Dr. Mathew Epps, ABS
According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Mathew Epps is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Bluffton, USA, board-certified by DABS, with fellowship in DABS.
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American Board of Surgery
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Deep Plane Facelift · typical in USA
$35,000 – $75,000
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Dr. Epps'S PERSPECTIVES
AI-assisted profile summarySignature technique
Dr. Mathew Epps is distinguished as one of only two deep plane facelift surgeons in the Bluffton area, a specialization that forms the core of his practice focused on advanced facial surgical techniques. This signature approach involves sub-SMAS dissection, meticulously repositioning the deeper facial tissues rather than merely tightening the skin. Dr. Epps employs this method to address facial aging at its structural foundation, aiming for results that appear more natural and endure longer than those achieved with traditional facelift methods. His expertise in the deep plane technique requires a profound understanding of intricate facial anatomy, including the SMAS, ensuring complex anatomical planes are navigated precisely while preserving vital facial nerve function.
Ask Dr. Epps about the techniqueRecovery view
MD Epps provides standard postoperative follow-up; the public profile does not detail specific recovery protocols.
Ask Dr. Epps about your recoveryWho is a candidate
Dr. Mathew Epps's practice focuses on patients seeking advanced facial rejuvenation. Candidates typically seek natural-looking and long-lasting results that restore youthful contours, aspiring to avoid an operated appearance. His deep plane technique is applied to address facial aging at its structural foundation, involving the repositioning of deeper facial tissues. The public profile does not detail specific screening criteria regarding age range, particular skin or volume conditions, or patient types typically declined.
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Dr. Mathew Epps provides pricing information during an initial consultation. The publicly available profile information does not specify whether the practice utilizes bundled costs, a fee-for-service structure, or offers specific accommodations for patients traveling from outside the Bluffton area. The practice emphasizes specialized surgical techniques and consistent patient care, elements typically reflected in the overall cost of advanced facial rejuvenation procedures such as the deep plane facelift.
Ask Dr. Epps about pricingPeer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed and OpenAlex. Most recent 4 of 4 on record.
- Split Pectoralis Muscle PatchAnnals of Plastic Surgery · 2021 · first author
- A review of nonsurgical facial rejuvenationPlastic and Aesthetic Research · 2020 · co-author
- Pocket Irrigation and Technique During Reconstructive SurgeryAnnals of Plastic Surgery · 2019 · first author
- Antimicrobial Irrigation and Technique during Breast Augmentation: Survey of Current PracticePlastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open · 2019 · first author
Dr. Mathew Epps is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in Bluffton, USA. With 12+ years of experience. Rated 5.0/5 based on 67 Google reviews.
About
Triple fellowship training in facial plastic surgery anchors the practice of Dr. Mathew Epps, a Bluffton-based surgeon with more than twelve years of clinical experience. As of July 2026, he focuses on facial rejuvenation and the deep plane facelift at his practice in coastal South Carolina.
Dr. Mathew Epps received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, one of the oldest medical institutions in the American South. His training laid the foundation for a career centered on facial aesthetics and reconstructive technique.
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Dr. Epps is listed as holding the DABS credential, a designation associated with board certification in surgery. This standing reflects the structured examination and peer review that surgical certification typically requires.
The deep plane facelift represents a central focus of his surgical work. This technique repositions deeper facial tissue rather than simply tightening the skin, an approach many surgeons associate with more natural and longer-lasting results.
Dr. Epps practices at Mathew Epps MD Plastic Surgery, which also operates the FACE Aesthetics Medical Spa in Bluffton. The combined setting allows patients to pursue both surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation under one roof.
His surgical menu extends well beyond the facelift. Dr. Epps performs brow lifts, cheek lifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, and chin implants, giving patients a range of options for addressing facial aging.
Facial rejuvenation is more than a procedure list for many patients considering surgery. Dr. Epps approaches each face individually, evaluating skin quality, underlying structure, and the patient's personal goals before recommending a plan.
The deep plane technique that Dr. Epps emphasizes works beneath the SMAS layer (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a sheet of connective tissue and muscle in the face). By releasing and lifting this layer, the surgeon aims to restore youthful contour without a pulled appearance.
Recovery is a subject Dr. Epps discusses openly during consultation. Most deep plane facelift patients experience swelling and bruising in the first two weeks, with a gradual return to normal life over the following month.
