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Any surgery, whether minimally invasive or invasive, carries risks that must undergo mitigation. Pre and post-operative care routines are designed to help manage these risks and improve surgical outcomes. While it is primarily the responsibility of the doctors, surgical team, and allied health workers to mitigate such risks, some responsibility does fall to the patient […]

Aesthetic breast surgery, commonly known as a boob job, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation was the leading cosmetic procedure based on data collected in 2017. While the appeal of the procedure is understandable, it is important for

Breast reconstruction offers a lifeline to women who have undergone breast cancer-related surgery. The procedure is performed to create a sense of balance and symmetry after one or both breasts undergo reduction or removal owing to breast cancer. For women considering breast reconstruction, there are several options available. Your doctor and surgeon will address these

My name is Dr. Samuel Lin MD and I am an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and a plastic surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. I am also site director at BIDMC for the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program. I am board certified by both the American Board of Plastic