Profile of Katherine Birchenough, Dr

Dr. Katherine Birchenough was one of the first physicians in South Carolina to be certified infunctional medicine. She is also an expert in bioidenticalhormone replacement therapy, certified in peptide therapy, and is board-certified in emergency medicine. Dr. Shawn Birchenough is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes inbreast surgeryandaesthetics. We are Greenville’s premier physician-run medical Wellness and Aesthetic center.At OptimalSelf MD, we offerplastic surgery,wellness therapies, andmedical aestheticsfor men and women in Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, Spartanburg, and the surrounding communities in South Carolina. Schedule a time to meet our doctors and learn more about our services.

Dr. Shawn is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, and medical aesthetics. Dr. Shawn offers his patients the benefits of his expertise in the latest techniques and advancements in aesthetic therapies.

Dr. Katherine was the fourth physician in SC to be certified in functional medicine, demonstrating her commitment to this area of medicine. Her approach is one that originates in a belief that medicine should focus on health and well being rather than the elimination of disease. Dr. Katherine shares her expertise with her patients to empower them to manage their well-being and health as they transition in life stages, with specific focus on age management, nutritional optimization, weight loss and metabolic repair, and other areas of functional medicine.

Procedures of Katherine Birchenough, Dr ⁽¹⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Greenville	Rank in SC	Rank in US
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Greenville: 1	Ranked in SC: 2	Ranked in US: 187
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Greenville: 1	Ranked in SC: 1	Ranked in US: 53
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Greenville: 1	Ranked in SC: 8	Ranked in US: 150
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 5	Ranked in US: 450
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Greenville: 1	Ranked in SC: 1	Ranked in US: 44
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Greenville: 3	Ranked in SC: 5	Ranked in US: 485
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Greenville: 1	Ranked in SC: 1	Ranked in US: 76
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 3	Ranked in US: 30
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 4	Ranked in US: 406
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 7	Ranked in US: 477
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 7	Ranked in US: 226
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Greenville: 1	Ranked in SC: 3	Ranked in US: 120
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 1	Ranked in US: 395
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 2	Ranked in US: 222
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Greenville: 2	Ranked in SC: 1	Ranked in US: 74