World renowned clinician, investigator, and advocate for facial palsy patients based out of Boston, MA
Restoring Facial Harmony
Board-certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Director of Harvard International Facial Nerve Center for 20+ years
Author of 200+ articles advancing the art & science of facial paralysis.
Welcome to the Hadlock CenterWhere transformation meets artistry, inside and out
At the Hadlock Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, you will be under the care of one of America’s most accomplished facial plastic surgeons. Dr. Tessa Hadlock is a Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and brings top-tier skills to every facial procedure.
Facial Aging Procedures Solving functional & aesthetic facial conditions for 30 years
Facial procedures to restore a more youthful look while remaining natural require exceptional surgical skills. Dr. Hadlock performs easy-to-undergo, safe, straightforward interventions that provide subtle, natural-looking outcomes without anesthesia or sedation. You can be confident that your facial surgery will bring a result that is elegant, subtle, and natural-looking—not overdone or obvious.
Facial Paralysis Procedures Solving functional & aesthetic facial conditions for 30 years
With over 30 years of experience, Harvard-trained Dr. Hadlock specializes in innovative facial paralysis procedures, skillfully addressing both functional and aesthetic concerns. Her expertise has transformed the lives of patients, restoring facial mobility and enhancing natural beauty. Dr. Hadlock's commitment to excellence and her extensive training at Harvard Medical School underscore her unparalleled dedication to improving the quality of life for those facing facial paralysis.
BiographyMeet Dr. Tessa Hadlock M.D.
Dr. Tessa Hadlock brings extraordinary surgical skills and over three decades of experience to every procedure. She delivers easy-to-undergo, safe, straightforward facial surgeries without anesthesia or sedation for subtle, natural-looking outcomes. She has received many awards and honors, has been named a Boston “Top Doctor” every year for the past 15 years, and serves as a full-chaired professor at Harvard Medical School.
EducationMeet Dr. Tessa Hadlock M.D.
Dr. Hadlock has spent her career at Harvard Medical School as a student, a professor and an academic. Her research has advanced methods for regenerating facial nerve function and her extensive body of work includes numerous clinical outcomes studies and the development of influential tools to gauge the effectiveness of reanimation procedures. Her wealth of knowledge also spans multiple languages—she is fluent in English, French and Spanish.
ExperienceMeet Dr. Tessa Hadlock M.D.
Over the years, Dr. Hadlock has been honored with many awards and acknowledgements that recognize her many contributions to the field of modern facial nerve surgery. These accomplishments include being the first female ENT surgeon at Mass Eye and Ear to achieve the rank of Full Professor, being a full-chaired professor at Harvard Medical School and being recognized as a Boston Top Doctor for the past 15 years and counting.
Responsible & Thoughtful Innovation Harvard Evidence-Based Results
Dr. Tessa Hadlock is an internationally recognized facial nerve specialist and a true luminary in facial plastic surgery. She has consistently demonstrated unparalleled expertise and dedication with a career spanning decades. As the first female ENT surgeon at Mass Eye and Ear to attain the rank of full professor at Harvard, Dr. Hadlock has made history. She offers her patients evidence-based results, transforming lives through her work and humanitarian endeavors.
Empathy
The Hadlock Center understands your unusual problem. With hundreds of peer reviewed articles written, she is well versed in even the rarest of conditions.
Longterm Patient Commitment
Our job is not complete until the patient is smiling and expressing themself to the best level achievable.
Academia
Dr. Tessa Hadlock is the most well-published scholar worldwide in the area of facial paralysis and is a full professor at Harvard Medical School.
Efficiency
Dr. Tessa Hadlock uses proper diagnosis, surgical, medical, and physical therapy as well as adjunctive maneuvers to optimize facial function.
Services The Hadlock Center Values
When you choose the Hadlock Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, you can trust that we prioritize your safety and well-being and preserve your unique features. Under the care of Dr. Tessa Hadlock, a distinguished facial plastic surgeon, we offer minimally invasive, safe, straightforward procedures.
Patient Testimonials
Procedural Efficiency Efficient Surgery, Meaningful Results
Facial plastic surgery is both an art and a science. For refined surgical outcomes to restore nerve function and facial appearance after paralysis or enjoy a refreshed, youthful look, you can trust in a superior outcome when under the care of one of the most accomplished facial plastic surgeons in Boston and beyond, Dr. Tessa Hadlock. Dr. Hadlock employs groundbreaking surgical techniques and is known for her remarkably natural-looking outcomes.
Patient Testimonials Hear about our patients' experience
Hear what our patients have to say about the experience and results under the care of Dr. Hadlock. We gain great personal satisfaction through helping our patients live happier, more confident lives.
In-Office Treatments Meaningful Results without the Hassle
Facial plastic surgery is not a minor decision, with many factors to consider, including the impact of general anesthesia. Dr. Hadlock has developed techniques to enhance, restore, and rejuvenate the facial appearance without the need for anesthesia, performed in-office. This approach allows for exceptional outcomes, faster healing, and results that appear natural, not obvious or overdone. Imagine looking years younger, without the risks associated with anesthesia – these surgeries are a specialty at our practice.
Injectables Restore Your Youth & Confidence
Rarely do patients have the opportunity to experience the benefits of facial injectables with a word renowned facial nerve expert. The difference between a recently trained practitioner and a Harvard-trained doctor with decades of experience does show. Dr. Hadlock is pleased to be able to help her patient with both aesthetic and functional results using facial injectables in the exact anatomical locations where they are needed for a natural and healthy look.
Celebrating Kids
Dr. Tessa Hadlock is a dedicated, world-renowned facial plastic surgeon who celebrates kids at her Boston practice and her volunteer work for the underserved.
FAQs
Get answers to some of the most common questions about facial plastic surgery, including cosmetic enhancements and refined surgeries to restore nerve function and appearance.
Humanitarian Efforts
Dr. Hadlock performs reconstructive surgeries on children living with congenital deformities in underserved locations, training local doctors on her advanced nerve reconstruction techniques.
