Dr. Theda C. Kontis is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Baltimore, Maryland. With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Kontis specializes in facial cosmetic surgery—including facelifts, neck lifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery—as well as injectable fillers. “My passion is to help people feel better about themselves, and I enjoy working with patients to develop a plan for meeting their aesthetic goals,” says Dr. Kontis. “I believe it is important to understand the aging process and combine both artistry with injectables, as well as surgical skill, to produce natural-looking outcomes.” She also believes that great communication is key to forming a doctor-patient relationship that gives patients more confidence throughout the process and results that align with their expectations. Dr. Kontis received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She then headed to Baltimore for her residency and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. She has continued her affiliation with Johns Hopkins, now serving as an Associate Professor. Dr. Kontis is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She is President-elect for both the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. For many years, Dr. Kontis has been named a Top Doc by Baltimore Magazine. She is an international expert and trainer in dermal filler and Botox injection techniques, and has written a bestselling textbook on the topic, Cosmetic Injection Techniques.
Dr. Ira Papel maintains a busy private practice at the Aesthetic Center at Woodholme in Baltimore. Dr. Papel is a full Professor at the Johns Hopkins University. He is actively involved in surgical training of residents and fellows. He serves as co-director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and is internationally known for his expertise in rhinoplasty and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.