Given the opportunity, nearly everyone has a cosmetic goal they would love to achieve. At Ageless Impressions - Plastic Surgery Institute, our skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Mark Richards, is dedicated to helping people attain their aesthetic objective in the safest, most compassionate environment possible. This commitment to a patient-centered approach helps individuals from the Washington DC, Bethesda, MD, and, Northern Virginia area feel confident in our care. Whether you are seeking a simple, non-surgical rejuvenating treatment or a more complex, multimodality procedure, you're in good hands with our skilled medical team.Dr. Richards is proficient in an extensive array of non-surgical, minimally invasive, and surgical techniques for the face, breasts, and body. This allows him to fully customize each treatment plan to best suit the anatomic needs and expressed goals of the patient. In addition to popular procedures like breast augmentation, facelift surgery, and tummy tuck surgery, our practice offers male plastic surgery, minimal incision arm lift, cheek lift, post-bariatric body contouring, and many other options.Experience and training are essential to a successful outcome, and our board certified plastic surgeon recognizes the importance of continuing education. Dr. Richards is a Yale graduate who earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed over seven years of specialized instruction following graduation. Furthermore, he has been named a "Top Doctor" by US News & World Report, as well as one of "America's Best Surgeons" by the Consumers' Research Council. Dr. Richards is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Your Consultation Dr. Richards believes that the initial consultation is the ideal opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of a patient's needs and goals. He takes this time to listen attentively to each person's concerns, ask them what they like and don't like about the area to be treated, and answer any questions they may have. With this information he can develop a customized treatment plan that optimizes results and emphasizes a natural-looking outcome. Intended to be a collaborative experience, Dr. Richards works with each person to find the best possible approach, particularly when there are multiple techniques that can be used. Furthermore, Dr. Richards is an advocate of continuing education, which allows him to utilize the most advanced and safest modalities available.