Washington DC Plastic Surgeon Appointed Scientific Director of SICAAAMS
Posted on April 11, 2012 in General
SICAAAMS Annual Conference Appoints Washington DC Plastic Surgeon to Scientific Director
Washington, DC — The Swiss International Congress in Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (SICAAAMS) will be hosting its 3rd Annual Cutting Age Advanced Body Aesthetics conference. Hosted at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland from April 19-21, 2012, the event will feature over 40 practical sessions, live demonstrations, and teaching courses in anti-aging medicine, aesthetic medicine, and aesthetic surgery. The SICAAAMS has selected Dr. Mark Richards, a plastic surgeon in Washington, DC, to serve as a Scientific Director for the Aesthetic Surgery portion of the meeting.
At his Washington, DC plastic surgery practice, Dr. Richards focuses on a wide variety of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures ranging from eyelid surgery and BOTOX® Cosmetic to tummy tucks and liposuction. Recognized as the founding surgeon of the minimal incision brachioplasty (arm lift), he has been published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal for his work in helping patients reduce excess skin and fat on the arms. In addition to serving on the Scientific Committee for the SICAAAMS conference, Dr. Richards will be presenting a surgical course on the procedure to describe how he performs the arm lift technique using an incision on the axilla (armpit).
Dr. Richards will also be presenting a course on the cheek lift procedure, a relatively new treatment designed to target the mid-face. He says cheek lifts at his practice have become an increasingly popular way to address concerns with early and late stage facial aging that often cannot be treated with the typical facelift in Washington, DC. He hopes to share his findings and technique with the audience in Geneva.
Additionally, Dr. Richards has been given an hour time slot during a mid-morning to discuss the science behind how testosterone is being increasingly used as an anti-aging measure in both men and women. He says he is truly excited about having so many opportunities to discuss his experiences with certain aesthetic procedures and is grateful for the recognition from such esteemed peers.
Going into the upcoming conference, Dr. Richards states that he looks forward to the other presentations that will be delivered by plastic surgeons from across the world. He says he hopes to bring back a wealth of new information, techniques, and patient education tools to help improve the results of his procedures, whether it be a facelift, armlift, or breast augmentation in Washington, DC. Dr. Richards adds that he hopes attendees at the conference observe his continued efforts to promote the highest standards of ethical and safe treatment as well as ensure patients receive the best care and results possible. “At premier international conferences such as these, the bias of a single country’s approach to aesthetic problems is eliminated, and ‘out of the box’ thinking stimulates me to find newer and better ways to restore a natural beauty to my clients. In a way, these conferences serve as an incubator for creative approaches to old problems.”
About Mark E. Richards, MD, FACS
Dr. Mark Richards graduated with honors from Yale University and received his medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Maryland. He completed his general surgery residency and plastic surgery residency at the University of Maryland medical school as well. Dr. Richards is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has served as the President of the National Capitol Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as the President of the Montgomery County Medical Society.
Located at 11300 Rockville Pike Suite 912 in N. Bethesda, MD, Dr. Richards’ practice, Ageless Impressions Plastic Surgery Institute can be reached at (301) 468-3458. He can also be contacted online via the websites plastic-surgeon.us, faceliftusa.com, or the Ageless Impressions Plastic Surgery Institute Facebook page.
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Washington, DC Plastic Surgeon Delivers Lectures at Aesthetic Conference in Paris
Posted on November 29, 2011 in General
Plastic Surgeon in Washington DC Delivers International Lectures on Minimal Incision Arm Lift
Dr. Mark Richards, a plastic surgeon in Washington, DC, recently returned from lecturing to the 4th M.E.G.A. Hand International Symposium and the 7th European Masters in Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine Conference in Paris, France. As one of the pioneers of minimal incision arm lift or minimally-invasive brachioplasty (MIB), as well as optimal treatment of menopause with testosterone alone, Dr. Richards’ speaking topics covered performance of the MIB procedure as well as the need for testosterone for anti-aging and the anti-inflammation needs as men and women age.
At the recently held 4th M.E.G.A. Hand International Symposium in Paris, Dr. Mark Richards delivered lectures covering the latest techniques based on his experience and qualifications in plastic surgery in Washington, DC. Dr. Richards focuses on a wide range of procedures in his practice, ranging from facial rejuvenation and body sculpting to breast augmentation in Washington, DC. His topics at the Paris MEGA Hand conference focused on his years of experience and advancements in minimally-invasive techniques for brachioplasty (arm lifts). The minimally-invasive arm lift, performed in conjunction with liposuction, treats patients who have loose, excess skin hanging on the upper part of the arm. Dr. Richards’ innovations in brachioplasty offer smaller incisions, which he says leads to less scarring and more effective results.
