Plastic Surgeon Doctor Symbas

Name: John D. Symbas, MD
Last name: Symbas
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2010
Years experience: 13
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists
Address: 1800 Howell Mill Rd.
Address suite: Ste. 140
Phone: +1 404-343-0897
City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Zip Code: 30318
Country: US
Statement: I enjoy performing the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive procedures.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Free Botox treatment for you and a friend
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: With Breast Augmentation — some exclusions may apply

Offer #2: $100 Consultation for Breast Augmentation
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: $100 Consultation for Breast Augmentation – consult fee applied to your surgery

Offer #3: $100 Consultation for Breast Lift
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: $100 Consultation for Breast Lift – consultation fee applied to surgery

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Piedmont Hospital, Northside Hospital, Northside-Cherokee Hospital

John D. Symbas, MD

Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Emory University
  • Medical: MD, Emory University School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies: General & Plastic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Aesthetic and Oculoplastic Surgery, Paces Plastic Surgery
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 33.8035879,-84.4140943

Primary location: 
Location name: Atlanta
State: GA
Country: US
Map point: 33.7545,-84.38970184
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Bellafill
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Belotero
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • 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 DIEP Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with SGAP Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implant Removal
  • Butt Lift
  • Capsular Contracture Treatment
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Contour Thread Lift
  • Cyst Removal
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Retraction Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Ideal Implant
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lifestyle Lift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Repositioning
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lumpectomy
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Micro Botox
  • Microblading
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Panniculectomy
  • Pec Implants
  • Phenol Peel
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • SAFELipo
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • SlimLipo
  • Smart Lipo
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Smoothbeam Laser
  • Strattice
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Thread Lift
  • Transgender Body Contouring
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • Best of Atlanta, Modern Luxury
  • Collegiate All-American in Soccer
  • Professional Recognition:
  • Published articles in numerous reputable journals (topics include breast surgery, eyelid surgery and massive weight loss surgery)

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 12055
Answer count: 83
Review count: 45
5 star count: 5
Total star count: 5
Star rating: 3.2964376360265
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 3
Profile created: May 16, 2014
Profile modified: May 3, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 18, 2015
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Atlanta, GA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.7545,-84.38970184

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Reduction (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Panniculectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mole Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jan 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Lift (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Jan 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Jan 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $7000 – Aug 21, 2020
  • $7000 – Aug 21, 2020
  • $7000 – Aug 21, 2020
  • $7000 – Aug 21, 2020
  • $7500 – May 28, 2014 – Marietta, GA

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $13000 – Jan 7, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
  • $13000 – Jan 7, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
  • $13000 – Jan 7, 2016 – Atlanta, GA

Breast Lift Prices

  • $6000 – Mar 23, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Mar 23, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Mar 23, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Mar 23, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Mar 23, 2016 – Atlanta, GA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $7700 – Oct 29, 2014 – Marietta, GA
  • $7700 – Oct 29, 2014 – Marietta, GA
  • $7700 – Oct 29, 2014 – Marietta, GA

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $5800 – Jun 4, 2015 – Marietta, GA
  • $5480 – Feb 24, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5822 – Nov 20, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5480 – Feb 24, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5480 – Feb 24, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5480 – Feb 24, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5480 – Feb 24, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5480 – Feb 24, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5600 – Feb 24, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5600 – Feb 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5600 – Jan 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5822 – Nov 20, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5822 – Nov 20, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5822 – Nov 20, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5900 – Jun 4, 2015 – Marietta, GA
  • $5900 – Jun 4, 2015 – Marietta, GA

Other Prices

  • $7700 – Oct 29, 2014 – Marietta, GA

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $2499 – Dec 15, 2017
  • $2499 – Dec 15, 2017
  • $2499 – Dec 15, 2017
  • $2499 – Dec 15, 2017

Breast Implant Removal Prices

  • $3396 – Sep 2, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
  • $3396 – Sep 2, 2016 – Atlanta, GA

Breast Implants Prices

  • $5400 – Feb 18, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5400 – Feb 18, 2015 – Atlanta, GA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Atlanta Plastic and Reconstructive Specialists, https://www.atlplasticsurgeon.com/
Address
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. NESte. 870, Atlanta, Georgia, US, 30342 (GPS coordinates: 33.9103212,-84.3502975)
Phone
(404) 255-2975
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Mar 16, 2018 / Aug 10, 2022

