Posted On: May 22, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
By definition, Pectus excavatum is a term describing an abnormal formation of the ribcage in which the distance from the sternum or the breast bone to the backbone or the vertebral column is reduced (decreased). This gives the chest a sunken in or caved in appearance.Women present to my office frequently desiring breast augmentation procedure […]
Read MorePosted On: May 14, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
These examples show female patients who have had significant fluctuation in their weight associated with pregnancy, breastfeeding, and massive weight loss. As a result, they have undergone a combination surgical procedures like breast augmentation with breast lift surgery, breast augmentation with tummy tuck surgery, and breast reduction surgery. These women are excellent examples to how […]
Read MorePosted On: May 07, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Los Angeles is known as a melting pot of people who come from all over the globe, especially the Asian population. Many patients who are of Chinese, Korean, or Thai background play a significant role in our patient base that undergo breast enhancement procedures every year. In general, they desire the most natural-looking results possible. […]
Read MorePosted On: May 03, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
The patient below is a 28-year-old female requesting breast augmentation. She desired a natural appearance to enhance and balance her overall bustline and figure. After she explained her expectations, we selected 390 cc saline moderate plus breast implants for the procedure. Moderate plus implants are mid-range implants that have an average width and quantity of […]
Read MorePosted On: April 26, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Patients present to my office weekly for breast revision surgery. Cleavage is an important determinant and final result after breast augmentation procedures. The patient in the photos underwent augmentation mammoplasty procedure by a different surgeon with obviously poor cleavage. This was done through the transaxillary approach in which the parasternal attachments of the pectoralis major muscle […]
Read MorePosted On: March 28, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
CASE STUDY: Pectus Carinatum The preoperative photos indicate the patient has undergone two previous breast augmentations. The patient has severe Pectus Carinatum deformity of her right breast, greater than the left. She has severe pectus carinatum of the entire right lateral chest cavity, sloping laterally and posteriorly. This causes lateral displacement of the implant. There […]
Read MorePosted On: March 15, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
On Monday this week, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released new figures that showed cosmetic procedures were up in 2018 by two percent from 2017. That same morning at 5:30, I received a phone call from Mary Kekatos, health reporter for DailyMail.com. She shared the figures that the ASPS had released and asked […]
Read MorePosted On: January 31, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Case Study #1 I was presented with a 23-year-old female who was looking to undergo a primary breast augmentation. During the consultation, she expressed that she wanted more enhanced cleavage and fullness to her shape. After discussing her goals, size, and shape, we agreed on scheduling a surgery date. During the breast mammoplasty (augmentation), I […]
Read MorePosted On: August 29, 2018 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Below are two totally different cases where I used the Natrelle INSPIRA® SCX (gummy bear) breast implants. The SCX offers the benefits of the traditional gummy bear with an extra-high profile and upper pole fullness. Case Study #1: The patient to the left came into my Beverly Hills office looking to enhance her breasts by increasing her […]
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