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Dr. Carlin - Columbia, SC Plastic Surgery

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina

Board-certified Free consultation Mommy makeover

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  • Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
  • Free consultation offers a complimentary consultation — a no-pressure way to ask about candidacy, technique, and cost before you commit
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  • Phone +1 803-926-0969
  • Website carlinplasticsurgery.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for Dr. Carlin - Columbia, SC Plastic Surgery — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 44 Google reviews.

🌿 natural-looking results 3 mentions

“He is as excited and happy for you to have amazing results as you are.”

💗 attentive bedside manner 3 mentions

“I was so worried my scars would be worse, and he actually took the time to fix my previous scars and made them less noticeable.”

caring, professional staff 4 mentions

“His staff is friendly and goes above and beyond to make the patient a top priority.”

🩹 attentive aftercare 3 mentions

“I am so beyond happy with how everything went, the surgery, the staff, the aftercare, the follow up appointment.”

confidence-changing 3 mentions

“I am 1 week post op from a breast reduction and lift and it has changed my life.”

From the reviews

I had an amazing experience with Dr. Carlin and his staff for my breast augmentation. After doing hours of research of surgeons throughout the state, I chose Dr. Carlin and I'm glad I did. He's knowledgeable, informative, and very helpful. I wasn't sure which size to go with for my body shape but Dr.

★★★★★ — Christina, Jun 2020

41 year old mom of 2 kids with prior and recent significant weight loss. I originally saw Dr. Carlin roughly 10 years ago after losing 100 pounds, but he suggested I wait until after I am done having kids. Fast forward and I am now 3 days post Tummy tuck. I could not be happier with my results so far.

★★★★★ — Maria, Feb 2022

Dr Carlin originally placed my breast implants 23 years ago and I was very pleased with the results. He advised at that time, gravity still happens and I would eventually need to have a revision. I was thrilled that I made it 23 years with my original implants. I recently had my revision with him and cannot be happier.

★★★★★ — A, Jan 2025

Dr Carlin is an absolutely wonderful surgeon. From my initial consult, he was very honest with me, he listened to what I wanted, and was very polite and understanding. He removed saline breast implants I had prior and replaced them with silicone and I am so in love!

★★★★★ — Brittany, Oct 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 44 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Dr. Carlin - Columbia, SC Plastic Surgery

3634 Sunset Blvd Suite B, West Columbia, SC29169

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