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Jack M. Hensel, Jr., M.D.

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People expect their physicians to be knowledgeable and skilled, and trust them to provide the highest standards of care. At Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center (LPSC), we want to provide a comfortable environment where our patients have access to the highest quality medical care while maintaining professional and ethical standards through education, research and patient care. By using the latest techniques we strive to develop an individualized program to meet each patient’s specific goals. We practice the full range of plastic surgery services, both reconstructive and cosmetic, and will provide these services with the utmost in excellence, and with the patient's welfare and satisfaction as the ultimate goal.

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Dr. Hensel was listed in the Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons 2007 and was featured in the January 2008 issues of Glamour, Allure and Self magazines as one of the Premier Plastic Surgeons in the state of South Carolina. MTV’s True Life Series featured Dr. Jack Hensel in an episode on Plastic Surgery.

He was also voted by The Charleston City Paper’s Pick for Best Plastic Surgeon three years running since 2008.

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People expect their physicians to be knowledgeable and skilled, and trust them to provide the highest standards of care. At Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center, we want to provide a comfortable environment where our patients have access to the highest quality medical care while maintaining professional and ethical standards through education, research and patient care. By using the latest techniques we strive to develop an individualized program to meet each patient’s specific goals. We practice the full range of plastic surgery services, both reconstructive and cosmetic, and will provide these services with the utmost in excellence, and with the patient’s welfare and satisfaction as the ultimate goal.

Meet Our Staff
Each one of our staff members is trained to assist Dr. Hensel in caring for you in our office. When you call our office, you’ll speak to any one of our staff members, who can help you coordinate your visit with Dr. Hensel. Our staff is excited about providing the best plastic surgery care to you and your family.

Michele Hensel, Practice Administrator/Marketing and Advertising Coordinator
Kirsten Dowacter, Patient Care Coordinator
Colleen Kokoska, Patient Care Coordinator, Murrells Inlet Office
Debby Maxwell, Nurse
Angela Stevens, Aesthetician
Yvette Book, Billing and Insurance Coordinator

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Testimonials


Testi “A simple act of kindness has a beauty all its own.” Thank you so much for taking care of me and making me look my best. Your kindness is greatly appreciated."
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Testi "I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate all your time and patience. I feel confident that I made the right decision and I am very pleased with my results."
C.


Testi "Thank you so much for being so kind with Botox. Holy Cow makes a huge difference! Love Love Love it! and you were right it really didn’t hurt! Can’t wait to come in again."
S.S.


Testi "Thank you so very much for listening to me and taking the time to be curious as to why my abdomen hurt. You are one-of-a-kind and I am happy to have been your patient."
I.B.


Testi "Thanks for knowing exactly what I wanted! You are truly the best!"
C.R.


Testi "Dr. Hensel, Michele, and Staff,

Plastic Surgery - Testimonial Thank you so much for everything. You all have been nothing but wonderful. I’m so happy I went ahead and did the surgery now instead of waiting. I can’t even tell you how much I love them!"
S.


Testi “I never thought I’d get back to my ‘before’ pregnancy size but thanks to the very experienced surgeon, Dr. Hensel, I’ve never looked better. I’ll be in touch for more procedures soon!”
L.


Testi “This is amazing! I have never felt so liberated and sexy. Your hands have created a work of art. You have given me the confidence and security I have never felt.”
J.


Testi “Thank you for everything. You took excellent care before and after the procedure. I am grateful to you for helping me reach a long time goal, a flatter tummy. I enjoy the change in my life.”
K.


Testi “I have to tell you about my Halloween experience! Before Dr. Hensel, I would have never dreamed of wearing anything that exposed my abdominal area. He has made it beautiful! And when people heard I had THREE kids they all said, “NO WAY!” :) You guys rock and Dr. Hensel, well, what can I say except he is totally fabulous!”
J.


Testi "Thank you for all of your love and support. I would not feel prepared at Miss USA without your love and generosity!
S.


Testi “Thank you for being so professional and caring. You have helped me and others feel so comfortable while making such an important decision.”
S.


Testi “Thank you so much for everything.”
E.


Testi “You took excellent care of me before and after the procedure. I am grateful to you for helping me reach a long time goal.”
S.


Testi “I have enjoyed my office visits because you make the environment a comfortable one.”
D.


Testi “A simple act of kindness has a beauty all its own. Thank you so much for taking care of me and making me look my best.”
B.


Testi “Thank you for the new look.”
K.



Qualifications

Dr. Hensel is a board certified plastic surgeon who was born and raised in the Kansas City area. He received his medical degree in 1994 from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Following general surgery training in Charleston, SC and Akron, Ohio, he completed a residency in plastic surgery at the Summa Health System, also in Akron. He finished his plastic surgery training in December 2000 with a fellowship at Nashville Plastic Surgery.

In Nashville, Dr. Hensel trained with the internationally renowned surgeons Dr. G. Patrick Maxwell, Dr. Jack Fisher and Dr. Mary Gingrass. The fellowship strongly emphasized cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, and a large volume of facial aesthetic surgery, liposuction and body contouring (tummy tucks, thigh lifts, etc.).

Dr Hensel specializes in both facial cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, and body contouring procedures. In those patients who have had massive weight loss through either diet or gastric bypass surgery, Dr. Hensel is able to achieve cosmetic improvement by using specialized techniques to remove the excess sagging skin, thus improving form, function and quality of life.

Dr. Hensel is a published author in plastic surgery journals and textbooks, and has given numerous lectures on the various aspects of plastic surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the president of the South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons. In addition he is a candidate for membership in the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Dr. Hensel was appointed as a clinical instructor in surgery at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1999.

You can be confident in choosing Dr. Hensel as your surgeon knowing that he is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hensel was also listed in the Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons 2007 and was featured in the January 2008 issues of Glamour, Allure and Self magazines as one of the Premier plastic surgeons in the state of South Carolina. He was also named as The Best Plastic Surgeon in Charleston for 2008 and 2009.

Dr. Hensel lives in Mount Pleasant, SC with his wife Michele, and two children Jordan and Joshua.


Education

University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas
Doctor of Medicine Degree, May 1994

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 1989 (Chemistry, Biochemistry)


Post Doctoral Training

Nashville Plastic Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee
Aesthetic and Breast Surgery Fellowship. (2000 to 2001)

Summa Health Systems, Akron, Ohio
Plastic Surgery Residency Training Program. (1998 to 2000)

Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio
General Surgery Residency Training Program. (1997 to 1998)

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
General Surgery Residency Training Program. (1994 to 1997)


Licensure and Board Certification

Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
South Carolina (1994-present)
Tennessee (2000-2001)
Ohio (1997-2000)


Academic & Administrative Appointments

Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio
Clinical Instructor in Surgery


Hospital Appointments

East Cooper Regional Medical Center
HealthSouth Surgery Center of Charleston
Trident Surgery Center
Trident Hospital
Summerville Medical Center
Roper Hospital
Bon Secours - St. Francis Hospital
Georgetown Memorial Hospital
Hampton Regional Medical Center


Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments

American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Active Member
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Candidate
South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgery, Active Member
Lipoplasty Society of North America


Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Gynecomastia

Body Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck
  • Body Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Brachioplasty
  • Thigh Lift
  • Labioplasty
  • Post-Bariatric Cosmetic Surgery

Face Procedures

  • Brow Lift
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

General Procedures

  • BOTOX®
  • Injectable Fillers/Collagen
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Teeth Whitening by Shore Smiles