Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Charleston, SC
Dr. Joseph Russell, MD
Dual Board-Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon located in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Natural-Looking Results That You’ve Always Wanted!
Charleston’s Deep Plane Facelift Surgeon
Dr. Joseph Russell is a Charleston native who grew up on James Island. He has a passion for excellence in everything he does, as evidenced by his graduation Summa Cum Laude from both college and medical school. These accolades led to a five-year residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery.
Following his residency graduation, he embarked on a one-year fellowship in facial plastic surgery to master the intricacies of deep-plane facelift and rhinoplasty techniques. Upon completion of all his training in 2017, he returned to the Charleston area, where he practices today.
Dr. Russell is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.




Double Board Certified
Dr. Joseph Russell

Deep Plane Facelift
Dr. Joseph Russell provides advanced treatments for aging faces, specializing in deep plane facelifts. He tailors his surgical approach to each patient’s unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Facelift Patient Testimonial
There is absolutely no need to travel to New York, California, Florida or Texas to find a world class facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Russell is a brilliant surgeon with specialized expertise and extensive training in cutting edge techniques based in Charleston, South Carolina. His attention to detail and meticulous precision delivered incredible results! After extensive research and many consultations, I knew immediately Dr. Russell was the surgeon I was searching for and he far surpassed my expectations. Dr. Russell is assisted by a professional, supportive and caring staff that make the entire experience comfortable. I am thrilled with my amazing results and it has only been 2 months since my surgery. My family thinks I look 15-20 years younger and totally natural. I feel blessed to have found such a warm, attentive, artistic and talented surgeon. Thank you Dr. Russell!!
J Lo

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
Dr. Joseph Russell performs both open and closed rhinoplasty procedures, tailoring each approach to the patient’s individual anatomy, needs, and aesthetic goals.
Rhinoplasty Patient Testimonial
He did a fantastic job on my daughter’s nose. He is very caring and informative.
Patricia

Blepharoplasty
Dr. Joseph Russell performs blepharoplasty to address aging around the eyes, including excess eyelid skin and under-eye fullness. Treatment is tailored to each patient to create a more rested, refreshed appearance while maintaining natural facial characteristics.
Blepharoplasty Patient Testimonial
My “eyelid journey” was a rather long one, complicated by various health problems. Dr Russell was always patient snd understanding. As the surgery drew near, his confident demeanor put me at ease. His pre-op and post-op instructions were clear. I could not be more pleased. I would like to rate him MUCH higher than 5 stars!
Lynne

Brow Lift
Dr. Joseph Russell performs brow lift surgery to address a heavy or descended brow and signs of aging in the upper face. Each procedure is tailored to the patient’s facial anatomy, with the goal of restoring a more youthful brow position while maintaining a natural, balanced appearance.
Brow Lift Patient Testimonial
By far the best medical procedure and aftercare I have ever received. Dr. Russell’s care and concern kept me at peace throughout every step of my plastic surgery. The care from the office staff was super! Would never even consider having another doctor touch my face other than Dr. Russell.
Lisa
A Message from Dr. Russell
My patient-care philosophy is simple — I treat my patients the way I would like to be treated as a patient myself. In practice, this means that when you come in for a consultation, I will give you my honest assessment of your areas of concern, and then discuss with you the options for you to consider, whether surgical or non-surgical.
So much of our sense of self is found in our faces, so when you are considering making a change to your face, I feel that you should understand the procedures you are interested in and consider your options carefully. I will let you know what I think the best options are, but I will also let you know of any potential downsides to consider with a particular treatment, so that you can make an informed decision.
I personally disdain high-pressure sales tactics when I am considering a purchase, so you will not be subjected to any of that as a patient in my practice. At the conclusion of our consultation, my patient care coordinator will provide you with pricing and scheduling information for the treatments we have discussed, but no immediate decision will be sought from you.
Occasionally, I will see patients who I believe are better off not having any procedure at all, and if I find that to be true in your case, I will let you know.
My goal is to always do the very best I can for every one of my patients. I have no students, residents, or fellows in my practice – I personally perform every aspect of all my procedures, from first cut to last stitch. I enjoy the meticulous attention to detail that my craft requires, but even more, I love producing stunning before-and-after transformations for my patients. As you browse through the various procedure pages on this site, you will see many of these before-and-after examples from some of my patients who were kind enough to let me share them with you.
Welcome to Russell Facial Plastic Surgery!
Schedule Your Consultation
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Joseph Russell today to learn more about facial plastic surgery procedures. He will discuss your surgical goals and help you choose the procedure that is right for you. Dr. Russell is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and is known for his natural-looking results and his commitment to patient satisfaction.
