Plastic Surgery In
Boston, MA
Dr. Lin has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Boston Magazine (2017–2026) and a Newsweek Top Rhinoplasty Surgeon, and was recently appointed the 8th Editor-in-Chief in the 80-year history of the PRS Journal.
Dr. Lin and his staff are committed to giving you the best possible service and results. Dr. Lin is committed to continued medical education. He attends plastic surgery lectures, meetings, and conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern plastic surgery practice can utilize to provide state-of-the-art cosmetic enhancement procedures.
Being a member of various professional plastic surgery organizations helps Dr. Lin to stay current of the changes and recommendations of his profession.
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Dr. Samuel Lin
Plastic Surgery Specialist, Editor in Chief, PRS Journal
Welcome! Thank you very much for taking the time to visit our site to learn more about the practice. Dr. Samuel Lin is Director of Aesthetic Surgery at BIDMC, Chief of Plastic Surgery at BID-Needham Hospital, an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Executive Director of the Harvard Surgical Program in Innovation (SPIN), Residency and Fellowship Program Director, Editor-in-Chief of PRS Journal, and an attending Plastic Surgeon with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at BIDMC and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts. He is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Lin graduated medical school in 1998 and has been practicing plastic surgery in the Boston area since 2007.
PRS Turns the Page with New Editor-in-Chief
Harvard’s Samuel Lin, MD, MBA, named new PRS Editor-in-Chief


The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has named Samuel J. Lin, MD, MBA, to serve as the next Editor-in-Chief of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS). A prolific researcher with more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Lin has served on the PRS editorial board since 2014 and has reviewed nearly 1,100 articles for the journal since 2011.
Photo Gallery
Discover real patient transformations through detailed before-and-after results, offering a clear look at the outcomes achieved through Dr. Lin’s expertise.
These real cases highlight the quality, precision, and personalized care behind each treatment, helping you better understand what’s possible.
Procedure Animations
Gain a better understanding of what to expect by viewing procedure animations from the comfort of your own home. These visuals help you feel more informed and confident before making a decision.
You can also call us to schedule a consultation, where our team will guide you and help you achieve the ideal results.
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