Dr. Kontis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Name: Theda C. Kontis, MD
Last name: Kontis
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1994
Years experience: 29
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.facial-plasticsurgery.com/
Business: Facial Plastic Surgicenter, Ltd.
Address: 1838 Greene Tree Rd.
Address suite: Ste. 370
Phone: (410) 346-9468
International phone number: +14103469468
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 21208
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Theda C. Kontis is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Baltimore, Maryland. With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Kontis specializes in facial cosmetic surgery—including facelifts, neck lifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery—as well as injectable fillers.

“My passion is to help people feel better about themselves, and I enjoy working with patients to develop a plan for meeting their aesthetic goals,” says Dr. Kontis. “I believe it is important to understand the aging process and combine both artistry with injectables, as well as surgical skill, to produce natural-looking outcomes.” She also believes that great communication is key to forming a doctor-patient relationship that gives patients more confidence throughout the process and results that align with their expectations.

Dr. Kontis received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She then headed to Baltimore for her residency and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. She has continued her affiliation with Johns Hopkins, now serving as an Associate Professor.

Dr. Kontis is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. She is President-elect for both the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

For many years, Dr. Kontis has been named a Top Doc by Baltimore Magazine. She is an international expert and trainer in dermal filler and Botox injection techniques, and has written a bestselling textbook on the topic, Cosmetic Injection Techniques.
Consulting Fees: 100$
Consultation note: Consultation fees applied to booked procedure
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Clinical Privileges: 
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Johns Hopkins

Theda C. Kontis, MD

Education: 
  • Medical: MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
  • Fellowship: The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Member of: 
  • fps
Board Certification: 
Theda Christine Kontis

(ABMSUID 186105)
Viewed: 3/25/2009
Day of birth
6/04/1960}

Status Alive

Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology – General
Status: Certified ActiveLifetimeInitial Certification 5/3/1994 –
Education: 1987 MD
(Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 21 Crossroads Dr Ste 310Owings Mills, MD 21117-5482 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 39.3903956,-76.7363788

Primary location: 
Location name: Baltimore
State: MD
Country: US
Map point: 39.2943,-76.61430359
Treatments: 
  • Adam’s Apple Reduction
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Alarplasty
  • AlloDerm
  • ArteFill
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Bellafill
  • Belotero
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Canthoplasty
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Collagen Injection
  • Contour Thread Lift
  • Cyst Removal
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earfold
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Feminization Surgery
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Genius
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Infini RF
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lifestyle Lift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Repositioning
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • MACS Facelift
  • Micro Botox
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Phenol Peel
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • QuickLift
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Silagen
  • Silhouette InstaLift
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Vampire Facial
  • Vbeam
  • VI Peel
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Board of Directors, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Board of Directors, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 45992
Answer count: 502
Review count: 91
1 star count: 1
5 star count: 54
Total star count: 55
Star rating: 4.5883767480454
Lead count last three months: 27
Anonymous votes: 40
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Mar 28, 2009
Profile modified: Sep 20, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 20, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.facialplasticsurgerymd.com
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Sep 4, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Annapolis, MD, US. GPS coordinates: 38.9693,-76.5196991
  • Baltimore, MD, US. GPS coordinates: 39.2943,-76.61430359
  • Chevy Chase, MD, US. GPS coordinates: 38.9805,-77.08409882
  • Pikesville, MD, US. GPS coordinates: 39.388,-76.70069885
  • Towson, MD, US. GPS coordinates: 39.3961,-76.61949921

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Bellafill (May 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Belotero (Sep 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (May 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Lower Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mole Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Hyaluronidase (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Restylane (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Hyaluronidase (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lower Facelift (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Nov 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Restylane Lyft (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Belotero (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Bellafill Prices

  • $1100 – May 2, 2022
  • $1100 – May 2, 2022

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $7200 – Aug 14, 2023
  • $7200 – Aug 14, 2023
  • $5000 – Feb 7, 2023
  • $5000 – Feb 7, 2023
  • $5000 – Feb 7, 2023
  • $5000 – Feb 7, 2023
  • $1101 – Sep 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1100 – Apr 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1100 – Jun 2012 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1100 – Jun 2012 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1100 – Jun 2012 – Baltimore, MD

