Locations
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School
Boston, MA
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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About
Bio
I am a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. My practice focus is on nose/nasal surgery (rhinoplasty) and functional rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction, and body contouring (after weight loss). I am involved in the teaching of plastic surgery residents and fellows.
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Plastic Surgery
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 23 years experience
Postoperative care: Depending on the type of rhinoplasty usually postoperative instructions are given to the patient as related to nasal splints, suture removal, and what to expect..
A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 23 years experience
Switching sides: There is something called the nasal cycle which is a normal physiologic occurrence of the nose; approximately every 3 hours one side of the nose become more congested than the other and vice versa-
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Plastic Surgery 23 years experience
Scandinavian genes: Briefly, everyone's genetic makeup has broad characteristics which exhibit general physical traits....
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Mar 31, 2015
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1998MD
Residency
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Completed 2006
Residency
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Completed 2007
Residency
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Completed 2003
Awards
patients choice award of 2012
2011 Compassionate Doctor Award
Affiliations
Harvard Medical School
Beth israel deaconess medical center
Massachusetts eye and ear infirmary
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