Our body contouring services are designed to reshape and refine areas of the body, often after significant weight loss, pregnancy or other life changes. We tailor each approach to your needs, helping you feel more comfortable and confident in your body.

Cosmetic surgery offers aesthetic enhancement along with potential functional benefits, including improved comfort, relief from physical symptoms such as back pain or obstructed vision, and increased self-confidence and overall well-being. Breast: augmentation, reduction, mastopexy, gynecomastia Body: liposuction, abdominoplasty, arm/thigh lift, body lift Facial: facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, brow/otoplasty Fat grafting: face, breasts, buttocks Male procedures: tailored body and face, non-surgical rhinoplasty, butt lift

Scar revision techniques can help improve the appearance, texture and flexibility of scar tissue. We carefully evaluate your needs to create a treatment plan that supports both healing and cosmetic improvement.

Skin and tissue restoration

Our advanced procedures support healing and restore natural form and function in damaged or affected areas. We focus on promoting healthy tissue and achieving results that feel both natural and comfortable.

How do I know if I’m a candidate for plastic or reconstructive surgery?

Recovery varies depending on the procedure, but your care team will guide you every step of the way. We’ll provide clear instructions, help manage any discomfort and support your healing so you can return to your routine safely.

Will my procedure be covered by insurance?

Coverage depends on the type of procedure. Reconstructive surgeries are often covered when medically necessary, while cosmetic procedures typically are not. Our team can help you understand your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs.

How long will it take to see results?

Some results are visible soon after your procedure, while others develop gradually as your body heals. Your care team will help you understand what to expect based on your specific treatment.

Will there be visible scarring?

Scarring is a natural part of healing, but we use techniques whenever possible to minimize its appearance. We’ll also guide you on caring for your skin to support the best possible outcome.

Plastic & reconstructive surgery | Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Our approach

Plastic and reconstructive surgery can be an important part of healing, recovery or self-confidence. Our plastic and reconstructive surgery specialists provide comprehensive surgical solutions for patients affected by cancer, trauma, significant weight loss, congenital abnormalities and other complex conditions. We also offer aesthetic procedures for individuals seeking cosmetic enhancement. Through advanced surgical and microsurgical techniques, we restore form and function, improve quality of life and help patients regain self-confidence.

Our team works closely with our multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. Every treatment plan is designed around your unique needs, combining advanced surgical techniques with a strong focus on your comfort, safety and long-term results. For oncology patients, we are involved throughout your treatment, collaborating with medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists and diagnostic and interventional imaging specialists to develop comprehensive reconstruction plans. This collaborative approach supports complex, staged reconstruction procedures and delivers a comprehensive treatment experience for patients.

Conditions we treat

Our team provides expert surgical care for a wide range of reconstructive and plastic surgery needs, helping you with personalized support and peace of mind, including:

Aesthetic surgery
Breast cancer-related reconstruction
Burn-related reconstruction
Congenital differences
Facial paralysis or head/neck-related reconstruction
Lymphedema
Post-surgical reconstruction needs including post-bariatric body contouring
Skin cancer-related reconstruction
Skin and soft tissue concerns including breast reductions
Traumatic injuries
Wound & limb-related reconstruction

Your care plan is built around your goals, whether that means restoring function, improving comfort or enhancing appearance. Throughout your journey, our team remains focused on safety, precision and outcomes that feel right for you.

Comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgery services

For some medical conditions, getting treatment is not the end of your journey. Whether you’ve conquered cancer, recovered from a major injury or achieved dramatic weight loss, plastic and reconstructive surgery can provide the final touch you need to feel like you again. Our highly skilled care team has the experience and proven results you can trust, backed by the reputation for high-quality, safe care at our surgery centers right here in the greater Charleston area.

We offer personalized breast reconstruction options to help restore your shape and sense of confidence following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Our team works closely with you to understand your goals and guide you through each stage of the process with care and sensitivity.

We work closely with our breast surgeons to ensure the best coordination, offering reconstruction as soon as the same day of the cancer treatment.

Breast reconstruction procedures we offer include:

Implant-basedprocedures
Symmetry procedures
DIEP flaps
Nipple/areola reconstruction
Revisionsurgery

Cosmetic surgery offers aesthetic enhancement along with potential functional benefits, including improved comfort, relief from physical symptoms such as back pain or obstructed vision, and increased self-confidence and overall well-being.

Breast: augmentation, reduction, mastopexy, gynecomastia
Body: liposuction, abdominoplasty, arm/thigh lift, body lift
Facial: facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, brow/otoplasty
Fat grafting: face, breasts, buttocks
Male procedures: tailored body and face, non-surgical rhinoplasty, butt lift

When lymphatic damage causes swelling in your arms or legs, surgical procedures such as lymph venous bypass can help manage symptoms and prevent further complications. Lymphedema surgery is carefully coordinated with your entire care plan, including any other medical treatments and symptom management strategies.

We provide reconstructive surgery to repair and restore areas affected by trauma, illness or congenital conditions. Our goal is to improve both function and appearance, helping you regain confidence and return to daily life with greater ease.

We offer advanced microsurgical techniques, including DIEP flap breast reconstruction, microvascular free tissue transfer and lymphatic reconstruction procedures for patients requiring complex reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment, trauma, congenital conditions or other causes. Insurance-covered reconstructive surgeries we offer include:

Breast reconstruction: DIEP flaps, implant-based reconstruction, nipple/areola reconstruction, symmetry procedures, revision
Burn reconstruction: scar release, contracture correction, tissue expansion
Facial paralysis and head/neck: nerve grafts, muscle transfer, static slings
Lymphedema surgery: lymphovenous bypass, lymph node transfer
Post-bariatric body contouring
Skin cancer reconstruction: post-excision/Mohs reconstruction (facial/scalp)
Wound & limb reconstruction: diabetic/vascular ulcer repair, limb salvage

From medical-grade facials to body sculpting, Botox, tattoo removal and beyond, we help patients look and feel like the best version of themselves so they can face the world with confidence. Our services are performed or supervised by board-eligible surgeons who place a high value on patient safety and are rigorous in evaluating whether a patient is an appropriate candidate and if there are underlying medical contraindications. Housed within the larger Roper St. Francis Healthcare system, our offices are equipped to manage complications, adverse reactions, and unexpected emergencies.

Services include:

Injectables: botox, fillers, sculptra, kybella
PRP, lasers, microneedling, chemical peels
Medical-grade facials, skin tightening, sclerotherapy,hydrafacial
Hair transplant, tattoo removal, post-surgical care

Your plastic and reconstructive surgery team

We know that choosing surgery is a deeply personal decision. Our surgeons take time to listen, answer your questions and guide you with clarity and confidence. With advanced training and compassionate care, they work closely with you to support your goals every step of the way.

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Plastic surgery locations

With plastic and reconstructive surgery services at convenient locations throughout the Charleston area, we’ve made it easy to find the care you need close to home. Our care environments are designed to feel welcoming, private and supportive—all so you can focus on your healing with peace of mind.

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Minimally invasive surgery

Heal faster with less pain through advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery.
Surgery

Expert surgical care using advanced techniques for better recovery.
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Expert, compassionate breast surgical care from diagnosis through recovery.

Begin your journey with confidence

Our plastic and reconstructive surgical team are committed to creating personalized treatment plans that restore both form and function.

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Physicians can fax referrals to 843-402-1768, or Roper St. Francis Physician Partners can submit an internal referral through Epic.

Plastic & reconstructive surgery

Our approach

Conditions we treat

Comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgery services

Breast reconstruction

Body contouring

Cosmetic surgery

Lymphedema management techniques

Reconstructive surgery

Scar revision