Dr. Richards then delivered a presentation on the use of testosterone time-released pellets for the optimal treatment of female menopause. He says the anti-aging medical practitioners attending the lecture were fascinated by the simple, albeit revolutionary use of testosterone in women’s health.
As a frequent speaker at international medical conferences, Dr. Richards says he hopes the lectures inspire future “outside the box” thinking in plastic surgery procedures and in the advancement of new techniques and technology in the field. He also adds that as innovation in the plastic surgery industry continues, the quality of patient care and results will improve as well. “Without creative applications of scientifically proven evidence based medical therapies, minimal advancements in health delivery will occur. Conferences such as these provide the necessary fertile ground to allow the exchange and development of new ideas.”
About Mark E. Richards, MD
Dr. Mark Richards received his undergraduate degree with honors from Yale University and his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Richards dedicates a large portion of his time each year to continuing medical education. He has been recognized by the Consumer Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Surgeons for the past ten years and has published several articles in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal concerning his innovations in minimally-invasive arm lift and high-volume liposuction.
Located at 11300 Rockville Pike Suite 912 in N. Bethesda, MD, Dr. Richards’ practice can be contacted at (301) 468-3458. He can also be reached online through the website plastic-surgeon.us or facebook.com/drmarkrichards.
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Washington DC Plastic Surgeon Reflects Cosmetic Enhancement Approval
Posted on July 19, 2011 in General
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon Discusses Cosmetic Enhancement Statistics
At his Washington DC plastic surgery practice, Dr. Mark Richards discusses the latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), which show more than 50% of Americans now approve of cosmetic enhancement. While he believes the increasing approval may be due to the rise in popularity of non-surgical enhancement, he stresses the results many of his patients desire are often only attainable through traditional procedures, such as the cheek lift, neck lift, or facelift in Washington DC.
Dr. Mark E. Richards is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Washington DC. As highlighted in the most recent report from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than half of all Americans now approve of cosmetic enhancement; a fact that Dr. Richards says is likely due to the surge in popularity and success of non-surgical treatments, such as dermal fillers or BOTOX Cosmetic®. However, he stresses the need to discuss a patient’s aesthetic enhancement goals and expectations in detail, as non-surgical procedures often do not achieve the transformation attainable with more classic procedures such as eyelid surgery or a facelift.
While non-surgical procedures accounted for 83% of the more than 9.3 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2010, Dr. Richards says the statistics from ASAPS—data that is also reflected in his plastic surgery practice— show traditional procedures are still very prevalent, and depend wholly on patient expectation and desires. Despite the declining number of facelifts performed, he highlights the increase in the number of combined eyelid and cheek lift surgeries performed, making eyelids the third most performed procedure in 2010. “Often times a patient new to fillers will request fillers believing it will give them an almost magical anti-aging result, when in reality a much more beautiful, long lasting, and natural improvement can be made with cheek lift and eyelid surgery. With the natural cheek curves restored, often just a neck lift replaces the full facelift for later surgical rejuvenation with much less down time.”
Ultimately, Dr. Richards says he believes the increase in acceptance of cosmetic procedures will continue to rise as cosmetic enhancement becomes more affordable and requires less downtime. He remains committed to working with each patient to ensure they achieve the results they desire, while providing the safest and most effective treatment available.
About Mark E. Richards, MD
Dr. Mark Richards graduated from Yale University and earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then completed his general surgery and plastic surgery residencies before being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Richards lectures internationally and publishes regularly in medical journals and publications, including the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (articles on minimally-scarring arm lifts, and high-volume liposuction). He has been selected by The Washingtonian as one of the best plastic surgeons in the area, and by the Consumer Research Council as one of the best plastic surgeons in the country.
Ageless Impressions is located at 11300 Rockville Pike Ste. 912 in N. Bethesda, MD 20852, and can be reached at (301) 468-3458, or found online at plastic-surgeon.us or the Ageless Impressions Plastic Surgery Institute Facebook page.
Mark E. Richards
Ageless Impressions - Plastic Surgery Institute
11300 Rockville Pike Suite 912
N. Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Phone: (301) 468-3458
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