Welcome to Silk Plastic Surgery, a premier plastic surgery group in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 30 combined years of practice, Dr. Mackay and Dr. Page are highly sought after for their honest advice, compassionate care, aesthetic eye, and meticulous surgical techniques. They have consistently been voted as a Top Doctor for the Atlanta Magazine, The Atlantan, and Castle Connolly - a peer-nominated distinction designated to only 7% of practicing physicians. Both of our physicians have been practicing in Atlanta for the majority of their careers and are proud to call Atlanta home.
Everyone presents with a unique story: an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis, or years of deliberating on how to rejuvenate your aging eyes or face, or wanting to restore your breast and body after pregnancies or massive weight loss. We look forward to listening to your story and to developing a practical and artful approach to achieving your aesthetic goals. Welcome to our practice!
NATURAL + ELEGANT
We specialize in aesthetic procedures of the face, breast and body, ranging from facelifts to complex microsurgical breast reconstruction. Our work is supported by a dedicated staff that begin your experience at the front desk, take care of you through your consultation process, and help you arrange your surgical goals via our patient care coordinators. Personalized concierge care is our goal.
TIMELESS + SOPHISTICATED
Plastic surgery can correct many physical conditions, but often we get the best immediate and long term results when we combine other therapies. For example, the impact and longevity of a facelift may be enhanced by lasers or peels, as well as nutritional and/or hormonal support. We also can make incredible breast and body changes, but these are best done when at one's ideal body weight. For these reasons, we have expanded our practice to include wellness services to optimize your health and aesthetic pursuits.
CLINICAL TEAM
DR. EUGENIA PAGE
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Dr. Page attended Vanderbilt University, graduating Magna Cum
Laude in 2003 with a B.S. in neuroscience and a minor in piano
performance. She returned to her home state to attend the
University of Alabama in Birmingham for her M.D., and moved to
Atlanta, GA to complete her post-graduate training in General
Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Emory University. Throughout
her training, she was recognized for her skills in leadership,
community service, and patient communication, and was inducted
into the peer-nominated Gold Humanism Honor Society. She has
also been recognized for her research activities during
medical school and residency, including spending 3 years
studying transplant immunology on a T32 NIH training grant.
She is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery
and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Page operates 4 days a week and calls the operating room
her sanctuary, her happy place. She particularly enjoys
operating on women to help them achieve their aesthetic and
reconstructive goals. She has a strong background in
implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction and has a
keen interest in performing microvascular reconstruction with
DIEP flaps. Her aesthetic interests include facial
rejuvenation (facelift, blepharoplasties), and breast and body
procedures, such as augmentation, reduction and
abdominoplasties.
As a second-generation Korean American, she has remained close
to her cultural roots, leading her to return to South Korea
for multiple clinical rotations to study plastic surgery at
Yonsei University, Asan Medical Center, and a number of highly
reputable private clinics. There, she studied microsurgical
and supermicrosurgical techniques as well as ethnic
considerations for blepharoplasties and rhinoplasties.
Dr. Page enjoys spending her time outside of work living life
with her husband, three children and 10-lb ball of fluff and
joy AKA the family dog.
DR. GREGORY MACKAY
Dr. Mackay attended Vanderbilt University where he received
his B.A and went on to receive his M.D. from the Medical
University of South Carolina in Charleston . After going on to
complete his residency training from Emory University in both
General Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Mackay was not
content to rest on his laurels. Instead he took part in an
additional fellowship training program in pediatric and adult
craniofacial surgery and aesthetic surgery of the facial
skeleton at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Mackay’s dual certification
comes from both the American Board of Surgery and the American
Board of Plastic Surgery. A true professional, Dr. Mackay is
experienced in all facets of cosmetic and reconstructive
surgery. Before tackling the challenges of a private practice,
Dr. Mackay used his extensive knowledge by teaching others as
an assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery. Dr.
Mackay shared his training with his students both at the Mayo
Clinic as well as Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mackay was the director of the aesthetic and
reconstructive fellowship program during his stay with the
Mayo Clinic. During his time with the Emory Clinic, Dr. Mackay
was the director of the Craniofacial program and Chief of
Plastic Surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston.
In addition to his teachings and private practice, Dr. Mackay
has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters.
