Testimonials

Being an aspiring plastic and reconstructive surgeon, rotating virtually with Dr. Lin was an amazing experience. I had the chance to explore many areas in plastic surgery including wound healing, burn and face, craniofacial, head and neck, hand and lower extremity, and breast and gender-affirming surgery. Dr. Lin was always available to answer questions, share his experiences, and engage with us in clinical case-based group discussions. He is also a great mentor and supporter. I'm definitely more confident with my knowledge in plastic surgery now!

Considering This All Started with Breast Cancer... I'm Now So Pleased! 18 Aug 2021 8 months post I was stunned when I learned I had breast cancer but as I recently told Dr Lin, he was the silver lining in that experience. He performed a breast reduction simultaneously with my lumpectomy and 8 months out, I feel great. Post op was uncomfortable but definitely manageable and never painful. Recovery has gone smoothly and as expected, and now my shoulders and back no longer ache, clothes fit better, and I feel more in proportion. Dr Lin's calm and confident manner provided all the reassurance I needed, and he's supported by a great staff, Brett, his PA, and Stacy are wonderful. I feel very fortunate that my cancer was detected at an early stage and equally fortunate that I had such a wonderful medical team guide me and help me through this journey. I thank them all, and I especially thank Dr Lin.

I couldn't breathe through the left nostril for more than a decade. Even though I learned to live with it I always suspected that fixing my nose would improve my quality of life. Finally, in November 2020 I decided to have the first visit and have a professional look at my situation and see what could be done. I chose Dr. Lin because he came highly recommended by other patients, he is certified by two boards: plastic surgery and otorhinolaryngology and he actually specializes in noses. After preliminary visits I was able to meet him in March of 2021 and he recommended a procedure to fix my problem. As I understood it, it was a deviated septum that didn't leave a large enough opening at the base of the nostril for the air to pass through. As a fix, the septum would be straightened out, a graft would be done to keep the opening large enough and the "glands" that clean and moisten the air passing through the nostril would be reduced. In July 2021 I had the procedure. Everything was done internally, there were no stitches on the outside. The shape of the nose was not altered at all. Two plastic inserts had been put into the nose that kept the septum aligned. These inserts were held in place by an internal stitch. The nose was discharging for several days, it was blood mixed with other fluids. You have to tape gauze to your upper lip to keep the discharge from dripping down. Pain was non-existent. I didn't take any pain killers at all. There was some swelling like you got punched in the nose that went away after a few days. The worst part for me were the plastic inserts. They don't allow you to breathe through your nose and they don't allow you to smell anything. You have to breathe through your mouth when you sleep, when you talk, when you take a shower. It's a real challenge! Second on the list of miseries is the inability to sneeze or blow your nose. You can feel all kinds of things built up in your nose but you can't remove them. You can only moisten the nostrils by saline. If you sneeze, you have to open your mouth, so the sneeze goes through your throat and not your nose. And the last inconvenience is the inability to do exercise. You are not allowed to jog, can't do free weights, can't exercise in general. Also, can't fly or dive. After a week the plastic inserts got removed and it felt much better! I was able to feel scents again and was able to breathe through the nose. After a month I was cleared for exercise. By that time, the nose healed and I was able to breathe using both nostrils. It does make a huge difference! I can take full breaths, I can sleep on both sides, I can do other things I forgot were possible. I know this next part can't be true, but it feels like my brain is getting more oxygen with two nostrils breathing. In retrospect it was completely worth it. My only regret is that I walked around 10+ years with this condition and hadn't had it fixed sooner. Dr. Lin is a great specialist, I would recommend him to anyone. His staff is also attentive and well trained. Without exaggeration, this was a life changing experience for me!

Dr. Lin is so talented and his staff is amazing, they’ve made my entire experience as smooth as possible. 8 weeks ago, I had a closed septorhinoplasty done to correct my deviated septum and fix some bumps I had always been insecure about. He knew exactly what I wanted and blew my expectations out of the water. Dr. Lin, you have not only helped me finally be able to breathe through my nose, but have also given me the confidence in my appearance I was lacking and I cannot thank you enough!

A compassionate doctor with outstanding skills ! Angela

I had a revision rhinoplasty after I was left unsatisfied with my primary rhinoplasty in 2013. I discovered Dr. Lin by reading reviews on google and Real Self. I decided if I were to endure this process again, I needed someone I could fully trust. After my initial consultation with Dr. Lin, I was 100% comfortable with him handling my revision. He was very informative, explaining precisely what went wrong during the primary operation, and providing a detailed, concise breakdown on what he wanted to accomplish during my revision. In March 2018, I finally had my revision. It went very smooth along with the recovery. I’m thrilled with the results and Dr. Lin was even generous enough to provide me with an minor in-office ‘touch up’ years after, free of charge. My new nose is fabulous, and my only regret is that I didn’t go to Dr.Lin initially. I lost many years in my 20s to depression caused by the botched results of my primary rhinoplasty and being hesitant to undergo a revision. I can’t recommend Dr. Lin enough to anyone looking for rhinoplasty. Please save yourself the time and heartache.

I had the great opportunity to do a virtual rotation in plastic surgery with Dr Lin: I was so grateful to learn each day from a plastic surgeon who makes students feel comfortable to ask questions in any area of this specialty and takes the time to answer with clarity. I learned a lot during this four weeks rotation, this rotation helped me to understand fundamentals and much more in plastic surgery . Also, I truly enjoyed the videos with surgical techniques. I do recommend this program for any student who is interested in plastic surgery in the future. Nancy Maty Aneken

Dr. Lin is a terrific mentor and surgeon. I had a fantastic experience working in his research lab. He focuses on patient centered research and is continuously improving his practice. He is passionate about teaching trainees and caring for his patients and I would recommend him as a surgeon to my close family and friends

Dr. Lin has been an amazing mentor. He has been very encouraging and supportive of my research projects, and tremendously helped guide my research in the right directions at every stage. He was always available to answer any questions I had, and his guidance instilled confidence, trust, and assurance. Dr. Lin is one of the most dedicated and inspiring educators I have ever met!

I had the great opportunity to do a virtual rotation in plastic surgery with Dr Lin: I was so grateful to learn each day from a plastic surgeon who makes students feel comfortable to ask questions in any area of this specialty and takes the time to answer with clarity. I learned a lot during this four weeks rotation, this rotation helped me to understand fundamentals and more in plastic surgery and I truly enjoyed the videos with surgical techniques. I do recommend this program for any student who is interested in plastic surgery in the future. Nancy Maty