Our Medical Spa at Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas is proud to offer ellacor® Micro-Coring™, a revolutionary non-surgical skin tightening treatment by Cytrellis®. We are one of the few practices in the Charleston area to offer this advanced option, which can only be performed by a registered nurse or above. Considered by some to be a minimally invasive alternative to […]
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Ever wonder whether exercise and dieting are the only options to eliminate your double chin? Maybe in the past you were limited in your ability to improve specific areas of your body without surgery, but now, you have multiple treatment options. Targeting and reducing the appearance of a double chin may require the use of KYBELLA® and CoolSculpting® treatments. Traditionally, […]
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For those looking for non-surgical treatments to improve facial wrinkles or creases, we offer a variety of skin rejuvenation options, including BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, and an extensive list of dermal fillers. While BOTOX® injections, Dysport®, and select fillers can serve similar purposes, their chemical properties differ considerably. In addition, every patient’s experience with these treatments will be unique. We encourage […]
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There are numerous treatments available that can reduce exercise-resistant pockets of fat around the body; however, there is arguably no other method of non-surgical fat removal more popular than “fat-freezing.” This technology, also known as Cryolipolysis™, was developed by Harvard scientists who discovered that controlled cooling could ultimately be utilized to destroy fat cells. To give you a better understanding […]
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Many women suffer from vaginal laxity, dryness and urinary stress incontinence following childbirth or as they progress through the stages of menopause. These conditions can range from being slightly annoying to being a major barrier to enjoying a satisfying quality of life, particularly sexually. Until recently, treatment options were limited, but women can now address these problems through a revolutionary […]
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Are you seeking an aesthetic treatment that can enhance the appearance of your skin without surgery and/or extensive downtime? At Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas, our expert team of aestheticians offer several techniques designed to non-surgically improve the health and overall aesthetic of the skin, one of which is known as TriPollar®. Developed by Pollogen®, TriPollar® is an innovative, non-surgical […]
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This is a question being asked by many women who are wondering if there is an effective way to nonsurgically lift the breasts. The answer is “maybe” – ThermiTight™ is not considered a good alternative for a woman who needs a significant breast lift, a procedure medically referred to as mastopexy. However, for very mild laxity, ThermiTight™ can be effective […]
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Following the ThermiTight™ skin tightening treatment, some initial swelling in the targeted region can be expected. For the majority of patients, this post-treatment symptom typically lasts about one to two weeks, though it does not usually result in any restrictions from normal daily routines and activities (such as work, school, running errands, etc.). In certain instances, this swelling may also […]
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ThermiRF™ is a temperature-regulated radiofrequency (RF) generator system cleared by the FDA to help tighten and rejuvenate skin in numerous areas of the face and body. At our practice, our board certified plastic surgeons offer three advanced ThermiRF™ treatments, all of which can help patients achieve their skin tightening and smoothing goals without the discomfort and/or downtime often associated with […]
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