Plastic Surgeons in Catonsville, Maryland (Baltimore County)

I treat each patient as I would a member of my own family, and only make the kind of recommendations to them that I would make to someone dear to me. Each patient is unique an I work with my patients to formulate a plan that I will realize their goals. When considering plastic surgery, simple is often better and the best result is what looks the most natural. Your Consultation Breast Augmentation - By engaging in comprehensive discussions with patients and conducting a thorough examination, I formulate a plan to enhance, restore, balance, and give my patients a sense of being comfortable and whole.Abdominoplasty - Patients can expect a flatter, more contoured and more visually satisfying stomach.Rhinoplasty - I approach rhinoplasty a a form of balancing. I can enhance, narrow or define each area individually. Facelift - By removing excess facial skin and fate to create a more youthful appearance and minimal visable skin wrinkles and lines on the face and neck.Facial Rejuvenation - We have the ability to offer patients a wide variety of options, from microdermabrasion, botox, and chemical peels along with laser resurfacing.Liposuction - not a substitute for body weight reduction, diet and exercise are still the best options. Liposuction is best used in situations where weight loss alone has not corrected resistant pockets of excess tissue.... See More

Given the opportunity, nearly everyone has a cosmetic goal they would love to achieve. At Ageless Impressions - Plastic Surgery Institute, our skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Mark Richards, is dedicated to helping people attain their aesthetic objective in the safest, most compassionate environment possible. This commitment to a patient-centered approach helps individuals from the Washington DC, Bethesda, MD, and, Northern Virginia area feel confident in our care. Whether you are seeking a simple, non-surgical rejuvenating treatment or a more complex, multimodality procedure, you're in good hands with our skilled medical team.Dr. Richards is proficient in an extensive array of non-surgical, minimally invasive, and surgical techniques for the face, breasts, and body. This allows him to fully customize each treatment plan to best suit the anatomic needs and expressed goals of the patient. In addition to popular procedures like breast augmentation, facelift surgery, and tummy tuck surgery, our practice offers male plastic surgery, minimal incision arm lift, cheek lift, post-bariatric body contouring, and many other options.Experience and training are essential to a successful outcome, and our board certified plastic surgeon recognizes the importance of continuing education. Dr. Richards is a Yale graduate who earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed over seven years of specialized instruction following graduation. Furthermore, he has been named a "Top Doctor" by US News & World Report, as well as one of "America's Best Surgeons" by the Consumers' Research Council. Dr. Richards is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Your Consultation Dr. Richards believes that the initial consultation is the ideal opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of a patient's needs and goals. He takes this time to listen attentively to each person's concerns, ask them what they like and don't like about the area to be treated, and answer any questions they may have. With this information he can develop a customized treatment plan that optimizes results and emphasizes a natural-looking outcome. Intended to be a collaborative experience, Dr. Richards works with each person to find the best possible approach, particularly when there are multiple techniques that can be used. Furthermore, Dr. Richards is an advocate of continuing education, which allows him to utilize the most advanced and safest modalities available.... See More

We believe in being straightforward, easy to talk to, down-to-earth and affordable. My staff and I are totally committed to making you feel as comfortable as possible and treating everyone in the way we would like to be treated ourselves. We will strive to make your plastic surgery care honest, thoughtful, considerate, and respectful. We consider it a privilege to practice plastic surgery, and we will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable before, during, and after surgery. Our number one concern is always for the health, safety, and privacy of our patients. We will do our very best to provide the right option for you, and keep your cost as affordable as possible. Your Consultation Our cosmetic consultations are complimentary for any treatment that is performed on the day of the consultation and for any surgery that is completed within three months of the initial consultation. Our "reconstructive" consultations for insurance related issues such as skin lesion removal, breast reconstruction/reduction, etc. will be submitted for you to your health insurance plan. We participate with almost every health insurance plan including Medicare, Tricare, and many HMO plans. In addition, our office includes a full accredited Surgical Suite that participates with almost all insurance plans as well.We treat every patient with respect, answer your questions, and design an appropriate treatment plan that is best for you. The privacy, safety, and welfare of our patients is our top priority. You are our greatest asset.Fillers, Botox, and light facial peels can usually be done at the time of your initial consultation.We look forward to meeting you! Patient Testimonials "I will be a patient for life""He is the best. Such a wonderful experience""Thank you so much for treating me like family. Love this office""He is very wonderful""You Rock and so does all of your staff!""He's the best!!!""Super excellent care, professionalism, and compassion""He is top notch in every way and provided wonderful care to me as a patient and a person""I really appreciate the help and support you have given me for the past 10 years!""I am most appreciate of the comprehensive care and concern provided to me prior during, and following my surgery""I have been very fortunate to have been referred to him for sure""I appreciate his expertise and professional manner""Excellent and timely!""Great job""Thanks for all your help over the years""The experience was great. I am so pleased""Professional and respectful of patients""Most pleasant office to come to""I am more than happy with the results""I chose Dr. V after a year of interviewing plastic surgeons-he is conservative and my needs are his interest""Any concern was addressed by Dr. V and when I called once for another concern, I was brought in that day""Exceptionally effective local anesthesia""Thank you so much"... See More