Authentic X Aesthetic
Authentic X Aesthetic
For patients in Buckhead, Georgia, and across the greater Atlanta area, board-certified and highly experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Katherine B. Santosa offers personalized facial plastic surgery, body procedures, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments with an approach that feels thoughtful, honest, and deeply attuned to the individual. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, she creates results that feel elegant, natural, and true to your own sense of beauty.
With a meticulous eye and a compassionate spirit, Dr. Santosa brings warmth, clarity, and genuine care to every part of the treatment experience.
Her work is shaped by advanced training, research, and artistry, allowing her to create natural-looking results that feel refined without losing what makes you recognizable. For patients seeking plastic surgery in Buckhead, her holistic approach supports a youthful, healthy appearance while honoring your wellness, identity, and personal aesthetic. At Evelina Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, we believe the best results preserve your essence, refine with intention, and celebrate the beauty that already belongs to you.
Honest Care, Beautiful 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.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Katherine B. Santosa believes that meaningful plastic surgery starts with a real understanding. Before a treatment plan is made, she wants to know what brings you in, what matters most to you, and what would make the experience feel right in your own body. That kind of connection helps her care for the full person behind the procedure, with warmth, honesty, and natural-looking results guiding every choice.
Her approach is personal, steady, and highly involved. From your first consultation through recovery, results, and long-term care, Dr. Santosa stays closely connected to the details that shape your experience. Patients appreciate her ability to explain options clearly, offer honest guidance, and make the process feel thoughtful instead of overwhelming.
Dr. Santosa and her team work carefully to make each phase of care feel smooth, supported, and genuinely welcoming. Patients receive concierge-level support, ongoing access to our patient coordinators and nurses, and virtual consultations for those traveling from Buckhead, other Atlanta neighborhoods, or out of town. The practice also offers a broad range of in-office treatments, with comfort, patient safety, and recovery support built into the plan from the beginning.
We care about how you feel in our care as much as we care about how your results look. Our goal is to help you move toward your aesthetic goals in a way that feels healthy, honest, and fully aligned with you.
Being an experienced and caring facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Santosa plans every plastic surgery with the full experience in view, not just the moment in the operating room. The goal is a result that looks refined, feels appropriate for your body, and is supported by careful planning before and after surgery. Her recommendations are shaped around your anatomy, health, lifestyle, concerns, and surgical goals. With expertise in facial plastic surgery, breast surgery, body procedures, and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Santosa chooses techniques based on what will look believable, heal well, and fit your day-to-day life. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Katherine B. Santosa offers select face, breast, and body procedures in her boutique plastic surgery practice, using local anesthesia when it is safe and appropriate. More involved surgeries, including mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, and rhinoplasty, are performed in an accredited surgical facility. From your first consultation through recovery and follow-up, she treats your trust as part of the work itself.
A facelift and neck lift, often considered together for a comprehensive facial refresh, can soften the changes that settle along the lower face and neck over time. These facial cosmetic procedures address concerns that skincare, injectables, and non-surgical treatments may not fully correct, including loose skin below the chin, sagging near the jawline, and folds that make the face look heavier than it feels. Some patients benefit from a facelift or neck lift on its own, while others achieve the most natural results when both areas are refined in the same plan. Together, these procedures can create smoother contours, cleaner definition, and a more youthful appearance while keeping your expressions and overall character intact. Dr. Santosa uses discreet incision placement and thoughtful surgical techniques to lift, refine, and preserve the beauty that already belongs to you.
FaceliftA Mommy Makeover brings several body-focused surgical procedures into one highly personalized plan. It is often chosen by patients who want to address changes after pregnancy, childbirth, weight fluctuation, or aging, and who want to give themselves a boost in self-confidence. Some patients are most concerned with excess skin around the abdomen, while others want to restore breast volume, improve breast position, address stubborn fat, or feel more comfortable in clothing again. No matter what the concern is, we're here to provide safe, comfortable procedures and beautiful outcomes that last. Your plan may include breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, or other procedures that help restore a tighter, more secure appearance. For patients in Buckhead and the greater Atlanta area, she plans each Mommy Makeover with close attention to proportion, recovery, patient safety, and the kind of outcome that fits naturally into your life.
