Dr. Donald Kress
Plastic Surgery
Frederick, MD
45 years experience male
Locations
Plastic Surgery One
Frederick, MD
Phone
Practice website
About
Bio
Plastic Surgeon for almost 30 years. A significant percentage of my practice is cosmetic breast surgery. I am frequently called on to repair difficult breast problems. I have been a clinical investigator for the newer breast implants and have several ongoing research projects involving breast implants. In addition i have a full spectrum cosmetic surgery practice which included faces, body (liposuction, abdominoplasty)
Hobbies include; Sailing, mountain climbing, hiking, running, camping, motorcycles, fishing, and travel.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Licenses
United States: Maryland
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
116 Answers
212 Agrees
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A 24-year-old male asked:

Dr. Donald Kress answered
45 years experience Plastic Surgery
Uncomfortable: Tummy tuck is an excellent procedure to restore an abdomen damaged by weight loss or children. Often the muscles of the abdomen are separated and requ ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Donald Kress answered
45 years experience Plastic Surgery
No: A second degree burn by definition should not leave a scar. That said, keep moisturizers on the area for at least 3 months and no sun exposure to the ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Donald Kress answered
45 years experience Plastic Surgery
Not unusual: Not normal, but not unusual. Cosmetic gynecology is a controversial field and many doctors doing it are not well qualified. If it bothers you, have a ... Read More
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Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 14, 2013
If you want the best plastic surgeon, someone who is caring and very honest, then Dr Kress is the doctor for you. I have been a patient of his now for 11 years and recommend him & his staff highly!!
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kress is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kress is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank u very much Dr.
If i get pregnant,will there any problem to me?
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! Much appreciated for your help. I will call the drs office tomorrow.
HealthTap member
thank you!! I bought a cool mist humidifier and have used it daily. :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
West Virginia University School of Medicine, WV
Graduated 1976MD
Awards
Golden cannula for article on liposuction
Affiliations
John Stage Davis Society
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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