Dr. Kara Criswell, MD, FACS
Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & MedSpa
Charlotte, NC
Cosmetic Surgery
- On-site AAAASF surgery center
- Two board-certified surgeons
- Since 2008
- Accredited by AAAASF (Quad A)
- Most breast augmentation revision resultsMore published results on Afters than any other practice in North Carolina for breast augmentation revision (10).
- BBL, on its websiteIts own website posts prices for BBL, checked in Afters’ price research.
Breast augmentation
64 results
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19 results
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10 results
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3 results
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BeforeWhat Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & MedSpa offers
Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has published 96 before-and-after results on Afters: 64 breast augmentation, 19 breast lift, 10 breast augmentation revision and 3 breast reduction.
Its surgeons are Dr. Bryan Criswell and Dr. Kara Criswell. Consultations are offered in person and virtually, and financing is available through CareCredit and PatientFi. Its own posted price: breast lift $12,000.
Dr. Kara Criswell, MD, FACS
Board certified
Dr. Kara Criswell is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who co-founded Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery in Charlotte with her husband, Dr. Bryan Criswell. She performs cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction, and has chaired the plastic surgery department at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center since 2011.
She earned a bachelor’s degree at Colgate University, majoring in biology and studio art, and her medical degree at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. After a fifth pathway year at New York Medical College, she completed general surgery training at Upstate Medical University and Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, followed by a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago, finishing in 2008.
She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons. She has contributed to book chapters and journal articles on burns, craniofacial and reconstructive surgery, and she volunteers with Carolina Breast Friends.
Credentials & affiliations
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, Association of Women Surgeons
Publications & press
- Establishing transfusion needs in burn patientsThe American Journal of Surgery · 2005
Plastic surgeon
Dr. Bryan Criswell
Board certified
Dr. Bryan Criswell is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who founded Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery in Charlotte with his wife, Dr. Kara Criswell. He performs cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body, and has been medical director of the practice’s AAAASF-certified surgery center since 2012.
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- On its website$12,000Checked Oct 2026
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Husband-and-wife plastic surgeons and medical spa in Ballantyne, Charlotte
Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa is a plastic surgery practice and medical spa in Ballantyne, Charlotte, run by Dr. Bryan Criswell and Dr. Kara Criswell, who are married and both certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The practice opened in 2008 and offers cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body.
What to know
- In person & virtual consultations
- FinancingCareCredit, PatientFi
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- Accredited by AAAASF (Quad A)Surgery at Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery Center, on site in Ballantyne
- Hospital privilegesPresbyterian Novant Charlotte and Carolinas Medical Center
- Since 200818 years in practice
Where it is
Hours
- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Reviews
300 Google reviews
“I’ve been a client of Criswell and Criswell for around 12 years. And I absolutely love this place! I’ve had everything from Botox, hydrofacials, microneedling, Halo lasers and most recently an upper eyelid Bleph and brow lift From the moment you walk through the door, they are very welcoming. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and engaging. The doctors themselves are fantastic humans, great at what they do, and you are in the best hands. Their professionalism and detail to everything is extremely noticed and doesn’t leave you guessing what next. Their communication to the patient is next level! I highly, highly, highly recommend Criswell and Criswell for your facial. and plastic needs!”
“Dr. Kara Criswell and her staff are phenomenal, both for surgical and medspa procedures. Dr. Criswell is extremely knowledgeable about the possibilities and limitations of the gazillion treatment options available today. She listens to and is guided by the patient’s treatment goals rather than imposing an outside aesthetic, recommending multiple treatment options to address the patient’s concerns along with pros and cons in terms of financial investment, expected results, downtime and ongoing maintenance. Whether through plastic surgery or nonsurgical procedures, she excels in achieving natural outcomes that are undetectable as “having work done” — yet subtly, significantly improving those gradual signs of aging that can be so demoralizing when you look in the mirror and see some old lady looking back at you instead of the younger person you feel like inside. If you want to look like a permanently surprised alien with giant fish lips, go somewhere else, but if your goal is to turn the clock back a decade and rediscover the best version of yourself— rested, healthy and radiant— you cannot put yourself in better hands than those of Dr. Kara Criswell and her caring staff.”
“The staff at this plastic surgery clinic is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel like a valued member of their family. Dr. Kara Criswell, a highly skilled woman plastic surgeon, is renowned for her exceptional work. Her expertise and dedication have made her a trusted choice for me, and I continue to return to her for my cosmetic procedures. One of the most appealing aspects of this clinic is its flexibility in accommodating your schedule. This is particularly convenient when you’re out of town, as it allows you to plan your appointments around your travel plans. I have conducted thorough research and have been a loyal patient for years, and I highly recommend Dr. Criswell and this clinic to anyone seeking plastic surgery.”
“From the moment I met with the staff and Dr. Kara Criswell, I felt relaxed about the procedure I was to have done. The clinical staff could not have been more caring and thorough. And Dr Criswell was not only caring and thorough , she is honest with expectations and put me at ease several times prior to surgery when my worry level started creeping up. My results have been amazing, beyond my expectations and I wish I had the surgery 20 years ago. I would highly recommend Dr Kara Criswell.”
“Dr Kara Criswell is amazing. She has an amazing team from the minute you walk in the door until you leave for the last appointment. They make you feel so good about yourself before and after. ALSO, HUGE SHOUT OUT TO NURSE JESSICA!!! I can’t say enough good things about how PHENOMENAL nurse Jessica is. If you need anything requiring a needle…..she’s your gal!!!! I totally recommend this office and Dr. Criswell for anything plastic surgery. I liked her so much, I came back twice!! 10 outta 10!!”
