Voted Best Plastic Surgeon in Savannah for 15 Consecutive Years
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Plastic Surgeon in Savannah, GA
Natural Plastic Surgery Results From a Savannah Surgeon Since 1993
Dr. Richard Greco has cared for plastic surgery patients in Savannah, Georgia, for more than three decades. His Savannah office at 5361 Reynolds Street sits in the city’s hospital district, right next door to Candler Hospital, and serves patients from across Chatham County, including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Wilmington Island, and Tybee Island.
As a double board-certified plastic surgeon and the co-founder and CEO of The Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Greco offers facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring with one goal in mind: results that look like you on a well-rested day, never overdone. He has been voted Best Plastic Surgeon in Savannah for 15 consecutive years, and many of his patients come to him through friends and family members he treated years ago.
Whether you are ready to schedule surgery or simply want to learn which options fit your goals, a private consultation at our Savannah office is the best place to start. Call 912-355-8000 to talk with our team.
Why Savannah Patients Choose Dr. Greco
Dr. Greco opened his Savannah practice in 1993, and in the years since, he has performed more than 18,000 cosmetic procedures. That kind of volume matters in plastic surgery. A surgeon who has seen thousands of faces and bodies heal knows how tissue behaves over time, which helps him plan results that still look natural five and ten years later.
His path to Savannah started early. He graduated summa cum laude from Ursinus College at 19, then earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in the top 2% of his class, where he served as president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After five years of general surgery residency and plastic surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh, he completed an aesthetic surgery fellowship focused on the face at Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital in New York City.
A few highlights Savannah patients often ask about:
- Local Recognition: Voted Best Plastic Surgeon in Savannah for 15 consecutive years.
- Peer Recognition: Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
- Practice Leadership: Co-founder and CEO of The Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery.
- Facial Expertise: Fellowship training in aesthetic facial surgery, the foundation of his facelift and eyelid work.
Patients also mention the time he spends listening. Every consultation begins with your concerns and goals, and Dr. Greco will tell you honestly when a smaller procedure, or no procedure at all, would serve you better. You can read more about his background on the Meet Dr. Greco page.
Plastic Surgery Services at Our Savannah Office
Dr. Greco offers surgical and non-surgical options for the face, breasts, and body. Each treatment plan is built around your anatomy and goals, and many patients combine procedures to reduce total recovery time.
Face
Facial procedures at our Savannah office address the most common signs of aging and the features patients most want to refine:
Facelift Surgery: Lifts sagging skin and jowls along the lower face and jawline for a smoother, rested look.
Brow Lift: Raises a heavy or low brow and softens deep forehead creases.
Neck Lift Surgery: Removes loose skin and excess fat under the chin to sharpen the neck and jaw contour.
Eyelid Surgery: Trims extra skin and fat from the upper or lower lids so you look less tired.
Noninvasive Facial Rejuvenation: Botox and Juvederm injections smooth lines and restore lost volume with little downtime.
Rhinoplasty: Reshapes the nose to bring it into balance with your other facial features and can improve breathing in some cases.
Breast
Breast surgery can restore shape after pregnancy or weight changes, add volume, or relieve the physical strain of heavy breasts:
Breast Augmentation: Adds fullness and improves symmetry using implants matched to your frame.
Breast Lift: Raises and reshapes breasts that have lost firmness or sit lower than they used to.
Breast Reduction: Reduces breast size and weight, which can ease neck, shoulder, and back discomfort.
Body
Body contouring procedures remove stubborn fat and excess skin that diet and exercise cannot fix on their own:
Mommy Makeover: Combines breast and abdominal procedures to restore your pre-pregnancy shape in one surgery.
Tummy Tuck: Removes loose abdominal skin and tightens separated muscles for a flatter, firmer midsection.
Body, Arm, and Thigh Lift: Removes hanging skin after major weight loss and tightens the arms, thighs, and torso.
Male Plastic Surgery: Includes male breast reduction, liposuction, neck lifts, and jawline enhancement for a more defined masculine look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Good candidates are in stable overall health, do not smoke or are willing to quit before and after surgery, and have realistic expectations for what a procedure can change. For body contouring, being at or near a weight you can maintain also leads to longer-lasting results. Dr. Greco reviews your medical history, examines the area of concern, and explains what is and is not achievable during your consultation. If surgery is not the right fit, he will tell you and may suggest a non-surgical option instead.
Dr. Greco is board-certified in both general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Board certification means a surgeon completed an accredited residency and passed rigorous written and oral exams in that specialty. Because the term “cosmetic surgeon” is not limited to plastic surgeons, checking a surgeon’s board certification is one of the most reliable ways to confirm their training. It is worth asking any surgeon you consider which board certified them and in what specialty.
Recovery depends on the procedure. Injectables like Botox and Juvederm involve little to no downtime, while many patients return to desk work about one to two weeks after eyelid surgery or breast augmentation. Larger procedures such as a tummy tuck, facelift, or mommy makeover usually call for two to three weeks away from work, with strenuous exercise limited for about six weeks. Dr. Greco gives you a recovery timeline specific to your procedure so you can plan time off and arrange help at home.
Yes, financing is available for qualifying patients, which lets you spread the cost of your procedure into monthly payments. Our team can walk you through the options and the application process after your consultation. Since cosmetic procedures are generally not covered by insurance, many patients find a payment plan makes their goals more manageable. Breast reduction is one exception that some insurance plans may cover when it relieves documented physical symptoms.
Our Savannah office is located at 5361 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405, right next door to Candler Hospital. If you are using GPS, enter the full street address rather than the hospital name so you are routed to our building instead of the main hospital entrance. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any trouble finding us on the day of your appointment, call 912-355-8000, and our front desk will guide you in.