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Dr. Doherty's practice is centered around the core principles of exceptional care and the delivery of safe, natural-looking outcomes. He specializes in guiding men and women through plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to superior aesthetic techniques. With Dr. Doherty, you can expect nothing less than beautiful and natural-looking results that leave you looking and feeling your best.

Dr. Doherty is on the list of recipients for Americas Best Plastic Surgeons 2025. He is recognized for breast augmentation as well as liposuction.

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The art of facial rejuvenation

At the heart of Dr. Doherty's practice is a dedication to enhancing your natural beauty while prioritizing your safety and satisfaction. His eye for detail and mastery of advanced aesthetic techniques ensure that you'll achieve results that not only meet but exceed your expectations.

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Scope of practice: Dr. Doherty

Breast

  • Breast Augmentation - Benefit from Dr. Sean Doherty's exceptional skills, receiving top-tier care and advanced techniques for a breast augmentation that go beyond enhancing your physical appearance.
  • Breast Lift - Under the guidance of Dr. Sean Doherty, experience unparalleled expertise and innovative techniques for a transformative breast lift. Elevate not just your bust but also your self-confidence.
  • Breast Reduction - Receive exceptional care for a life-changing breast reduction. This procedure will improve your physical well-being and elevate your self-assurance, resulting in a more comfortable and confident you.
  • Breast Implant Exchange - Through Dr. Sean Doherty's expertise, experience a seamless and transformative breast implant exchange. Achieve your desired aesthetic goals with precision and confidence, tailored to meet your unique needs.

Body

  • Tummy Tuck - With Dr. Sean Doherty, embark on a journey to a revitalized silhouette through a transformative tummy tuck. Enhance your body and elevate your self-confidence, leading to a renewed and more confident you.
  • Mommy Makeover - Regain confidence in your post-pregnancy body, achieving a rejuvenated appearance tailored to your unique needs with Dr. Doherty.
  • Liposuction - Benefit from Dr. Sean Doherty's expertise in delivering a transformative liposuction experience.

Men

  • Male Breast Reduction/Chest Contouring - Through tailored procedures and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Doherty helps men achieve a more sculpted and confident chest appearance, restoring comfort and self-assurance.
  • Liposuction - With a keen understanding of the male physique, Dr. Doherty employs cutting-edge techniques to contour and refine, offering tailored solutions with liposuction.
  • Male Body Contouring - Dr. Sean Doherty expertly combines advanced techniques with a profound grasp of masculine aesthetics. His personalized approach not only sculpts bodies but also transforms individual experiences.
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Talent, experience, and compassionate care

Dr. Doherty's contributions to the plastic surgery community, coupled with his exceptional surgical skills, have solidified his position as a trusted authority in the field. His unwavering dedication to providing multiple safe options for his patients, along with complete transparency about expectations, sets him apart.

When you choose Dr. Sean Doherty as your partner in rejuvenation, you're in the hands of a highly qualified professional who places your well-being and satisfaction above all else. Your quest for optimal outcomes and natural beauty begins with a surgeon who understands the artistry of facial rejuvenation.

A visionary in aesthetic surgery

Dr. Sean Doherty is more than a skilled surgeon; he is a visionary in the world of aesthetic medicine. Serving as the Medical Director and Principal Investigator for Cynosure, Inc., Dr. Doherty works on cutting-edge energy-based technologies that are shaping the future of aesthetic improvements. His commitment to innovation and advancements in the field means you have access to the latest and most effective treatments available.

Education

Start a journey that will reveal your natural beauty with Dr. Sean Doherty. Your transformation awaits with a surgeon who blends artistry, innovation, and exceptional care to help you look and feel your best.

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Dr. Doherty Featured in InStyle

Dr. Doherty Featured in InStyle

Dr. Sean T. Doherty Comments in Article: The 7 Best Night Creams for Aging Skin, According to Women in Their 40s and 50s

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Dr. Doherty Featured in People Magazine

Dr. Doherty Featured in People Magazine

Dr. Sean T. Doherty Comments in Article: Woman Says Her Nose Leaks '24/7' After Rhinoplasty. A Doctor Explains When Drainage Becomes a 'Concern'

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Daily Mail

Dr. Doherty Featured in Daily Mail

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On The Secret Procedure Middle-Aged Men Are Getting To Completely Reverse Their 'Dad Bods'... After Ozempic And Exercise Didn't Work

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Good Housekeeping

Dr. Doherty Featured in Good Housekeeping

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On Zinc for Botox: Does It Really Help Results Last Longer?