Belotero Prices

  • $525 – Sep 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1400 – Nov 19, 2020
  • $1400 – Nov 19, 2020
  • $1400 – Nov 19, 2020
  • $525 – Nov 13, 2017
  • $525 – Nov 13, 2017
  • $525 – Sep 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
  • $525 – Sep 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD

Facelift Prices

  • $5000 – May 7, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
  • $19000 – Jul 11, 2019
  • $19000 – Jul 11, 2019
  • $19000 – Jul 11, 2019
  • $15615 – Dec 4, 2018
  • $15615 – Dec 4, 2018
  • $7000 – Sep 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $2799 – Feb 14, 2017 – Pikesville, MD
  • $2799 – Feb 14, 2017 – Pikesville, MD
  • $7000 – Mar 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – May 7, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – May 7, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
  • $7000 – Aug 2011 – Baltimore, MD

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $10300 – Jun 23, 2022
  • $10300 – Jun 23, 2022
  • $10300 – Jun 23, 2022

Lower Facelift Prices

  • $6500 – Oct 30, 2017 – Pikesville, MD
  • $6500 – Oct 30, 2017 – Pikesville, MD

Botox Prices

  • $500 – Jun 10, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
  • $500 – Jun 10, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
  • $500 – Jun 10, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
  • $500 – Jun 9, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $500 – Jun 9, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $400 – Oct 10, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
  • $400 – Oct 10, 2014 – Baltimore, MD

Injectable Fillers Prices

  • $1100 – May 2, 2022
  • $1100 – May 2, 2022
  • $1100 – May 2, 2022
  • $1600 – Oct 25, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $1600 – Oct 25, 2016 – Pikesville, MD

Other Prices

  • $3500 – Sep 30, 2014 – Pikesville, MD
  • $7000 – Aug 2011 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1400 – Nov 2010 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1400 – Nov 2010 – Baltimore, MD

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $1300 – Oct 27, 2020
  • $1300 – Oct 27, 2020
  • $1300 – Oct 27, 2020
  • $1300 – Oct 27, 2020
  • $2500 – Dec 13, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – Oct 16, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – Oct 16, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $2500 – Dec 13, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – Jan 2011 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – Jan 2011 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – Jan 2011 – Baltimore, MD
  • $5000 – Jan 2011 – Baltimore, MD

Hyaluronidase Prices

  • $150 – May 1, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $150 – May 1, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $150 – May 1, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $150 – Jun 1, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $150 – Jun 1, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $150 – Jun 1, 2018 – Baltimore

Other Prices

  • $1600 – Apr 30, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1600 – Apr 30, 2018 – Baltimore, MD

Restylane Prices

  • $600 – Dec 26, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $525 – May 19, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
  • $600 – Dec 26, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $600 – Dec 26, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $600 – Dec 26, 2018
  • $600 – Dec 26, 2018
  • $585 – Jun 11, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1050 – Dec 17, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1025 – Jul 6, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $1025 – Jul 6, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $1025 – Jul 6, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $585 – Jun 11, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
  • $585 – Jun 11, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
  • $585 – Feb 2, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
  • $525 – May 19, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
  • $525 – May 19, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
  • $525 – May 19, 2014 – Baltimore, MD

Restylane Lyft Prices

  • $1600 – Dec 16, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1100 – Jul 2022 – Baltimore, MD
  • $650 – Aug 17, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $650 – Aug 17, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $650 – Aug 17, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $1600 – Dec 16, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1600 – Dec 16, 2016 – Baltimore, MD

Ear Surgery Prices

  • $4000 – Jun 29, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $4000 – Jun 29, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $4000 – Jun 29, 2017 – Baltimore, MD

Neck Lift Prices

  • $3500 – Sep 30, 2014 – Pikesville, MD

Facial Reconstructive Surgery Prices

  • $18000 – Apr 27, 2016 – Reisterstown, MD
  • $4000 – Jun 29, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
  • $18000 – Apr 27, 2016 – Reisterstown, MD

Sculptra Aesthetic Prices

  • $1400 – Oct 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1400 – Feb 2011 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1400 – Feb 2011 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1400 – Nov 2010 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1400 – Nov 2010 – Baltimore, MD

