Profile of F. Chris Pettigrew, Dr

Dr. Pettigrew established Pooler Plastic Surgery after practicing in the Savannah and the Pooler area for over 20 years. He is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Pettigrew has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures and now specializes in breast and body contouring, eyelid and facial rejuvenation, male gynecomastia, liposuction and non-invasive injectable treatments such as Botox and fillers. He is still very active in reconstruction of facial and body defects secondary to skin cancer removals. He is the proud father of 3 sons, Harrison, Charley, and Jack and he has been married for 29 years to Carmela Pettigrew, M.D. who is considered to be one of the finest Ob-Gyns in Southeast Georgia. They are a family divided with sons at both UGA and Ga Tech, all are avid hunters and sportsmen and proud Georgians.

Procedures of F. Chris Pettigrew, Dr ⁽²⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Pooler	Rank in GA	Rank in US
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 Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 98	Ranked in US: 1010
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 Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 29	Ranked in US: 237
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 56	Ranked in US: 574
Labiaplasty A labiaplasty is surgery to reduce the size of the labia minora – the flaps of skin either side of the vaginal opening	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 2	Ranked in US: 38
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 38	Ranked in US: 374
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 Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 88	Ranked in US: 427
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 102	Ranked in US: 875
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 94	Ranked in US: 951
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 4	Ranked in US: 92
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 101	Ranked in US: 1030
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 74	Ranked in US: 510
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 82	Ranked in US: 678
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 Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 77	Ranked in US: 739
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 51	Ranked in US: 308
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 80	Ranked in US: 845
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 45	Ranked in US: 176
Panniculectomy A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the panniculus, an “apron” of loose skin and fat that hangs from the lower stomach after significant weight loss.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 26	Ranked in US: 130
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 Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 36	Ranked in US: 133
Male Chest Enhancement Male chest enhancement procedures are used to enhance the appearance of the pectoral muscles by adding volume or removing excess surrounding fat.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 17	Ranked in US: 69
Buttock Implants A butt augmentation procedure that places implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 24	Ranked in US: 77
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 68	Ranked in US: 619
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 Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 29	Ranked in US: 180
Male Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are body implants made of solid silicone.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 19	Ranked in US: 142
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 22	Ranked in US: 251
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in Pooler: 1	Ranked in GA: 16	Ranked in US: 98