Dr Germain in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

Name: Marguerite A. Germain, MD
Last name: Germain
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Dermatologic Surgeon
Business: Germain Dermatology
Address: 612 Seacoast Pkwy.
Phone: +1 843-881-4440
City: Mount Pleasant
State: South Carolina
Zip Code: 29464
Country: US
Statement: I am a Navy veteran with a passion to bring out the best in each patient. I strive to bring the most advanced cosmetic and medical dermatology procedures to Charleston with two office locations – Mount Pleasant and Summerville.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Freeze – Enjoy a Free CoolSculpting Consultation
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: – New patients only. Must make an appointment by contacting us for availability. CoolSculpting is available at our Mount Pleasant and Summerville office.

Offer #2: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Clinical Privileges: 
  • East Cooper Medical Center, Roper St. Francis
Education: 
  • Undergraduate:
  • BA, Sweet Briar College, Virginia
  • BS, University of Maryland
  • Medical: MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General medicine, the Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD

Marguerite A. Germain, MD

Member of: 
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
Board Certification: 
Marguerite Ann Germain (ABMSUID -642417)

Viewed: 8/15/2008
Day of birth: 6/6/1963

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Dermatology
Dermatology – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 10/30/2

– 12/31/2010}
Education: 1993 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 55 Smith StCharleston, SC 29401-1329 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 32.8427721,-79.8666585

Primary location: 
Location name: Charleston
State: SC
Country: US
Map point: 32.7931,-79.94129944

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/106743303397604823813/+GermainDermatologyMountPleasant/posts

Treatments: 
  • Accutane
  • AviClear
  • Blue Peel
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for Migraines
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • CO2 Laser
  • Collagen Injection
  • Contour Thread Lift
  • CoolMini
  • CoolSculpting
  • Derma Roller
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermaplaning
  • DiamondGlow
  • Dysport
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Emsculpt
  • Facial
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • GentleLase
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • HydraFacial
  • IPL
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Nonsurgical Butt Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Qwo
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Silhouette InstaLift
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinPen
  • Smoothbeam Laser
  • Spironolactone For Acne
  • Tazorac
  • ThermiTight
  • ThermiVa
  • Ultherapy
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Vbeam
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • Voted Best Dermatologist, Charleston City Paper, 13 Years
  • Best Dermatologist, Lowcountry Parent Mom’s Choice Awards, 2016-2018

Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 11815
Answer count: 42
Review count: 23
1 star count: 1
2 star count: 1
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 3
Total star count: 6
Star rating: 2.5378803498923
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 2
Profile created: Dec 4, 2007
Profile modified: Jun 13, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Sep 22, 2015
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Charleston, SC, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7931,-79.94129944
  • Mount Pleasant, SC, US. GPS coordinates: 32.8229,-79.85489655

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Emsculpt (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Halo Laser (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Fraxel Laser (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Ultherapy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Ultherapy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Restylane Lyft (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Emsculpt (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Emsculpt (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Emsculpt (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Restylane Lyft (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Botox (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Botox (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Ultherapy (Mar 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Emsculpt (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Emsculpt (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Emsculpt (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Emsculpt (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Emsculpt Prices

  • $1401 – Oct 5, 2020
  • $1401 – Oct 5, 2020
  • $1400 – Oct 5, 2020

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $400 – Jun 1, 2017 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $3000 – Nov 16, 2015 – Charleston, SC
  • $1800 – Sep 2023 – Charleston SC
  • $2250 – Jun 29, 2015 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $1509 – Oct 2018 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $400 – Jun 1, 2017 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $400 – Jun 1, 2017 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $3000 – Nov 16, 2015 – Charleston, SC
  • $2250 – Jun 29, 2015 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $999 – May 2012 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $999 – May 2012 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $999 – May 2012 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $999 – May 2012 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $999 – May 2012 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $999 – May 2012 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $1800 – Mar 2011 – Charleston SC

