Plastic Surgeon Dr Don Fontana, MD Waldorf, Maryland

Name: Don Fontana, MD
Last name: Fontana
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1980
Years experience: 43
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Fontana Cosmetic Surgery
Address: 3500 Old Washington Road
Address suite: Suite 201
Phone: +1 301-870-0600
City: Waldorf
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 20602
Country: US
Statement: My goal has always been to exceed patient expectations. Each of our patients feel so connected to our office and staff that we welcome their social visits long after their surgery and post operative period is over.
Consulting Fees: 0$
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Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, D.C., Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, MD
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS in Biology, Allegheny College
  • Graduate: MS in Cell Physiology, Catholic University of America
  • Medical: MD, University of Zurich, School of Medicine, Switzerland
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center
  • Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Don J. Fontana

(ABMSUID 412431)
Viewed: 3/25/2009
Day of birth private

Status Alive

Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery – General
Status: Certified ActiveLifetimeInitial Certification 12/2/1982 –
Education: 1974 MD
(Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 3500 Old Washington Rd Ste 201Waldorf, MD 20602-3238 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 38.6252,-76.87799835

Primary location: 
Location name: Waldorf
State: MD
Country: US
Map point: 38.6252,-76.87799835
Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Belotero
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Dimple Surgery
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lightsheer Laser
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mastectomy
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Monsplasty
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Panniculectomy
  • Pec Implants
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • QuickLift
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Spironolactone For Acne
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Thermage
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • VI Peel
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Washingtonian Magazine Best Doctors
  • Washingtonian Magazine Best Cosmetic Surgeons
  • Checkbook -Best Doctors
  • Guide to America’s Best Plastic Surgeons

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 6724
Answer count: 850
Review count: 24
5 star count: 4
Total star count: 4
Star rating: 3.132986190859
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 28, 2007
Profile modified: Sep 30, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Feb 12, 2020
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Waldorf, MD, US. GPS coordinates: 38.6252,-76.87799835

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Arm Lift (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2005) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • VI Peel (Jan 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mole Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Abdominal Etching (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Belly Button Surgery (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Arm Lift (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Arm Lift (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Dec 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Arm Lift Prices

  • $5500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $5500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $5500 – Apr 4, 2019

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8500 – Oct 16, 2015 – Waldorf, MD
  • $6000 – Jun 21, 2005 – Waldorf, MD
  • $5499 – Sep 2023 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8600 – Apr 25, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $5499 – Jul 2018 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8500 – Oct 16, 2015 – Waldorf, MD
  • $6000 – Jun 21, 2005 – Waldorf, MD
  • $6000 – Jun 21, 2005 – Waldorf, MD
  • $6000 – Jun 21, 2005 – Waldorf, MD
  • $5500 – Sep 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $5500 – Sep 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8600 – Apr 25, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8600 – Apr 25, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8600 – Apr 25, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8600 – Apr 25, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD
  • $8200 – Dec 20, 2012 – Waldorf, MD

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $3500 – Oct 2, 2013 – Washington, DC
  • $3500 – Oct 2, 2013 – DC Area

Botox Prices

  • $375 – Jan 2, 2017 – Waldorf, MD
  • $375 – Jan 2, 2017 – Waldorf, MD
  • $375 – Jan 2, 2017 – Waldorf, MD

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6600 – Oct 17, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $6600 – Oct 17, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $6600 – Oct 17, 2014 – Waldorf, MD

VI Peel Prices

  • $250 – Jan 16, 2014 – Waldorf, MD
  • $250 – Jan 16, 2014 – Waldorf, MD

Mole Removal Prices

  • $1200 – Sep 2023 – Waldorf, MD
  • $1200 – Feb 2014 – Waldorf, MD

Gynecomastia Surgery Prices

  • $8000 – Sep 2023 – Washington DC
  • $8000 – Apr 2017 – Washington DC
  • $8000 – Oct 2010 – Washington DC

Belly Button Surgery Prices

  • $1500 – May 6, 2015 – Waldorf, MD
  • $1500 – May 6, 2015 – Waldorf, MD
  • $1500 – May 6, 2015 – Waldorf, MD

