Voted Best Plastic Surgeon in Savannah for 15 Consecutive Years
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Plastic Surgeon in Bluffton & Hilton Head, SC
Experienced Plastic Surgery Care for Bluffton, Hilton Head, and the Lowcountry
Patients across the South Carolina Lowcountry do not need to cross the Savannah River to see Dr. Richard Greco. His Bluffton office, located in Plantation Business Park just off Highway 278, offers a convenient place to meet with a double-board-certified plastic surgeon close to home. It is an easy drive for patients from Hilton Head Island, Okatie, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland.
Dr. Greco has more than 35 years of experience in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring. His approach is simple: enhance the features you already have and preserve what makes your face and body your own. Patients who meet with him in Bluffton receive the same experience and attention he has given Savannah patients since 1993, with a much shorter drive.
Consultations at our Bluffton office are by appointment on Tuesday afternoons. Call 843-757-0002 to reserve a time that works for you.
Meet Dr. Greco: A Surgeon Other Surgeons Learn From
Before he ever opened a practice, Dr. Greco was teaching. As an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he trained plastic surgery residents and medical students in aesthetic, hand, and plastic surgery techniques. He also edited the textbook Emergency Plastic Surgery and has authored more than 30 scientific papers, including six medical textbook chapters.
That commitment to advancing the specialty carried into national leadership. Dr. Greco served as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), chaired the society’s Public Education and Exhibition committees, and is a past president of the Royal and Ancient Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has spoken at national and international symposia on surgical technique, and his insights have been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and 60 Minutes.
Here is what that background means for you as a patient:
- Broad Surgical Training: He is board-certified in both general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery, with additional fellowship training in hand surgery.
- Safety First: Procedures are performed in a fully accredited surgical facility, and he uses minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to limit scarring and downtime.
- Honest Guidance: He will recommend only what you need, even when that means a smaller procedure than you expected.
- Proven Results: More than 18,000 cosmetic procedures performed over 35+ years in practice.
To learn more about his education, training, and career, visit the Meet Dr. Greco page.
Plastic Surgery Services for Bluffton and Hilton Head Patients
From subtle facial refreshers to full-body transformations, Dr. Greco offers a complete range of cosmetic procedures. During your Bluffton consultation, he will explain which options match your goals and how procedures can be combined.
Face
Facial procedures can turn back visible signs of aging or refine a single feature:
Facelift Surgery: Repositions facial tissue and removes excess skin to correct jowls and deep folds.
Brow Lift: Lifts drooping brows that can make you look tired or upset when you are not.
Neck Lift Surgery: Tightens loose neck skin and bands to restore a clean line from chin to collarbone.
Eyelid Surgery: Corrects hooded upper lids and puffy lower lids for a brighter, more open look.
Noninvasive Facial Rejuvenation: Botox relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles, and Juvederm fills nasolabial folds, lips, and cheeks.
Rhinoplasty: Refines the size, shape, or profile of the nose while keeping it natural to your face.
Breast
Breast procedures can help you feel more comfortable and confident in your clothes and in your body:
Breast Augmentation: Increases breast size and fullness with implants chosen for a proportional result.
Breast Lift: Restores a higher, perkier position after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss.
Breast Reduction: Lightens oversized breasts to relieve physical discomfort and make exercise easier.
Body
Body contouring targets loose skin and fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise:
Mommy Makeover: Addresses the breast and tummy changes pregnancy leaves behind with one coordinated recovery.
Tummy Tuck: Flattens the abdomen by removing excess skin and repairing stretched abdominal muscles.
Body, Arm, and Thigh Lift: Contours the arms, thighs, and torso after significant weight loss leaves skin behind.
Male Plastic Surgery: Discreet procedures for men, from chest reduction and liposculpture to facelifts and chin implants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your consultation starts with a conversation about what you would like to change and why. Dr. Greco then reviews your health history, examines the treatment area, and explains which procedures could help, along with the expected recovery and possible risks. You will also have time to look at before-and-after photos and ask every question on your list. Consultations are private and carry no obligation to move forward.
Yes, many patients combine procedures, such as a facelift with eyelid surgery or a breast lift with a tummy tuck. Combining treatments means one round of anesthesia and one recovery period instead of two, which saves time away from work and family. Dr. Greco will only recommend a combination when it is safe for your health and the total length of surgery. In some cases, he may suggest staging procedures a few months apart instead.
Many surgical results are long-lasting, but your body will continue to age naturally. A facelift typically turns the clock back about ten years, while results from a tummy tuck or breast reduction can last indefinitely if you maintain a stable weight. Injectables are temporary, with Botox lasting about five to six months and Juvederm lasting about six to nine months. Wearing sunscreen, not smoking, and staying at a steady weight all help protect your results.
Absolutely. A growing number of men in the Bluffton and Hilton Head area seek plastic surgery to look as energetic as they feel or to address concerns like enlarged male breast tissue. Popular procedures for men include male breast reduction, liposuction, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, and chin or jaw implants. Dr. Greco offers discreet consultations and focuses on results that keep a masculine look.
Our Bluffton office is located at 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 301, Bluffton, SC 29910, inside Plantation Business Park just off Highway 278 (Fording Island Road). The business park has easy access to both Highway 278 and Bluffton Parkway, which makes the trip simple for patients coming from Hilton Head Island, Okatie, or Hardeeville. Our building has elevator access. Visits are by appointment, so call 843-757-0002 to schedule or if you need help finding us.