Profile of Theda C. Kontis, Dr

Dr. Theda C. Kontis is an expert in facial cosmetic surgery, performing rhinoplasty, eyelid rejuvenation, brow lifts, and facelifts as well as “non-surgical facelifts” with injectables. Since 1994, patients have been seeing Dr. Kontis for all of their cosmetic facial needs. She is an international expert in dermal fillers and trains other physicians in safe and effective injection techniques. Her textbook, Cosmetic Injection Techniques, is a top seller. Dr. Kontis is board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

After receiving her M.D. from Wake Forest University, Dr. Kontis completed her residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and teaches surgical techniques to students, residents, and fellows. In 2011, she was named to the Board of Directors at GBMC Hospital as one of two physician Board members. She is an officer and Executive Board member for both the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Theda C. Kontis is known for her advanced techniques and the personal care she provides to all of her patients and has been named as a “Top Doc” in Baltimore Magazine. Dr. Kontis believes that communication is the most important element in the doctor-patient relationship. After meeting with Dr. Kontis for a consultation at her Baltimore office, you will feel immediate comfort and confidence in your surgeon.

Procedures of Theda C. Kontis, Dr ⁽²⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in Baltimore	Rank in MD	Rank in US
Infini RF Infini RF skin rejuvenation treatments combine microneedling with radiofrequency energy to improve skin tone and texture, treat fine lines and wrinkles, promote skin tightening, improve laxity, and help fade acne scars.	Ranked in Baltimore:	Ranked in MD:	Ranked in US:
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 28	Ranked in US: 1130
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 544
Drainless Tummy Tuck A drainless tummy tuck essentially combines liposuction with a traditional tummy tuck using a specific layered suturing technique that eliminates the need for postsurgical drains.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 2	Ranked in US: 100
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Baltimore:	Ranked in MD:	Ranked in US:
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 3	Ranked in US: 364
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Baltimore: 4	Ranked in MD: 79	Ranked in US: 2138
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 9	Ranked in US: 517
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 3	Ranked in US: 518
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 12	Ranked in US: 911
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Baltimore: 3	Ranked in MD: 54	Ranked in US: 2321
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 46	Ranked in US: 1644
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 29	Ranked in US: 1212
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 60	Ranked in US: 1946
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Baltimore: 3	Ranked in MD: 64	Ranked in US: 2312
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Baltimore: 3	Ranked in MD: 53	Ranked in US: 1833
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 35	Ranked in US: 1141
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 14	Ranked in US: 715
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 3	Ranked in US: 212
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Baltimore: 3	Ranked in MD: 54	Ranked in US: 2053
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Baltimore: 3	Ranked in MD: 65	Ranked in US: 2263
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 267
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 4	Ranked in US: 535
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Baltimore: 3	Ranked in MD: 51	Ranked in US: 1535
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Baltimore: 2	Ranked in MD: 35	Ranked in US: 1275
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 10	Ranked in US: 952
Silicone Implants A breast augmentation procedure that uses silicone implants to increase and enhance the size and fullness of the breasts.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 1	Ranked in US: 6
Fat Transfer to Buttocks Fat transfer procedure is carried out to remove fat from other parts of your body and then purified and re-injected into the buttocks for buttock augmentation.	Ranked in Baltimore: 1	Ranked in MD: 1	Ranked in US: 5