Posted On: March 29, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
A few months back, my dear friend and colleague Dr. Robert Kotler came by my office and asked if I would discuss these new breast implants he has been hearing about by Allergan. During the video, I discuss the Natrelle INSPIRA® breast implants that I have been using for just about a year now. The first implant […]
Read MorePosted On: March 03, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
The female patient presented is 32-years-old looking to remove her over 10-year implants and improve her breast appearance. During her examination, she expressed she was looking to have a lift as well as have an increase in volume. After discussing her expectation, we agreed to replace the old implants and perform a mastopexy (breast lift). During her surgery, I […]
Read MorePosted On: January 20, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Going through breast cancer and losing a portion or all of your breasts can be traumatic. A decision to undergo plastic surgery can be hard not only physically but also emotionally. As a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I am thankful for my training, so I can help women who have battled breast cancer regain […]
Read MorePosted On: December 08, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
As the holiday season approaches, my Beverly Hills practice always seems to be very busy when it comes to breast surgeries. This year is no exception, as my operating room staff and I performed seven breast surgeries yesterday. Those procedures included two breast implant revision surgeries due to ruptured saline implants, two breast implant revision surgeries due to capsular […]
Read MorePosted On: September 29, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Allergan Announces FDA Approval Allergan Pharmaceuticals continues to make great stride in increased enhancement of their already excellent technology with silicone and saline breast implants. Currently, on September 23, 2016, the FDA has now once again approved their newest silicone gel implant, the Inspira Natrelle Extra Cohesive Silicone Gel Implant. This implant has increased gel […]
Read MorePosted On: September 15, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
The effects on the nipple from breast augmentation, breast revision, breast lift and breast reduction can be significant. They can include loss or gain of increased sensitivity to the nipple areolar complex. The nerve supply is the 4th lateral intercostal nerve that supplies the nipple areolar complex coming from the side of the chest around the muscle, the peck major, and underneath the […]
Read MorePosted On: September 02, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Any type of breast implant that is placed in the body reacts by forming a protective lining around the implant. This protective lining is referred to as the capsule. Often this capsule is also know as tissue capsule or scar capsule, although it is not exactly the same as scar tissue. The capsule if formed […]
Read MorePosted On: July 22, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
A 37-year-old African American female presented with a ruptured implant. The ruptured implant was a lower profile saline and was about ten years old. During the consultation, we discussed not only removing the implants but also what her goals were after her breast revision surgery. After setting the expectation, we decide to replace the old […]
Read MorePosted On: June 23, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
This is the case study of a patient that presents two years post-autologous fat grafting from a different surgeon. Instead of undergoing augmentation mammoplasty using saline or silicone implants, a different doctor decided to do fat grafting of her breasts. Over the last two years she has developed very large cystic fat masses in both […]
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