Profile of Corey Harkins, Dr

As a Georgia local, Dr. Corey Harkins is proud to serve the people of his home state as an esteemed board-certified plastic surgeon at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. Dr. Harkins is known for his warm, welcoming demeanor and unique blend of leading-edge innovations and time-tested surgical techniques.

Training and Education

Dr. Harkins graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame before going on to medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed a rigorous 6-year integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, where he completed additional training in reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and maxillofacial surgery.

Special Clinical Interests

Dr. Harkins is proud to share his specialized training and meticulous skills to help Marietta women and men achieve their goals. Well-versed in both plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Harkins is particularly known for his post-pregnancy and body contouring procedures, including:

Dr. Harkins is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a distinction awarded only to those plastic surgeons who have completed training in plastic surgery and passed rigorous board exams. While in medical school, Dr. Harkins was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, which accepts only the top academic performers.

In addition, Dr. Harkins serves as the Section Chair of Plastic Surgery at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The Tampa Veterans Administration honored him with a gold star for service.

Procedures of Corey Harkins, Dr ⁽¹⁰⁴⁾

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Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Tattoo Removal The "standard modality for tattoo removal" is the non-invasive removal of tattoo pigments using Q-switched lasers.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Xeomin Xeomin is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles created by dynamic facial movements, such as smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Non-Surgical Facelift Non-surgical facelift is a carefully selected package of treatments that work to counter your specific signs of ageing.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
VelaShape VelaShape is a noninvasive body contouring treatment that’s been cleared by the FDA for temporary cellulite reduction, as well as the circumferential reduction of the thighs and abdomen.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
ThermiRF ThermiRF uses radio frequency technology to heat the underlying, supporting skin tissues and has been deemed safe by the FDA.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Acne Treatment Acne treatment depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Tag Treatment Skin tags are painless, noncancerous growths on the skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Cosmetic Skin Growth Removal Cosmetic skin growth removal surgery removes the growth with as little disturbance to the surrounding skin as possible and leave as small a mark or scar as possible.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Photo Facial A photo facial is a laser light treatment which effectively treats men and women to remove brown spots and sun damage while increasing collagen production.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Clear And Brilliant Clear and brilliant is a gentle laser treatment that uses innovative technology to fight and prevent many of the effects of aging skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Halo Laser The halo laser combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths that simultaneously target the top layer of your skin and the deeper tissue underneath the surface, for a powerful skin rejuvenation treatment.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Hair Removal Hair removal is the deliberate removal of body hair.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Veins Treatment If you have broken capillaries, spider veins, or spider vein clusters - facial veins treatment is just for you.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Ultra Juvederm Ultra is primarily used to treat medium-depth wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, smooth out depressed scars, and enhance lips.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
FaceTite FaceTite is an FDA-cleared facial rejuvenation procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, which tightens and firms skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Contouring Facial contouring is one of the fastest growing non-invasive and non-surgical facial reconfiguration techniques.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Volbella Injections Volbella injections are non-surgical lip augmentation treatment, designed to plump the lips and minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth, also known as perioral rhytids or perioral lines.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
ClearLift ClearLift is designed to tighten skin and smoothen lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, neck and chest to restore a youthful, healthy looking appearance.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Non-Invasive Body Contouring Non-Invasive body contouring intended to permanently eliminate fat cells through non-invasive lipolysis of the chin area, abdomen, love handles, back, inner thighs and outer thighs.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Cynosure Elite MPX The cynosure elite MPX is a dual wavelength aesthetic laser workstation that offers the versatility to perform a long list of hair removal procedures and other aesthetic treatments.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Jawline Rejuvenation Jawline rejuvenation is a key component to global facial aesthetic rejuvenation.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Collagen Injections Collagen injections target crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eyes, smooth smile lines (nasolabial folds) and frown lines, fill in atrophic acne scars, and plump thin lips.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Sculpting Facial sculpting - comprehensive approach for aesthetic correction of round face.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Toning Laser toning treatments can effectively treat stubborn pigmentation issues.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Birthmark Removal A birthmark is a benign irregularity on the skin that’s present at birth or appears within the first few months after birth, it can be removed via laser therapy or surgery.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Melasma Treatment Melasma treatment include topical peels using alpha-hydroxy acids, as well as microdermabrasion and microneedling.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Vbeam Vbeam is the most advanced pulsed dye laser used to treat rosacea.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Age Spot Treatment Because the pigment is located at the base of the epidermis, treatment meant to lighten the age spots must penetrate this layer of skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Wrinkle Treatment There are lots of different treatments for wrinkles.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Hair Reduction Hair reduction treatment uses highly concentrated light into hair follicles.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Hyperpigmentation Treatment Skin tone can play a role in the intensity and length of hyperpigmentation treatments.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Rhinophyma Treatment The aims of surgical rhinophyma treatment are to remove the excess tissue and restore the natural shape of the nose as much as possible by shaving off the extra layers of skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Rosacea Treatment Rosacea treatment that help control and regulate its intensity and presence.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Fine Line Treatment The most effective way to minimize fine lines is with a resurfacing procedure.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Stretch Marks Treatment Stretch marks are a type of scar that happens when your skin stretches or shrinks quickly.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
