Profile of Sarah Mess, Dr

Dr. Mess is the daughter of an orthopedic surgeon father and artist mother, who naturally inspired her approach to plastic surgery. Combining artistry with surgery, Dr. Mess has developed a unique plastic surgery practice and med spa tailored to the goals and concerns of her patients. Whether it’s a more shapely breast, a slimmer waist, or a more youthful face, Dr. Mess’ surgical skills and non-surgical medical spa treatments provide patients in the DMV area with exceptional, natural looking results. While many cosmetic and reconstructive patients seek out Dr. Mess solely for her surgical expertise, others come to Dr. Mess to avoid surgery at her medical spa’s state-of-the-art anti-aging and skin rejuvenation services.

Dr. Mess believes that while surgery is often the best answer, it is by no means the only answer. We live in an amazing age of aesthetic medical advances. Twenty years ago there was no Botox, no dermal filler, no CoolSculpting. Today non-invasive med spa products and technologies are some of the fastest growing aesthetic procedures worldwide. Dr. Mess is constantly exploring the latest and best products and technologies to incorporate into her practice. She combines surgical expertise with the newest advances in non-invasive fat reduction, skin tightening technologies, lasers and fat transfer to offer the very best aesthetic results for both her surgical and non-surgical patients.

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Olney, Maryland, Dr. Mess has strong ties to the region. She is affiliated with the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and Montgomery General Hospital in Olney. She is a part-time instructor at Johns Hopkins and was named Plastic Surgery Section Chief at Howard County General in 2014.

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Procedures of Sarah Mess, Dr ⁽²⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in Columbia	Rank in MD	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Columbia: 4	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 2191
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Columbia: 6	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 1810
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Columbia: 6	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 1810
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 14	Ranked in US: 899
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 27	Ranked in US: 292
Collagen Injections Collagen injections target crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eyes, smooth smile lines (nasolabial folds) and frown lines, fill in atrophic acne scars, and plump thin lips.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 67
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Columbia: 2	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 724
Halo Laser The halo laser combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths that simultaneously target the top layer of your skin and the deeper tissue underneath the surface, for a powerful skin rejuvenation treatment.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 13	Ranked in US: 175
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 Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 9	Ranked in US: 33
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 5	Ranked in US: 442
Emsculpt Emsculpt is an FDA-cleared body-sculpting procedure that builds muscle and burns fat.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 4	Ranked in US: 128
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Columbia: 4	Ranked in MD: 12	Ranked in US: 669
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Columbia: 3	Ranked in MD: 4	Ranked in US: 1039
Renuvion A minimally invasive treatment that treats skin laxity and can promote skin tightening.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 1	Ranked in US: 16
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 Columbia: 3	Ranked in MD: 11	Ranked in US: 2935
Renuvion J Plasma (J Plasty) Renuvion J plasma tightens and refreshes loose skin without the need for invasive surgery, extended downtime, or large surgical scars.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 3	Ranked in US: 6
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Columbia: 3	Ranked in MD: 6	Ranked in US: 2918
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 Columbia: 2	Ranked in MD: 7	Ranked in US: 2464
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 Columbia: 3	Ranked in MD: 10	Ranked in US: 2046
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Columbia: 4	Ranked in MD: 14	Ranked in US: 2899
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Columbia: 2	Ranked in MD: 17	Ranked in US: 1435
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Columbia: 3	Ranked in MD: 9	Ranked in US: 2595
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 Columbia: 6	Ranked in MD: 23	Ranked in US: 2749
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Columbia: 1	Ranked in MD: 8	Ranked in US: 1514
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 Columbia: 2	Ranked in MD: 16	Ranked in US: 1918
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 Columbia: 6	Ranked in MD: 23	Ranked in US: 2749