Dr. Theda Kontis
Facial Plastic Surgery
Baltimore, MD
36 years experience female
Locations
Facial Plastic Surgicenter
Baltimore, MD
Phone
Practice website
Insurances accepted
Aetna
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
About
Bio
Dr. Theda Kontis is a facial plastic surgeon in private
practice located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. A local, national and
international leader in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Kontis is also an expert Botulinum
toxin and filler injector and trains other physicians on the safe and effective
use of facial injectables. She was guest editor for the 2009 Facial Plastic Surgery issue entitled
“Injectable fillers.” Her book, co-authored with Dr. Victor Lacombe, "Cosmetic Injection Techniques," is a multimedia guide for injectors to learn safe practices for aesthetic injections.
A part-time Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Kontis
is Board Certified by both the American Academy of Facial Plastic
Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head
Neck Surgery. She serves as an Oral Examiner for both Board Examinations
and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Facial Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery. She is past president of the Maryland Society of
Otolaryngology.
In 2010, Dr. Kontis served as the co-chair for the annual
Fall Meeting for the AAFPRS in Boston, Massachusetts. She also chairs the
Fellowship and Continuing Medical Education Committees of the AAFPRS. She is a
reviewer for the Archives of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery and the Laryngoscope journals and serves on the editorial advisory board
for Clinics in Facial Plastic Surgery.
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.
Facial Plastic Surgery
Languages spoken
English, Greek
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Theda Kontisanswered
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White and black head: White heads are skin irritations filled with pus. Black heads are clogged pores.
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Fillers and botox: Most fillers are temporary, but the problems you describe are usually treated with neurotoxins like Botox or dysport. These last about 3 months but he... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:

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Sunburn: I have never hears of an invisible sunburn. Burned skin is usually visible.
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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Biopsy: The only way to tell if you have a skin cancer is by a biopsy. If you have a new or changing lesion that concerns you, seek the advice of a physician ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Sleep crease?: Since you are only 19, it is likely this is due to the way you are sleeping. Try not to sleep on that side. If it persists, please seek medical advice... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Laser: Laser treatments would not have any problems with breast milk, however chemical peels would.
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Aloe: I like aloe gel for a bad sunburn--refrigerate it for even more help!
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Scar tissue probably: You probably have some scar tissue from the injury. Enjoy it--people love dimples!
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Bleeding mole: Apply pressure until bleeding stops, apply antibiotic ointment until it heals, don't pick at it, see a doctor if it does not heal in 10 days.
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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PIH after trauma: Dark skin especially can get darker after trauma, called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. A bleaching agent can help. Sun exposure may make it dar... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:

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Nose pain: Mild trauma to the nose can cause swelling around the cartilage or bone that can be painful for a few weeks. If the pain persists, see and ENT physici... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:

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Rhino and tonsils: Yes, it can be done, but you're going to be in so much pain, i would suggest one at a time.
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Facial Cyst: This can be removed by a facial plastic surgeon, ent, dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
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A 59-year-old male asked:

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Browlift: No coronal lift for you! not even endoscopic. Probably consider a mid-forehead lift where the scars are placed in your forehead creases, or a chemical... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Remove Melanoma: That's what you can see...No telling how far it has spread microscopically. Get it off!
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Scars: Avoid sun exposure for 3 months
scar gels or Mederma can also help.
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A 38-year-old female asked:

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Deviated septum: Nasal septal deviation may give you symptoms of nasal airway obstruction, or there may be no symptoms at all.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Remove Melanoma: Melanoma is a very bad and aggressive tumor. It needs to be removed asap. No more waiting and watching. Go to the doctor!
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Laser scarring: You need to see a facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Please do this as soon as possible!
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Acne scars: Acne scars are tough to treat. There are many treatments that can be done to help including carbon dioxide and fractionated co2 lasers, dermabrasion, ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Changing mole: Only a physician will be able to decide that. See your doctor and if there is any question, it should be biopsied.
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A 31-year-old member asked:

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Anesthesia : You can have any type of anesthesia you want, but it is excessive to have that for the lesions you describe.
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A 21-year-old male asked:

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Rhinoplasty swelling: If your surgery was only 2 days ago, you are probably swollen internally and that is why you cannot smell. You also may have packing or splints in you... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Aloe for a sunburn: Not sure who or why tea helps. I use aloe gel on sunburns. It especially feels good if you refrigerate it!
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Self-esteem: My guess is that you have plenty of inner beauty. Counseling may help your self-esteem.
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A 36-year-old female asked:

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Dysplastic nevi: I would recommend complete excision of any dysplastic nevi.
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Not a nose job: Septoplasty straightens the wall between the nostrils and opens the airway, but does not change the shape of the nose. A "nose job" or rhinoplasty, is... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Sunburn and cancer: You'll find out when your about 70 or 80 years old.....
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A 59-year-old male asked:

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Go back to Dr: Go back to your doctor asap and let them evaluate your results. Usually there is no charge for "touch ups" if necessary.
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Fraxel for acne scar: Fractionated carbon dioxide laser ( one trade name is fraxel) works well for acne scarring. You will never be 100% smooth, but it does improve the sca... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:

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Sunburns are bad: Be very careful with sunburns--especially on your head. Use sunscreens and wear a hat. Let things settle down for now. You can consider ipl treatments... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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MRI scan: Mri is done with magnets, so the answer is no.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Rash not cancer: A rash is usually not a sign of cancer. However, if it does not go away, seek medical advice.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Biopsy changes OK: You are probably just experiencing the results of healing after your biopsy. You may be seeing the remains of the blood supply that went to the lesio... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:

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Moles: If you can't see it anymore, it is probably not cancerous. If it recurs, see your doctor.
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A 45-year-old female asked:

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Wait for biopsy: Always have suspicious lesions biopsied--wait for the results before you get too anxious about this.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Keloids grow: Keloids come from the tissue injury, not from having a piercing in place. Once the tissue is injured from a piercing, it can continue to grow, with or... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Rhinoplasty bumps: As the swelling lessens and skin thins, some irregularities occasionally can be felt under the nasal skin. If it is not visible, leave it alone for no... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Don't sunburn: Lesson 1: use sunscreen! don't sunburn.
Green is an unusual color for a mole, better have a medical professional have a look at it.
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Acne scar laser: I think the best laser for acne scars is the carbon dioxide laser or the newer fractionated lasers (like fraxel).
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A 59-year-old male asked:

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Fillers: I think you mean the cheek folds? Fillers like Restylane (dermal fillers) or juvederm are perfect for treating this area.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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PIH after trauma: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation can happen on the skin after trauma. It generally goes away on its own or bleaching agents can be used. Make sure ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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Sinusitis no prob: Having sinusitis will not prevent you from having your mole removed. Make sure you mention it to your doctor, though.
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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Keloids: Keloids are an overgrowth of scar tissue. If the scar has overgrown the wound, it is likely a keloid.
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A 59-year-old male asked:

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Restylane (dermal fillers): Studies show that Restylane (dermal fillers) will last about 8 months in the nlf's. However, if you get half the amount injected again at 4-6 months, ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

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Tattoo a mole: People get "beauty marks" tattooed on their skin all the time. Try that.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Skin cancer: I do not know of any correlation between sjogren's syndrome and skin cancers spreading.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kontis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kontis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Endo browlift = forehead lift, it seems to md's. Endo raises hairline.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! This is good info for me to hold onto. Never heard of the mid lift.Bye
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Yes. Nasolabial folds = nasal folds = cheek folds, and so on. Bye!
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