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Dr. Mathew M. Avram, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Boston, Massachusetts

Dr. Mathew M. Avram, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Boston, Massachusetts
NPI: 1295717296· License: 226400 (MA) verify
Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · Graduated 2000(~26 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $536 across 3 payments (what this means)
4.6(112 ratings)

In Dr. Mathew M. Avram's own words

How Dr. Mathew M. Avram describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Mathew M. Avram's practice is aware of common patient perceptions regarding fractional lasers and provides comprehensive information about their benefits.
  • Dr. Mathew M. Avram's practice advocates for fractional lasers as the optimal method to enhance skin appearance and health.
  • Treatment should always be performed by a highly-trained, experienced expert

Specialization

  • Specializes in Laser & Cosmetics

Technology

  • Even more exciting, research from our team has shown that fractional laser treatments can reduce the risk of common skin cancers by approximately 50%

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Mathew M. Avram and his practice have conducted several studies at Harvard Medical School.

Safety

  • Our published research in 2013, 2014, and 2023 consistently demonstrated that the safety of cosmetic procedures is closely linked to the training, experience, and expertise of the person performing the treatment
  • Dr. Mathew M. Avram's practice emphasizes that the key component for safe radiofrequency microneedling treatments is the expertise of the provider performing them.
  • Their group at MGH Laser & Cosmetic published an important safety update regarding radiofrequency microneedling in Dermatologic Surgery, based on a study led by Dr. Margaret Chou that analyzed the FDA MAUDE database.
  • The key takeaway is simple: carefully vet both your provider and the clinic

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About

Dr. Mathew M. Avram is a Board Certified Dermatologic Surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. He directs MGH Laser & Cosmetics and Harvard Medical School Laser & Cosmetics, and is affiliated with both institutions. Dr. Avram emphasizes that the most crucial factor for safe and successful cosmetic outcomes is the individual performing the treatment, not just the technology or product. His published research consistently shows that safety and efficacy are closely linked to a practitioner's training, experience, and expertise. He advises patients to carefully vet their provider, asking about their training, experience, and how frequently they perform specific procedures, stating that "safety in aesthetics depends on who is holding the syringe." Dr. Avram specializes in procedures like Fraxel Laser, CO₂ ablative fractional resurfacing, and Radiofrequency Microneedling. He notes that fractional lasers improve skin health at the cellular level, enhance collagen production, and can reduce the risk of common skin cancers by approximately 50%. For laser tattoo removal, he highlights the need for caution with certain ink types and stresses selecting a well-trained, experienced laser surgeon.

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Specialties

  • Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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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. Mathew M. Avram, 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

Fraxel Laser

$1,750

1 patient report · 2014

About typicalTypical in Boston: $500–$1,750 (median $1,700, 5 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Mathew M. Avram

Sourced directly from Dr. Mathew M. Avram's social posts and replies.

