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Name: Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS

Statement: Dr. Mark Markarian is a Harvard-trained plastic surgeon who’s considered one of the best cosmetic plastic surgeons in the Boston area. His primary office is in Wellesley, Massachusetts, but he also has satellite offices in Newburyport and Woburn, as well as in Warwick, Rhode Island. He performs all aspects of facial rejuvenation and body surgery but specializes in rhinoplasty (nose surgery), breast enhancement (breast augmentations, breast lifts, and breast reductions), breast revision (breast implant removal, breast implant replacement, and capsular contracture treatment), and tummy tucks (abdominoplasty).

In 16 years of practice, Dr. Markarian has received many honors, including RealSelf Top Doctor. “I’m committed to setting the highest standard of care, and to delivering the best patient education, safety, privacy, comfort, and surgical results,” says Dr. Markarian.

Dr. Markarian grew up overseas and relocated to Los Angeles when he was 10. He fluently speaks Armenian, Arabic, and Greek. His diverse background and personable nature allow him to easily connect with patients.

Educated at premier universities and medical schools, including the University of California, Irvine, Emory University, and Yale University, Dr. Markarian did his internship at Tufts University School of Medicine, a plastic surgery residency at Saint Louis University, and a fellowship in aesthetic plastic surgery at Harvard University.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Mark Markarian

RS: What sets you apart as a plastic surgeon?
MM: I have a lot of personality and energy, which allows me to make a genuine connection with patients. I’m very blessed to do what I do and really appreciate the opportunity I have. I took a circuitous route to get into plastic surgery—I originally wanted to go into pediatrics because I love kids. That energy carries over into the connection I make with patients, one that doesn’t stop once you leave the hospital or office. It’s lifelong and very special.

RS: What inspired you to become a plastic surgeon?
MM: Plastic surgery is the only surgical field where people see the finished product. All surgery makes an immediate impact, but here you’re held to another level of accountability. Millimeters count in a nose. A centimeter counts in a breast. People notice a little swelling or fullness. The meticulous nature of plastic surgery and how much of an impact it makes on someone’s life completely intrigues me.

RS: What’s a consultation with you like?
MM: COVID-19 has revolutionized my practice for the better. I do complimentary 30-minute video consultations at least once before I see patients in the office. I give them individualized attention, go over all the details of the surgery, and answer all their questions. When I see them for a follow-up, we’ve already established a connection.

RS: How would you describe your approach to plastic surgery?
MM: It’s very individualized. Not every breast, nose, or tummy looks the same when I’m done. It’s definitely about what the patient wants and their desired aesthetic outcome. My job is to guide them to something that I feel is realistic and safe, that will actually look good. If I don’t think a procedure is right for a patient, I let them know that too—and that’s something most patients respect and appreciate.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2004

Rating: 4.9