Dr. Ashley Steinberg traces the beginning of her journey to becoming a plastic surgeon back to an Oxford Medical sweatshirt she received at age four. You'll hear how she navigated a family outside the world of medicine, what drew her to breast reconstruction, and why emotional health is a key part of recovery. Dr. Steinberg explains the importance of patient education, her approach to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and the value she places on making a difference in her patients' confidence.
Discover the impact of family influence on career paths
Learn what really happens during breast reconstruction
Understand why mental health matters after surgery

Learn more about Dr. Steinberg here.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Questions Answered

1. How did Dr. Steinberg know she wanted to be a plastic surgeon?

2. What is Dr. Steinberg’s family background, and did she come from a medical family?

3. What kinds of breast reconstruction patients does Dr. Steinberg typically see?

4. How does Dr. Steinberg approach conversations with breast reconstruction patients?

5. Why might some women not opt for breast reconstruction after cancer?

6. What is a “mommy makeover,” and who can receive one?

7. How long do mommy makeover surgeries typically take?

8. Are all patients always happy with their surgical results?

9 .What role does emotional and mental health play in surgical recovery?

10. What advice does Dr. Steinberg have for someone considering plastic surgery?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 From TV Dreams to Surgery Reality

04:47 Aesthetic Breast Revision Specialist

06:53 Unequal Access to Reconstruction

10:01 Surgery Duration Preferences

13:02 Patient Transformation Photos Online

18:29 Trust Your Intuition in Healthcare

19:53 Post-Rhinoplasty Initial Shock

23:45 "Mental Health Care's Importance"

29:21 Comprehensive Surgery Consultation Discussion

29:54 Patient Communication and Support

Dr. Ashley Steinberg traces the beginning of her journey to becoming a plastic surgeon back to an Oxford Medical sweatshirt she received at age four. You'll hear how she navigated a family outside the world of medicine, what drew her to breast reconstruction, and why emotional health is a key part of recovery. Dr. Steinberg explains the importance of patient education, her approach to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and the value she places on making a difference in her patients' confidence.
<ul>
<li>Discover the impact of family influence on career paths</li>
<li>Learn what really happens during breast reconstruction</li>
<li>Understand why mental health matters after surgery</li>
</ul>
Learn more about Dr. Steinberg <a href="https://www.drsteinberg.com">here</a>.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
1. How did Dr. Steinberg know she wanted to be a plastic surgeon?
2. What is Dr. Steinberg&rsquo;s family background, and did she come from a medical family?
3. What kinds of breast reconstruction patients does Dr. Steinberg typically see?
4. How does Dr. Steinberg approach conversations with breast reconstruction patients?
5. Why might some women not opt for breast reconstruction after cancer?
6. What is a &ldquo;mommy makeover,&rdquo; and who can receive one?
7. How long do mommy makeover surgeries typically take?
8. Are all patients always happy with their surgical results?
9 .What role does emotional and mental health play in surgical recovery?
10. What advice does Dr. Steinberg have for someone considering plastic surgery?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 From TV Dreams to Surgery Reality
04:47 Aesthetic Breast Revision Specialist
06:53 Unequal Access to Reconstruction
10:01 Surgery Duration Preferences
13:02 Patient Transformation Photos Online
18:29 Trust Your Intuition in Healthcare
19:53 Post-Rhinoplasty Initial Shock
23:45 "Mental Health Care's Importance"
29:21 Comprehensive Surgery Consultation Discussion
29:54 Patient Communication and Support

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.

Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

Let's Talk About Your Breasts

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.


Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
 Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

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