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Dr. Stuart Linder, MD

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Dr. Stuart Linder, a Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board member, is a Beverly Hills board certified Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon. Has performed thousands of body sculpting procedures. Author of "The Beverly Hills Shape" The Truth About Plastic Surgery. Appears on television monthly to educate the public about safety and new techniques in plastic surgery. He is also the creator of Linder Products, quality garments for pregnancy, training and beauty. Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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  • Stuart Linder, MD
    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    How are craniofacial syndromes treated surgically?
    Craniosynostosis requires surgical release of the premature fused cranial sutures. Then the cranial...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    Can I have other surgery with a limited incision rhytidectomy?
    The patient may have other surgical procedures both invasive and non-invasive combined with the...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    When should I call my doctor before I have eyelid surgery?
    Your surgeon should be contacted before any surgical procedure if you have any signs of infection....  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    What happens during an eyelid surgery?
    Cosmetic eyelid surgery is also referred to as a blepharoplasty. This surgery specifically...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    Who is a good candidate for a mid-facelift?
    The best candidates for the mid-facelift are patients with descent of the cheek regions, prominent...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    What is a mid-facelift?
    The main goal of a mid-facelift is to elevate the cheeks upward, creating a more youthful...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    Can I take my medication as usual before surgery?
    Certain medications must be continued up to the morning of surgery, while others will be...  Full Post
  • Stuart Linder, MD
    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    What is eyelid surgery?
    Eyelid surgery is often referred to as a blepharoplasty procedure. During a cosmetic...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    What should I expect before I go into outpatient surgery?
    There is an organized protocol for all of my patients prior to landing in the operating room....  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    What should I tell my anesthesiologist during my preoperative exam?
    Our anesthesiologist will call my preoperative patients 1 week prior to surgery to discuss the...  Full Post
  • Stuart Linder, MD
    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    What is the recovery from breast reconstruction like?
    The recovery from breast reconstruction depends upon the type of repair performed. Tissue expanders...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    How is breast reconstruction done?
    Breast reconstruction may be performed by two specific methods: tissue expander/implants or...  Full Post
  • Stuart Linder, MD
    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    What is a belt lipectomy?
    A belt lipectomy is a very invasive body sculpting surgery that removes tissue circumferentially...  Full Post
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    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    When is the most popular time to get cosmetic surgery?
    In my practice of over 15 years, as a Board-Certified Plastic surgeon, I have found that the...  Full Post
  • Stuart Linder, MD
    Stuart Linder, MD answered:
    Is lipo laser therapy to good to be true?
    Laser liposuction, also referred to as Smart Lipo, does work but has its limitations. I have found...  Full Post