Facial Injections: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Craig Rowin, MD

Statement: Dr. Craig Rowin, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina serving the greater Charleston area. He is also the owner of Shine Medical Spa by Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas located Downtown, Charleston in the historic Cigar Factory. He specializes in a wide range of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery procedures.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2016

Rating: 5.0

Name: Ram Kalus, MD, FACS

Statement: Dr. Ram Kalus is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and Tel Aviv, Israel, with over 32 years in practice. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face, with a focus on breast enhancement procedures—including breast augmentation, mastopexy, breast reduction, and immediate and delayed breast reconstruction, along with revision breast reconstructions that may have been performed elsewhere in the past—as well as tummy tucks, labiaplasty, and complete mommy makeovers.

The founder of Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas, as well as his practice in Tel Aviv in 2017, Dr. Kalus takes pride in spending as much time as necessary with his patients to answer all of their questions, so they are confident about their surgical journey, and to perform the best possible operation for them. “Much of the anxiety surrounding plastic surgery is the unknown, and fear of a bad outcome,” he says. “We try to dispel and address both concerns for every patient.”

Dr. Kalus’s decision to become a plastic surgeon was due to his lifelong appreciation of aesthetics and the physical skill that’s required to create a beautiful outcome. “When I discovered my love of working with my hands and began to understand the power of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, I became more and more drawn to the specialty,” explains Dr. Kalus.

He is also inspired by the influence a person’s confidence in their physical appearance can have on their life. “The extent to which we can positively impact a patient’s self image with our knowledge and skill is both humbling and gratifying,” he says.

Although he specializes in aesthetic surgery of the breast and face, Dr. Kalus makes no distinction between aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. “A breast reconstruction is no less an aesthetic operation than a breast augmentation. A reconstruction of a nose or forehead defect is no less an aesthetic procedure than a rhinoplasty or blepharoplasty,” he says. “My absolute cardinal principle is to leave the patient appearing as though they never had surgery.”

Dr. Kalus also enjoys performing aesthetic facial reconstruction, as it respects the complex topography of the face as much as the anatomy, and makes every effort to leave the patient with an “unoperated” appearance. He is also known for his expertise in both primary and secondary labiaplasty. “This procedure is less frequently discussed, yet the need for which is clearly underserved from the standpoint of women suffering needlessly from labia minora hypertrophy, or disfigurement from improperly performed primary procedure,” explains Dr. Kalus. “This can be a source of significant improvement of quality of life for countless patients.”

After earning his medical degree from Boston University, Dr. Kalus completed his general surgery training at Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut. He then underwent plastic surgery training at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, and in Paris, France at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kalus has been an active member of several prestigious medical societies. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kalus also held the roles of Past President and Treasurer of the South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1990

Rating: 4.9

Name: Jacque Clements

Position: Practice Manager

Biography: Jacque Clements is the Practice Administrator for Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas and Shine Medical Spa. She brings over twenty years of both clinical and managerial experience in the medical and aesthetic sphere. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing from Iowa Weslyan University and is committed and dedicated to making every patient experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

Name: Elizabeth Vandyke Freer

Position: Physician Assistant

Biography: Having done many medical mission trips when younger, Liz had always had an interest in the art of Medicine. While catering on the side, she returned to school to get the necessary prerequisites to apply to MUSC PA school. She graduated in 2016 with a Master of Physician Assistant studies, and since then has held positions in Allergy and Immunology, Urgent Care, and then found her place in Cosmetic Injecting and Aesthetics. As an artist, it was the best of both worlds. She has been practicing as an injector for over two years prior to finding her place at Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas and Shine Medical Spa by Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas. We are excited to have her on our team!

Name: Susan Watson-Neimy RN, BSN, CANS

Position: Nurse Injector

Biography: Susan Watson-Neimy, RN, BSN, CANS has been working at Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas for over nine years. Susan is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist credentialed by the American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses. She has become a Master Aesthetic Injector, combining her extensive technical expertise with a unique appreciation and understanding for facial anatomy and aesthetics. Susan collaborates with Dr. Rowin and Dr. Kalus on the unique individualized treatment plans for each and every patient under their care. A graduate of The Medical University of South Carolina, Susan spent her earlier professional career as an Emergency Room nurse highly regarded for her passion and commitment to improving patient lives. Over the past 13 years she has devoted her education, training and technical skills as an expert injector, practitioner of medical tattooing, and as an aesthetic physician extender receiving her training from leading innovators and experts in the field.

Name: Ashley Lovett, RN, BSN

Position: Nurse Injector

Name: Zachary Childress, RN, BSN

Position: Nurse Injector

Name: Lilly Larson BSN, RN, CNOR

Position: Registered Nurse

Biography: A graduate from the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, Lilly has acquired a broad range of skills throughout her career, from surgical assistant to operating room nurse to medical office assistant. She is a Certified Perioperative Nurse and has served in several different types of medical/surgical procedures and found a true passion in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her knowledge and professional presence make her a great asset to our team at Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas.

Name: Reba Mueller, RN

Position: Registered Nurse

Biography: Reba received her nursing degree from the University of South Carolina and has over thirty years of experience as a former emergency room, surgical ICU, and pediatric ICU nurse and educator. She possesses not only a tremendous clinical background and experience but a unique combination of compassion and care that makes all of our patients that much more confident and comfortable throughout their preoperative and postoperative experience.

Name: Amber Lang, LPN, CLT, LME

Position: Aesthetician

Name: Angel Jenkens

Position: Laser Tech

Years experience: 20

Biography: Angel Jenkins brings nearly twenty years of clinical aesthetic experience with lasers, IPL, and facial and body treatments both in dermatology and plastic surgery. Her passion for her work is only exceeded by her empathic care which she brings to each and every one of her patients.

Name: Anissa Martinez

Position: Staff

Biography: Anissa Martinez is the premier eyebrow specialist in the low country! As a natural born artist, Anissa takes joy and satisfaction from translating vision into reality. She has years of experience in creating a full, natural looking brow, while sculpting the perfect eye-opening arch. Properly shaped eyebrows frame the face, create a more youthful appearance, and take tons of time off of your daily makeup routine! Anissa’s warm, friendly and professional disposition are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Oh, and by the way, her results speak for themselves.

Name: Kerstin Felton

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Years experience: 10

Biography: Kerstin Felton is the Front Office Manager. She brings extensive experience in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Her passion for customer service and extensive knowledge of skincare and products makes her a valued member of our team. Kerstin takes pride in knowing that all questions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.

Name: Jennifer Smith

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: Jennifer began her career as a licensed aesthetician and has extensive previous experience in a busy dermatology practice. Her passion lies in helping patients from a customer service vantage and excels in her position as the front office manager. Although she has spent over a decade in management, her aesthetic interests remain an important focus for her. Jennifer’s aesthetics and management experience make her an essential and vital member of our team.