Special Offers

Heading
Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
$100 Consultation for Breast Lift
Apr 1, 2019 /
May 17, 2033
$100 Consultation for Breast Lift – consultation fee applied to surgery
Specific treatments
$100 Consultation for Breast Augmentation
Apr 1, 2019 /
May 17, 2033
$100 Consultation for Breast Augmentation – consult fee applied to your surgery
Specific treatments
Free Botox treatment for you and a friend
Feb 25, 2019 /
May 17, 2033
With Breast Augmentation — some exclusions may apply
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Donut lifts: how much skin is removed? Is resizing of the areola a given? Will the nipple be more ce
Donut lift
Jun 11, 2019
You have clearly already put a lot of thought in to this. The areola can be resized and the nipple centered. Additionally the nipple and areola can be lifted. However, with the donut lift, I can only move it up by a few (2-3) centimeters. Therefore, it can be a great solution for patients with slight droop of there breasts who want to avoid additional scarring.
Will just a lift make my breasts perky and full like an implant, or do I need an implant as well to
Lift vs lift and implant
May 23, 2019
Good question, one that comes up a lot. One way of thinking about it is that a lift and implant will give you the look you have in a bra but without a bra. A lift alone will certainly look more youthful, but you will still need a bra to achieve that upper fullness. Hope that helps. For what it’s worth, I’d probably lean toward no implant as you have a lot of breast tissue. But up to you.
How do you remove scar tissue from liposuction in the abdomen?
Lipo scar tissue
Apr 6, 2017
Scar tissue from liposuction typically represents adherence of the skin down to the deeper layers of the abdomen from the prior liposuction. Sometimes this can result from too much fat being removed. One option is to break up that scar tissue with cannulas under no suction, followed by injection of a small amount of fat just under the skin to give you that natural/unscarred look to the tissue.
Gummy Bear Breast Implants vs Saline or Silicone?
Implant differences
Feb 22, 2017
The "gummy bear" term should be applied to all silicone implants available in the USA after 2006. The gel is like a gummy bear with much less tendency to leak. Saline implants aren't bad devices, just relatively older technology.
Breast lift at the same time as implant removal?
Lift after implant removal
Aug 21, 2015
Thank you for your question. A lift can (and is many times) done in conjunction with removal of an implant. Frequently any ptosis or sagging of the breast becomes more pronounced after implant removal often times necessitating a lift to optimize results. Many times in my practice a drain is used with this procedure for approximately one week which can be cumbersome, but easily overcome. Good luck
Anatomical silicone implants vs rounded silicone implants?
Anatomic implants
Aug 21, 2015
Thank you for your question. I have used both types of implants in reconstruction, but my preference is anatomic implants. The gel is more cohesive and therefore maintains its shape better. Another way to think about it is that after mastectomy there is no breast, so perhaps it is advantageous to use an implant shaped like a breast. However, having said that, I was at a meeting a few years ago and postop pictures were shown of patients with implants and it is...
Is 500cc too big? I'm 5'4.5", 115 lbs, and have no breast tissue (double mastectomy). Also have wide
Size
Aug 19, 2015
Typically with reconstruction approximately 175 to 200 cc is a cup size increase. Therefore, 500 cc is not as big as it sounds. That being said, it is important to go by your measurements such as the width of your chest and the width of the implant.
Can a Facelift cause chronic post nasal drip and ear pain?
Ear pain and post nasal drip
Aug 18, 2015
Thank you for your questions. I agree with the views and answers expressed thus far. The only thing I would add is that sometimes a sensory nerve to the ear can be injured causing numbness and/or pain.
Do I have enough breast tissue for a breast lift?
Op
Aug 17, 2015
Certainly you are a candidate for a lift or a lift with implants. In my experience, many women will opt for the added volume that an implant gives them. With a lift alone, many women go down in cup size because the skin envelope is tightened.
Is it a risk to use an implant greater than 350 cc after mastectomy in Latissimus dorsi reconstructi
Size after latiss
Aug 17, 2015
Thank you for your question. In general, the latissimus muscle provides greater coverage and comfort with using larger implants. In my practice, I do not limit the size to a number of cc's, but rather to each patient's desires and chest wall dimensions. There have been many occasions when I have used an implant larger than 350cc successfully.
Do you think the surgeon should be able to leave me w/ a flat stomach & no loose skin in abdomen are
Tummy tuck after weight loss
Aug 17, 2015
From the pictures, it looks like you have lost a significant amount of weight. Congratulations. Given the laxity in your skin at this point, there is some degree of stretch that will occur postop whether you have the traditional horizontal or vertical (fleur de lis) incisions. Certainly you will be much improved postop, but perhaps not as "tight" as some other tummy tucks due to the laxity. The reason for the vertical incision is to be able to take out skin in two...
Is eyelid surgery my only real option for my heavily hooded eyes?
Options
Aug 17, 2015
The good news is that you have options available to you. You look young so you may not want surgery yet. Perhaps a little botox to raise your brows and then some volume in your lower lids in the form of a filler would give you the result you are looking for. If you wanted something more aggressive....perhaps a brow lift and/or upper bleph and, again, volume only to your lower lids. Best wishes and thank you for your question.
is it possible to get droopy eye brows 8 months after endoscopic with endotine procedure?
Post op possibilities
Aug 17, 2015
It is possible, but unlikely. Perhaps it would be best to go in for early postop photos to see where you were before and where you are now.
Will my breasts drop and soften?
Recovery
Aug 17, 2015
It can take months to experience your final, "soft" result. Things settle over time. Immediately after surgery it is common to feel the way that you do. Best wishes.
I'm 48 and want a lower bleph. How long time is recovery? Is fat grafting at the same time a good id
Recovery
Aug 17, 2015
In my practice, I allow patients to resume full activity and exercise at 3 weeks. But usually by 10-14 days, they are feeling and looking relatively "non surgical". Fat has gained a lot of attention in recent years as it should. Fat, or any volume, can take a good result to a great result in the right patient.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/23/2023