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Dr. Sumner A. Slavin, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Dr. Sumner A. Slavin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
NPI: 1932148939· License: 37904 (MA) verify
Medical school: University Of Vermont College Of Medicine · Graduated 1973(~53 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $18 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.4(19 ratings)

In Dr. Sumner A. Slavin's own words

How Dr. Sumner A. Slavin describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Slavin is committed to teaching the next generation of plastic surgeons safe, reliable, and effective techniques for facial and neck rejuvenation
  • Dr. Slavin strives for the highest level of competency.
  • Dr. Slavin's practice is guided by principles of reasonableness, realism, safety, and natural results.

Specialization

  • Dr. Sumner Slavin is renowned for his expertise in breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery, which includes advanced abdominoplasty techniques.
  • Dr. Slavin's developed neck lift procedure is effective, safe, and reliable.

Technique

  • Dr. Slavin has developed a neck lift procedure which creates a natural appearing contour to the front of the neck and the cheek and jawline
  • For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Sumner Slavin has been invited by his national professional society-The American Society of Plastic Surgeons-to present his technique of face and neck rejuvenation

Training & credentials

  • For more than 40 years, patients throughout Boston and New England have trusted Dr. Slavin for his experience, precision, and thoughtful approach to plastic surgery
  • Dr. Sumner Slavin is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.
  • Dr. Sumner Slavin is an award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon

Results

  • His outstanding aesthetic results in plastic surgery of the face and neck, and especially his face and neck lift results, are widely admired
  • Dr. Slavin continuously strives to deliver results that not only meet but exceed his patients’ expectations.

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About

Dr. Sumner A. Slavin is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body, including facelifts, breast procedures, and body contouring. Dr. Slavin has developed personal, effective, safe, and reliable techniques for face and necklifts, creating natural contours. His practice concentrates on aesthetic improvement, guided by principles of reasonableness, realism, safety, and natural results. He strives for meticulous dedication and expertise, aiming to deliver results that meet and exceed patient expectations, believing plastic surgery can improve a person's life in one day. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Slavin is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Co-Director of the Harvard Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship Training Program. A passionate educator, he teaches safe, reliable, and effective techniques for facial and neck rejuvenation to the next generation of plastic surgeons, and co-edited a book on neck rejuvenation compiling global information. His work has earned decades of recognition, including being a Top Doctors-Best Doctors in America honoree for 35 consecutive years and recognized by Newsweek Magazine-Statista as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons of 2024.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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. Sumner A. Slavin, 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

Pelleve

$1,000

1 patient report · 2015

Brazilian Butt Lift

$15,000

1 patient report · 2017

Above typicalTypical nationally: $6,200–$10,500 (median $8,099, 233 reports) compare ↗

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Patient Experience

Dr. Sumner A. Slavin Review Summary

4.7
Dr. Slavin has excellent ratings, with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. He maintains a perfect 5.0 rating based on 9 reviews on one platform, and a 4.4/5 rating on Google reviews.

Ratings from Other Platforms

Google Reviews

4.4 out of 5

Based on 19 reviews

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Dr. Sumner A. Slavin, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Chestnut Hill Plastic &

200 Boylston St a307, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

(617) 558-7010

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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)

$18

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Sumner A. Slavin received $18 across 1 payment in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Mentor Worldwide LLC.

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

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Chestnut Hill Plastic &

200 Boylston St a307

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467

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Office Information

Phone: (617) 558-7010

Where does Dr. Sumner A. Slavin practice?

Doctor's Office

Chestnut Hill Plastic & (Primary)

200 Boylston St a307, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467

(9 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Sumner A. Slavin online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointment booking is available. It's best to contact the office directly at (617) 558-7010 or visit their website for booking options.
Does Dr. Sumner A. Slavin offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't indicate whether Dr. Slavin offers telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Sumner A. Slavin?
Patients rave about Dr. Slavin's surgical skills and the natural-looking results he achieves. Reviews mention positive experiences with facelifts, breast revisions, and body contouring procedures. Many patients highlight his perfectionism and dedication to patient care, with some even describing life-changing outcomes.
What areas of care does Dr. Sumner A. Slavin cater to?
Dr. Slavin specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, focusing on procedures of the face, breast, and body. This includes facelifts, neck lifts, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and revision, tummy tucks, liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lifts, and body contouring procedures. He also offers non-surgical treatments like Pelleve. He is renowned for advanced abdominoplasty techniques and has co-edited a book compiling the latest information on both nonsurgical and surgical neck rejuvenation procedures from contributors worldwide. Dr. Slavin has developed and utilizes personal, effective, safe, and reliable techniques for face and necklifts, creating natural-appearing contours to the front of the neck, cheek, and jawline. His practice concentrates on aesthetic improvement and is guided by principles of reasonableness, realism, safety, and natural results. He is committed to teaching safe, reliable, and effective techniques for facial and neck rejuvenation to the next generation of plastic surgeons.