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When you look in the mirror, do your eyebrows seem to be sinking toward the sides of your eyes? Board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthew Baker with H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery can perform a brow lift that raises your brows and smooths away signs of aging on your forehead and around your...

You’re thrilled with your family, but now that you’re a mom, is there any way to get your pre-baby body back? Childbirth, while a momentous experience, brings changes to your body that aren’t easily erased. Breastfeeding may have deflated your breasts. You may have loose skin on your abdomen. Your...

You’ve seen lists of what’s in and out for 2024. Laser hair removal is a perennial “in.” Our visually oriented culture today sees long, smooth, hair-free legs and underarms as beautiful.  Your bikini line, the delicate area around your pubic bone and labia, is the other area where you want...

It’s a new year, and you want it to be the year of the “new you.” You’re ready to commit to shedding those extra pounds that have been weighing you down.  Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Matthew Baker with Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center by H/K/B, has a recipe for your...

Are you looking for a noninvasive aesthetic treatment that minimizes your skin imperfections? Chemical peels are tried-and-true skin rejuvenation treatments that can solve a variety of skin problems.  Dr. Matthew Baker, board-certified plastic surgeon with Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center by H/K/B, offers a number of noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatments in...

Are you embarrassed to appear in a swimsuit because your pubic area has elongated folds of skin that hang down and bunch up when you wear a bathing suit? Wearing a bikini is out of the question … or is it?  You don’t have to live the rest of your...

Whether you’re a man or a woman, losing hair on your head is upsetting. A woman’s hair is her “crowning glory” and part of her sensual allure, helping to attract the opposite sex. A full head of hair on a man signifies health and vitality.  If you’re a man, it’s...

Do you see new signs of aging around your eyes and on your forehead? Perhaps you’re unhappy with horizontal lines that, with time, could begin to look like railroad tracks. Maybe the skin around your eyes is drooping, giving your eyes a sad or tired look.  At Lowcountry Plastic Surgery...

You’re a mother and you love it, but childbirth changed your body into one you may not recognize anymore. You’re interested in a mommy makeover and want to know what surgery can do to restore your pre-baby body.  Board-certified Dr. Baker with Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center by H/K/B has extensive...

If you’re looking for a multipurpose skin rejuvenation treatment, a chemical peel is a great option. Whether you have dark spots from sun damage, acne with large pores, or fine lines and wrinkles, a chemical peel can help improve the appearance of your skin and leave it looking youthful, dewy,...

You’re ready to take the weight loss journey. You want to eliminate those rolls of fat that spill over your waistline. You want thinner thighs. You definitely want to get rid of the excess flab on your arms.  Our expert provider at Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center by H/K/B provides answers...

Has your BMI been 30 or higher for a long time? If you feel like you’ve tried every diet under the sun but none has worked, you’re likely looking for a different solution. You don’t want to undergo the pain and recovery process involved in weight loss surgery. Is there...

You’re thrilled to be a mother, but you may be surprised and dismayed at the changes pregnancy has wrought in your body. You’ve exercised, and you eat right, but when you look in the mirror, you see a different body than you had before children. You may see sagging breasts...

Have you noticed a change in the skin around your vagina? Perhaps you feel chafing or a burning sensation in the area if you put on yoga pants or skinny jeans. Your entire vaginal area may appear swollen. You may be getting more than your share of yeast infections. What’s...

Your hair is an important part of your body image. A woman’s hair is known as her “crowning glory” and a central part of her sensuality, and a man’s thick hair signals health and vigor.  If you’re experiencing hair loss, you’re searching for answers. You may have negative feelings about...

If you’re considering breast surgery because you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, it’s time to make an appointment with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jack Hensel Jr. with Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Hensel consults with you about your goals and explains which type of breast surgery...

You want your old tattoo removed. Your life has changed, and the tattoo is a symbol of things in the past that are no longer relevant. The tattoo may represent an old relationship; you may have a new significant other.  Tattoo removal is a medical-grade procedure. You should have your tattoo...

Are you embarrassed about a private part of your body — your labia, the folds of skin that cover the entrance to your vagina and your urethra? You have two sets of labia, the labia majora, which are the larger folds of skin on the outside and are easily visible,...

You’ve noticed some unwanted signs of aging on your forehead and around your eyes.  Perhaps you have an important event coming up and want to look your best. Maybe you just want to improve your appearance.  If you want a temporary solution but one that will last for several months,...

Are you tired of the ups and downs of dieting? If you haven’t been successful at getting to and staying at a goal weight, perhaps it’s time to try a new approach.  If you’re looking into nonsurgical weight loss solutions, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jack Hensel Jr., with Lowcountry Plastic...

