Plastic Surgeon Doctor Culbertson Sumter, South Carolina

Name: Gary R. Culbertson, MD
Last name: Culbertson
Gender: Male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1994
Years experience: 29
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Address: 18 Miller Road
Phone: +1 803-773-6361
City: Sumter
State: South Carolina
Zip Code: 29150
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 50$
Consultation note: $50
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center, USC, St. Johns Medical Center
Education: 
Postdoc Training: 
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Gary Randall Culbertson (ABMSUID -253535)

Viewed: 8/6/2008

Day of birth:
8/28/1956

Status: Alive

Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 4/1/2004 – 12/31/2016
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/22/1996 – 12/31/2006

American Board of Surgery

Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification:
2/14/1994 – 7/1/2004

Education: 1984 MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 18 Miller RdSumter, SC 29150-2403 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.0007,-81.03530121

Primary location: 
Location name: Columbia
State: SC
Country: US
Map point: 34.0007,-81.03530121
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belotero
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • CO2 Laser
  • Collagen Injection
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • Restylane
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 8526
Answer count: 224
Review count: 10
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 4
Total star count: 5
Star rating: 3.2160592130893
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jan 8, 2009
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile photo modified: Jan 1, 1970
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 23, 2012
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Columbia, SC, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0007,-81.03530121

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Aug 2014) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Voluma (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Oct 2011) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Apr 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Apr 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Voluma (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Aug 2014) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2013) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2013) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2013) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2013) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $5000 – Feb 26, 2016 – Sumter, SC
  • $10000 – Nov 20, 2020
  • $8300 – Feb 20, 2015 – Sumter, SC
  • $7500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Sumter, SC
  • $10000 – Nov 20, 2020
  • $10000 – Nov 20, 2020
  • $10000 – Nov 20, 2020
  • $4200 – Oct 28, 2011 – Sumter, South Carolina
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $5000 – Feb 26, 2016 – Sumter, SC
  • $5000 – Feb 26, 2016 – Sumter, SC
  • $5000 – Feb 26, 2016 – Sumter, SC
  • $8300 – Feb 20, 2015 – Sumter, SC
  • $8300 – Feb 20, 2015 – Sumter, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $7500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Sumter, SC
  • $7500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Sumter, SC
  • $7500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Sumter, SC
  • $7500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Sumter, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8270 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $6600 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $6600 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC
  • $8600 – Jun 29, 2012 – Columbia, SC

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $6000 – Aug 1, 2014 – Sumter, SC
  • $4200 – Jun 2019 – Sumter, SC
  • $6000 – Aug 1, 2014 – Sumter, SC

Voluma Prices

  • $1175 – Jun 7, 2016 – Sumter, SC
  • $1175 – Jun 7, 2016 – Sumter, SC

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
I’m in a Healthy Weight Range After Massive Weight Loss. Now What?
Massive Weight Loss Surgery
Jul 8, 2013
Yes, you appear to be a good candidate for a body contouring following massive weight loss. No, a lower body lift usually does not help with the medial thigh area. Consider writing down which area of the body bothers you the most from #1 to #3. Next make sure you are in good health for surgery with a consult to your primary care practitioner for an EKG and some metabolic lab testing. Because, malnutrition following a GBP can be an issue with surgery. Then, take this data with your…
Bra Line Back Lift?
Back Lift
Jul 8, 2013
Yes, you appear to be a good candidate for a Back Lift. As long as your weight is stable, your cardio-pulmonary status is good and you understand that additional procedures may be required to remove all the roles of your back (i.e. Liposuction) then, you should do well. Consider a consult with a local member of the ASAPS. They are experts in body contouring procedures. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Would Like to Know if Erbium Yag Laser Resurfacing Can Result in Loss of Facial Volume?
Facial Volume Loss
Apr 3, 2013
As we age there is usually a natural loss in facial volume or fat. This why the current state of the Art Facial Rejuvenation procedures involve Filling the Face usually with Fat Grafting. If you are concerned about possible facial volume loss over time you might want to consider fat grafting to the face at the time of your laser resurfacing. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Surgeon Completely Forgot to Lipo. Should I Be Expected to Pay Again?
Oversight??
Apr 1, 2013
Sorry to here you did not get what you thought you were paying for with your revisional surgery. Check your agreement to make sure it is writing and then point it out to your surgeon/ contractor. Request how they plan to correct the alleged oversight. If you are not satisfied consider filling a complaint about your surgeon with your states physician licensing agency. This is usually the states Medical Board. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Tummy Tuck, Revision?
TT???????
Mar 27, 2013
Thank you for the photo’s. They are quit helpful. Your result is more indicative of a panniculectomy and not an abdominoplasty. Please seek out a second option with a member of the ASAPS in your area. They are experts in correctional cosmetic surgery. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Resolution of Small Seroma with Weekly Aspiration & Abdominal Binder?
Small Post operative seroma
Mar 27, 2013
Post operative seromas following a TT. Serial aspiration is often the most effective approach. Other options include utilization of compressive garments or binders and diuretics. Please consult back with your surgeon for directions. It can sometimes take several weeks for these post operative seromas to resolve. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

