John Brian Boyd, MD

About John Brian Boyd, MD

Introduction

Born Northern Ireland, not far from the great basalt causeway that links the island to Scotland under the sea, I grew up in Manchester, England and won a W.H. Rhodes Scholarship to Canada before attending Liverpool Medical School. After graduating with distinction at the age of 23, I taught Anatomy at the University and later trained in General Surgery, attaining the F.R.C.S. in London in 1976. I went on to complete a postgraduate degree in Embryology where an interest in developmental abnormalities led me to pursue a career in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Professional Background

In 2005, I joined the full-time faculty at U.C.L.A. and am currently Professor of Surgery with the David Geffen School of Medicine at U.C.L.A., and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Harbor-U.C.L.A. Medical Center. I have published over 120 articles and chapters in the peer-reviewed medical literature and belong to over 15 national and international medical societies. I maintain my academic skills not only by teaching but as an associate editor for two major U.S. plastic surgery journals and as a reviewer for others. I maintain my Boards in Plastic Surgery in both Canada and the United States.

Presently, I specialize in breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery. My microsurgery skills, honed over 25 years, allow me to employ the latest techniques of muscle-sparing free flap breast reconstruction, and permit a more precise approach to the maintenance of form and function, as well as the surgical enhancement of beauty.

Education & Training

Undergraduate and Medical School - University of Liverpool , U.K.
Graduated MB ChB 1972, MD 1980
General Surgery Residency - United Liverpool Hospitals
1976 F.R.C.S. (London, England) General Surgery
Plastic Surgery Residency - University of Toronto, Canada
1981 F.R.C.S. (Canada) Plastic Surgery
Craniofacial Fellowship 6 Months 1981 Toronto
Microvascular Fellowship 1 Year 1982 Melbourne, Australia
Plastic Surgeon, Toronto General Hospital 1983-1994
Plastic Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Florida 1994-2005

Locations

Practice, John Brian Boyd MD

550 Deep Valley Dr
#283
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
United States

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Questions Answered

Breast augmentation 3 weeks ago.

Asked 2024-03-19

Hello! I had breast augmentation 3 weeks ago. In the second week I see that one of my breasts is bigger than other. Is that normal? My second question is - are my breasts going to get bigger in the bottom after they drop and fluff?

1 Answer

John Brian Boyd, MD

Answered: 2024-03-19

If the breasts were symmetrical immediately following your surgery and now one is larger than the other, then there is likely a fluid accumulation around one of the the implants. This could be either serum or blood. If the breast is under tension or continues to enlarge, then your doctor may have to deal with it surgically. If not, the fluid will likely resorb and the breasts will become similar. However, there is an increased chance of a capsular contracture in the affected breast if the fluid were blood. Yes, breasts tend to 'bottom out' over 6-12 months following augmentation.

Additional Information

Gender

Male

Office Hours

Monday 9AM–4:30PM
Tuesday 9AM–4:30PM
Wednesday 9AM–4:30PM
Thursday 9AM–4:30PM
Friday 9AM–4:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Consultation Price

Your consultation begins with a phone call, fax or e-mail to my office when you will be provided details regarding the specific which you are interested. I encourage you to research the procedures listed on my website before your consultation visit. Many questions about the pre and post-op care are answered there. Please make a list of topics that you would like to discuss during your comprehensive consultation. My aim is to define your goals and expectations and to determine exactly how I can assist you in attaining them.

Financing Available

Financing options available through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit.

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Society Memberships

The Aesthetic Society
American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS)
American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS)
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)
The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM)

Hospital Affiliation(s)

UCLA Medical Center
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Surgical Facilities

All but the most minor surgery is carried out with full anesthesiology support at one of the affiliated private hospitals in the South Bay area. Emphasis is given to individual privacy.

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1083626238

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