If you’re a man who’s concerned about premature signs of aging or just wants to improve your appearance, you may be considering a cosmetic procedure. You’re in good company. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, men had well over 1 million aesthetic procedures in 2018. That’s an increase of...

Do you see new signs of aging when you look in the mirror? Marks of aging can show up anywhere on your face. Perhaps it’s fine lines and wrinkles. Maybe the furrows between your eyebrows are the problem. What’s happened to your cheeks? They look less full. Is your jawline...

Is losing weight a constant battle for you, and one that you often lose? After your mid-30s, you may find it’s even harder to lose weight. As you age, your body doesn’t cooperate as well in shedding the extra pounds — but there are ways to help you do it. ...

Summer is coming and you want your body to have smooth contours — not bulges that show protruding, excess fat. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jack Hensel Jr. with Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, provides an array of non-surgical and surgical body contouring procedures that smooth away...

Winter weather dries out your skin; the air has less humidity in it. Are you tired of looking at skin imperfections like wrinkles, cellulite, or stretch marks? Now’s the time to combat premature signs of aging — before the swimsuit season.  If you’ve never had a body wrap, now’s the...

Modern plastic surgery offers relief from body differences that embarrass or upset you. Some women develop enlarged labia around the vagina. The labia is the protective skin in that area. The thick folds of skin on the outside are the labia majora; the inside folds are the labia minora. Enlarged...

You’ve noticed increasing amounts of cellulite. You thought that it only occurred in older people. But cellulite can appear as early as your 20s. Those bumps and depressions in your skin make you appear much older than your age. Cellulite can appear in many places on your body — your...

Aging causes changes to your skin — including your eyelids. Do your upper eyelids now have a heavy fold of skin just above your eyelashes? The skin folds there change your appearance so that you may look sleepy all the time. Your upper eyelids may droop so much that they...

Do your eyes look washed-out in selfies and other photos? Having long, thick eyelashes can make a difference in your facial appearance.  If your eyelashes seem shorter and thinner in recent years, it’s likely because they are shorter and thinner. Unfortunately, that’s part of the natural aging process. The good...

American culture has become highly visual since social media took off a couple of decades ago. Living in the age of the selfie, you see your good points and your flaws as you engage in social media. Whether you’re a millennial or a baby boomer, you want to look your...

You love being a mom, but you don’t love the new body that has replaced your pre-baby body. Your breasts sag and have lost their sexual allure. That’s not the only place you have sagging, droopy skin. Your abdomen looks like it has two levels where the skin folds into...

IV therapy has been used for medical purposes for years in hospitals, but not until the last few decades has it been utilized as an adjunct to wellness habits. Modern life is not without stress, especially during the last year. Stress lowers your ability to fight off viruses and bacteria....

Have all of your dieting efforts to date gone down the drain? If you’re in a cycle of diet failure, it’s time to consider a diet that’s bred some controversy: the hCG diet. Before you skip to another page, know that the hCG diet as originally conceived, with very minimal...

Cosmetic surgery and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are more and more popular with men. Over 1 million men had a cosmetic procedure in 2018, almost a 30 percent increase since 2000.  Research shows men often choose cosmetic procedures to help boost their self-confidence and advance in their careers. In a...

Have you ever been so thirsty that you just craved water? That’s one of the milder symptoms of dehydration. You’re more prone to dehydration in the summer because you’re more likely engaging in outdoor physical activities and sports in the heat. You’re losing water at a fast rate as your...

You know summer is coming soon, and you’ve been working hard to slim down and get those extra pounds off. Are you still dissatisfied with the results you’ve been able to achieve by exercising and eating right? Everyone carries fat differently. If you have love handles, excess belly fat, or...

The pandemic affected everyone across the globe. As the economy opens up, you can’t wait to be outside this spring and summer. You love sunshine, but be sure to take daily precautions against overexposure to those rays.  Sunlight helps your body make Vitamin D, which is essential to your bones,...

The tattoo you got years ago doesn’t represent who you are now. Perhaps you had the name of your first love inked on your arm, and she’s long gone. Your new partner doesn’t really appreciate being reminded of your old love, and neither do you.  Board-certified Dr. Jack Hensel Jr....

You’ve tried to get back in shape after having your baby, but it’s been months, and you see lumps and sagging in more than one place. You’re too young to have drooping breasts and a drooping belly that make you look years older than you are.  Dr. Jack Hensel Jr.,...