SEROMA Continues to Persist?
Post operative seroma
Mar 27, 2013
Post operative seromas following a TT and Liposuction can be somewhat common. Serial aspiration or catheter drainage is often the most effective approach. Other options include utilization of compressive garments or binders and diuretics. Please consult back with your surgeon for directions. It can sometimes take several weeks for these post operative seromas to resolve. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Will This Spitting of Stitches Ever End?
Ethibond
Mar 27, 2013
I do not have good news. Ethibond stich abcesses can be local or course all the way along your suture line. Make sure you are getting cultured with the drainage of these stich abscess.

Most Plastic Surgeons have moved away from Ethibond sutures decades ago due to the risks associated with this suture. Many now use exoensive/ disslovable sutures like PDS. Please address your concerns to your orginal surgeon. I hope this eventually goes away. Best,

Gary R…

Following Surgery for Ptosis As a Child. Can More Be Done to Make my Eyelid Work or Make my Eyes
Secondary Surgery on Unilateral Congential Ptosis
Mar 23, 2013
Thank you for the photo’s. They are very helpful. An examination would be required to properly answer your question. Secondary surgery after two attempts at congential ptosis repair can be frought with hazard. You do not want an exposed cornea which could lead to loss of that eye. Consider a consult with a member of the ASAPS that specializes in Oculoplastic surgery in your area. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Does Any Dr. Do Fully Ablative CO2/Erbium Laser Resurfacing?
CO2 or Erbium Full Face Laser treatments
Mar 22, 2013
CO2 or Erbium Full Face Laser treatments are performed almost daily in almost every major city in the USA. Consider giving a member of the ASAPS in your local area a call. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Is a Brow Lift Suitable for a Person with Connective Tissue Disorder?
CTD
Mar 22, 2013
There are many different types of Connective Tissue Disorders (CTD). May I suggest you start with the practitioner that is treating you for the CTD. Ask if would be safe for you to have surgery and what precautions would be required. Request they put your visit in writing like a pre-operative clearance. Then, if your doctor says it is OK seek evaluation/ examination by a member of the ASAPS in your area. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

My PS Only Wants Remove 450-500mg for Both Breasts for my Reduction. Why So Little?
BEFORE your surgery please…
Mar 22, 2013
BEFORE your surgery please express your concerns to your surgeon. You might say “ I really want to be smaller than body size” or, “ I want a C Cup in a Playtex Braw”. See what kind of response you receive. If you are not satisfied their response there are most likely many other surgeons who will be able to accomplish your desires. Consider a second option or consult with a member of the ASAPS in your area. They are experts in Breast Surgery. Best,

Gary R…

What Procedures Would I Need to Under Go to Have a Reasonable Sized Perky Breast?
Mastopexy??
Mar 22, 2013
Thank you for the photographs. They are very helpful. Your photographs shows you obviously have third degree ptosis or severe sagging of the breast. This condition is best corrected by a breast lift or mastopexy. Anticipate, you will drop at least 1/2 to 1 cup size with a mastopexy. A breast reduction normally requires a decrease in at least 2 cup sizes. Consider a consult with a member of the ASAPS in your area. They are experts in Breast Surgery. Best,

Gary…

I Have Tubular Breast, Brava? Surgery? Fat Transfer? or Implant?
Breast Ptosis
Mar 22, 2013
Thank you for the photograph. It is very helpful. Your phograph shows you obviously have third degree ptosis or severe sagging of the breast. This condition is best corrected by a breast lift or mastopexy. Please consider another consult with a member of the ASAPS in your area. They are experts in Breast Surgery. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Would 20% Glycolic Cream Help Me?
Sensative Skin
Mar 20, 2013
No, a glycolic based product is unlikely to be of assistance in your case. An examination would be helpful to determine which of the vast array of possible products or laser ablation would be most benifical in your case. Best,

Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/24/2023