Our Plastic Surgeons in Tucson
Elizabeth Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona
Cosmetic Breast & Body Surgery • Breast Reconstruction • Gender-Affirming Surgery • Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Elizabeth Lee, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Sandeen & Lee Plastic Surgery in Tucson, Arizona. She specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, with particular interests in breast surgery, tummy tuck and mommy makeover surgery, liposuction and body contouring, breast reconstruction, and gender-affirming chest surgery.
Dr. Lee believes the best plastic surgery results should feel personal—not formulaic. Her goal is to create results that look natural, balanced, and appropriate for each patient’s individual frame.
As a wife and mother, Dr. Lee understands the challenge of balancing personal goals with family, career, and everyday life. Outside of medicine, she enjoys exercising, traveling, hiking, spending time with her family, and attending her children’s sporting events.
A Personal Approach to Plastic Surgery
Dr. Lee believes some of the most important decisions in plastic surgery happen before the operating room.
During a consultation, she takes time to understand what concerns a patient, what they hope to change, and—equally importantly—what they want to preserve. She considers each patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, priorities, and long-term goals when developing an individualized surgical plan.
She believes patients should understand not only what surgery can accomplish, but also its limitations and tradeoffs. Dr. Lee discusses surgical options, expected recovery, potential risks, scars, and realistic outcomes so patients can make informed decisions about their care.
Not every patient who schedules a plastic surgery consultation needs an operation. If Dr. Lee does not believe a procedure will safely or realistically accomplish a patient’s goals, she believes it is important to say so.
Patient safety, thoughtful surgical planning, natural-looking results, and attentive postoperative care remain at the center of her practice.
Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Breast surgery is a major focus of Dr. Lee’s practice. She offers:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift (mastopexy)
- Breast reduction
- Breast augmentation with lift
- Breast implant exchange and removal
- Breast revision surgery
Every breast is different. Dr. Lee considers breast shape and volume, skin quality, chest proportions, asymmetry, and each patient’s goals when developing a surgical plan.
Whether a patient is seeking more volume, improved shape, relief from overly large breasts, or correction of a previous surgery, her goal is to create a natural-looking result that complements the patient’s overall proportions.
Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover & Body Contouring
Pregnancy, weight changes, and aging can change the abdomen and body in ways that diet and exercise cannot always correct.
Dr. Lee has a particular interest in body contouring procedures including:
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Mommy makeover
- Liposuction
- Arm lift
- Thigh lift
- Body contouring after weight loss
A mommy makeover is not one specific operation. Dr. Lee customizes each procedure based on the patient’s concerns and may combine breast and body procedures when it can be done safely and appropriately.
Her approach to body contouring focuses not simply on removing excess skin or fat, but on creating smooth transitions, balanced proportions, and a natural silhouette.
Gender-Affirming Chest Surgery
Dr. Lee provides gender-affirming chest surgery for patients seeking chest masculinization or chest feminization.
Chest masculinization surgery may involve removal of breast tissue, chest contouring, and repositioning or resizing of the nipples and areolas when appropriate. The surgical approach is individualized according to anatomy, skin quality, chest size, goals, and preferences regarding scars and nipple preservation.
For patients seeking chest feminization, breast augmentation can be tailored to create a chest contour that better reflects the patient’s desired appearance.
Dr. Lee approaches gender-affirming surgery with respect, privacy, and individualized care, with an emphasis on helping each patient understand their surgical options, scars, recovery, and expected results.
Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Lee has extensive experience caring for patients undergoing breast reconstruction after breast cancer.
Her reconstructive background provides a detailed understanding of breast anatomy, symmetry, implant-based reconstruction, and complex revision surgery. This experience also influences her approach to cosmetic breast surgery and can be particularly valuable for patients with breast asymmetry, previous breast surgery, implant complications, or challenging revision needs.
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Dr. Lee performs reconstruction following skin cancer removal, including Mohs surgery and other excisions.
She treats defects involving the face, nose, ears, scalp, and other areas of the body, selecting the reconstructive approach according to the location and size of the defect and the surrounding anatomy.
Her goal is to restore function and appearance while placing and minimizing scars as thoughtfully as possible.
Education & Training
Dr. Lee has deep roots in Arizona. She earned her undergraduate degree in Physiology from the University of Arizona, with minors in Spanish and Chemistry.
She remained at the University of Arizona for medical school and general surgery residency before completing her plastic surgery training at Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Lee is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The Aesthetic Society
- American College of Surgeons
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Lee
Dr. Elizabeth Lee sees cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery patients at Sandeen & Lee Plastic Surgery in Tucson, Arizona, including patients from throughout Southern Arizona.
If you are considering cosmetic breast or body surgery, breast reconstruction, gender-affirming chest surgery, or reconstruction following skin cancer removal, a consultation is an opportunity to meet Dr. Lee, discuss your goals, and determine which options may be appropriate for you.