Dr. Mackay continues to share his vast wealth of knowledge as
a guest speaker both nationally and internationally. His
meticulous desire to increase his skills and knowledge led to
his receiving an outstanding achievement award from the
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
for his research in endoscopic minimal incision browlifts. Dr.
Mackays combination of education and experience caring for
cosmetic surgery patients sets his patients at ease. When you
choose to consult with Dr. Mackay, you too can rest assured,
you are in excellent hands.
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BREAST
Augmentation
Reduction
Implant removal / Explant
Breast lift / mastopexy
Cancer reconstruction and revision
Microsurgical breast reconstruction
Asymmetry correction
Transgender top surgery
BODY
Abdominoplasty
Mommy makeover (breast + abdomen)
Liposuction +/- fat transfer
Massive weight loss skin removal
small volume BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)
FACE
Facelift, necklift
Rhinoplasty
Upper / lower blepharoplasty
Brow lift
Lip lift
Neck liposuction
Earlobe repair
Facial fat grafting
PEDIATRIC
Craniosynostosis repair
Earwell placement
Secondary cleft rhinoplasties
NON-SURGICAL
Neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify)
Fillers
Chemical peels
CO2 laser
IPL laser
Microneedling
WELLNESS
Bio-identical hormones
Weight loss coaching
Nutrition consultants
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What our patients say
[Page] "It’s really hard to put into words what this surgeon
has done for me. I was lucky enough to find this wonderful,
aspiring, brilliant, go get it, plastic surgeon in Atlanta
that was willing to take me on as a patient. She is patient,
honest and conservative and will only do the procedure if she
feels it will be successful."
"Dr. Gregory MacKay is fellowship-trained in both cosmetic and
facial reconstructive surgery. Understanding facial anatomy
and the technical skills to accomplish the desired result was
my goal. I am pleased beyond measure with my aesthetic
results. I am forever grateful to Dr MacKay and his profession
and caring team."
[Page]"She’s kind, attentive, precise and truly artistic -and
truly cares about her patients. She has great foresight and
has delivered her plan just as she promised with a little
extra. I’m forever grateful and look forward to more of her
magic in the future. She is truly an artist. I hope you don’t
mind the props Dr Page but I’m truly amazed by your work.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m forever
grateful."
"I am immensely pleased with my results, more so than I could
have ever imagined. Dr. Mackay is my highest recommendation to
all of my friends, colleagues, and family members."
"From my first phone call while searching for a plastic
surgeon and since, I have always felt like I mattered. I have
always been able to reach someone when needed."
"Before my first visit was over I wanted to go and tell
everyone about Dr. Page. After my first surgery by Dr. Page I
felt like I didn’t just have surgery performed on me but a
work of art. It made me feel beautiful...It showed me how much
she cares about her patients and what she is doing."
"I was so afraid with the thought of plastic surgery for my
child; however, I am amazed with the results! Dr. Mackay and
his team worked diligently and efficiently during my son’s
procedure. Words can’t express the satisfaction I had with the
process. Thank you Dr. Mackay!"
"My experience with Dr. Page can only be described as a bond
of trust between two women. "
"Dr. Mackay and his whole staff make the surgery process from
initial consultation to follow up care seamless, safe, and as
pleasant as possible. They are all sensitive to patient needs
and patient feedback. They made a very difficult surgery
recovery better and the results are AMAZING!"
[Page]"She was intentional in making sure I was comfortable at
all times. It never felt like she was “just doing her job”. It
felt like she lived what she loved to do. I wouldn’t go
anywhere else for plastic surgery!"
"Dr. Mackay is awesome! He's concerned about his patients and
works to make sure you are 100% satisfied with the outcome.
Bedside manners are excellent. I have referred some of my
friends to his office."
"I absolutely love Dr.Page! She is patient and kind, always
super responsive to all of my questions and concerns, and I
got incredibly beautiful results. I could not be happier with
the service I received from her and her staff."
“Visiting Dr. Mackay's office is like a homecoming. Everyone
who works in that office is so kind and friendly and makes you
feel right at home. Dr. Mackay has the best bedside manner l
have ever experienced. I highly recommend him. And his work is
beyond excellent!!!”
