Maryland Facial Plastic Surgeon

THEDA C. KONTIS , M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Theda C. Kontis has been a local and national leader in facial plastic surgery for more than 12 years. Dr. Kontis is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, teaching surgical techniques to both medical students and residents. She is Board Certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and serves as an Oral Board Examiner. In 2003, she was named to the Board of Directors for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and chairs the committee preparing new written items for the Board Examination in Facial Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kontis is well respected for her innovative techniques in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Frequently featured in Baltimore Magazine, her expertise includes the latest techniques in cosmetic surgery of the face as well as nasal and ear reconstruction. 

In addition to performing facial rejuvenation surgeries, Dr. Kontis is an expert in filler injections, and trains other physicians on safe and effective Botox Cosmetic injections. Her gentle artistic techniques allow the injections of fillers such as Restylane®, Radiesse®, and Sculptra® with minimal discomfort and “natural” appearing results.

She is also certified in the Contour Thread Lift, a minimally invasive facelift with local anesthesia and a rapid recovery period. Dr. Kontis recognizes that communication between the patient and doctor is the essential ingredient. She is well known for the personal care she provides for all her patients.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS - American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

MEDICAL DEGREE - Wake Forest University School of Medicine

RESIDENCY - The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

FELLOWSHIP - The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

AREA OF EXPERTISE - Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty