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Dr. Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts

Dr. Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Otolaryngology
Boston, Massachusetts
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1174966188· License: 281308 (MA) verify
Industry payments (2025): $817 across 10 payments (what this means)
5(29 ratings)

Consultation $300

In Dr. Akshay Sanan's own words

How Dr. Akshay Sanan describes their own approach, from their TikTok posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • So I got a surgical lip lift where they lift from an incision under the nose and it gave me that youthful pout that I loveTikTok ↗

Consultation

  • Dr. Sannen can show me what my nose will look like before surgeryTikTok ↗

Recovery guidance

  • My team is always available for my patients during the pre and post-recovery from your surgeryTikTok ↗
  • Patients should wait 6 weeks to swim after a lip lift.TikTok ↗

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About

Dr. Akshay Sanan is a highly-rated, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in advanced facial aesthetics, with a particular focus on rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, and lip lifts. Dr. Sanan is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and boasts a 5.0 rating based on 10 reviews. Connect with him on various social media platforms for more information.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. Akshay Sanan offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Akshay Sanan, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Lip Lift

$7,000

1 patient report

Above typicalTypical nationally: $2,188–$4,000 (median $3,000, 42 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Akshay Sanan

Sourced directly from Dr. Akshay Sanan's social posts and replies.

What are the early results of rhinoplasty?
One-week post-surgery, the bump is gone, the tip is lifted, and results will only improve as healing continues. Swelling will go down and tissue will tighten and heal.
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What is the role of Botox in lip lifts?
Botox in the philtrum can help a little with lip lift and lasts on average 3 months.
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What is Ultrasonic Piezo Rhinoplasty?
Dr. Sanan uses Ultrasonic Piezo Rhinoplasty. His team is always available for patients during the pre and post-recovery from your surgery.
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What are the post-operative activity restrictions after rhinoplasty?
Patients cannot participate in contact sports for six weeks after rhinoplasty to allow the bones to heal. Examples of contact sports include basketball, karate, boxing, hockey, and lacrosse.
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At what age can patients undergo rhinoplasty?
Dr. Sanan typically does not perform nose surgery on females until they are at least 16 years old and waits until males are 17 years old, as most males finish growing by 17 and most females by age 16.
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How should patients sneeze after rhinoplasty?
Sneezing with your mouth open is the correct way to sneeze after rhinoplasty. There is also a pill that can help with sneezing, but it can make you sleepy. If you experience nonstop sneezing after a nose job, talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon.
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What nasal concerns can rhinoplasty address?
Dr. Sanan performs rhinoplasty to correct nostril asymmetry, refine a boxy nasal tip, and correct a crooked columella.
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What is the role of rib cartilage in rhinoplasty?
Dr. Sanan uses rib cartilage for revision rhinoplasty.
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What are the benefits of a surgical lip lift?
A surgical lip lift can be a total game-changer when it comes to the face and is a fantastic procedure. It can be suitable for younger patients or older patients whose lip is starting to lengthen, or for patients who feel their lip filler looks artificial or too heavy. The results are permanent.
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What is the lip lift procedure like?
A surgical lip lift is a short procedure done in the office. Lip filler is dissolved a couple weeks prior to the lip lift. The numbing feels like a pinch and a burn like the dentist office.
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What is the recovery like after a lip lift?
Patients should wait 6 weeks to swim after a lip lift.
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What does Dr. Sanan address during rhinoplasty consultations?
Dr. Sanan can show patients what their nose will look like before surgery and addresses droopiness of the tip, especially when smiling. He aims to give the patient a straight profile and a lifted tip.
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What does Dr. Sanan do during rhinoplasty?
Dr. Sanan shaves excess cartilage, lifts the tip of the nose, and removes a bump that is bony and cartilaginous.
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What are Dr. Sanan's recommendations regarding facial treatments?
Dr. Sanan does not recommend heat-based therapies on the face and neck, as they can melt important tissues under the skin. He also does not recommend threads for jawline enhancement or permanent fillers in the nose or lips. He likes Fraxel laser and red light therapy. Topical radiofrequency is fine, but excessive radiofrequency microneedling is not preferred. He agrees with avoiding Kybella and skinny shot B12 scams. He does not recommend Neck Tite.
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What patients ask Dr. Akshay Sanan

Questions people asked under Dr. Akshay Sanan's TikTok videos, 7 answered by the doctor.

