Posted On: September 06, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
The female patient presented was requesting to enhance her breasts, hips, and abdominal area. During her consultation, the patient discussed the idea of contouring her mid section after realizing that exercise was not giving her the results she had been striving to achieve. She was also looking to create a better projection and fullness of […]
Read MorePosted On: August 22, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
A large percentage of my patients who have primary breast augmentation surgery in my Beverly Hills practice live a very active lifestyle. Their physical activities range from cardiovascular/aerobic exercises to muscular workouts. One of the questions that I get asked the most prior to scheduling a breast augmentation or revision surgery is, “When can I […]
Read MorePosted On: June 26, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
I had the opportunity to evaluate this 58-year-old female who was looking to have a breast revision. During her examination, the patient stated that she had a primary augmentation 35 years ago, and over time her breasts had become asymmetric. I explained to her that the asymmetrical appearance was due to scar tissue and a […]
Read MorePosted On: June 12, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
I evaluated this 24-year-old female who requested to have a breast revision. During her examination, the patient mentioned that she had a primary augmentation a few years ago and that over time her breasts have become asymmetrical. Based on the pre-op photo to the left, I explained that the reason for her breast asymmetry was […]
Read MorePosted On: May 21, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
During consultation, questions often arise as to which implants will be best for the patient, silicone vs. saline. Although both implants are still available, FDA has still restricted the use of silicone gel implants to women who meet specific criteria. In the United States, both Mentor and Inamed provide FDA approved silicone gel implants for women who […]
Read MorePosted On: May 04, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
The female patient presented is 26 years old and was looking to improve her breast appearance by increasing her breast volume and position. However, her thoughts about having a breast lift were concerning because of the potential scarring. During her examination, she showed a mild degree of breast sagging, and based on her expectations, a […]
Read MorePosted On: April 06, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
The patient below is a 30-year-old female that came to me 5 months ago looking to improve her appearance of her breast. During her consultation she shared with me how she was seeking to enhance her shape and fullness. After listening to her expectations, we agreed to use 320 cc high-profile saline breast implant by Allergan. […]
Read MorePosted On: February 23, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
The patient below is a 35-year old female requesting a primary breast augmentation. As you can see by the preop photo, both breast are small and nicely balanced. The patient was hoping to increase her size and fullness overall. After listening to her expectations, we selected to go with 225 cc Natrelle Inspira SRX breast implants. These SRX […]
Read MorePosted On: February 02, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
A few days ago on January 29, 2017, New York Times posted an article by Roni Caryn Rabin titled After Mastectomies, an Unexpected Blow: Numb New Breasts. The article presents a few patients’ stories about having mastectomies and the subsequent loss of sensations in their breasts. As the article states, “While doctors agree on the need for a mastectomy […]
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