Part of a world-renowned academic center, we offer state-of-the-art surgical procedures to help patients look and feel their best.

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital includes a team of Harvard-affiliated surgeons and Magnet-award winning nurses. This team is highly skilled in providing comprehensive cosmetic services and reconstructive procedures as well as safe and successful outcomes.

Leaders in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Our division has been performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for nearly 40 years, hosting a number of clinical milestones including the world’s first microsurgical elective hand transfer and New England’s first TRAM-flap breast reconstruction.

Our surgeons are:

  • Harvard Medical School faculty
  • Past and current presidents of major plastic surgical societies

They have also received grants and awards from the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons and many other prestigious organizations.

The Mass General Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory

Our doctors are constantly working to improve patient safety and develop sophisticated new surgical products and techniques. The Mass General Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory conducts an intensive, collaborative research program aimed at reshaping the landscape of surgical care.

Among the many exciting subjects currently under study are:

  • Breast prosthetic devices
  • Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
  • Craniofacial reconstruction
  • Tissue transplantation

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Educating the Next Generation of Plastic Surgeons

Mass General offers one of the country's most competitive plastic surgery residency programs. The Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program, a unique and valuable training opportunity, allows participants to rotate through five of Boston's top teaching hospitals.

Our division also sponsors fellowships in:

  • Cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery
  • Cosmetic and reconstructive craniofacial surgeries
  • Hand and microvascular surgery

Explore our educational opportunities