Dr. William R. Kanter, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon

5092 Dorsey Hall Dr Suite 102 Ellicott City MD, 21042 Show map

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Dr. William Kanter is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Ellicott City, MD who specializes in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and did his Surgery and Plastic Surgery residencies at Harvard. He has been on the part-time Clinical Faculty at Johns Hopkins for over 25 years. He has a caring concern for his patients that people often comment on.

Dr. Kanter was also honored by receiving a TOP DOCTOR award by Baltimore Magazine in General Cosmetic Surgery for 2015. The recipient of this award is selected by a survery of other physicians in the region to find out where they would send a member of their own family. Dr. Kanter was also voted the Best of Howard Award for Plastic Surgery for 2016 by Howard Magazine. The award was based on voting of over 15,000 members of the community and doctors did not solicit any votes for this award. Dr. Kanter's practice was then voted the Best of Howard Award for Plastic Surgery for 2017, 2019 and 2020 thanks to votes by members of the community.

Dr. Kanter specializes in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery with an emphasis on facial plastic surery such as Facelifts, Neck lifts, Eyelid lifts (Blepharoplasty), Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and the quick healing DOT-Laser skin therapy. He also specializes in non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma and others. Dr. Kanter also has extensive experience in plastic surgery of the breast and body, including Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Liposuction and Abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck).

Dr. Kanter graduated first in his class in medical school in Albany, New York. He then obtained his surgical training at the Harvard Medical School where he was a resident and Chief REsident in Surgery at the renowned Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kanter then completed his residency and Chief Residency in Plastic Surgery also at the Harvard Medical School in Boston. He also served as President of the Professional Staff of the Howard County General Hospital, a Johns Hopkins Affiliated Hospital.

He is a co-author and co-editor of a major textbook on Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery and a recipient of the Golden Cannula Award from the Lipoplasty Society of North America for research in liposuction. He has numerous publicaitons in the medical literature and has also been named as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumer Research Council of America.

You can feel comfortable knowing that Dr. Kanter is a caring and knowledgeable physician who places a high priority on medical safety with the training and experience to help you look your best.

Education and Training

Albany Medical College - Union University 1980

Board Certification

Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS

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My Answers

How long does it take for swelling to go down after neck lift surgery?
It varies from one person to another. Typically, people see significant improvement at 3 to 4 weeks. By 3 months, probably 85% or more of the swelling is gone. It can take up to a year to see the true final result. From a practical standpoint though, most people with some make-up start to look good at 3 to 4 weeks barring delays in the healing process. READ MORE
Will a breast implant pop on an airplane?
No, not really. The implants can take a much wider range of pressures than would be experienced in an airplane. I consider that to be a myth. READ MORE
Does a jawline lift actually work?
It can often make a nice difference depending on the anatomy of the particular person's problem. Individual results vary. READ MORE
Which is better tummy tuck or liposuction?
That's a great question. It really depends on a number of individual factors. Liposuction only removes fat, but does not remove excess skin. So, liposuction works best if skin tone is adequate and not too much is in excess. Liposuction has the advantage of generally smaller scars and the down time is often less than for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). However, if the skin is in excess and stretched out and the elasticity is not good, then a tummy tuck may be needed. The tummy tuck has the advantage of removing both excess skin and excess fat, and can also tighten the underlying muscle-fascia layer of the abdominal wall. Tightening the deeper muscle layer is especially helpful for women after pregnancies. which can stretch-out this layer. The disadvantage of an abdominoplasty compared to liposuction is that it results in more scar in the lower tummy. Sometimes liposuction can be combined with abdominoplasty. As with all surgeries and plastic surgeries, there are risks and benefits for you to consider before you proceed, and your doctor should explain these to you. Be sure to pick a properly trained and qualified plastic surgeon with expertise and experience in both liposuction and abdominoplasty techniques to help you make your best informed decision. READ MORE
Is it worth getting a rhinoplasty?
That's a good question and a complex one. It really depends on many factors. One is how bad is the cosmetic problem that concerns you? Another, of course, is how you feel about it. Also important is to what extent the problem can be corrected and it's important to have realistic expectations. A good place to start is to have a non-hurried consultation with a plastic surgeon with experience in this field who listens to your concerns and explains your options. Don't be shy about getting more than one opinion, and be sure you are comfortable with any recommendations that are made. READ MORE
How long does a cheek lift last?
A cheek lift (facelift) is usually said to last for 7 to 10 years, depending on the technique and the elasticity remaining in the skin. If elasticity is severely lost, as it is in older individuals, the duration may be less. READ MORE
How long should I avoid working out after a rhinoplasty?
It really depends on what type of rhinoplasty you have and how extensive it was. For example, if you have an open rhinoplasty and delicate cartilage grafts are sewn in place, it may take longer before people are back working out. For most of my patients, they are starting limited exercises at 2 to 3 weeks but a few weeks longer before strenuous workouts. Always protect your nose from trauma after rhinoplasty! READ MORE
Does ear pinning surgery hurt?
Unfortunately, all surgery involves some discomfort and yes some degree of pain. To limit the pain for our patients, we do a number of things, including making adequate pain medication available initially post-op, handling the tissues gently during the surgery which I think helps, and placing a protective but not excessively tight bandage. Many patients are just taking Tylenol after the first day or two. READ MORE
When can I sleep on my side after a facelift?
At 33 years old, are you sure you need a facelift? We now have a number of less invasive techniques available to treat some of the earlier aging changes in the face. When people do have a facelift, I usually ask my patients to sleep mostly on their back for the first week or two depending on exactly what was done. READ MORE