Dr. Catignani in Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

Name: Cristen Catignani, MD
Last name: Catignani
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2016
Years experience: 7
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery
Address: 4165 Old Milton Pkwy.
Address suite: Ste. 200 E
Phone: +1 770-667-0904
City: Alpharetta
State: Georgia
Zip Code: 30005
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges
  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Education
  • Undergraduate: The Florida State University
  • Medical: MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Cristen Catignani, MD

Postdoc Training
  • Residency: General Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Fellowship: Reconstructive Breast and Microsurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham

GPS coordinates on map: 34.0688,-84.27200317

Primary location
Location name: Alpharetta
State: GA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0688,-84.27200317
Treatments
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dimple Surgery
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Ideal Implant
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lip Fillers
  • Mastectomy
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Tummy Tuck

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 3050
Answer count: 93
Review count: 6
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 2.403663653132
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Sep 1, 2016
Profile modified: Sep 30, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Feb 10, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Alpharetta, GA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0688,-84.27200317

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Labiaplasty (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Labiaplasty (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $5970 – Feb 4, 2020
  • $7100 – Apr 10, 2023
  • $7100 – Apr 10, 2023
  • $7100 – Apr 10, 2023
  • $7100 – Apr 10, 2023
  • $5970 – Feb 4, 2020
  • $5970 – Feb 4, 2020

Labiaplasty Prices

  • $2800 – Mar 7, 2018
  • $2800 – Mar 7, 2018
  • $2800 – Mar 7, 2018

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020
  • $6900 – Jul 2, 2020

Practice Locations

Name & Website
The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery, https://www.swancenteratlanta.com/
Address
4165 Old Milton Pkwy.Ste. 200 E, Alpharetta, Georgia, US, 30005 (GPS coordinates: 34.0590199,-84.2384993)
Phone
(770) 667-0904
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Aug 13, 2018 / Jan 26, 2021

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Am I a good candidate for a bbl? 24-years old.
BBL
Apr 20, 2017
Based on your photographs, you will be a candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and back with fat transfer to you buttocks (BBL).
If you are 24 and otherwise healthy, you will likely be a good candidate for this procedure with low risk from surgery and anesthesia.
Discuss your specific goals and concerns with your plastic surgeon.
Today makes my 37th day after my tummy tuck (no lipo performed). I still have my drain in.
Drain removal after tummy tuck
Apr 19, 2017
Most patients are able to have their drains removed after a tummy tuck prior to 37 days post op. I have seen patients that have had large amounts of weight loss require drains to stay in for a long period of time secondary to low levels of protein. I recommend scheduling an appointment discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
I had a BBL a month ago and I just want to loose 15lbs I’m afraid I will loose my butt will I?
BBL and weight loss
Apr 18, 2017
Weight loss after fat transfer may change your results. Unfortunately you cannot selectively choose where this weight loss will occur.
Your best results in plastic surgery will occur when you are as close to your goal weight as possible.
I am worried about nipple necrosis. I had fat graft and nipple repositioning on 04/13/17, should
I am worried about nipple necrosis?
Apr 18, 2017
It is very hard to tell based on a photograph if there is significant nipple necrosis. It may be, as others have suggested, that the color changes that you are seeing are related to bruising. I recommend scheduling a follow up with your plastic surgeon for further evaluation.
Timeline 5 Weeks post op – why do I see no evidence of dropping/settling of implants?
5 weeks post op – why do I see no evidence of settling of implants
Mar 30, 2017
You are still early in your post operative recover period from placement of rather large implant. Your tissues will gradually stretch to accommodate your implants and your look with soften with time. You should continue to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her recommendations. I would expect to see significant changes between now and 4-6 months following your surgery so try to be patient with your results as your body heals….
Shooting pains in one breast 48 hrs post subglandular augmentation — is this normal?
Shooting pains status post subglandular augmentation
Mar 27, 2017
Following augmentation surgery, it is not uncommon that one breast may hurt more than the other. It is unlikely that reaching for things on your bedside table would cause something that would alter your results.
The pain that you describe sounds like nerve pain and I predict that it will resolve as you heal. I recommend discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon at your first post operative visit.
Incisions have holes. Is this superficial, or should I be worried that something more serious is
Incisions have holes (Photos)
Mar 24, 2017
It appears that based on your photographs, you have some stitches that are spitting. This can be often be managed with local wound care such as antibiotic ointment and gauze dressings. Make sure to follow your plastic surgeons recommendations and express your concerns with them at your next post operative visit.
I have two slight tears on my nipples. Bleeding for about 4 days, should I be worried?
2 slight tears on your nipples. Should I be worried?
Mar 23, 2017
It does appear that your body is reacting to the sutures that were placed during the augmentation and lift. These sutures often dissolve and your body will heal as the suture material dissolves.
Continue local wound care as directed by your doctor. Make sure do discuss your concerns with him or her at your post operative visits.
Is it better to work out before or after surgery?
Work out before or after?
Mar 22, 2017
Your best results from plastic surgery will be achieved when you are at a stable weight that is close to you goal weight. Significant weight loss after surgery may lead to alteration of your results.
Working out to achieve good muscle tone will always be of benefit, although significant weight loss can lead to loose skin that is difficult to treat without surgical intervention.
How do I get started with consulting a doctor about BBL?
BBL Consult
Mar 21, 2017
You should schedule an in person consultation for discussion of you goals and wishes for your body and plastic surgery. Oftentimes, patients will consult with more than one plastic surgeon to find a surgeon with whom they are most comfortable.
How does it look? What more can I do? Should I be concerned? Will it take long to close?
Tummy tuck wound
Mar 13, 2017
Opening of your wound is scary and disruptive for a patient, especially following cosmetic surgery. Based on your photographs, your wound seems to be improving with your current wound care regimen.
I predict that your wound will be healed in the 4-8 week time range and then your scar will continue to improve for some time following.
Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
I have my stitches removed Monday 3-13-17 and I hope to hear good news.
Early results after breast augmentation
Mar 13, 2017
You are very early in the post operative period. It will take some time for your new breasts to incorporate into your body image. Give yourself time to recover and heal. As your implants settle your new shape will be revealed.
Make sure to discuss your questions and concerns with your plastic surgeon.
Should I settle for implants and no lift?
To lift or not to lift?
Mar 9, 2017
You should discuss your goals and objectives with your plastic surgeon. I recommend bringing pictures of wishes or wants, as well as pictures of what you don’t want.
I would also communicate to your surgeon that you want a lasting uplifted result. If a lift is needed to achieve these results then that is the best way to proceed.
Can I get a breast augmentation?
Can I get a Breast Augmentation?
Mar 9, 2017
Thanks for the question. Your concerns are similar to those that many women who have had and breast fed children. Restoring your breast is a reasonable consideration after pregnancy and having children. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a plastic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate for a breast augmentation.
I have 475 CC Silicone implants that are 8 years old. I’ve developed capsular contracture in my r
Removal and replacement of implants
Mar 9, 2017
Based on your pictures, I would recommend removal of both implants with complete capsulotomy. This will treat the capsular contracture. You can then choose a smaller implant with a lower profile to allow for a more natural profile. I would also recommend placing the implants under your chest muscle for a more natural transition on your chest wall.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/26/2023