About Dr. Marisa Lawrence

Dr. Marisa Lawrence is a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon who has practiced cosmetic plastic surgery in Atlanta, Georgia since 1994. She specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, eyes, nose, breasts and body. Dr. Lawrence is skilled in the latest techniques in endoscopic, or minimally-invasive, and laser surgery for women and men. Her office offers a full range of services including custom skin care programs, laser procedures and injectable therapy with Botox, Sculptra, Juvederm, Restylane, and Artefill. As a solo practitioner with extensive experience, Dr. Lawrence and her highly capable all-female staff strive to provide “boutique” surgical care of the highest quality to their patients.

Dr. Lawrence graduated magna cum laude in biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College and earned her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She is a fully-trained general surgeon, having completed her internship and residency in surgery at New York Hospital’s Cornell University Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Lawrence received her plastic surgery training at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles including fellowship training in cosmetic surgery with plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, California. She has received board certification in both general surgery and plastic surgery and has held faculty positions at both Cornell University and UCLA Medical Centers. She served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Northside Hospital in Atlanta from 1997-2003 where she was Chief Investigator for the silicone and saline breast implant safety studies.

As a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Lawrence is among a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons who have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic surgical training, continuing education and clinical experience. She is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Georgia Plastic Surgery Society, American College of Surgeons, Medical Association of Georgia, Georgia Plastic Surgery Society and Atlanta Women’s Medical Alliance. Dr. Lawrence has lectured at national and local meetings and is frequently published on the topic of cosmetic surgery. She serves as an editor for Plastic Surgery Practice and has been featured in Atlanta magazine, the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, and Atlanta Medicine.
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	Dr. Lawrence realizes that improved appearance can be a major factor in developing a more confident, positive self-image. In fact, she and her staff members have undergone several cosmetic procedures themselves and can discuss their surgeries with patients using first-hand knowledge! They are dedicated to helping patients achieve their personal goals using state-of-the-art techniques, always making safety and satisfaction their priority.