What are the risks and considerations for laser tattoo removal of tattoos containing white or flesh-colored inks?
Laser tattoo removal of tattoos containing titanium dioxide (TiO₂), white ink, and flesh-colored ink requires significant caution. These pigments are highly reflective and do not absorb laser energy effectively. When exposed to laser light, especially pigment lasers, they can oxidize and darken, appearing gray or black, a phenomenon called paradoxical darkening. The treated area may end up looking worse, and in some cases, the darkening can be permanent. Flesh-colored inks often contain TiO₂ or iron oxides; iron oxide can oxidize into ferric oxide (a rust-like color) when treated with a laser, leading to a reddish or darkened appearance. This darkening is especially visible because these pigments are designed to match skin tone.
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What pre-treatment steps are recommended for laser tattoo removal?
It is advisable to thoroughly wash the treatment area to remove makeup and sunscreen prior to laser tattoo removal.
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What are the benefits of fractional laser treatments, beyond collagen stimulation?
While fractional lasers are well known for stimulating collagen production, that’s really just one part of the story. Increased collagen is actually a reflection of the many healthy changes these treatments create in the skin. Fractional lasers help replace older, damaged, senescent cells with newer, healthier cells. The result is skin that functions better, protects itself from sun damage more effectively, and has improved texture, tone, and pigmentation, all while producing more collagen. Even more exciting, research from our team has shown that fractional laser treatments can reduce the risk of common skin cancers by approximately 50%. By improving skin health at the cellular level, enhancing collagen production, helping protect against future sun damage and skin cancer, fractional lasers are among the most effective treatments available for both the health and beauty of your skin.
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When are UV exposure levels highest and lowest?
The most intense UV exposure occurs around June 21 (summer solstice), while the weakest occurs around December 21 (winter solstice).
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What are the peak UV hours during the day?
Peak UV hours are typically between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., when the sun is highest in the sky.
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What are the key recommendations for UV protection and reducing skin cancer risk?
Your skin is at greatest risk from UV during summer months and especially during midday hours—even on cooler days. This is also true on cloudy days, when UV rays still can harm the skin. To protect yourself, seek shade, wear wide-brimmed hats and protective clothing, and apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen regularly. A little awareness goes a long way in reducing sun damage and lowering skin cancer risk.
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What is CO₂ ablative fractional resurfacing, what are its benefits, and what is the recovery like?
CO₂ ablative fractional resurfacing is a powerful, aggressive procedure that creates thousands of microscopic channels in the skin, stimulating cellular turnover and increasing collagen production. This promotes healthier, more resilient skin, improving tone and texture, smoothing wrinkles, and enhancing the skin’s defense against UV damage. It provides a natural cosmetic benefit while also improving the health and function of the skin. The accompanying images illustrate a one-week recovery process, from immediate post-treatment to one week post-treatment. This procedure delivers meaningful results but requires significant expertise and should always be performed by a highly-trained, experienced expert. Results can be seen over a longer period, with an example showing baseline from August 2025 and post-treatment in May 2026.
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What are the risks of counterfeit botulinum toxin products and how can patients ensure safety?
There are increasing reports of counterfeit botulinum toxin products, including Botox, being used in some medi-spas across the country. Most recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to a medi-spa in Texas to stop using counterfeit products. Unfortunately, this is not a new issue—we have also seen concerning reports in the Boston area. In rare cases, improperly sourced or poorly administered injections have led to symptoms consistent with botulism, something that should never occur with legitimate care. When performed correctly, botulinum toxin treatments are extremely safe, with a long track record of minimal serious side effects. The key takeaway is simple: carefully vet both your provider and the clinic, choosing experienced, reputable medical professionals, because in aesthetics, safety depends on who is holding the syringe.
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What are the safety considerations for radiofrequency microneedling?
An important safety update published by our group at MGH Laser & Cosmetic regarding radiofrequency microneedling, based on a study that analyzed the FDA MAUDE database. Our findings highlight key limitations of this database, as it relies on anecdotal reports of adverse events. While complications are reported, they were not observed in controlled clinical studies, suggesting that outcomes may be more closely related to operator experience than inherent device risk. These data reinforce a central principle in aesthetic medicine: safety and efficacy depend heavily on provider training and expertise.
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Technologies & brands Dr. Mathew M. Avram mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Mathew M. Avram's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

LasersPicoSure
InjectablesBotox

Patient Experience

Overall Patient Experience Rating

(Based on patient reviews)

4.6(112 reviews)

Likelihood to recommend: 90%

Summaries of Detailed Patient Reviews

Top positive patient comments

Treatment of White (Hypopigmented) Linear, Self Harm Scars, Raised and Flat- Boston, MA

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Ratings from Other Platforms

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4.7 out of 5

Based on 305 reviews

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yelp.com

3.2 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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Google Reviews

3.9 out of 5

Based on 22 reviews

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Dr. Mathew M. Avram, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Boston, Massachusetts

Main Office

50 Staniford St #250, Boston, Massachusetts

(617) 724-6960

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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)

$536

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Mathew M. Avram received $536 across 3 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 ABBVIE INC..

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 ↗

Patient Awards

Newsweek Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctor

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

50 Staniford St #250

Boston, Massachusetts 02114

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Office Information

Phone: (617) 724-6960

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Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

50 Staniford St #250, Boston, Massachusetts 02114

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Hospital Affiliations

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Dermatology

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of care does Dr. Mathew M. Avram cater to?
Dr. Avram emphasizes that the most crucial factor for achieving safe and successful cosmetic outcomes is the individual performing the treatment, not just the technology or product. His research consistently demonstrates that safety and efficacy are closely linked to the training, experience, and expertise of the practitioner. He advises patients to carefully vet their provider and clinic, inquiring about their training, experience, and how frequently they perform specific procedures, as safety in aesthetics depends on who is holding the syringe.