SculpSure SculpSure is a nonsurgical body-contouring treatment that uses diode-laser energy to permanently destroy stubborn fat cells.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Crows Feet Treatment Dermal fillers are a more natural way to treat crow's feet.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Frown Lines For frown lines or wrinkles that are more permanently etched in, dermal fillers may be required.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Hair Loss Treatment Hair loss treatment include medications, hair replacements, and hair restoration.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
PicoSure Laser The PicoSure laser is one of the most advanced lasers available for skin rejuvenation to date.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Excel V Laser The excel V laser system features the broadest set of capabilities for treating the widest range of superficial to deep vascular conditions, benign pigmented lesions and skin revitalization concerns.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Body Skin Resurfacing Body skin resurfacing encompasses a variety of non-surgical treatments designed to renew and revitalize skin with minimal downtime.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Hand Rejuvenation Hand rejuvenation treatments turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, minimizing prominent veins, fading brown spots, and improving skin tone.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
ThermiSmooth Body ThermiSmooth body is a revolutionary new way to tighten and smooth your skin, and improve cellulite, without surgery.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Zerona Zerona is an FDA-cleared noninvasive body contouring procedure that uses low-level laser technology to reduce excess fat.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Erbium Resurfacing Erbium laser resurfacing is designed to remove surface-level and moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face, hands, neck, or chest.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Dermatitis Treatment Treatments for dermatitis vary and depend on the type of dermatitis affecting a person.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Emsculpt Emsculpt is an FDA-cleared body-sculpting procedure that builds muscle and burns fat.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Fraxel Fraxel is the most widely known brand of fractional laser treatments used for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Treatment Facial treatment a full range of facials to suit your needs.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Plus Juvederm Plus treatments show results on all skin types and skin colors, but are ideal for those seeking to smooth deep wrinkles and folds, and plump areas with moderate to deep skin depression or fat loss.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Embrace Scar Therapy Embrace scar therapy is an at-home silicone treatment designed to prevent and minimize scars.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Resurfacing Laser resurfacing is a nonsurgical, in-office procedure that heats up the skin’s superficial and/or lower layers, causing microdamage and triggering the body’s healing response.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Hydrafacial A hydrafacial is a multistep facial done with a patented device that uses Vortex-Fusion to cleanse, exfoliate, do pore extractions, and deliver customized serums into the skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Body Rejuvenation Body rejuvenation - different cosmetic changes to create the appearance of youth.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Ingrown Hairs Treatment The ultimate goal of treatment for any ingrown hairs is to reduce their occurrence by keeping the skin exfoliated and moisturized.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Refirme ReFirme is a nonsurgical skin-tightening treatment that combines radiofrequency and infrared-light energies to heat dermal tissue that has experienced collagen loss.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Ultherapy Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin of your face, neck and décolletage.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment Individual seborrheic keratosis can be treated successfully.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
MiraDry MiraDry is a nonsurgical, FDA-cleared treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to painlessly reduce the number of underarm sweat and odor glands, eliminating excessive sweating and odor.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Stem Cell Facelift A stem cell facelift is a new and emerging trend in the world of facial plastic surgery.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Marionette Lines Treatment Dermal fillers are used to treat marionette lines, they are skillfully injected directly into the area that needs to be filled out.	Ranked in Marietta:	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 Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Jaw Contouring Jaw contouring is a popular procedure for slimming the jawline and creating a more balanced facial profile.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Belly Button Surgery Belly button surgery is a minor surgical procedure that changes the shape, size, and often the position of your navel.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Thigh Reduction A thigh reduction can reshape the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better contours for the thighs and lower body.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Hair Tranplantation Hair is taken from one part of the body and transplanted to your jawline and wherever you want it to grow.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Keloid Removal Keloid surgical removal or laser removal are successful treatment options.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
MTF Body Contouring MTF body contouring gives transgender women a more traditionally feminine, hourglass shape.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Lipo 360 Lipo 360 is a liposuction procedure that encompasses all areas of the midsection, covering 360 degrees around.	Ranked in Marietta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US: