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Dr. Eric YK Li, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Los Gatos, California

Dr. Eric YK Li, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Los Gatos, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1780030478· License: A149860 (CA) verify
Graduated 2016(~10 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $340 across 8 payments (what this means)
4.86(61 ratings)

In Dr. Eric YK Li's own words

How Dr. Eric YK Li describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Plastic Surgery.
  • Offers Cosmetic Medicine services.
  • Offers Wellness services.

Technique

  • We have it in the form of high-definition hypersuction or etching
  • I also do ultrasound-assisted fat transfer into muscles to create more muscular definition
  • Dr. Eric YK Li does not recommend the technique of placing a filler substance directly underneath the skin to create the illusion of more muscular contour.
  • Dr. Eric YK Li's practice uses cadaver fat in breast areas, the buttocks, and the hips.

Technology

  • So this fat has been specially processed to remove cellular elements as well as other elements that can be recognized and so there's no chance of rejection when it's injected into the body

Training & credentials

  • We're one of the first practices in the Bay Area to have already developed treatment protocols for these different areas

Recovery guidance

  • For optimal results, we recommend getting two sessions of ZURF spaced four to eight weeks apart

Results

  • With two recommended sessions, your results should last for approximately 12 to 18 months with results improving over time

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About

Dr. Eric YK Li is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Los Gatos, California. He specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, with a focus on facial rejuvenation and body contouring, and offers Medspa, Cosmetic Medicine, and Wellness services. Dr. Li emphasizes patient safety and proper technique, particularly with treatments like CoolSculpting, where he highlights the need for regulated devices and trained providers. He offers Xerf Skin Tightening, an advanced, non-surgical treatment designed to tighten and firm skin on the face, neck, and body with minimal downtime. For facial balancing, he uses chin filler to add structure and define the jawline, noting its role in creating masculine harmony. He recommends fat transfer or implants for natural chest augmentation, and bone grafts or fat transfer as safer alternatives to forehead filler for contouring. Dr. Li also utilizes Sculptra for its collagen-stimulating benefits, providing long-lasting volume and improved skin tightness, and Alloclae Injections, which offer significantly shorter recovery times for volume enhancement in various body areas.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Eric YK Li, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Xerf Skin Tightening (2 Full Face & Neck Treatments)

$3,200

About typicalTypical nationally: $288–$7,625 (median $1,850, 8 reports) compare ↗

Breast Augmentation

$7,750

About typicalTypical in Los Gatos: $7,100–$9,750 (median $8,200, 31 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Eric YK Li

Sourced directly from Dr. Eric YK Li's social posts and replies.

What is Xerf Skin Tightening?
Xerf Skin Tightening is an advanced, non-surgical treatment designed to tighten and firm the skin. It is the newest innovation in non-invasive face and neck rejuvenation and can be used on the face, neck, and body. The treatment involves minimal downtime. Two full face and neck treatments cost $3,200.
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What should patients know about CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting (cryolipolysis) can permanently freeze away treated fat. However, it is effective and safe only when performed with the proper technique, by a qualified and properly trained provider, and using a regulated device. Patients should always know exactly where they are going for treatment to avoid risks.
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What is Sculptra and what results can I expect?
Sculptra is an injectable treatment distinguished by its unique collagen-stimulating benefits. After treatment, patients will begin to notice a difference in their skin's collagen, leading to increased volume, smoother wrinkles, and improved skin tightness over time. Sculptra provides long-lasting results and lift, though occasional touch-ups may be required, typically consisting of 2 to 4 sessions spaced a few weeks apart.
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What are Dr. Li's recommendations for masculine chest augmentation?
While chest filler for muscle definition might look good at rest, it can appear odd once muscles are activated. For masculine, defined chest results, Dr. Li typically recommends fat transfer or implants, as these options tend to look much more natural when the chest is dynamic.
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What are the recovery times for BBLs and what is Alloclae?
Full recovery for a traditional BBL typically takes around 3 to 6 months. BBLs performed using Alloclae, a substance that can be injected into any area with volume deficiency (including breasts, abdomen, flanks, hands, lower back, thighs, and arms), require approximately 1 to 2 days of recovery.
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What is 'facial balancing' and when is chin filler recommended?
Dr. Li refers to the process of adding structure and balance to the entire face as 'facial balancing'. For men, building projection and width in the chin creates a stronger jawline and elevated, masculine facial harmony. Chin filler is indicated for patients with a recessed or weak chin, a rounder or softer facial profile, minimal jawline definition, or a short chin-to-neck ratio.
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What are the risks of forehead filler for the 'Forehead Bubble' look, and what alternatives are recommended?
Using forehead filler to achieve the 'Forehead Bubble' look can be a dangerous technique and lead to serious complications. To safely achieve a similar result, Dr. Li recommends fat transfer or a bone graft instead. These options are more permanent and much lower risk.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Eric YK Li Review Summary

4.82
Dr. Li has excellent ratings across the board! He averages a 4.8 out of 5 stars, with patients praising his skills and results. Various online platforms show similar high scores, including a 4.9 on Google and CA Aesthetics, a 4.5 on Yelp, and a perfect 5 on Facebook.

Ratings from Other Platforms

caaesthetics.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 134 reviews

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yelp.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 30 reviews

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facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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m.facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 138 reviews

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Dr. Eric YK Li, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Los Gatos, California

CA Aesthetics

555 Knowles Dr #218, Los Gatos, California

(408) 883-7943

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$340

Payments

8

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Eric YK Li received $340 across 8 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Integra LifeSciences Corporation.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Location & Contact Information

CA Aesthetics

555 Knowles Dr #218

Los Gatos, California 95032

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Office Information

Phone: (408) 883-7943

Where does Dr. Eric YK Li practice?

Doctor's Office

CA Aesthetics (Primary)

555 Knowles Dr #218, Los Gatos, California 95032

(22 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Double-board Plastic Surgeon
Dual Board-certified By The Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Eric YK Li online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. It's recommended to check Dr. Li's website or contact his office directly.
Does Dr. Eric YK Li offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Contacting the office directly is recommended.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Eric YK Li?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Li for his surgical skills, positive outcomes, and excellent bedside manner. Reviews highlight successful reconstructive surgeries, improved self-image, and exceeding expectations. Patients undergoing breast augmentation, revision, and lipo express high satisfaction with their results. Dr. Li's team is also commended for providing positive experiences.
What areas of care does Dr. Eric YK Li cater to?
Dr. Li specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, focusing on facial rejuvenation and body contouring. He performs a range of procedures on the face, breasts, and body. Specific procedures mentioned include breast augmentation, reconstruction, revision, and likely other related surgeries like lifts and reductions. He also performs mole removal and Botox treatments. Offers Medspa services. Offers Cosmetic Medicine services. Offers Wellness services.