Posted 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 […]
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: January 04, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
I evaluated a female patient who expressed that she wanted to lift the shape of the breast as well as increase the volume. During her examination, we discussed her slight tubular deformity and grade 3 ptosis. Grade 3 ptosis is where the nipples lie below the inframammary fold and point downward (see the pre-op photo […]
Read MorePosted On: December 23, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Breast asymmetry can be associated with normally congenital, developmental or even traumatic or associated with breast cancer which may require breast reconstructive surgery causing breast asymmetry. Breast asymmetry is associated with one breast looking larger or smaller than the other. It can also be associated with one breast being saggier or having more ptosis than the […]
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