Leonard M. Hochstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Leonard Hochstein is a world renowned expert in breast implant surgery. His experience with over 6000 breast implant procedures has made him a sought after expert to perform primary breast implant procedures, as well as provisional surgery on breast implants with a less than optimal outcome. Dr. Hochstein very much enjoys the challenges associated with the correction of poor outcome breast augmentation surgery, and our office specializes in these cases.

Education

Louisiana State University. Medical Center Shreveport, Louisiana
M.D. Awarded: May 1990

Louisiana State University. Shreveport, Louisiana Major: Science/Medicine Accelerated.
Graduation: August, 1986

Internship

University of Texas Medical Center-Southwestern Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas
Texas July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991

Residencies

Plastic Surgery Fellowship: University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital; Miami, FL, 1996-1998
Hand Surgery Fellowship: University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital; Miami, FL, 1995
General Surgery Residency: University of Texas Medical Center-Southwestern Parkland Memorial Hospital; Dallas, TX, 1991-1995

Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties
The Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
The Millard Society

Professional Affiliations/Honors

Academic Award in Plastic Surgery; 1997
Valedictorian - Science/Medicine Accelerated Program; 1990
Merit Scholar; 1984
New Jersey Mathematics Competition Representative; 1980-1983
Honors Society; 1983
Dean's List Graduate; 1986

Language Skills

Russian
Spanish

Message from the Doctor

"I perform about 700 breast augmentation procedures annually. Let me tell you what I have learned from my experiences. Two of the most important decisions are the size and shape of the implant. I believe that the surgeon should assist in the shape decision but limit input into size when he/she sees that it is not proportionate to the patient's body. I have found that the patient's desires are the most important criteria. When you discuss implant size, forget about cups or CCs; these can be arbitrary and confusing.

When I do a surgery I try to create a look based upon the patient's input. This is best determined by looking at previous patient results or sample pictures from magazines. The women can be in clothing or a bathing suit. If the look can be conveyed to me I am very confident in picking the right size and shape to make my patient happy. I will take some measurements during the physical examination in the initial consultation. These measurements are only guidelines and do not usually determine the implant size though they can influence the shape depending upon the look each patient desires. For instance, if a patient is going for a larger "look" but has a relatively narrow chest I might suggest using a high profile implant. This will give a well defined cleavage without it being too close or extending laterally in the chest; the inverse relation is true in that a low profile implant may be chosen to allow for a good cleavage approximation.

I know that there are surgeons who dictate the implant sizes for their patients; I believe that this is a mistake because only the patient truly knows what is best for herself and her lifestyle. I think the surgeon should only influence the decision in situations when a certain implant size is not possible due to physical limitations."