Bluffton, South Carolina, sits within the Lowcountry near Hilton Head Island, a region known for its coastal calm and slower pace. Many patients find this setting well suited to the quiet weeks of early facelift recovery.
Dr. Epps combines surgical practice with a medical spa offering laser skin resurfacing, injectables, microneedling, and skin care. This continuum allows patients to maintain results long after surgery.
His background as a triple fellowship trained surgeon reflects extended study across multiple areas of aesthetic and reconstructive practice. Such additional training beyond residency is often sought by surgeons who concentrate on the face.
Dr. Epps has been featured in regional media, including a Carolina Women profile introducing his practice to the local community. His presence on Instagram as matheweppsmdplasticsurgery also offers a window into his aesthetic sensibility.
Patients considering rhytidectomy (the medical term for a surgical facelift) often prioritize a surgeon who listens carefully and explains options clearly. Dr. Epps structures his consultations to give patients time to understand the technique and its expected outcomes.
For women in their fifties and sixties exploring facial rejuvenation, Dr. Mathew Epps offers an established Bluffton practice built around individualized planning, surgical experience, and a focus on natural-looking results.
What recent patients say
5.0 / 5 · 67 Google reviewsDr, Epps is highly professional and an expert face rejuvenation! Office staff highly professional. I would recommend him
FACE Aesthetics Medical Spa has been amazing from initial consultation to procedures all the way to results! FACE is a concierge one-on-one experience that will deliver the outcome you desire. I highly recommend you reach out to them before you let just anyone touch your one and only FACE. :-)
So at 62 Years old, not overweight, I would see my reflection in my computer screen before I turned on the power and I wasn’t really happy! I had early stages of “turkey neck” and “ double chin”……. So believe it or not, I saw a billboard for Dr. Epps around Food Lion, and then I started to research him, which I think is what everybody should do! Once you do that, you will find out that he has an education/mentoring that’s just insane; he has trained with not only some of the best in the country but the best in the world, so he’s a little bit under the radar in terms of you not having to travel somewhere else! Dr. Epps and his wife, Jane, and their office manager Rhea ( pronounced Ray) are very compassionate and down to earth and professional all at the same time. I felt that I’ve made new friends, and I love new my chin/jawline Which looks like that of a 30-year-old It’s (chin) somewhere on their Facebook page, so you can see the before and after, So happy my wife is working with them as well!
They are the best. Experts in their field. Caring, gentle, true, honest, and real people- parents of 4. One cannot go wrong with them. Also, the receptionist is sweet, kind, and very accommodating.
Procedures performed
Triple fellowship training in facial plastic surgery anchors the practice of Dr. Mathew Epps, a Bluffton-based surgeon with more than twelve years of clinical experience. As of July 2026, he focuses on facial rejuvenation and the deep plane facelift at his practice in coastal South Carolina. Dr. Mathew Epps received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, one of the oldest medical institutions in the American South. His training laid the foundation for a career centered…
Quick Facts: Dr. Mathew Epps
- Specialization
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Location
- Bluffton, USA
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Google Rating
- 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
Source: DEEPPLANE™ Surgeon Directory
Dr. Epps's Surgical Approach
Dr. Mathew Epps approaches the deep plane facelift by working beneath the surface layers of the face to reposition tissue at its structural foundation.
Dr. Mathew Epps approaches the deep plane facelift by working beneath the surface layers of the face to reposition tissue at its structural foundation. This method differs from older facelift techniques that primarily tightened skin, which could leave a taut or windswept look.
The deep plane technique centers on the SMAS layer, the superficial musculoaponeurotic system. This is a continuous sheet of connective tissue and muscle that supports the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
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Dr. Epps's Credentials & Training
Dr. Mathew Epps is listed as holding the DABS credential, a designation associated with board certification in surgery.
Dr. Mathew Epps is listed as holding the DABS credential, a designation associated with board certification in surgery. Credentialing of this kind typically involves rigorous written and oral examinations along with ongoing peer review.
He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, according to public physician directories including US News Health. Tulane is a long-established medical school with a strong reputation in surgical education.
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Patient Reviews & Reputation
According to Google reviews, Dr. Mathew Epps holds a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 67 reviews.
According to Google reviews, Dr. Mathew Epps holds a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 67 reviews. This consistent score reflects a strong pattern of patient satisfaction across his surgical and medical spa services.