Mommy MakeoverEyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, refines the skin and tissue around the eyes for a brighter, more rested appearance. By removing small amounts of excess skin and carefully adjusting tissue where needed, this procedure can improve upper eyelid heaviness, soften wrinkles, and help with vision concerns caused by drooping skin. The eye area is small, but its effect on the face is not. For patients in Buckhead and throughout Atlanta, Dr. Santosa approaches eyelid surgery with precise planning, discreet incision placement, and respect for the natural shape of the eyes. The goal is a refreshed look that feels open, balanced, and believable.
Eyelid SurgeryA breast lift raises and reshapes the breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the breast tissue for a firmer, more elevated, and youthful contour. It can be a beautiful option for patients whose breasts have changed after pregnancy, weight shifts, aging, or loss of skin elasticity. While a cosmetic breast lift does not significantly increase breast volume on its own, it can make the breasts look fuller by improving their shape and position. Some patients choose a breast lift alone, while others combine it with breast augmentation for added volume and upper fullness. Dr. Santosa designs each breast lift around your body proportions, breast tissue, and desired outcome, with natural, aesthetically pleasing results always guiding the plan.
Breast LiftBreast augmentation can enhance breast size, shape, and proportion in a way that feels aligned with your body. Some patients want a subtle increase in fullness. Others want to restore volume after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging has changed the way their breasts look and feel. Breast enhancement surgery may use silicone or saline implants, depending on your anatomy, goals, and preferences. During the planning process, Dr. Santosa will review implant options, sizing, placement, and how each choice may affect your final appearance. Breast augmentation may also be combined with a breast lift or included in a Mommy Makeover for patients who want a more complete breast and body contouring result.
Breast AugmentationLip lift and buccal fat removal procedures can create more definition in the lower face while keeping the result soft and natural. A lip lift shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip, allowing more of the pink lip to show and giving the mouth a more youthful shape without relying on filler. Buccal fat removal reduces fullness in the lower cheeks to create a slimmer, more contoured look. Some patients choose one procedure on its own, while others combine both for a more complete lower-face refinement. For patients in Buckhead and across the Atlanta area, Dr. Santosa uses a measured approach to enhance facial harmony, preserve natural beauty, and avoid making the face look overdone.
Lip LiftDr. Santosa’s approach to recovery begins well before the day of your surgery. Her research background gives her a careful eye for the details that can shape comfort after a procedure: bruising, swelling, incision care, medication needs, mobility, and when patients should be seen in the office. The goal is to give your body the right support at the right time, so the process feels more manageable from the beginning.
When appropriate, Dr. Santosa performs select procedures in the office, including facelifts, brow lifts, blepharoplasty, buccal fat removal, lip lift, liposuction, and fat grafting. After surgery, patients are not left to guess what is normal or what comes next. You’ll have access to Dr. Santosa and her clinical team, with an early follow-up within the first 24 hours and additional visits scheduled around your healing. Post-surgical care may include bruising support, medical-grade skincare, lymphatic massage, and a medication plan tailored to your procedure. For many patients, this helps limit or avoid opioid use after surgery. For those coming from Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven, or other Atlanta neighborhoods, the experience is structured so your recovery feels clear, supported, and closely monitored.
"Simply Exceptional"
Dr. Santosa’s work is shaped by a deep commitment to research, anatomy, and surgical refinement. She approaches plastic surgery with curiosity and discipline, looking at how advanced techniques, tissue behavior, healing, and patient health all influence the final outcome.
That research mindset shows up in the way she plans each treatment. She considers where tension will sit, how incisions may heal, how the body may respond, and which choices can help protect both patient safety and aesthetic quality. For patients, this means plastic surgery guided by both clinical evidence and an experienced eye.
Her academic foundation includes an additional year of training after medical school and a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship. Dr. Santosa has contributed to more than 60 plastic surgery publications and has received awards, grants, and media recognition for her work. That depth of study and elite training continues to shape and inform the care she provides today.
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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.