Scar Removal Prices

  • $1600 – Apr 30, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1600 – Apr 30, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1600 – Apr 30, 2018 – Baltimore, MD
  • $1600 – Apr 30, 2018 – Baltimore
  • $1600 – Apr 30, 2018 – Baltimore

Liquid Facelift Prices

  • $1500 – Jun 27, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $1500 – Jun 27, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $1500 – Jun 27, 2016 – Pikesville, MD

Lip Augmentation Prices

  • $550 – Jan 6, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $550 – Jan 6, 2016 – Pikesville, MD
  • $550 – Jan 6, 2016 – Pikesville, MD

Perlane Prices

  • $1100 – Apr 2014 – Baltimore, md
  • $1100 – Mar 2010 – Baltimore, md

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Aesthetic Center at Woodholm, https://www.acwplasticsurgery.com/
Address
1838 Greene Tree Rd.Ste. 370, Baltimore, Maryland, US, 21208 (GPS coordinates: 39.3907519,-76.73635)
Phone
+14104159229
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Nov 15, 2023 / Nov 21, 2023

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Overfilled lip problem! Is there anything that could be done?
Upper lip overfilling
Dec 11, 2020
Lip fillers are meant to acccentuate the natural beauty of the lips. In your case, it looks like the injector tired to accentuate your vermillion border which caused a shadowing. Sometimes when I see this, I place a little filler in the shadowed area, which can soften the ridge. You may also get some improvement with gentle massage.
I would suggest the next time you get filler, show these photos to the injector so they can modify their technique.
Non Invasive Nostril Lift!! - What's the best NON SURGICAL way to get this result?
non-surgical nostril treatment
Feb 25, 2020
On your photos, it's not really clear what you're trying to do with your nostril. I suspect it cannot be done with fillers--more likely nasal base excision (Weirs excision), which is a minor surgcial procedure. I suggest you see a facial plastic surgeon who can provide both surgical and non-surgical options.
What will help straighten a crooked nose s/p revision?
Hold on--you're only 1 week postop!!!
Feb 25, 2020
Most patients don't realize that they are still swollen at one week when the dressing comes off. You may actually be swollen for 6-12 months--meaning it may take that long for the final result to become apparant. I would NOT suggest doing fillers at this time! Your surgeon is 100% correct that you should wait before doing anything. You can certainly have fillers to give an appearance of a straighter dorsum, but it may improve with time. 
Are infections common following a revision rhinoplasty?
Unusual to have infections after rhinoplasty
Feb 25, 2020
I'm surprised a surgeon would tell a patient that they have had multiple patients with infections after rhinoplasty. Some questions to ask are:1. Is the surgeon using implant material-either cadaveric or synthetic?2. Are the infections all at one particular surgicenter?3. What organisms have been cultured?4. How serious were the infections?Only after you have answers to these questions should you proceed with surgery, in my opinion.
What is the best treatment to tighten and smooth mild loose skin under the eyes?
Skincare before peels or laser will improve healing and diminish hyperpigmentation
Jun 2, 2019
I have found that if patients are on a good skin care regimen that includes Retin-A and hydroquinone at least 6-8 weeks before treatment, they will heal well from laser resurfacing or peels without hyperpigmentation. I tell my patients that damaging damaged skin results in poor healing, whereas damaging healthy skin produces skin that is healthier. I would recommend skin care first, followed by either a medium depth chemical peel or fractional resurfacing. After that has healed, you could ...
What procedure can be used to fix under eye bags?
Make sure lower lid bag diagnosis is done by a qualified professional! Not all "bags" require surgery.
Jun 2, 2019
The first thing I do in a consultation focusing on lower lid rejuvenation is to review the anatomy. Details to determine are, lower lid orbital rim prominence from volume loss, fat herniation, skin laxity,  and hypertrophy of the muscle. Some of these can be treated with nonsurgical techniques and some require surgery.Your beautiful eyes show what I commonly see in Asian eyes: hypertrophy of the surrounding muscle. Please don't let anyone operate on your eyes. A couple unity of Botox will ...
What can be done to make my face look more feminine and symmetrical? Concerned with nose, eyes, eye
The youthful face is full and beautiful!
May 12, 2019
