Testimonials

Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

Excellent demeanor. Listened to my concerns and made suggestions that would be best for me.Very tuned in to patient, not rushed or pushing his advice. A 5-star dr.

I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done. You are an outstanding doctor and person.

I could not leave without thanking you for your attention and care during my time at BIDMC.

We’ve been walking the beach almost every morning. It is so beautiful! We talk and/or facetime with our kids and grandchildren pretty much ever day. I am very blessed to have this life and thank you for your kind and personalized care!

I went to see Dr. Lin about a rhinoplasty, which I'd been thinking about for years. Dr. Lin took alot of time to discuss exactly what I wanted and how my nose could be improved. When his office called with a surgical date, some of my family members were against it because they thought my nose was fine as it was. I started to doubt that I should go through with it. But then I told myself that at age 60, it was now or never and that I'd always wonder if I should have done it. Also, my husband objected because the surgical date, which had opened up due to a cancellation, was only 10 days away from a plane flight that we needed to take for an event. He felt that I'd be bruised and would ruin any photographs of us. After convincing him it would be fine, I scheduled the surgery. The surgery went like clockwork. Afterwards there was very little pain. I had some bruising but by the time I boarded the plan 10 days later, it was completely gone. It can be a little scary to have a rhinoplasty because you don't know exactly how you'll look. Plastic surgery is an art as well as a science and Dr. Lin has the talent, skill, and experience to do a very natural looking, excellent job. I'm very happy with the result and would highly recommend Dr. Lin.

Nine years ago I had a melanoma removed from my nose which left two large divots and an unsightly vertical scar. It bothered me significantly. I considered taking remedial measures, and both my dermatologist and spouse were encouraging. After the scars healed, I consulted a cosmetic surgery institute. The institute recommended that I consult with a plastic surgeon and provided me with a few surgeons' names. I procrastinated for a couple of years, and when I was ready to proceed, Dr. Linn was the second surgeon I consulted with. From the moment we met, Dr. Linn was supportive and informative. He was also encouraged that a significant amount of time had passed since the chemotherapy and punch biopsies were performed because this gave him a more flexible scar to work with. His professional manner and presentation of the procedure gave me confidence to proceed with corrective plastic surgery. His entire team was equally professional. One nurse even identified a stitch issue from a phone photo. All in all, my experience was positive and my scar was minimized significantly. To me, Dr. Linn is "The Best!"

When I took off the bandages and the surgical bra and looked in the mirror, for the first time since my mastectomy cancer was not looking back at me. Thank you so much. I am proud and always have been to be a cancer survivor. It is like a badge of honor that reminds me when I doubt myself I can do whatever I have to. However, before the surgery I didn’t feel like I looked the same. Not only am I proud to say I am a breast cancer survivor, but I also thank to you look better than I did before. May God bless you and your family. Please enjoy the cookies that my daughter and I made. Thanks again.

My experience with Dr. Lin and his team far exceeded my expectations. This was my third time having a septoplasty/rhinoplasty (previous experiences were 20 and 25 years ago), so I felt confident in knowing what I was and was not looking for. Because neither of the previous surgeries were truly successful, I decided if I were to do this again, I was going to someone I trust. I must confess, I know Dr. Lin from outside of his medical practice, so having confidence in his work was never a question for me. Prior to meeting with Dr. Lin to discuss my procedure, I spent time thinking about what was most important to me and what was the outcome I hoped to have. During my consultation, we discussed these priorities and concerns in detail; breathing better was most important and I also hoped for some minor enhancements to the outer appearance of my nose. I was explicit about what I hoped could be changed, but left it up to Dr. Lin to do what would look best once he was operating on me. Even though I had been through two surgeries before, Dr. Lin spent a considerable amount of time talking to me about the full extent of the procedure, as well as walking me through the recovery period. Prior to surgery we reconfirmed what we had discussed, which made me even more relaxed and confident that I had made the right choice. The team from start to finish, both in the office and at the hospital, were supportive, thoughtful, and thorough. If you’re looking for an experienced, honest surgeon, I give Dr. Lin my highest recommendation.

Imagine you were raised on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Hibiscus and acacia trees lined the streets. You could see the beauty, yet it could not be fully appreciated. You had a 70 % deficit on your ability to take all the scents in. Then you learned that was a procedure in a distant land that could correct all of that. So I gave it a try. You know that there are decisions in one’s life that are dumb. And there are decisions that are life changing. Having undergone septoplasty to correct a deviated septum allowed me to inhale and breathe to full capacity. Indeed, it has been an exhilarating experience. I can now go back and fully appreciate the hibiscus and birds of paradise fragrances. Thank you Dr. Samuel Lin for making that possible!