DeepPlane.com has cached five of these reviews for analysis, all written in English. The language distribution suggests a primarily domestic, English-speaking patient base consistent with his Bluffton, South Carolina location.
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Dr. Mathew Epps ranks among the higher-rated deep plane facelift surgeons in Bluffton according to DeepPlane.
Dr. Mathew Epps ranks among the higher-rated deep plane facelift surgeons in Bluffton according to DeepPlane.com data. In a small market of two surgeons offering this procedure, he holds an established position built on more than twelve years of practice.
The Bluffton market is compact and boutique in character rather than a high-volume metropolitan destination. Both surgeons maintain a strong local standing, and both maintain an Instagram presence for their work.
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Cost & Value Context
The cost of a deep plane facelift in Bluffton reflects the procedure's complexity and the surgeon's level of specialization. DeepPlane.
The cost of a deep plane facelift in Bluffton reflects the procedure's complexity and the surgeon's level of specialization. DeepPlane.com data records a local price range of roughly 35,000 to 75,000 dollars for this market.
Dr. Epps's specific fees are not published here, and prospective patients should request a personalized quote during consultation. Final pricing typically depends on the extent of surgery and whether complementary procedures are combined.
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Deep Plane Facelift in Bluffton
Bluffton, South Carolina, offers a Lowcountry setting that many patients find well suited to deep plane facelift recovery. This coastal town near Hilton Head Island is known for its moss-draped oaks, quiet waterways, and unhurried Southern pace.
Bluffton, South Carolina, offers a Lowcountry setting that many patients find well suited to deep plane facelift recovery. This coastal town near Hilton Head Island is known for its moss-draped oaks, quiet waterways, and unhurried Southern pace.
DeepPlane.com data indicates that Bluffton is a small market with two deep plane facelift surgeons, making it a boutique destination rather than a high-volume medical hub. Patients often value the personal attention that a smaller community practice can provide.
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Recovery Expectations
Recovery from a deep plane facelift generally unfolds over several months, with the most visible healing occurring in the first few weeks. Dr.
Recovery from a deep plane facelift generally unfolds over several months, with the most visible healing occurring in the first few weeks. Dr. Mathew Epps reviews this timeline in detail during consultation so patients can plan accordingly.
During the first one to two weeks, swelling and bruising are most pronounced. Patients typically rest, keep the head elevated, and attend early follow-up visits so Dr. Epps can monitor healing.
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International Patient Guide
Patients traveling to Bluffton to see Dr. Mathew Epps should plan for both surgery and an adequate local recovery period.
Patients traveling to Bluffton to see Dr. Mathew Epps should plan for both surgery and an adequate local recovery period. While DeepPlane.com data indicates that the local market has limited formal international patient programs, domestic and out-of-town patients are accommodated through his out-of-town guest services.
International visitors to the United States generally require a valid visa or travel authorization for medical purposes. Prospective patients should confirm current entry requirements with a US consulate well in advance of scheduling surgery.
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Consultation Guide
A consultation with Dr. Mathew Epps typically begins with a discussion of your goals and a careful assessment of your facial structure, skin quality, and the degree of tissue descent.
A consultation with Dr. Mathew Epps typically begins with a discussion of your goals and a careful assessment of your facial structure, skin quality, and the degree of tissue descent. This evaluation guides whether a deep plane facelift alone, or combined with other procedures, best suits your anatomy.
Helpful questions to ask include how the deep plane technique applies to your face, what the recovery timeline looks like, and whether complementary treatments would enhance your result. Ask, too, about the details of aftercare and follow-up.
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CREDENTIALS
Credentials & Experience
Board-Certified
ABS
American Board of Surgery
Fellowships
ABS
American Board of Surgery
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Years of Experience
12+ years
PRICING
Estimated Pricing
Estimated Deep Plane Facelift Price Range
~ $35,000 – $75,000
Platform estimate based on comparable clinics in USA. Dr. Mathew Epps has not published pricing on DEEPPLANE™ — this is not a quote from the surgeon.
Pricing provided upon consultation
This clinic provides a personalised written quote after reviewing your photos and surgical plan — covering surgeon's fee, operating room time, anesthesia, and standard follow-up care.
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Research & Publications4 peer-reviewed
Annals of Plastic Surgery (2021)
A review of nonsurgical facial rejuvenation
Plastic and Aesthetic Research (2020)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open (2019)
Annals of Plastic Surgery (2019)
