The word “plastic” is derived from a Greek word plastikos meaning to “mold” or “shape.” Today, plastic surgery has evolved as an unequaled medical specialty. Plastic surgery relies heavily on technical skill, artistic ability, and scientific knowledge. The specialty incorporates both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures and requires more training than other surgical specialties. Many of the techniques used in cosmetic surgery are derived from reconstructive procedures. I have been fortunate to receive extensive training in the most up-to-date reconstructive and cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures. It is my goal to utilize this experience to provide the most effective and safe procedures for all of my patients. Plastic Surgery means much more to me than simply “molding” or “shaping.”
Aesthetic surgery can do as much for self-image as well as for appearance. Refinements from cosmetic surgery often produce positive changes in self-awareness and attitude that can be perceived and appreciated by you and those around you. My goal is to produce subtle but exciting changes. An “overdone” look or a “surgical” appearance is never something I try to create with my patients.
The decision to change your appearance requires realistic expectations in addition to a thorough knowledge of the surgical process. It is my desire to help you achieve both. Together, we will discuss all aspects of your procedure.
As an undergraduate, I studied art and art history. Learning about classical art laid down a foundation for my aesthetic. Throughout history, simple and subtle beauty has prevailed. My aesthetic is based on this. In all aspects of my practice, my goal is to create a simple and attractive beauty.
I encourage questions during your consultation with me and understand that you need to take time to make your decision. It is the time you spend with your plastic surgeon before the operation that is important. You and your surgeon must share the same aesthetic. Through honest discussions about realistic expectations and goals, I know we both will achieve a great result.
I look forward to meeting you!
EDUCATION
Dedham High School, Class of 1989, Salutatorian
Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, NY – 1989-1993, B.A. (Art History, Pre-Med)
Reid Hall, Columbia College, Paris France – January – June, 1992 (Art and Architecture, French social and intellectual history)
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA – 1996 – 2000, M.D.
EMPLOYMENT
Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation 2014-present 69 Newbury Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 Board Certified Plastic Surgeon: Facial Aesthetics, including Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Volbella, Restylane, Sculptra and Kybella injections. Men’s facial aesthetics and injections, Skin Care, Facial Laser Resurfacing, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, Eyelid surgery, Facelift surgery.
Boston Plastic Surgery Specialists Concord, MA Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Breast Augmentation. Breast Reduction. Abdominoplasty. Liposuction. Eyelid surgery. Facelift. Cosmetic Laser procedures. Facial injections: Botox, Dysport, Juvederm Voluma, Sculptra, Restylane, Kybella. Men’s facial injections.
Cynosure, Inc. July 2013-present Medical Director and Principal Investigator. Westford, MA
Allergan, Inc. 2015-present Speaker, Trainer, Peer-to-Peer Educator Provide training to other medical professionals on proper and safe injections of Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Volbella and Kybella.
Galderma 2009-present Peer-to-Peer Educator Provide didactic and hands-on education and training to medical professionals. Educate on facial anatomy and demonstrate and teach safe, compliant and effective injections of neurotoxin (Dysport), hyaluronic acids (Restylane, Restylane Silk and Restylane Lyft) and biostimulants (Sculptra).
Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen 2008 – 2016 Plastic Surgeon Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA
Palomar Medical Technology, July 2008- July 2013 (acquired by Cynosure, Inc.) Assistant Medical Director Burlington, MA
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Plastic Surgeons, 2010
AWARDS
Top Doctor, Plastic Surgery, Boston Magazine, 2020
Top Doctor, Plastic Surgery, Boston Magazine, 2019
Top Doctor, Plastic Surgery, Boston Magazine, 2017
RealSelf Top 100 2017
RealSelf Hall of Fame
Realself Verified Doctor
Patients’ Choice Award 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
On-Time Doctor Award 2015, 2016
Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree 2016
Castle Connolly, Top Doctors, Boston, 2019
Castle Connolly, Top Doctors, Boston, 2018
Castle Connolly, Top Doctors, Boston, 2017
Top Plastic Surgery Reviews, 2019
America’s Best Physicians, 2019
America’s Best Physicians, 2020
TRAINING
Boston Plastic Surgery Specialists, Concord, MA 2007-2008 Fellow, Laser and Aesthetic Surgery
Department of Plastic Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 2005 – 2007 Chief Resident July 2006-June 2007 Clinical Instructor, Tufts University School of Medicine Rotations at: Lahey Clinic. Burlington, MA, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA and Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine.
General Surgery: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, MA 2000 – 2005
The Boston Center, 170 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
LICENSURE
Massachusetts – Active License BLS, CPR and ACLS Certified
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS)
Massachusetts Society of Plastic Surgeons
PRESENTATIONS
Advantages of a Groove Pattern of Micro-fractional Ablation for Facial Skin Resurfacing Sean Doherty and Brooke Seckel ASLMS, Washington, DC, 2009
Using Technology and Topicals to Treat Complications and Side Effects ASLMS, Nursing/Allied Health Course Orlando, April 2015
Advances in Medical Aesthetics for the Modern Male Annual Academy of Medical Esthetic Professionals 9th Annual Conference, Boston, September 2015
Using Technology and Topicals to Treat Complications and Side Effects American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses Convention Boston, October 2015
Hot Topics: PICO Lasers-Where They Fit In Laser and Devices: Understanding PICO Technology American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Boston, October 2015
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Cosmetic Surgery ASLMS, Nursing/Allied Health Course Boston, April 2016
Groove Patterns of Ablation for Fractional Skin Resurfacing: Clinical Results and Applications Sean Doherty, Brooke Seckel, Christine Dierickx*, and E. Victor Ross+ Sean Doherty, MD, Concord, MA, Laser Clinic Boom, Belgium*, Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
ADVANTAGES OF A GROOVE PATTERN OF micro-fractional ablation for FACIAL SKIN RESURFACING Sean Doherty and Brooke Seckel Sean Doherty, MD, Concord, MA (Abstract for ASLMS Meeting 2009)
Doherty, ST., Bryan, DJ. Assessment of Electrospun Polymer Guides to Reconstruct Peripheral Nerve Defects in Rats. This project is done in conjunction with Nano Technologies, Inc. Its goal is to construct a tissue engineered guide using electrospinning technology of collagen. Its goal is to assess safety and efficacy of this material to more closely mimic the microenvironment seen by regenerating axons.
Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY Research Assistant to Michael Terman, Ph.D. Recruited, selected and evaluated subjects for a randomized, placebo controlled study of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D) and the therapeutic effects of light therapy. Administered numerous psychiatric instruments. Assisted with data comparison study. 1995-1996