You are a very pretty young woman, with beautiful eyes, brows, jawline, cheeks and lips. Don't be in a hurry to change any of these things! A different hairstyle would bring less attention to your high forehead and would soften your face. Start with something less invasive first, and see how that works before jumping into the plastic surgery arena.
How long should a person wait post rhinoplasty before doing a chemical peel or laser skin resurfaci
Treatment of the skin after rhinoplasty
May 12, 2019
Treatment of the skin of the nose after rhinoplasty with a chemical peel or resurfacing should be done with care.The skin has been elevated (either by open or endonasal approach) and needs to heal before being injured from above. Wait at least 3 months before proceeding and make sure the person doing the procedure knows about your surgical history..
I'm seeing a slight deviation on my bridge! Is that deviation or swollen?
Nose may look crooked due to postop swelling
May 12, 2019
From your photo, it looks like you have a fair amount of swelling. Wait at least 6 months postop before getting worried about it being crooked. I would advise against silicone, but you might want to try a hyaluronic acid filler (even now while it's swollen) to make it look straighter and allow you to feel better about ti wile it's healing.
Is this cartilage growing in my nose?
Lesions in the nose--more likely infection than cartilage
Mar 31, 2019
It is very hard to see from your photos, but I have seen people develop small pustules in that area from infection around the hair follicles. I would recommend not trying to remove these things yourself, but see and ENT or facial plastic surgeon, who has experience with intranasal lesions. Cartilage generally doesn't protrude out of the mucosal lining by itself, but I suppose it could,  if your continue to traumatize it. 
Can they remove the threads during the rhinoplasty?
Nasal Threadlift----WHAAAAT??????
Mar 27, 2019
Facial threadlifts don't work. So why would anyone use them in the nose? I have a suspicion that you did not see a surgeon for this procedure. Fillers are very dangerous in the nose, and only VERY experienced expert injectors should do this. Since you're in NY--there are MANY choices for qualified facial plastic surgeons who can evaluate your nose and perform the correct procedure. I don't feel that the fillers or threads will be an issue for future surgical procedures.
What should I ask my plastic surgeon during my rhinoplasty consultation to help me with my decision
How many of any surgery is "enough" when you question a surgeon about their skills?
Mar 27, 2019
It is hard to pick a surgeon these days. There is a lo of mis-information on the web, as well as often bad reviews, often by disgruntled patients. Some patients even ask for their money back or they threaten with a bad review. (I had that happen once--refused to give an unwarranted refund and then got the bad review.)So what do you do? Some people feel that asking a surgeon "how many of these do you do?" is a good question, BUT, what is the right answer, 10, 50, 100, 10,000???? So I don't ...
Could thick skin 9 months after my rhinoplasty be scar tissue?
Thick skin needs longer to heal after a rhinoplasty--especially if done via the open approach.
Mar 9, 2019
You certainly have thick skin and may be more likely to need 1-1.5 years for all the edema to resolve, however, there is no harm in trying some kenalog steroid injections. Speak with your surgeon about this. They can give you the best indication of how long it will take to see your final results.
Can spreader grafts be used on just the lower portion of my nose?
Spreader grafts help breathing and cosmesis--but let the surgeon decide what you need!!
Mar 9, 2019
Spreader grafts are strips of (usually septal) cartilage that are placed alongside the uppermost aspect of the nasal septum and can serve to widen the internal nasal valve, improve indentations of the nasal sidewall, or both. Please don't get too caught up in what technique you need.  An ideal consultation involves a discussion between you and your surgeon about what you dislike about your nose. The surgeon, who has the expertise to know what techniques work to address your concerns,  the...
Loose neck skin after mini lift. Can this be fixed?
Minilift treats jowling, not the neck.
Mar 3, 2019
You have a very nice profile-however not sure what your preop looked like. If you truly had a minilift, the neck was not addressed--as this is a procedure mainly aimed at improving the jowls.It may tighten the neck slightly, but in order to work on the neck, patients require a lower face and neck lift (aka 'facelift') or a necklift.Your neck has to have some give so you can move your head up and down, so there is a limit to how tight a neck can be. You could discuss with your doctor some ...

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