In The Media
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for people around the world to learn and spread awareness about this devastating condition. The most common type of cancer in the United States, breast cancer has affected approximately four million women in 2022. Although survival rates have steadily improved in recent... Continue Reading
Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas is thrilled to announce the opening of Shine Medical Spa! We are also excited to welcome Aesthetic Physicians Assistant Liz Vandyke Freer, PA-C, our Aesthetic Nurses Zach Childress, RN, BSN and Amber Bidnick LPN, LME, as well as our premier eyebrow specialist Anissa Martinez to... Continue Reading
You may have heard in the news recently that Allergan®, a prominent manufacturer of breast implants, has voluntarily recalled their BioCell® textured implants because of a rare concern regarding the late development of an unusual type of cancer known as ALCL (Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma). According to recent studies, this... Continue Reading
In part one of our two-part blog series, Dr. Ram Kalus explained how ear surgery can help improve the lives of both children and adults. In this follow up discussion, he will provide an overview of the challenges of working with the ear and some of the techniques he employs... Continue Reading
Though our appearance in general should never be the most important thing, it is an inescapable fact that in most societies, we seek a "normal" appearance for us and for our children. While the prominence of our ears is certainly subjective, most people agree on what they consider to be... Continue Reading
Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ram Kalus, discusses the benefits of surgical treatment for gynecomastia, a very common condition affecting men across a range of ages. Men and boys who have excess fat and/or tissue in the breasts may be suffering from a condition referred to as gynecomastia. For younger... Continue Reading
Charleston plastic surgeon Dr. Ram Kalus recently made an appearance on the popular daytime talk show, The Doctors. Dr. Kalus says he thoroughly enjoyed the experience and looks forward to similar ventures because of the chance to interact with other like-minded professionals and an audience interested in the world of... Continue Reading
October is breast cancer awareness month, prompting Charleston, SC plastic surgeon Dr. Ram Kalus to not only discuss the importance of early diagnosis with his patients, but also what can be done once they beat... Continue Reading