Other Prices

  • $5500 – Sep 2014 – Waldorf, MD

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Could my platysmaplasty be the cause of my breathing problems / tongue position?
breathing issues and platysmaplasty
Apr 26, 2023
No is no relationship betwen the plastysmaplasty and any breathing issues. Btter check with your GP for other causes.
What’s a good procedure for my breast to be perky and flattering to my petite shape?
Perky breasts on petite woman
Oct 14, 2019
Augmentation and mastopexy( breast lift)  are the beginning. I would  caution you against breast implants that might be too large(DD). As a small  ( 5'2"), petite woman, very large  breasts impart an appearance out of portion to your size.  A full C cup will fit  your frame without looking  fake . 
Would I benefit from breast liposuction on my bigger breast?
Breast liposuction on ptotic(sagging) breasts
Oct 10, 2019
Reducing the volume of breasts that already sag would further increase the sagging. Not a good idea unless you are willing to accept this.  Liposuction of the breast is really limited to the  area of fat between the skin and actual breast cells. Consider having a mastopexy to reshape the breasts and make them more symmetric 
Do all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States perform abdominoplasties during their trai
Board certified PS & TT
Oct 10, 2019
Yes, all plastic surgery training programs include cosmetic plastic surgery. All board certified plastic surgeons are trained to perform tummy tucks and liposuction. Be absolutely certain that your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can go to their website and put in the surgeon's name to determine if he/she is  board certified. There are many " wanna be" physicians who make false claims of being board certified in plastic surgery  but are not.
Can you have breast implants when you are a boxer? Could they rupture if I were hit on my breasts?
Breast Implants and boxing ?
Oct 1, 2019
The phrase, If you ask for trouble, you may get it applies to breast implants and the trauma of boxing. The force that is sustained in a boxing match is significant and over time, the probability of not only rupture but implant  displacement is real.
I have had 4 children I hate everything below my belly button. Should I get a tummy tuck or lipo? (phot
Lipo or TT
Sep 24, 2019
No question. A full TT with significant muscle plication is the only way to go. Your pregnancies have stretched the abdominal muscles and without tightening them would be a mistake. 
What is the best treatment for my breast? Is it alright to only get a breast augmentation and skip the
BA + lift !
Sep 24, 2019
No question....a BA alone is the wrong operation. You have  Grade 3  ptosis which requires a mastopexy to properly shape your breasts. Anything short of a BA and lift is the wrong operation.
What type of face lift do you think I need?
Type of facelift ?
Sep 24, 2019
?....can't  render an opinion without more photos and a good PE.  Anyone who might try to advise you from the provided photos is  guessing.
Would I be a good candidate for a TT? Hoping to not have any visible stretch marks after.
TT
Sep 20, 2019
You are the ideal patient to have a TT.  The distance between your umbilicus and pubic are is short enough to place your final scar low in  the abdomen. Be certain your your PS is board certified and has plenty of  photos to show his/her  results.
Would you be worried about performing a TT on me if I had scarring and an internal hard ridge?
TT and abdominal scar
Sep 17, 2019
It's a non-issue. The  fact that the lower abdominal wall will be assessed at the time of your TT, any hernia or muscle weakness can be repaired at that time. Assuming that you are healthy, you are an excellent candidate for a TT
Am I botched? Do I need a lift with my revision?
Botched ?
Sep 13, 2019
Your situation is a difficult one without a PE. Since you are so young and had the implants at age 17, consider having both implants removed and allow the  breasts to heal for a minimum of 6-12 months. Then reevaluate the situation and decide the best conservative approach. You will  need a mastopexy and a conservation augmentation .
Are smooth implants safer than textured implants? Should I consider a fat transfer to the breast instea
Textured implants and breast shape
Sep 13, 2019
At a minimum, you would benefit from a  pocket adjustment, thereby lowering the position of the implants. Whether a mastopexy is needed  is best evaluated with a  thorough PE.
How can I have the dents and adhesions from my breast explant corrected?
Explanted textured implants and contour breast issues ?
Sep 5, 2019
This is not  unexpected in many cases. Continue  massaging the  breasts and very slowly  the shape should improve. Remember that your breasts no longer have the volume without the implants and the skin will need months to adjust/contract to the  smaller size.
Can this bulbous tip be fixed?
Bulbous nasal tip
Sep 4, 2019
Yes, you would benefit from a rhinoplasty and a skilled PS should be able to achieve your desired result.
Would a rhinoplasty like these pictures be possible for my nose?
Sculpting a nose
Sep 4, 2019
A lot depends on the long term result......after the swelling has  subsided. You must have a thorough exam before making predictions.

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Last updated on 11/23/2023