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 […]
Dr. Samuel Lin will be partnering with Haute Living as a Nose Expert. View his profile here! Check back for links to his contributions as they are published.
Have you had a chance to read the July Edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? Dr. Lin also discusses the article “National Mortality Rates after Outpatient Cosmetic Surgery and Low Rates of Perioperative Deep Vein Thrombosis Screening and Prophylaxis” which you can view HERE. View Dr. Lin’s insights on this article by watching the video […]
Dr. Lin presented a #PRSGrandRounds live lecture and Q&A, “Bringing Innovation, Technology, and Big Data to Patient Care” on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Facebook Live on 3/27/2018. Watch the video below and let us know if you have any comments in the “Leave a Response” section below.
Had a great meeting with the Susan G. Komen development team this morning– thank you to all our supporters in helping to support the cause to help in the research and treatment of breast cancer!
I was honored to be on NECN “The Take” last night with Lori Van Dam from Susan G Komen talking about breast cancer screening in Massachusetts from Komen’s latest community report. Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/2aZCIsh
