Dr. Jeffrey Lee
Plastic Surgeon · JL Plastic Surgery · Newton, MA
Dr. Jeffrey H. Lee, MD is a plastic surgeon based in Boston, Massachusetts, and the founder of JL Plastic Surgery, located at 170 Commonwealth Avenue. He is described in multiple directories as a double board–certified, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon specializing in both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body. He earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine, and completed general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by the Harvard Plastic Surgery Combined Residency Program and a fellowship in Craniofacial Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at MGH. He has authored peer-reviewed publications in plastic surgery, including work on facial contouring and fat grafting.
Dr. Jeffrey Lee is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon and the founder of JL Plastic Surgery in Newton, Massachusetts, serving patients across the greater Boston area and beyond. He specializes in surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body, and is recognized for a meticulous technique paired with a natural-looking, individualized aesthetic. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude, Dr. Jeffrey Lee went on to receive his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, before advancing through the prestigious Harvard Plastic Surgery Combined Residency Program. He then completed a fellowship in Craniofacial Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he performed complex craniofacial reconstruction and advanced aesthetic surgery—training that informs the structural precision he brings to facial work today. At JL Plastic Surgery, Dr. Lee performs a comprehensive range of procedures, from facelift, eyelid rejuvenation, and rhinoplasty to breast augmentation, breast lift, and mommy makeover surgery, as well as liposuction, tummy tuck, and body contouring. His Newton, MA practice also offers non-surgical treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, and radiofrequency microneedling. A published author of peer-reviewed work on facial contouring and alloplastic implant reconstruction, Dr. Lee approaches plastic surgery as both a technical discipline and an art, emphasizing patient safety above all else. With more than fifteen years in practice and a reputation built on consistent, refined results, Dr. Jeffrey Lee continues to draw patients to JL Plastic Surgery in Newton, Massachusetts who are seeking a plastic surgeon whose training, artistry, and judgment are matched by genuine care for the patient experience.
Dr. Jeffrey Lee is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon and the founder of JL Plastic Surgery in Newton, Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and trained through the Harvard Plastic Surgery Combined Residency Program before completing a fellowship in Craniofacial Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at MGH. Dr. Lee specializes in facial, breast, and body procedures—including facelift, breast augmentation, and mommy makeover surgery—alongside non-surgical treatments, and is known across the greater Boston area for a precise, natural-looking aesthetic.
Dr. Lee is a highly respected plastic surgeon in Boston, known for his exceptional surgical technique, refined aesthetic judgment, and patient-centered approach. Serving patients throughout the greater Boston area and across the United States, Dr. Lee has built a reputation for delivering natural, balanced results that enhance each patient’s unique features.
What draws Dr. Lee most to plastic surgery is the unique combination of technical surgical precision and artistic vision required to achieve outstanding results. Plastic surgery is not only about performing complex procedures—it is about understanding how each change will harmonize with a patient’s overall appearance.
“Plastic surgery blends the science of surgery with the art of aesthetics,” says Dr. Lee. “Every patient has different anatomy, so I take an individualized approach to every procedure. Once I develop a clear vision for the result, I use meticulous surgical technique and a deep understanding of tissue anatomy to bring that vision to life.”
Dr. Lee is known not only for producing consistent, natural-looking results but also for prioritizing the overall patient experience. Patients frequently highlight his approachable personality, thoughtful communication style, and genuine care in reviews and testimonials.
While aesthetics are important, patient safety remains Dr. Lee’s highest priority.
“I am first and foremost a physician,” Dr. Lee explains. “My primary responsibility is to ensure every procedure is performed safely. If something is not worth the risk or could compromise a patient’s well-being, I will always advise against it. I also make it clear to my patients that I reserve the right to adjust the surgical plan if safety ever becomes a concern.”
Education and Surgical Training Dr. Lee’s extensive academic and surgical training has provided him with a deep understanding of both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery techniques.
He grew up in the Northeast and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. He then attended Tufts University School of Medicine, where he discovered his passion for surgery.
After medical school, Dr. Lee completed rigorous surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital, one of the leading hospitals in the world and a major teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. During this time, he also worked in the Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory, where he authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles and presented his research at both national and international medical conferences.
Dr. Lee was subsequently accepted into the highly competitive Harvard Plastic Surgery Combined Residency Program, where he further refined his skills in both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery.
He completed his advanced fellowship training in Craniofacial Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, performing complex craniofacial reconstruction procedures and advanced cosmetic surgeries.
Today, Dr. Lee combines the knowledge gained from his extensive training with a commitment to modern surgical techniques that emphasize precision, safety, and natural-looking results. By integrating the most effective approaches from leading plastic surgery methodologies, he strives to provide patients with results that are both beautiful and safe.