Dr. Munique Maia is a Harvard-fellowship trained, board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. Dr. Maia is a highly respected plastic surgeon in the Virginia and DC Metropolitan area. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, Northern Virginia Magazine, The Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and Modern Luxury DC. Dr. Maia provides a full range of services, fulfilling your aesthetic needs, no matter what stage in life you are in.

Dr. Maia is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the Aesthetic Society and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These prestigious memberships signify adherence to high standards, continuous training, and up-to-date knowledge in surgical practices, techniques, safety, and ethics. Dr. Maia has mastered the deep plane facelift known by only a few elite plastic surgeons. Her residency experience includes training from renowned surgeons in New York City, Dr. Andrew Jacono, Dr. Sherrell J. Aston, and Dr. Daniel C. Baker, the world leading experts in Facelift Surgery.

Dr. Maia is the esteemed founder and medical director of Maia Plastic Surgery, nestled in the heart of Tysons Corner, Virginia. Her practice reflects her unwavering commitment to providing top-tier care to her patients. Dr. Maia specializes in both non-surgical and surgical procedures for the face, breast, and body. Her unique blend of scientific expertise and artistic skill has earned her a reputation as a true artist in the plastic surgery community.

Background

Dr. Maia received her medical degree with Magna Cum Laude distinction in Brazil. During her medical training, she completed numerous electives in universities across the United States and Canada.

With her excellent academic record and medical licensing exams in the 99th percentile, she was selected to start her surgical training at the renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She then went on to complete a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery training at Northwell Health in New York. During residency, Dr. Maia received extensive aesthetic surgery training from the leaders in cosmetic plastic surgery at the premier Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH). MEETH has the distinction of being the oldest and most prestigious training program in the country and is internationally recognized in the field of cosmetic surgery. She continued on to achieve a highly-sought after aesthetic fellowship at Harvard Medical School (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center). There she focused on facial aesthetic procedures such as facelift and neck lift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty), and complex aesthetic breast surgery.

Dr. Maia is a dedicated researcher with numerous presentations and over 50 authored articles, abstracts, and book chapters in the field of plastic surgery. Her contributions have earned her prestigious accolades, including the “Outstanding Paper Award” from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the “Best Paper Award” for her extensive research in cosmetic breast surgery.

In addition to her outstanding research endeavors, Dr. Maia served as the associate editor for a collaborative global plastic surgery book focusing on neck rejuvenation, highlighting cutting-edge techniques in the field. Dr. Maia is also actively involved in teaching, contributing to the education of residents, medical students, and physician assistants, sharing her extensive knowledge with the next generation of medical professionals.

Dr. Maia’s Philosophy

Dr. Munique Maia, brings cutting-edge plastic surgery techniques and a compassionate, patient-centric approach to Northern Virginia’s community. She actively listens, presents options, and encourages patients to make informed choices, empowering them to navigate their unique wellness journeys.

What sets Dr. Maia apart is her belief that plastic surgery is not a pursuit of vanity but a means to enhance one’s quality of life. Her empathetic approach, coupled with her technical mastery, makes her services highly sought after. Patients from all walks of life entrust Dr. Maia with their aesthetic aspirations, knowing that she approaches each procedure with the utmost care, precision, and dedication to achieving results that are not just beautiful, but also natural-looking.

To book a consultation with Dr. Maia, please call or text (703) 574-4500, or book online.

Maia Plastic Surgery looks forward to partnering with you on your wellness journey.