Bethesda, Maryland, MD, Plastic Surgeons for Liposuction

Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

About Dr. Richards' Practice

Dr. Richards is dedicated to excellence and committed to providing personalized, quality care. By establishing a strong doctor-patient relationship with open channels of communication, he is able to fully appreciate a patient=s goals and motivations so as to tailor an appropriate treatment. The experienced office staff is trained to assist you in the details of your pre-treatment preparation and post-treatment recovery. We strive to be the best cosmetic plastic surgery practice in the country by continually upgrading our services and techniques for your benefit.

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Visit Dr. Richards' Website at http://www.plastic-surgeon.us


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About Dr. Richards

Education

B.S.: Yale University, Cum Laude, New Haven CT
M.D.: University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD
General Surgery Residency: St. Barnabus Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Plastic Surgery Residency: Lahey Clinic Medical Center/Boston University, Boston, MA

Dr. Mark Richards is a recognized leader in cosmetic plastic surgery, as well as in the medical community. He has been interviewed by news columnists and television journalists alike for his expertise in plastic and laser surgery. Recent honors include selection by the Consumer's Research Council of America for inclusion in their Guide to America's Top Surgeons. Washingtonian Magazine selected Dr. Richards as one of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area's top doctors. Baltimore Magazine lists Dr. Richards as the doctor to go to for body contouring and other plastic surgical procedures. He has received national acclaim for the surgery he performed on Linda Tripp. Patients travel across the US and from abroad to take advantage of his cosmetic surgery skills and expertise. In 1996 and 1998 Dr. Richards was honored nationally as being one of the Outstanding Young Men of America.

Dr. Richards graduated from Yale University with honors in 1979. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Richards then completed 5 years of residency training in general surgery, as well as an additional 2-year residency in plastic surgery. Dr. Richards has been certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition to his practice of 12 years, Dr. Richards has written on many topics in plastic surgery and lectured extensively to the medical and lay communities. The technique Dr. Richards developed to lift sagging arms with hidden incisions was published as the lead article in the July/August 2001 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. His complete CV is available upon request.

Dr. Richards has served as President of the National Capitol Society of Plastic Surgeons (the MD, VA and Washington DC metropolitan area Plastic Surgery Society) and as President of the Montgomery County Medical Society (a 1700 member physician professional society dedicated to improving patient and community healthcare). Dr. Richards continues to update his skills and knowledge through many hours of continuing medical education (CME) and is a current member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Certification/Professional Memberships

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
President, National Capitol Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1999
International Society of Laser Surgeons
Montgomery County Medical Society

Procedures Performed

Body Contouring

Tummy Tucks - Full, Mini And Skin Only Tucks
Tumescent And Ultrasonic Liposuction and Liposculpting of The Face and Neck, Arms, Back, Abdomen, Flanks, Hips, Sides, Love Handles, Buttocks, Thighs, Knees, Calves and Ankles and Male Chest
"Minimal Incision" Thigh Lifts (to tighten loose skin of the thighs)
"Minimal Incision" Arm Lifts (to tighten loose skin of the upper arms)

Breast Surgery

Breast Enlargement or Augmentation
Breast Reductions
Traditional and Periareolar Breast Lifts
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Breast Reconstruction

Facial Procedures

Facelifts/Mid-facelifts (to eliminate nasal/cheek creases and folds)
Necklifts and Neck Contouring
Eyelid Surgery, including Blepharoplasties (removal of excess skin), Removal of Fat Pad Puffiness and sagging eyelid repair
Endoscopic Browlifts
Nasal Surgery, including Nasal Reshaping and Reduction, Correction of Breathing Problems, Nostril Reshaping and Correction of Post-Injury Changes
Lip Augmentation
Chin Implants
Otoplasty or Ear Pinning

Specialized Care

Laser Resurfacing of Wrinkles, Sun Damaged or Aged Skin
Scar Revision
Fat Injections
Microdermabrasion
Specialized Skin Care
Sclerol Therapy (Spider Vein Treatments)
Glycolic Peels

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