Fraxel Laser Prices

  • $1000 – Sep 2023 – Charleston, sc
  • $1000 – Jan 2012 – Charleston, sc

Botox Prices

  • $200 – Feb 23, 2016 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $400 – May 1, 2015 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $200 – Feb 23, 2016 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $200 – Feb 23, 2016 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $400 – May 1, 2015 – Mount Pleasant, SC

Ultherapy Prices

  • $2499 – Sep 2023 – Charleston, SC
  • $1900 – Sep 2023 – Charleston, SC
  • $2700 – Mar 2021 – Charleston, SC
  • $2499 – Jul 2017 – Charleston, SC
  • $1900 – Mar 2017 – Charleston, SC
  • $2500 – Nov 2012 – Charleston, SC
  • $2500 – Oct 2012 – Charleston, SC
  • $1900 – Sep 2012 – Charleston, SC

Restylane Lyft Prices

  • $1400 – Sep 2023 – Mount Pleasant, SC
  • $1400 – Jul 2022 – Mount Pleasant, SC

Perlane Prices

  • $1400 – Apr 2012 – Mount Pleasant, SC

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Germain Dermatology, https://germaindermatology.com/
Address
612 Seacoast Pkwy., Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, US, 29464 (GPS coordinates: 32.8427721,-79.8666585)
Phone
+18438814440
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Nov 12, 2016 / Aug 15, 2023

Special Offers

Heading
Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Galderma Offer
Feb 15, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments
Free Emsculpt Consultation
Jan 25, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2019
New patients only. One free Emsculpt consultation at either the Mount Pleasant or Summerville office. No cash value. Non-transferable. Contact us to make your appointment.
Specific treatments
20% Off One Germain Rx Skin Care Product
Sep 22, 2015 /
Oct 31, 2015
– Germain Rx Regimens excluded. In office purchase only. Mention RealSelf before checkout.
Specific treatments
Freeze – Enjoy a Free CoolSculpting Consultation
Aug 14, 2018 /
May 17, 2033
– New patients only. Must make an appointment by contacting us for availability. CoolSculpting is available at our Mount Pleasant and Summerville office.
consultation