  • Would he list lasers as a heat-based therapy?

    asked on TikTok ↗· 25 engagements

  • Do you need to dissolve the filler first?

    asked on TikTok ↗· 6 engagements

  • Do you classify Sculptra as a permanent filler?

    asked on TikTok ↗

  • What’s the ballpark if you only want one nostril to match the other and otherwise love your nose? Is this possible?

    asked on TikTok ↗

  • How fast can you go swimming after a lip lift?

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  • What developmentally is different between males and females at 16 versus 17? I’d never have assumed it’d be different ages per gender! Fascinating

    asked on TikTok ↗

  • If I don’t want to go under the knife, does Botox in the philtrum help a bit?

    asked on TikTok ↗

  • Should I get a nose job before or after a lip lift?

    asked on TikTok ↗· 14 engagements· not yet answered

  • About how much does a rhinoplasty cost typically?

    asked on TikTok ↗· 7 engagements· not yet answered

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Videos from Dr. Akshay Sanan

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  • Replying to @ariellelorre Lip Lift Game Changer 👄 "Not very many people know about this procedur…

    232.6K views · Aug 2023 · TikTok ↗

  • How to make your nostrils more symmetric and beautiful

    202.5K views · Nov 2022 · TikTok ↗

  • with @_almav25 non stop sneezing after a rhinoplasty

    99.4K views · Jun 2022 · TikTok ↗

  • Dr. Sanan’s consults are pretty cool!! Come into a rhinoplasty consult with us to see what it’s like

    46.9K views · Oct 2025 · TikTok ↗

  • Let us know in the comments what Dr. Sanan should talk about next!!

    42.8K views · Aug 2025 · TikTok ↗

  • During our consultation you’ll hear me talk about no contact sports or activity for 6 weeks after…

    25.7K views · May 2022 · TikTok ↗

From Dr. Akshay Sanan's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Akshay Sanan Review Summary

5
Dr. Sanan has exceptional ratings! With a perfect 5.0 rating from 10 reviews and 5/5 on both RealSelf and Google, patients consistently praise his skills and results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

realself.com

5 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 47 reviews

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Dr. Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts

Main Office

69 Newbury St 5th floor, Boston, Massachusetts

(617) 221-7085

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $300

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$817

Payments

10

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Akshay Sanan received $817 across 10 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 57% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as consulting fee, and the largest single payer was Becton, Dickinson and Company.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (617) 221-7085

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

69 Newbury St 5th floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

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Office Information

Phone: (617) 221-7085

Where does Dr. Akshay Sanan practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

69 Newbury St 5th floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(10 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Stanford-trained
@Harvardmed Faculty
Boston University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Double Board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dual Board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dual-board Certified Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgeon (American Board Of…)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Akshay Sanan online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact the office directly at (617) 313-2254 or check his website/social media for booking options.
Does Dr. Akshay Sanan offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Akshay Sanan?
Patients rave about Dr. Sanan's surgical skills, natural-looking results, and improved quality of life. They highlight his expertise in rhinoplasty and fillers, praising the painless procedures, straightforward aftercare, and his friendly demeanor.
What areas of care does Dr. Akshay Sanan cater to?
Dr. Sanan specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on procedures like rhinoplasty (nose jobs), deep plane facelifts, deep neck lifts, and lip lifts. He also offers dermal and lip fillers. His expertise lies in achieving balanced and attractive facial features through modern techniques. Dr. Sanan prioritizes both form and function in rhinoplasty, aiming to improve both the appearance and breathing of the nose. His approach differs from older techniques that only cut away cartilage.