"The amount of care and concern shown by Dr. Page and her
staff was incredible! I have never felt that a Doctor’s office
cared so much. I know that finding the right surgeon is such
an important part of the process when deciding to do any
modifications to your body. However, in my opinion I would
stop looking and speak with Dr. Page whether your surgery is
for medical or personal reasons. I am not sure if you will
find another doctor that truly has her talent, compassion, and
professionalism."
“My wife is still recovering from a DIEP flap she had Monday
and honestly she looks fabulous. She has had a long journey
and fight with cancer but I will say I’m so impressed with how
great she is doing and what an excellent job both doctors did
on her. She still has a considerable amount of pain but that
was a big surgery. Im very pleased with their responsiveness
and proactive approach towards infection and pain. I would
highly recommend this team for breast reconstruction related
to cancer!! My wife had tears of joy to look so great after
cancer ruined her body. She finally feels like her old self
and that makes me one happy husband”
"Dr. Page and her colleagues are incredibly talented! Dr. Page
is kind, empathetic, listens to her patients, follows up on
EVERYTHING. I have had an incredible experience with Dr. Page.
She is a 5 Star surgeon and person."
Amazon product list that may be helpful: HERE. You will be provided a bra, breast binder, or abdominal binder on the day of surgery.
BEFORE SURGERY
Medications and supplements to stop before surgery:
There are several things that can increase your risk of complications after surgery. Here are some things to stop before surgery.
1. Aspirin, NSAIDS, and blood thinners: Stop taking aspirin and NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, etc) for 7 days before surgery. Tylenol is ok to keep taking for pain. Please let Dr. Page know if you are on blood thinners (coumadin, xarelto, eliquis, etc) so we can decide whether it needs to be stopped or bridged with lovenox. If you are unable to stop aspirin due to your cardiologist's recommendations, please confirm with your cardiologist and reach out to our office.
2. Vitamins and Supplements: The following should be discontinued 7-10 days before surgery: Vitamin E, chondroitin, ephedra, glucosamine, ginseng, garlic, ginkgo biloba, echinacea, phentermine, feverfew, fish oil, goldenseal, kava, saw palmetto, turmeric, St. John’s Wort, and Valerian.
3. Nicotine: Smoking, vaping, or nicotine gum/patches can cause poor wound healing and infections. We understand that stopping smoking is a very difficult endeavor. We also believe that you would want to proceed with surgery when you can get the best outcome.
4. Alcohol can promote swelling of the surgical area and it is best to avoid alcohol intake for at least one week before surgery. It can also interfere with pain medication and antibiotics so best to avoid after surgery as well.
5. Caffeine raises your blood pressure and causes your blood vessels to constrict, so if you have high caffeine intake, you may want to decrease this. A cup of coffee a day will be fine, as it does help with getting your bowel function to return faster.
Expected Recovery and FMLA/disability:
Every procedure has a different recovery, and every person responds to surgery differently. In general, compression is critical while swelling is on board. Incisions take 6-8 weeks to fully heal, but scars won't fully heal until 12-18 months. Things will settle by 6 weeks - 3 months but sometimes full outcome not achieved until 6-12 months.
FACE:
Facelift
Swollen and bruised 1-2 weeks at home (sutures out at 1 week). No strenuous activity 2-4 weeks. Fully social by 4-6 weeks.
Blepharoplasty
Swollen and bruised 1 week. Sutures out at 5-7 days. Occasional mild bruising up to 10-14 days. Ready for makeup by 10-14 days.
Rhinoplasty
Internal packing x 1-2 days. Splint on for 1 week. Swelling/bruising 1-2 weeks. Most swelling down by 6 weeks. Full swelling gone by 1 year.
BREAST:
Breast lift/reduction
Compression x 6 weeks day and night. Occasional drain placement x 1 week. Back to desk work in 1-2 weeks. Full activity by 6 weeks.
Breast augmentation
Compression x 6 weeks day and night. Back to desk work in 1-2 weeks. Full activity by 6 weeks. Upper pole swelling for 6-12 weeks.
Breast implant exchange
Compression x 6 weeks day and night. Back to desk work in 1 week.
Lumpectomy with lift/reduction
Same as above lift/reduction but may have additional soreness due to lymph node sampling.
Mastectomy with implant/expander
Drains for 10-14 days. Breast binder x 3 weeks, then compression bra x 3-6 weeks. Physical therapy starting at 3 weeks. Out of work for 6 weeks.
