Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Boston Plastic Surgeon for Natural-Looking Results
Richard A. Bartlett, M.D. has built a reputation as a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in Boston, Massachusetts. Recognized as one of Boston's Most Trusted Doctors by Boston Magazine, our practice specializes in cosmetic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming surgeries. We prioritize personalized patient care, dedicating ample time to ensure informed decision-making about treatment options. Our services are delivered in a private, convenient setting near Boston's Longwood Medical Area, featuring an on-site AAAASF Certified surgical suite. Dr. Bartlett's expertise extends to hospital affiliations with leading Boston institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital.Our team emphasizes patient comfort, offering experienced surgical support and precise scheduling. With a focus on natural-looking results, we combine medical knowledge with artistic skill to address facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast procedures, and non-surgical treatments. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our educational contributions as faculty at Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program and through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Services
Facelift
Breast Augmentation
Botox
Rhinoplasty
Ear Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Neck Lift
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Gender Affirming Surgery
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in Boston as a board-certified plastic surgeon
- Recognized as one of Boston's Most Trusted Doctors by Boston Magazine
- Personalized approach with comprehensive patient education
- Hospital privileges at Boston's leading medical institutions
- On-site AAAASF Certified surgical suite with experienced staff
Associations and certifications
- AAAASF
What people say
Natural-looking results
Personalized care approach
Exceptional staff support
Thorough consultations
Transformative outcomes
Services
Facelift
Facelift surgery addresses visible signs of aging in the face and neck through skin tightening and tissue repositioning. Ideal for patients seeking long-lasting rejuvenation of the lower two-thirds of the face, this procedure reduces sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and jowls while enhancing jawline definition. Our approach combines meticulous incision placement with advanced techniques to ensure natural-looking results that maintain facial expression.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation enhances breast size and shape using saline or silicone implants. This procedure addresses volume loss, asymmetry, or post-pregnancy changes while offering customizable implant options including profile, texture, and projection. Our practice combines technical precision with artistic judgment to achieve balanced, natural results that complement each patient's body proportions and aesthetic goals.
Botox
Botox Cosmetic injections temporarily reduce dynamic wrinkles caused by facial muscle movement. Effective for treating forehead lines, crow's feet, and glabellar wrinkles, this non-surgical treatment uses botulinum toxin type A to relax targeted muscles. Results appear within days and last 3-4 months, offering a quick, minimally invasive solution for facial rejuvenation with no downtime.
Ear Surgery
Ear surgery corrects protruding, asymmetrical, or misshapen ears through reshaping or repositioning techniques. Suitable for both children and adults, this procedure improves facial symmetry and self-confidence by creating natural ear proportions. Incisions are strategically placed behind the ear to minimize visible scarring while achieving permanent structural improvements.
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery rejuvenates tired-looking eyes by removing excess skin and fat deposits. Upper eyelid procedures address drooping lids while lower eyelid surgery reduces puffiness and dark circles. Our technique emphasizes natural contour preservation and scar minimization through incisions placed within natural eyelid creases, resulting in refreshed, youthful eye appearance.
People
Richard A. Bartlett
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Bartlett is a Harvard-trained plastic surgeon with 30+ years of experience, recognized as one of Boston's Most Trusted Doctors. He serves on the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency faculty and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. His expertise spans cosmetic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming surgeries with hospital affiliations at Boston's leading medical institutions.
Questions
What qualifications should I look for in a plastic surgeon?
Seek board-certified surgeons with hospital privileges and specialized experience. Dr. Bartlett is a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon with 30+ years of experience and affiliations at Boston's top hospitals.
What happens during the initial consultation?
Dr. Bartlett conducts personalized evaluations discussing goals, treatment options, risks, and recovery. He creates customized surgical plans while addressing all patient questions during this confidential session.
Does insurance cover plastic surgery procedures?
Reconstructive procedures may be covered, but cosmetic surgeries typically aren't. Our staff helps verify insurance benefits and discuss financing options for elective procedures.
What is the recovery process like?
Recovery varies by procedure but typically involves 1-2 weeks of social downtime. We employ advanced techniques to minimize discomfort and provide detailed pre- and post-operative instructions for optimal healing.
How long do surgical results last?
Facelift results last 10+ years, breast implants 10-15 years, and rhinoplasty changes are permanent. Non-surgical treatments like Botox require maintenance every 3-4 months for continued effect.
What safety measures are in place?
Our AAAASF Certified surgical suite maintains strict safety standards with experienced staff and emergency protocols. All procedures follow rigorous pre-operative screening and post-operative monitoring practices.
