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Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School
Boston, MA
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Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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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 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Nose in adulthood: Over time, as we age the skin and soft tissues and underlying structure of the face change as well; different areas of the nose and face, consequently... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Potentially together: Yes, both turbinate reduction and septoplasty sinus surgery may be performed in the same setting
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
In certain cases: In certain cases, yes, insurance will pay for breast implants. Specifically, patients who are undergoing reconstruction following breast cancer treat... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Usually 2-3 weeks: Following nasal surgery the nose will likely feel stuffy and also have drainage. It takes time for the nasal lining to heal.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 24 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... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Nerve recovery: There are small sensory fibers that originate from larger sensory nerve in the area, the auriculotemporal nerve, most likely that may take time to rec... Read More
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Directly on the scar: For silicone sheeting and taping I would place it directly on the healing incision after 3 weeks
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
One is functional: A septoplasty is a functional nasal airway procedure that helps one breathe. A rhinoplasty usually refers to a procedure that changes the outside por... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Safety: Generally, nose surgery is fairly safe and is a fairly common procedure that is performed on an outpatient, or day surgery, setting. There are also r... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Breast augmentation: There are several general reasons for breast implants- either for cosmetic augmentation, or enlargement of the breast, or for a reconstructive reason,... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Breast lift: A breast lift or reduction may be required depending on the examination; sometimes an implant is needed. It is important to have a routine mammogram ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Depends when surgery: was performed- there can be drainage for weeks following a septoplasty /turbinectomy. I would continue saline rinse and followup with your physician.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Need followup exam: Nasal crusting after surgery can mean several things depending on the original indication for surgery. There can be treatment for crusting however.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Scandinavian genes: Briefly, everyone's genetic makeup has broad characteristics which exhibit general physical traits....
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 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 becom... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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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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