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can retinol increase collagen under eyes and improve sunken eyes/tear troughs?
Retinol for Sunken Eyes
Jul 28, 2019
Hi there!! Thanks so much for your question. Retinol has clearly been shown to increase collagen production but the skin around the eyes is the thinnest skin on the body so using the right retinol product in combination with other ingredients that tighten the skin, decrease dark circles and decrease swelling is so important. You did not include a picture but sunken eyes are mostly due to genetics so even if the eye cream helps a little, the results may not meet your expectations. It is...
Best treatment for a raised acne scar?
Best treatment for a raised acne scar?
Mar 18, 2019
Dear carolinemaciag,
I would try injections with a little bit of kenalog and five-FU, followed by a v-beam laser. After those treatments, if you still haven't seen the improvement that you are looking for, you could also try a resurfacing laser. I recommend setting up a consultation at a dermatologist's office to discuss these treatments. Best of luck!
Would it be possible to reshape my lips to look like the photos attached and make them more s
Would it be possible to reshape my lips
Mar 18, 2019
Ms.Kavya,
While it would be possible to lift the lips and make them slightly more symmetrical using filler, it will not make them completely symmetrical. Too much filler would be detrimental. I recommend starting with a small amount to lift the right side, and remember, nobody has a perfectly symmetrical face! You should see a board-certified dermatologist.
Am I a candidate for tear trough injections?
Under Eye Filler
Nov 4, 2018
Hi there! Greetings from Charleston. Thank you for your question. Your concerns are very valid and commonly asked. I think you are a good candidate for under eye filler but the best view to determine that is a side view of your face. I understand your worry about looking worse after treatment but I know that if done correctly you will look better. As you don’t have a side view, it’s hard to determine if your anterior cheek has a negative vector. If it does, you will nee...
Is it normal to still have bruise on my lower cheek 3 weeks after Ultherapy?
Bruising isn't unusual.
Sep 15, 2018
Hi there! It’s not unusual to have bruising for a few weeks after Ultherapy. The bruises are deep so that is why it may be taking longer than you expected. If your dermatologist has a laser that targets red.. best is the V-Beam but IPL’s can work too. If they laser the area for you, it will resolve much more quickly. They should be happy to do this for you. Hope this helps.
No relief from cystic acne despite consulting dermatologist. What to do?
Retinoid supplement and longer course of antibiotics
Sep 15, 2018
I would recommend discussing a prescription retinoid like retin A or Epiduo (there are too many to list) along with a longer course of oral antibiotic like doxycycline or minocycline. Oral contraceptives and spironolactone can be used longer term but may be slower to work. None of this should be used if trying to get pregnant.
Would I benefit from cheek filler or nasolabial filler by itself or should I do both?
Nasolabial Fold Filler
Sep 8, 2018
Hi there! Thanks for your question. I think you look good! Remember that having a little bit of a nasolabial fold is natural and you don’t want to obliterate them completely. Also, the nasolabial “lines” are really more folds from your cheek. What you want to do is a syringe of a lifting filler like Voluma to lift your cheeks slightly and this will subtly improve your folds I think is all you need. Hope that helps.
What treatment can permanently get rid of marionette lines?
Dermal Fillers
Sep 5, 2018
No treatment can permanently get rid of marionette lines. However, with the variety of dermal fillers available - some that can last up to a year - they are a good option. Ask your dermatologist which one is right for you.
Fraxel laser caused /revealed lots of dark freckles. Will they go away?
They will Go Away
Aug 14, 2018
Hi Missy,
What you are experiencing now is the healing process of swelling and pigmentation coming to the surface. The pigmentation will slough off starting around day 3 and will take 5-7 days to slough off completely.
How many cycles of CoolSculpting would you recommend in one session? Should I be concerned th
Results
Aug 13, 2018
The good news is that CoolSculpting treatment in the chin area has been FDA cleared to tighten the skin in that area. We have seen great success with our patients in the treatment of the chin, I do think that a 20-25% reduction will be noticeable. Most patients need around 2-3 or more cycles in this area. Because the procedure is so customized, we would have to see you in person to feel the amount of volume present to give you an accurate number of cycles and to ensure that CoolSculpting is...
Could this white bump be basal cell? I had it under my eye a couple years ago
Eyelid Bump
Aug 12, 2018
This should be looked at by your local provider very soon. The skin on your eyelids are very fragile and thinner than other parts of your skin. It's imperative to have any suspicious bump or mole on your face be examined.
How do I get new hair? I need to regrow new hair on my head. I am 22 years old.
PRP for hair loss
Aug 12, 2018
We recently treated a young man with hair loss with PRP for hair loss and he has seen some very successful results from this. At 22 years old, this is a good time to meet with your local dermatologist to discuss if PRP for hair loss is right for you.
How long post Accutane for side effects to go away?
Accutane effects
Aug 12, 2018
In some patients, the side effects lessen in the first few months of treatment however in others, they can last the duration of treatment. Typically the side effects will subside once the medication is discontinued. However it can take up to 6 months for your skin to return to its new “normal”. I do not recommend any laser treatments or cosmetic surgeries until at least 6 months post accutane. If the side effects are affecting your daily activities, you should discuss with your der...
I'm 22, and I have ugly hands how do I get rid of these wrinkles?
Which Part of your hands?
Aug 12, 2018
Which part of your hands make you think they're ugly? There are treatments for hands but with your age, I'd hate to jump to any type of procedure/treatment. How often do you exfoliate?
Treatment options for cortisone related atrophy? Saline injections? Microneedling?
Cortisone Atrophy
May 26, 2018
Greeting from South Carolina! Thank you very much for your question. I’m sorry that you have atrophy related to your cortisone injection. The good news is that even if you do nothing it will most likely completely resolve in the next few months to a year. By injecting with normal saline, it stretches the fibroblasts and increases collagen production. This will definitely speed up you recovery. You will need multiple treatments spaced a few weeks apart. Even b...

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