Authentic X Aesthetic
Authentic X Aesthetic
The right plastic surgeon should make you feel both confident and cared for. You should know that your safety is being protected, your questions are being taken seriously, and your goals are being understood with care. At Evelina Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics in Atlanta, Katherine B. Santosa, MD, MS, brings that kind of attention to every patient she treats.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Santosa offers cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the face, breast, and body, along with nonsurgical aesthetic treatments that support healthier skin and natural-looking refinement.
Her work is precise, research-based, and deeply personal. She does not believe in pushing patients toward a look, but in helping patients make clear, informed choices about what will serve them best. Your consultation is the beginning of that process. Dr. Santosa will listen closely, explain what is possible, and build a surgical plan around your anatomy, lifestyle, aesthetic goals, and long-term well-being. The care is warm, the standards are high, and the goal is simple: help you feel beautifully, comfortably, unmistakably yourself.
HEARTFELT CARE Impressive Results
Katherine B. Santosa, MD, MS, is the kind of plastic surgeon patients hope to find: highly trained, thoughtful, honest, and deeply invested in the person sitting in front of her. At Evelina Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics in Sandy Springs, she offers plastic surgery and aesthetic care for the face, breast, and body with a focus on safety, natural-looking results, and whole-patient well-being.
Dr. Santosa’s path to plastic surgery reflects both discipline and curiosity. She received her medical and plastic surgery training from Washington University School of Medicine and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she earned merit-based scholarships and grants, completed a postdoctoral research fellowship, and received a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation. That research background still shapes the way she practices: with careful planning, clear reasoning, and a deep respect for how the body heals. Dr. Santosa has also been credited with more than 60 plastic surgery publications and has received numerous awards and grants for her contributions to the field.
After completing her plastic surgery training and research fellowship, Dr. Santosa pursued an additional year of focused aesthetic training in facial, breast, and body procedures. Today, she brings that experience into every consultation, helping patients understand what is possible, what is safe, and what will look balanced for them.
When it comes to her patients, they remember the way she makes them feel: heard, respected, and never rushed. She is known for her meticulous eye, warm bedside manner, and willingness to have honest conversations about the right path forward. Her practice was named a 2025 Best of the City Winner by The Atlantan, a reflection of the practice’s standing in the Atlanta aesthetic community and its commitment to exceptional patient care.
Outside the office, Dr. Santosa is a wife to her husband, Andy, a mom to her daughter, Evelyn, and a true optimist. That “glass half full” perspective shows up in her work every day. She sees possibility, but she also sees the person. When she is not caring for patients, she loves playing tennis, taking PureBarre classes, and exploring Atlanta with her family and friends.
Your experience with Dr. Santosa begins with something simple: she listens. Before any surgical plan, treatment recommendation, or discussion of results, she wants to understand what brought you in, what feels important to you, and what would make the process feel safe, clear, and worthwhile.
That connection shapes everything that follows. Dr. Santosa believes the best aesthetic care comes from seeing the whole person, not just the procedure being considered. Your anatomy, lifestyle, health, recovery needs, and aesthetic goals all matter. So does the way you want to feel when you walk back into your daily life.
From consultation through recovery and long-term maintenance, Dr. Santosa and her team are present, responsive, and invested. Patients have ongoing access to our patient coordinators and nurses, with virtual consultations available for those traveling from outside Atlanta. Every step is handled with care, from pre-operative planning to post-op support, because your comfort and safety should never feel like an afterthought.
Evelina Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics offers a comprehensive range of in-office treatments and surgical procedures with a focus on natural-looking results, thoughtful patient care, and whole-body well-being. Dr. Santosa’s philosophy is not about changing who you are. It is about helping you make decisions that feel considered, supported, and true to you.
Most patients arrive with something specific in mind: a neckline that has changed, breasts that no longer feel proportionate, abdominal skin that never tightened after pregnancy, or facial volume that has shifted with time. Dr. Santosa begins there, with the concern in front of her, then builds a plan around the person.
