Meet Dr. Courtney Cripps, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Courtney Cripps is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breasts, and body. A Georgia native, she is proud to return to her home state by joining Hagopian Plastic Surgery, where she combines advanced surgical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Dr. Cripps develops customized treatment plans that reflect each patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and lifestyle. Whether performing a deep plane facelift, body contouring after weight loss, or breast augmentation, she is committed to delivering natural-looking results while prioritizing safety, education, and personalized care.

Her philosophy is simple: every patient deserves to feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their surgical journey. From the initial consultation through recovery, Dr. Cripps works closely with each patient to build trust, answer questions, and create an exceptional surgical experience.

Advanced Training and Extensive Experience

Dr. Cripps completed her plastic surgery residency at the prestigious NYU Langone Health Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading plastic surgery training programs. There, she refined advanced techniques in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery while caring for patients with a broad range of cosmetic and complex reconstructive needs.

Prior to specializing in plastic surgery, she completed a general surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, an affiliate of New York University. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology at The University of Georgia.

Special Clinical Interests

Dr. Cripps’ expertise includes cosmetic surgery for the face, body, and breasts. Her facial plastic surgery experience provides our patients with a range of popular options. Dr. Cripps is especially skilled at performing:

• Deep Plane Facelift
• Neck Lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Eyelid Surgery
• Lipedema Surgery
• Body Contouring After Weight Loss
• Breast Augmentation

Dr. Cripps remains committed to offering modern surgical techniques that improve outcomes while helping patients achieve results that look balanced, refreshed, and natural.

Specialized Care for Lipedema Patients

Dr. Cripps has a special interest in caring for patients with lipedema, a chronic condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation that can cause pain, swelling, mobility challenges, and changes in body contour.

Treating lipedema often requires thoughtful surgical planning that extends beyond removing diseased fat. Many patients undergo treatment in stages and may ultimately benefit from additional body contouring procedures to restore comfort, function, and proportion.

Dr. Cripps’ background in reconstructive surgery uniquely prepares her for this type of comprehensive care. Years of managing complex surgical cases have strengthened her ability to thoughtfully sequence procedures, navigate challenging anatomy, and coordinate long-term treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Her extensive experience with body contouring also allows her to carefully reshape the body while preserving healthy tissue and creating smooth, natural contours. This combination of reconstructive expertise and aesthetic judgment helps patients achieve results that not only improve appearance but also support mobility, comfort, and quality of life.

Dedicated to Innovation and Better Patient Outcomes

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Cripps is committed to advancing the field of plastic surgery through research and education.

Her research focuses on improving both surgical techniques and the overall patient experience. Her work has been published in respected peer-reviewed journals, including:

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Dr. Cripps also served as an Assistant Professor in the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Chicago, where she helped train the next generation of plastic surgeons. As Director of the Resident Cosmetic Clinic, she combined her passion for aesthetic surgery with her commitment to surgical education and mentorship.

Meet With Dr. Cripps

In addition to being an exceptional plastic surgeon, Dr. Cripps is known for her warmth and easygoing demeanor. You can meet with Dr. Cripps by requesting a consultation using the online form or call us at (404) 885-8542 to schedule an appointment.