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Dr. Lisa E. Ishii, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Lutherville, Maryland

Dr. Lisa E. Ishii, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lutherville, Maryland
NPI: 1831258052· License: D63546 (MD) verify
Medical school: University Of Florida College Of Medicine · Graduated 2000(~26 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $56 across 2 payments (what this means)
4.24(23 ratings)

About

Dr. Lisa E. Ishii is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Lutherville, Maryland, and the founder of Aesthetic Solutions. She focuses on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology, and cosmetic and laser dermatologic surgery. Dr. Ishii's core philosophy is "positive aging," emphasizing that aging is something to celebrate. Her goal is to help patients look and feel like the best version of who they are today, aiming for natural, refreshed, and confident results rather than making them look like a younger version of themselves. She views her role as a "trusted advisor and artist," providing unbiased advice and crafting treatment plans that enhance how patients feel without becoming the focus of their lives. As a Master Injector and Laser Specialist, Dr. Ishii offers treatments including injectables (fillers like RHA4 and Juvéderm Voluma, neuromodulators), laser skin treatments (V-beam, Fraxel Dual), and scar treatment. She also specializes in hair transplantation, utilizing PRP in combination with prescription therapy. Dr. Ishii is recognized as a Global Educator with over 200 clinical trials and publications, and has been named a NC Top Doctor for 21 consecutive years and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. She actively participates in advancing aesthetic medicine, including investigator meetings.
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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Lisa E. Ishii, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Eyelid Surgery

$1,000

1 patient report · 2012

Below typicalTypical in Lutherville: $3,000–$6,300 (median $4,000, 15 reports) compare ↗

Neck Lift

$8,500

1 patient report · 2018

About typicalTypical in Maryland: $6,500–$9,400 (median $8,500, 7 reports) compare ↗

Rhinoplasty

$10,000

1 patient report · 2021

About typicalTypical in Lutherville: $6,800–$10,000 (median $8,500, 21 reports) compare ↗

Hair Transplant

$13,625

1 patient report · 2018

Above typicalTypical nationally: $7,900–$13,250 (median $10,000, 55 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Lisa E. Ishii

Sourced directly from Dr. Lisa E. Ishii's social posts and replies.

What criteria are used for the NC Top Doctor recognition?
The NC Top Doctor list evaluates physicians based on education and training, years in practice, continuing education, licensing, publications, and charitable work.
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What are typical results and timelines for hyaluronic acid fillers?
Patients can observe beautiful results, including restored midface volume, as early as two weeks after one session of hyaluronic acid filler. Fillers are often performed in a series of sessions to allow for gradual, natural-looking results, and restoring midface volume helps provide foundational support to the face.
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What is the significance of being a Castle Connolly Top Doctor?
Castle Connolly recognizes only 7% of the more than 1.1 million physicians in the United States as Top Doctors. This distinction is peer-nominated and vetted by a physician-led research team, meaning it must be earned and cannot be bought.
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How does Dr. Ishii approach scar treatment?
Scars are one of the most complex and rewarding concerns to treat, having elements of both color and texture. Dr. Ishii utilizes combination therapy, where each treatment is chosen to address a different aspect of the scar, all while respecting and supporting the healing environment. For example, a 'micro' neuromodulator treatment can reduce tension, helping a scar heal smoother and finer by limiting pulling on healing skin. V-beam, a pulsed dye laser, targets redness to even out scar color. Fraxel Dual stimulates collagen and remodels the scar, improving texture to blend more naturally with surrounding skin.
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What is 'collagen banking' and how does Dr. Ishii approach it?
While 'collagen banking' is a new buzzword often used to describe a preventative approach to skin aging, you can't actually store collagen away for later. Instead, the focus is on prioritizing collagen stimulation and supporting new collagen production over time to optimize skin quality, suppleness, and firmness. Building collagen requires patience and ongoing maintenance, with the correct approach depending on individual skin, age, and goals.
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What is Dr. Ishii's approach to PRP for hair restoration?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) stimulates hair growth when injected into the scalp, helping improve density, thickness, and coverage over time. This treatment works for both male and female pattern hair loss. Hair restoration results are typically achieved after prescription therapy combined with a series of PRP treatments. The practice usually recommends 3-4 initial PRP treatments, followed by maintenance treatments 1-2 times per year.
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What research has Dr. Ishii published on midface volume correction?
Dr. Ishii's practice published a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology titled 'Effectiveness and Safety of RHA4 Versus Comparator Product for Midface Volume Deficiency: A Randomized, Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Study.' This research investigated RHA4 for midface volume deficiency in a randomized, multicenter clinical trial, comparing it with the FDA-approved Juvéderm Voluma. The study found RHA4 to be as effective as Juvéderm Voluma for midface volume deficit correction. Both products produced significant and clinically meaningful improvement in midface volume and contour, with improvements maintained through the follow-up period, high patient satisfaction, and natural-looking results. RHA4 also demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with most treatment-related events being mild to moderate and resolving without intervention.
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What is Dr. Ishii's approach to combining fillers and biostimulators?
Dr. Ishii combines lower G-prime hyaluronic acid fillers with biostimulators for improved skin quality and less visible wrinkling. The filler provides subtle structural support and softens wrinkles, while the biostimulator works to stimulate collagen production over time. This combined approach has yielded beautiful results.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Lisa E. Ishii Review Summary

3.73
Dr. Ishii's ratings are a bit mixed. While she has an average rating of 3.7, and some patients rave about her skills and results, other platforms like Healthgrades show lower scores. It's worth checking out all the reviews to get a comprehensive picture.

Ratings from Other Platforms

profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org

4.8 out of 5

Based on 45 reviews

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healthgrades.com

2.8 out of 5

Based on 13 reviews

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realself.com

3.7 out of 5

Based on 12 reviews

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Dr. Lisa E. Ishii, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Lutherville, Maryland

Main Office

5821 Farrington Rd, Ste 101, Lutherville, Maryland

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$56

Payments

2

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Lisa E. Ishii received $56 across 2 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

5821 Farrington Rd, Ste 101

Lutherville, Maryland 27517

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Lisa E. Ishii practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

5821 Farrington Rd, Ste 101, Lutherville, Maryland 27517

(12 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

Residency At Johns Hopkins

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Dermatologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Lisa E. Ishii online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Ishii's office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Lisa E. Ishii offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't specify whether Dr. Ishii offers telehealth services. Contacting her office directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Lisa E. Ishii?
Patient reviews range from extremely positive, with many praising Dr. Ishii's care, professionalism, and results, particularly for Botox and achieving a more youthful appearance. However, some negative reviews mention the need for revisions and express dissatisfaction with their overall experience.
What areas of care does Dr. Lisa E. Ishii cater to?
Dr. Ishii's areas of care focus on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), and cosmetic and laser dermatologic surgery. Her expertise includes hair transplantation, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and other facial enhancements. Dr. Ishii's core philosophy is 'positive aging,' which is central to how she approaches every patient. She believes aging is something to celebrate, not to fight. Her goal is not to make someone look like a younger version of themselves, but rather to help patients look and feel like the very best version of who they are today. Treatment plans are crafted to enhance how patients feel, ensuring they do not become the focus of how patients live. The practice's purpose is to provide unbiased advice, helping patients feel more confident and connected to the best version of themselves. This includes determining what will actually look best for patients, even if it means declining a treatment they had in mind, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Her ultimate goal is to help patients look natural, refreshed, and like themselves, and most importantly, to feel confident.