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Healthy Home Hacks Podcast

Dr. Doherty Featured in Healthy Home Hacks Podcast

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On Breast Implant Illness: What Women Need to Know

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Today

Dr. Doherty Featured in Today

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On Wanting Patients To Reconsider Under-Eye Filler

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Dr. Doherty Featured in MSN

Dr. Doherty Featured in MSN

Dr. Sean T. Doherty Featured As One Of The Most Influential Plastic Surgeons To Follow This Year

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Yahoo On Volufiline

Dr. Doherty Featured in Yahoo On Volufiline

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On Whether Volufiline, The Anti-Aging Ingredient, Is Really 'Filler In A Bottle' For Plumping Wrinkles

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Dr. Doherty Featured in USA Today

Dr. Doherty Featured in USA Today

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On GLP-1s, Rapid Weight Loss, & The Post-Weight Loss Challenge We're Not Talking About Enough

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Yahoo On Skincare

Dr. Doherty Featured in Yahoo On Skincare

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On The Best At-Home Skin Care Habits To Implement Now & The 5 Common Habits That Can Damage Your Skin

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Today

Dr. Doherty Featured in Today

What's the Hype with Red Light Therapy Belts? Experts Explain the Benefits

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Dr. Doherty Featured in Medium

Dr. Doherty Featured in Medium

Dr. Sean T. Doherty On 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful Career As A Plastic Surgeon

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The 8 Best Cellulite Massagers for Firmer, Smoother Skin From Head to Toe

The 8 Best Cellulite Massagers for Firmer, Smoother Skin From Head to Toe

Dr. Doherty tempers expectations to sculpting firmer arms, abs, and legs.

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Look Good, Feel Good in 2025: Boston’s Cosmetic Enhancements

Look Good, Feel Good in 2025: Boston’s Cosmetic Enhancements

Summer is the season of fresh starts, and for many people, that includes a glow-up. From subtle tweaks to transformative treatments, today’s cosmetic procedures offer more options than ever.

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Newsweek Names Dr. Sean Doherty as One of America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2023

Newsweek Names Dr. Sean Doherty as One of America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2023

Dr. Doherty's passion for his field and dedication to providing the highest quality care have earned him a well-deserved place among Newsweek's list of Americas Best Plastic Surgeons 2023

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Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sean Doherty Earns Over 200 Google Reviews

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sean Doherty Earns Over 200 Google Reviews

Dr. Doherty's Dedication to Patient Education and Safety is Reflected in Positive Reviews

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Dr. Sean Doherty Named Top Doctor by Boston Magazine Two Years in a Row

Dr. Sean Doherty Named Top Doctor by Boston Magazine Two Years in a Row

Meet Sean T. Doherty, MD, FACS

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Dr. Doherty Top Doctor with Castle Connolly for Eighth Year

Dr. Doherty Top Doctor with Castle Connolly for Eighth Year

Dr. Doherty Voted Top Doctor by his Peers through Castle Connolly in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

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Published Articles

Safety and Efficacy of a Noninvasive 1,060-nm Diode Laser for Fat Reduction of the Flanks.
Katz, Bruce MD; Doherty, Sean MD. Boston & Chestnut Hill MA. Dermatologic Surgery. 2017 Sept
Polarization enhanced wide-field imaging for evaluating dermal changes caused by non-ablative fractional laser treatment.
Feng X, Doherty S, Yarslavsky I, Altshuler G, Yaroslavsky AN, Lasers Surg Med. 2016 Feb;48(2):150-6.
The role of laser tunnels in laser-assisted lipolysis.
Seckel, BR, Doherty ST, Childs JJ, Smirnov MZ, Cohen RH, Altshuler GB. Laser Surg Med. 2009 Dec;41(10):728-37.
Groove Patterns of Ablation for Fractional Skin Resurfacing:
Healing Time Course Study and Histologic Evaluation
E. Victor Ross, Sean Doherty+, and Brooke Seckel+
Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA, Sean Doherty, MD, Concord, MA
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
COMBINED ABLATIVE AND NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONAL TREATMENT FOR FACIAL SKIN REJUVENATION
Lawrence Bass, Mathew Del Guzzo, Sean Doherty* and Brooke Seckel*
NY, NY, *Sean Doherty, MD, Concord, MA (Abstract for ASLMS Meeting 2009
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)
ENHANCED TISSUE RETRACTION WITH A NOVEL LIPID- AND WATER-SELECTIVE DEVICE FOR LASER-ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION
Robert A. Weiss1, Brooke Seckel2, Sean Doherty2, Margaret A. Weiss1, Karen L. Beasley1
1Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
2Sean Doherty, MD, Concord, Massachusetts (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
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