DIEP flap reconstruction
Drains for 1-3 weeks. Abdominal binder x 6-8 weeks. Bra ok starting at 4 weeks. Physical therapy starting at 3 weeks. Out of work for 6 weeks.
BODY:
Liposuction
Soreness, swelling, bruising for 10-14 days. Back to work in 1-2 weeks if only liposuction done. Lymphatic massage therapy recommended in cases of higher volume liposuction for best results.
Abdominoplasty
Drain for 2 weeks. Abdominal binder x 6-8 weeks. Back to desk work in 2-3 weeks. No heavy lifting x 6-8 weeks. Swelling down by 3-6 months.
Body contouring (arm lift, body lift, thigh lift, etc)
Swelling/compression garments x 6-12 weeks. Back to desk work in 2 weeks.
FMLA and short term disability forms
We are happy to complete your FMLA forms. Please submit to our front desk. There will be a $25 administrative fee.
Long term or permanent disability
We cannot provide an accurate assessment for long term or permanent disability, but we are happy to refer you to a specialist to assess for qualification.
Preparations for surgery:
Surgery is a disruptive event in anyone's life. It comes with a physical, financial, social, and professional cost. The following recommendations are merely suggestions and not applicable to everyone. Please keep your efforts reasonable and do what is right for you.
WORK:
Most people will take some time off from work for a major surgery. Minor procedures can be done with minimal downtime. Please see above "Expected Recovery" section to read more about average expected time off from work. Again, everyone recovers at different speeds.
CHILDCARE:
Most surgeries will require a period of time without heavy lifting, due to bleeding risk and incisions needing to heal. We advise parents of young children to take the weeks leading up to surgery to talk to their children about cuddling with mom as opposed to asking her to lift them. Training young children to independently climb into car seats (with treats!) will get them prepared for after surgery as well. Most people will want help for about a week or two after surgery when they have young children.
HOUSE/YARD WORK:
You are not advised to bend forward to pick things up after face and breast surgeries for 2 weeks, reach for high items after breast surgeries, exert your core for 2-4 weeks after abdominoplasty, etc. It will be best to plan for help with cleaning, laundry, dishes for the first 2-4 weeks after surgery, depending on the type of surgery. For breast and body surgeries, in general, full strength in your scars won't be reached until 8 weeks, so avoid strenuous exercise or yard work until after that time point.
BATHING/SWIMMING:
Showering is ok 48 hours after your surgery. It is recommended to keep your drain dressings dry, but paper tape can get wet. If you have had surgery on the front of your body, it is recommended to shower with your back to the shower. Immersing your incisions underwater in the bath, pool, lake, ocean, etc is not advised until at least 6 weeks after surgery.
SLEEPING:
Sleeping with your head elevated is recommended for face surgery, and often with breast surgery. We have some bed wedge recommendations on our Amazon list. Some people will choose to sleep in a recliner or couch for the first couple of weeks. After abdominoplasties or DIEP flap surgery, you should keep your waist bent for at least 2-4 weeks when you sleep. If sleeping upright is more difficult, you can place pillows under your knees to help bend your waist. It is recommended to sleep ON YOUR BACK with almost all surgeries except BBL or buttock fat transfer surgeries, in which case you may be advised to sleep alternating on your sides, or in a BBL chair.
EATING:
Immediately after surgery, we recommend drinking liquids first to make sure you can keep things down after anesthesia. You can advance your diet as you tolerate at home. We recommend eating foods that are non-inflammatory (avoid red meat, processed meat, commercial baked goods, white flour bread/pasta, deep-fried foods, foods/drinks with added sugar, transfatty foods, etc) and easy to digest. If it made you bloat before surgery, it will certainly make you bloat afterwards. Constipation is very common after surgery, so eat foods that will help you combat this, and take a stool softener or mild laxative until you are regular.
INTIMACY:
Intimacy may be resumed when you feel your body is ready. Using above guidelines of lifting restrictions, etc, and listening to your body will help you determine this.
AFTER SURGERY
Exercises and limitations: HERE
Our office is located in Sandy Springs just inside the I-285 perimeter. We are on campus at Northside Atlanta Hospital in the Medical Tower. Parking can be accessed from the Emergency Room traffic light or the Hollis Cobb traffic light.
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 Suite 1240
(404) 777-9791
fax (404) 551-2915
info@silkplasticsurgery.com
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