Has keeping New Year’s resolutions been a fantasy for you in previous years? You’ve tried counting calories, cutting carbs,and many other approaches. It’s time to try something new. Even though diets haven’t worked, you don’t want weight-loss surgery. Jack Hensel Jr., board-certified plastic surgeon and weight-loss specialist at Lowcountry Plastic...

Many women decide to have breast surgery for cosmetic reasons, but you may need breast surgery for an entirely different reason. Non-cosmetic breast surgery isn’t solely about improving the appearance of your breasts. Reconstructive breast surgery is a type of non-cosmetic breast surgery aimed at repairing an abnormality such as...

It’s that time of year again. Temptations are everywhere during the holiday season when you’re trying to lose weight: TV ads, window displays full of sweets, magazines with calorie-laden dessert recipes.  You need a plan of action to get you through the holiday season when you’re trying to lose weight...

Because more women are shaving their pubic hair these days, the folds of skin surrounding the vagina are more noticeable. This area, called the vulva, has two folds of skin. The labia majora are the larger, outer folds of skin that you normally see when you’re taking a shower, and...

Are you constantly tired and under stress? Your body may be robbed of needed vitamins and minerals. Dr. Jack Hensel Jr., board-certified plastic surgeon with Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, provides IV vitamin therapy that can boost your energy level and help you feel renewed. Here...

You love your children unconditionally but may miss your pre-childbearing body. Your breasts may sag after nursing; they just aren’t the perky breasts you had previously. Having children has stretched your abdomen. It has creases of flab and even wrinkles. You’d like to wear a sexy swimsuit, but the abdominal...

Have you been looking forward to a plastic surgery consultation? Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is open for business. Dr. Jack Hensel Jr., board-certified plastic surgeon currently serving on the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, operates the practice.  We’ve instituted new protocols and procedures for...

We’re in the age of the selfie. Those up-close photos often reveal every sign of aging. If you’ve noticed that your eyebrows seem to be drooping, getting closer to your eyes, it’s probably not an optical illusion, but the reality of time marching on, leaving its imprint on your face. ...

Have you tried on your swimsuit yet? If you see unwanted bulges and are motivated to lose weight, Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center, located in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, provides a comprehensive weight-loss program. Our team, headed by board-certified physician Jack Hensel Jr., MD, with weight-loss consultant Destiny Bendell,...

Having Botox® injections or other similar aesthetic treatments is no longer considered something to hide. Botox is rapidly becoming part of the arsenal of anti-aging treatments Americans are using to keep themselves looking youthful. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that Botox remains the No. 1 non-surgical cosmetic treatment...

As a woman, keeping your vagina in good health is important to you. After all, it’s the passage through which children come into the world — an amazing miracle. At Lowcountry Plastic Surgery in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Dr. Jack Hensel Jr. and the team can help you maintain vaginal...

If the skin on your face, neck, or hands looks dull, dry, rough, and wrinkled, you may be looking for a skin transformation, but not one that includes painful surgery. A chemical peel can enhance your skin’s appearance and minimize many types of skin imperfections. It’s scientifically proven to rejuvenate...

Have you ever wanted to have longer, darker eyelashes like the actresses in Hollywood films, the kind that would sweep beautifully over your cheekbones to add drama and glamour to your look? The truth is, many women in films wear false eyelashes, which can be a pain to put on...

Whether or not you like the term “Brotox,” it represents a new trend. More men are opting for Botox® injections than ever before.  Dr. Jack Hensel Jr. at Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center treats many men, offering injectables among other services. If you’re curious about the safety or effectiveness of cosmetic...

Bringing a baby into the world can be a joyous, life-changing experience. But pregnancy, giving birth, and breastfeeding can take a serious toll on your body. Having a baby often permanently changes a woman’s body, and it can significantly impact both body image and confidence. You may have heard of...

Did your last cold deplete all of your energy stores? Surprisingly, IV therapy can help hydrate and energize you after a cold, but that’s just one of its benefits. The popularity of IV therapy blossomed as celebrities publicly shared their success with the treatment as a way to detox and...

You’ve been going to the gym and eating right, but you still haven’t achieved your desired results. If you’re fighting the traditional belly bulge or struggling with love handles, then you’re like most people who struggle with stubborn body fat. Achieving your ideal body shape is possible despite factors like...

You hit the gym daily and eat veggies at every meal… so why do you still have a belly bulge or extra fat on your thighs?  The truth is, sometimes we just can’t beat our genes. Not with the usual measures, like diet and exercise, anyway. If you’ve been struggling...

