Meet Dr. Dax Guenther, MD, FACS, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in MA

Dr. Guenther

Practicing Since 2009

Dr. Dax Guenther is a top plastic surgeon in the Boston area, certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Before going into private practice in Hingham and Nantucket, he was a respected clinical instructor in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Harvard’s world-renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In addition to his highly impressive credentials, Dr. Guenther’s easygoing, approachable personality and commitment to getting the details right make his patients some of the most satisfied on the South Shore of Massachusetts.

Credentials at a Glance

Education & Training

  • Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Plastic Surgery Residency: UCLA Medical Center
  • General Surgery Residency: Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Doctor of Medicine: The Ohio State University
  • Undergraduate: Princeton University

Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery

Professional Societies & Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons
  • The Aesthetic Society

Awards & Accolades

  • South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore
  • Wicked Local Readers’ Choice Award
  • Vitals Patients’ Choice Award & Top 10 Doctor Award: 2013
  • American Institute of Plastic Surgeons 10 Best: 2018
  • Top Plastic Surgeon Reviews: 2019
  • National Institutes of Health National Research Service Award
  • Published in over 25 prestigious scientific and surgical journals

Affiliated Surgical Centers

  • Hingham Surgical Suite (Quad A-accredited facility)
  • South Shore Hospital
  • The Boston Center

Please view Dr. Guenther’s CV for a complete listing of his impressive credentials.


Dr. Guenther credential logos including American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Board of Plastic Surgery, The Aesthetic Society, American College of Surgeons Fellow
Dr. Guenther credential logos including American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Board of Plastic Surgery, The Aesthetic Society, American College of Surgeons Fellow

Surgical Specializations

Dr. Guenther specializes in a wide range of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures with a particular emphasis on the following:

Dr. Guenther in surgery
  • Facelift: Specially trained in deep-plane (high SMAS) facelift, secondary facelift, and other advanced techniques.
  • Mommy Makeover: Includes VASER and tickle liposuction, ERAS protocol, and other techniques that emphasize safety and ease of recovery.
  • Breast Augmentation: Performs transaxillary endoscopic breast enhancement, fat transfer, and subfascial implant placement.
  • Rhinoplasty: Proficient in open, closed, and revision rhinoplasty.

Whether your focus is enhancing your face, breasts, or body—or comprehensive rejuvenation—Dr. Guenther will tailor your treatment toward your individual aesthetic goals.

‘Success Requires Consistency’
“Like my hobby rowing, I’ve learned success in practice requires consistency, attention to detail, and the utmost respect and appreciation for the team, of which the patient is a member.”

Dr. Dax Guenther

Setting the Gold Standard for Plastic Surgery Safety & Care

Dr. Guenther and his team prioritize your safety and comfort at every stage of the surgical journey. He performs surgery in our state-of-the-art, accredited Hingham facility, ensuring the highest standards of privacy and patient care. By adhering to rigorous protocols and utilizing the latest tools, techniques, and technology, Dr. Guenther consistently delivers optimal results while minimizing potential risks and setting the gold standard for plastic surgery care in the Boston area and beyond.

Dr. Guenther's surgical team

Get to Know “Dr. Dax”

Learn more about what places Dr. Guenther among the best plastic surgeons in Boston and what motivates him both in and out of the operating room.

Dr. Guenther, what first attracted you to plastic surgery? Did you consider any other specialties while you were in med school?
I got very close to going down the path of cardiothoracic surgery. Its attention to detail makes it surprisingly similar to plastic surgery. In the end, I was drawn to the variety and the creativity involved in plastic surgery.

What’s the best thing about being a plastic surgeon? Do you have a favorite procedure?
Whether it’s a mommy makeover or facial reconstruction, I like being able to use my skills to give people the results they’re looking for. I can say that I don’t particularly dislike any procedures — but rhinoplasty is always a good day for me.

How would your patients describe you? What about your staff?
Approachable. I pride myself on being known as someone who takes time with his patients and provides them with realistic expectations. While I’m not a magician, I do have some pretty good tricks. As for my staff, we’re like a small family, and we want our patients to feel like they’re part of the family, too.

You’ve studied and trained all over the country. Why did you decide to settle on the South Shore?
My wife’s roots are in Massachusetts and I had fallen in love with Boston during my residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston’s South Shore has been an incredibly welcoming community to us and we’re very happy to be raising our children here.

What’s life like outside of the office? What do you do on the weekends?
A great Saturday usually starts with me rowing on Duxbury Bay with the men’s quad I’m in and then heading to the beach. In the winter we like to take the kids north to hit the slopes in New Hampshire or Vermont whenever we can. Other than that, life is pretty much (happily) dictated by the 3 small ones we have at home.

Dr. Guenther rowing

What would you be doing if you weren’t a surgeon?
My father spent his career as an engineering professor at a large university in the Midwest. This meant that he definitely had his kids attempt his final exams and that, at least once a year, I’d meet someone who’d had him for a class and who’d tell me how amazing he was as a teacher. Education is an incredible gift, so I’d have to say that if I weren’t a surgeon I’d love to teach.

What’s the best professional compliment you’ve ever received?
My wife seems to love the one she once overheard: “That’s Dr. Guenther — he’s the one whose eyes match his scrubs.” But the best compliments from patients have always been the hugs. (The bottle of Dom was pretty sweet, too!)

What’s your philosophy on self-confidence?
Self-confidence is the most attractive thing a person can wear. Any time I’m able to improve someone’s self-confidence it goes far beyond being only “skin deep.”

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