A facelift and neck lift can restore cleaner definition through the lower face, jawline, and neck when skin laxity, soft tissue descent, and deeper facial aging begin to change facial contours. Dr. Santosa uses careful incision placement and thoughtful surgical planning to refine the cheeks, jawline, and neck while preserving natural expression. For some patients, a mini facelift or mini neck lift may offer a more focused option.
FaceliftA mommy makeover is a customized surgical plan for patients who want to address changes after pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, weight fluctuation, or aging. Common procedures include tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, and liposuction, though Dr. Santosa builds each plan around the patient’s body, recovery needs, and desired goals. The focus is restored shape, improved comfort, and natural-looking results that fit your life.
Mommy MakeoverEyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, refines the upper or lower eyelids to create a brighter, more rested appearance. It can address excess upper eyelid skin, puffiness, under-eye bags, or heaviness that makes the eyes look tired. Dr. Santosa treats eyelid surgery as precise, small-scale work, where a few millimeters can make the eyes look more open while keeping the result natural.
Eyelid SurgeryA breast lift raises and reshapes the breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the breast tissue and nipple-areola complex. It can help patients whose breasts sit lower on the chest, feel deflated, or have changed after pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, or weight fluctuation. Dr. Santosa plans each breast lift around proportion, tissue quality, scar placement, and long-term shape, with breast augmentation added when volume is also part of the goal.
Breast LiftBreast augmentation enhances breast size, shape, and fullness using implants or, for select patients, fat transfer. Dr. Santosa helps patients think through implant type, size, profile, placement, incision location, and how each choice may affect the final result. The best breast augmentation is not about choosing the largest implant; it is about creating a shape that fits your frame, lifestyle, and long-term comfort.
Breast AugmentationLip lift and buccal fat removal are facial contouring procedures that can refine the lower face through subtle structural changes. A lip lift can create more upper-lip visibility without filler, while buccal fat removal can reduce lower cheek fullness in the right patient. Dr. Santosa evaluates facial proportions, cheek volume, skin quality, and long-term aging before recommending either procedure, since restraint is what keeps the result balanced.
Lip LiftFacial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta
Facial procedures at Evelina focus on facial harmony, expression, and natural-looking rejuvenation. Dr. Santosa offers facelift, neck lift, deep plane facelift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, lip lift, buccal fat removal, and skin tightening for patients concerned with excess skin, facial laxity, eyelid heaviness, nasal balance, or changes in the lower face and neck.
Breast Surgery in Atlanta
Dr. Santosa offers breast surgery for patients seeking cosmetic enhancement, reconstruction, reduction, lift, or gender-affirming care. Procedures include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, fat transfer breast augmentation, breast lift with implants, and gender-affirming top surgery. Each surgical plan is built around proportion, comfort, tissue quality, scarring, and the patient’s desired goals.
Body Contouring in Atlanta
Body contouring procedures can address excess skin, stubborn fat, abdominal muscle separation, and changes after pregnancy, aging, or weight fluctuation. Dr. Santosa performs mommy makeover, tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, liposuction, arm lift, submental liposuction, and labiaplasty. For many patients, the goal is not dramatic reinvention. It is a body that feels more balanced, supported, and comfortable.
Injectables and Skin-Focused Aesthetic Care
Evelina also offers nonsurgical cosmetic procedures for patients who want subtle refinement or ongoing maintenance. Botox and dermal fillers can help soften expression lines, restore volume, support facial balance, and create a more youthful appearance without surgery. These treatments may also complement surgical results as part of a longer-term aesthetic plan.
Recovery is part of the surgical plan, not something patients are left to figure out afterward. Dr. Santosa builds post-op care into the entire experience, with clear instructions, close follow-up, and support from a team that knows what normal healing should look like.
Many procedures, including facelifts, brow lifts, blepharoplasty, buccal fat removal, lip lift, liposuction, and fat grafting, may be performed in-office when appropriate. After surgery, patients have direct access to ongoing support and see Dr. Santosa for a follow-up assessment within the first 24 hours. Additional visits are scheduled to monitor swelling, incision healing, comfort, and progress as the body recovers.
