Profile of Anita Sethna, Dr

Anita Sethna, MD, FACS is double board-certified in Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2010. She is also an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine where she has taught since 2011.

Dr. Sethna achieves her patient’s vision for his or her best outward self by combining her passion for artistry with her desire for technical perfection. She thrives on the challenges of facial plastic surgery and applies a meticulous attention to detail that ensures an optimal outcome. Whether creating a beautiful yet functional nose for a healthy patient or restoring normalcy of appearance for a paralysis or cancer patient, Dr. Sethna focuses on maintaining a natural look while maximizing the aesthetic result for all her patients. Dr. Sethna knows that her patients want to both feel good on the inside and look good on the outside, and she enjoys being part of that.

Dr. Sethna is the recipient of the AOA Research Award, and she is an accomplished expert in her primary areas of interest, rhinoplasty and injectables. She has published book chapters on the topics of rhinology and rhytidectomy, and reviewed manuscripts for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. She has presented at several national conferences, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. In addition to Emory, Dr. Sethna is affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, and the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Procedures of Anita Sethna, Dr ⁽³⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in Atlanta	Rank in GA	Rank in US
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Atlanta: 40	Ranked in GA: 86	Ranked in US: 932
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Atlanta: 20	Ranked in GA: 35	Ranked in US: 317
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Atlanta: 29	Ranked in GA: 57	Ranked in US: 428
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Atlanta: 42	Ranked in GA: 71	Ranked in US: 629
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Acne Scars Treatment Might improve the appearance of your skin, depending on your scar type, your skin type and the severity of the scarring.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Atlanta: 30	Ranked in GA: 54	Ranked in US: 603
Scar Prevention The established therapies for preventing serious skin scarring include pressure therapy, which has long been considered the mainstay non-invasive treatment for hypertrophic scarring.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Atlanta: 25	Ranked in GA: 49	Ranked in US: 414
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Atlanta: 35	Ranked in GA: 78	Ranked in US: 871
Fractional Resurfacing During ablative fractional laser resurfacing, an intense beam of light energy is directed at your skin.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Atlanta: 28	Ranked in GA: 47	Ranked in US: 417
Wrinkle Treatment There are lots of different treatments for wrinkles.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Non-surgical rhinoplasty consists of injecting a filler ingredient, such as hyaluronic acid, underneath your skin to temporarily change the structure of your nose.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Asian Rhinoplasty An asian rhinoplasty is a variation of rhinoplasty surgery that’s performed on someone of Asian descent, to change the appearance of their nose.	Ranked in Atlanta: 13	Ranked in GA: 29	Ranked in US: 89
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Under Eye Fillers and Rejuvenation Under eye fillers is a hyaluronic acid injection used to improve the appearance of sunken or discolored under-eye areas.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Thread Lift A thread lift is a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedure that passes threads beneath the surface of your skin, to lift the tissue.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Atlanta: 22	Ranked in GA: 32	Ranked in US: 231
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Resurfacing Facial resurfacing is a proven way to help reduce wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and other blemishes as well as tighten skin and balance tone.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Non-surgical facial rejuvenation uses a combination of dermal filler and anti wrinkle injections.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Keloid Removal Keloid surgical removal or laser removal are successful treatment options.	Ranked in Atlanta: 12	Ranked in GA: 27	Ranked in US: 81
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Atlanta: 62	Ranked in GA: 104	Ranked in US: 1179
Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.	Ranked in Atlanta: 19	Ranked in GA: 37	Ranked in US: 206
Eyelid Ptosis Repair The original surgical technique for the correction of ptosis utilized resection of upper lid skin to more effectively allow the frontalis muscle to elevate the eyelid.	Ranked in Atlanta: 2	Ranked in GA: 4	Ranked in US: 56
Upper Blepharoplasty A surgical procedure that targets fatty deposits and saggy skin above the eye and on the upper eyelid. Contributes to a younger appearance and in some patients can improve their field of vision.	Ranked in Atlanta: 5	Ranked in GA: 18	Ranked in US: 111
Traumatic Injury Reconstruction Traumatic injury reconstruction surgery helps people who have been in car crashes, lost limbs during work-related incidents, or have been affected by a wide range of other traumatic situations.	Ranked in Atlanta: 1	Ranked in GA: 3	Ranked in US: 28
Deviated Septum Surgery Deviated septum surgery used to correct a deviated septum and enlarged turbinates.	Ranked in Atlanta: 4	Ranked in GA: 8	Ranked in US: 68