Are you unhappy with how your eyebrows look? Are you tired of having to fuss with them all the time? At Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, we know that many women are tired of all the grooming they have to do to perfect their eyebrows. We...

If you’re looking for a way to reduce those fine lines and wrinkles on your face, but you don’t want plastic surgery, consider Botox® or dermal fillers. Both treatments offer natural-looking results with minimal down time. Charleston-area residents trust Dr. Jack Hensel Jr. and our experienced team at Lowcountry Plastic...

Here at Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center, our team of wellness experts, headed by Dr. Jack Hensel Jr., is ready to help you trim, tone, and beautify your skin. How our customized weight loss program can help you Our customized approach to weight loss goes beyond shedding a few pounds. As...

Childbirth, aging, or genetics may have caused you to develop enlarged labia minora (the lips around your vagina) that hang below the level of your hair-bearing labia majora. While some women live comfortably and confidently with enlarged labia, also known as labial hypertrophy, others don’t. In 2018, more than 10,000...

Life is full of hurdles that prevent us from achieving our ideal body shape — from childbirth to genetics. Luckily, there are more options than ever that successfully recontour your trouble spots, giving you a body you’ll be proud to show off. Here at Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center, under the...

When you hear the words “mommy makeover,” it’s easy to imagine a single miraculous procedure that can restore your youthful, pre-baby body. But this cosmetic treatment actually refers to a combination of aesthetic or surgical cosmetic techniques that address the individual changes pregnancy can cause. Whether you’re looking for solutions...

In 2017, the most recent year for which data has been collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 200,000 men opted for cosmetic surgical procedures and another one million chose less-invasive options like tattoo removal or microdermabrasion. Everyone deserves to feel confident in their own skin, and getting a minimally...

There’s a brand new year just around the corner, and that means it’s time for fresh starts and new beginnings — a time for setting goals. If you’re the type of person to make resolutions, then losing weight and getting more fit is probably somewhere near the top of your...

There’s a saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Whether or not you believe that, one thing’s for sure: Your eyes are usually the first thing people notice about you — not just when they first meet you, but day after day when they see you at...

A new baby is a wonder to behold, but getting back into the shape you had before pregnancy isn’t always possible without a little help. The Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center has the solution for moms of all shapes and sizes. The Mommy Makeover is a collection of surgical procedures that work together...

No matter how hard you work through diet and exercise to get and keep the body you want, Mother Nature seems to have her own ideas. Stores of fat appear to have minds of their own when it comes to body contouring, resisting all your efforts to reshape.The good news...

Wrinkles that start as fun laugh lines can grow to become a permanent reminder that you’re aging -- and something you notice every time you look in the mirror. While it’s all part of the natural process of getting older, you don’t have to put up with wrinkles and an...

The gig economy, social media pics, and dating apps are some of the forces behind why men have become more concerned about their appearance. This new interest has helped them realize something that women have known all along: When it comes to battling age and other body and facial issues,...

Getting older has its benefits, to be sure — with age comes experience, wisdom, and confidence, all of which are invaluable when it comes to navigating life’s trials and obstacles. But unfortunately, just when you’re starting to feel truly comfortable in your own skin, your skin begins to lose its...

If you’re not seeing results from exercise and diet, you may want to consider body contouring. Several techniques are available, each suited to different purposes. Whether you’re interested in tightening your waistline or you’ve finally had it with those love handles, we offer a body contouring service that’s right for...

In 2016, about 7 million people got Botox® injections, according to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, making it the leading cosmetic procedure that year. At Low Country Plastic Surgery, we’ve found that there are several reasons that Botox injections remain a popular option for people who...

Spring is in the air, which means summer is right around the corner. Are you ready for swimsuits and shorts? Are you struggling to lose your belly bulge or trim down your thighs? Even with an almost perfect diet and a strong commitment to your workout, some areas of fat...

There are multiple reasons why you might consider vaginal rejuvenation. Perhaps the skin or muscles of your genitals have lost some of their strength and elasticity after childbirth. Maybe you’re self-conscious about your physical appearance, or have discomfort or chafing in your vaginal area. No matter what your reason, there...

You want the magic secret to losing weight? Commercial diets claim to have it, and so do fitness trainers and magazines. That’s why Americans spend upwards of $60 billion annually in their quest for a thinner frame. Oftentimes, these promised magic solutions fail -- leaving you tired, hungry, and no...

How a Mommy Makeover Can Change Your LifeYou love your kids, but you’re not sure you love what they did to your body. Pregnancy and breastfeeding leave you with loose skin, stretch marks, and sagging breasts. These are issues that not even a healthy diet and regular exercise can fix.Enter...