case-Control Study. Barkho J, Li
  YK, Duku E, Thoma A. Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. June
  2016
- Postoperative Antithrombotic Use in Free Flap Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, Bhagirath V, Thoma
  A. Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Victoria, British Columbia. June 2015.
- Postoperative Antithrombotic Use in Free Flap Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, Bhagirath V, Thoma
  A. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Paradise Island, Bahamas. January 2015.
- Xiaflex: Early Experiences at McMaster. Li YK, Dickson L, Thoma A. McMaster Plastic Surgery Journal Club.
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. October 2014.
- Head and Neck Reconstruction. Thoma A, Li YK. Ottawa Resident Review Course. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. February 2011.
- The Economics of Hand Transplantation. Thoma A, Li YK. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.
  Cancun, Mexico. January 2011.
- Comparison of Trapeziectomy and Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI):
  A Systematic Literature Review. Li YK, White C, Thoma A. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting.
  Cancun, Mexico. January 2011.
- The Natural History of the Dupuytren’s Nodule. McMillan C, Li YK, Binhammer P. Canadian Society of Plastic
  Surgeons Annual Meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. June 2010.
- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections. Li YK, Thoma A. Department of Surgery Principles of Surgery Seminars.
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. March 2010.
- Evaluation and Management of D1 CMC Disorders. Li YK, Thoma A. MacHANd Day of Evaluation & Management
  of Disorders of the Upper Extremity. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. November 2009.

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