Dr. Santosa also uses a holistic recovery approach that may include bruising support, medical-grade skincare, lymphatic massage, and opioid-sparing pain management when possible. The goal is to help your body heal well, reduce avoidable stress, and make the post-op experience feel as supported as the procedure itself.
"Simply Exceptional"
Dr. Santosa’s work is shaped by a rare combination of surgical artistry, scientific discipline, and genuine curiosity. She does not approach plastic surgery as a set of standard techniques applied the same way to every patient. She studies the details: tissue quality, healing patterns, facial movement, breast shape, body proportion, scar placement, and how each choice may affect the final result.
That methodical approach comes from years of focused research and advanced training. After medical school and plastic surgery training, Dr. Santosa completed a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship, earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, and pursued an additional year of aesthetic fellowship training. Her background gives her a deeper understanding of how the body heals, how surgical techniques evolve, and how careful planning supports safer, more natural-looking outcomes.
With more than 60 plastic surgery publications, along with awards, grants, and media recognition, Dr. Santosa brings an evidence-aware perspective to every consultation. For patients, that means recommendations are never made casually. Each surgical plan reflects careful thought, honest discussion, and a commitment to patient safety from the first visit through recovery.
Close to Home
Evelina Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics is located in Sandy Springs, with patients visiting us from across the greater Atlanta area for plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, injectables, and aesthetic care. Our office offers a calm, supportive place to ask questions, talk through your goals, and receive honest guidance from a board-certified plastic surgeon who takes your safety and comfort seriously.
Patients come to Dr. Santosa from Atlanta, Sandy Springs, College Park, Decatur, Smyrna, Mableton, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and nearby communities because they want care that feels personal, not rushed. From your first consultation to surgery day, post-op visits, and long-term follow-up, our team is here to make the entire experience feel clear, steady, and well supported. For many patients, choosing the right plastic surgeon means finding someone close enough for convenient visits and experienced enough to trust with deeply personal decisions. At Evelina, you do not have to choose between warmth and expertise. You can expect both.
Look for a board-certified plastic surgeon with strong training, procedure-specific experience, clear communication, and a safety-focused approach. Before-and-after photos, patient reviews, hospital affiliations, and the consultation experience all matter. The right surgeon should answer your questions directly and help you understand what is appropriate for your body and goals.
A board-certified plastic surgeon has completed rigorous training and testing through the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This certification matters because plastic surgery covers both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with specialized training in anatomy, surgical technique, patient safety, and post-op care.
Plastic surgery includes both cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgery focuses on aesthetic changes, such as breast augmentation, facelift, tummy tuck, or liposuction. Reconstructive surgery restores form or function after cancer, injury, childbirth, congenital differences, or other medical concerns.
Evelina Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics offers a comprehensive range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures, including facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, mommy makeover, tummy tuck, liposuction, labiaplasty, Botox, dermal fillers, and skin-focused aesthetic treatments.
A mommy makeover typically combines procedures such as a tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, and liposuction. The exact surgical plan depends on how pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, aging, or weight changes affected the body. Dr. Santosa customizes each plan around the patient’s anatomy, recovery needs, and aesthetic goals.
Post-op care is essential for safe healing and strong surgical results. Patients typically receive instructions for incision care, swelling, bruising, pain control, activity restrictions, and follow-up visits. Dr. Santosa monitors recovery closely, including an early post-op assessment and additional appointments as healing progresses.
Yes. A quote requires an in-person or virtual consultation because the cost depends on the procedure, tissue quality, surgical complexity, anesthesia needs, recovery planning, and whether multiple procedures are combined. A consultation allows Dr. Santosa to evaluate your goals and give you a clear surgical plan.
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Dr. Santosa delivers a well-rounded treatment experience through combined science, compassion, and experience. Begin your journey with trusted board-certified Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Katherine B. Santosa in Sandy Springs, and rest assured that you have selected your best path to exquisite results.
At Evelina Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, we are proud to be a women-owned practice committed to delivering exceptional care and outstanding results. Our dedication to excellence ensures that we stand out as a trusted choice for premier plastic surgery and aesthetic services in the Atlanta-metro area.
