Meet Dr. Ulm

Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Ulm is pleased to join our team in Charleston, SC, a community he and his family have called home for over a decade. Dr. Ulm has been training plastic surgery residents for several years and brings unique expertise to CC Plastic Surgery, including the face, breast, and body.

Outside of the operating room, Dr. Ulm prioritizes quality time with his four children. Known for his strong family devotion, he delights in participating in outdoor activities with them. He also stays actively involved in research to stay ahead of surgical advancements and the evolution of procedures, consistently publishing findings and delivering presentations to disseminate his expertise.

Visit Dr. Ulm’s Instagram @drjasonulm

Education & Background

Dr. Ulm originates from Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent his early years. He began his academic path at the esteemed Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Subsequently, he ventured to the East Coast, completing his general surgery residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Following this, Dr. Ulm was recruited for a fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the renowned Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He received advanced fellowship training in aesthetic and craniofacial surgery from the highly respected Mass General Hospital at Harvard Medical School, working with world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michael Yaremchuk. During this fellowship, Dr. Ulm learned specialized techniques in facial cosmetics, reconstructive surgery, and craniofacial surgery.

While Dr. Ulm offers a full suite of reconstructive and cosmetic services, he is most notably trained in two of the most complex procedures in his field: breast reconstruction and craniofacial reconstruction. Proficiency in both illustrates the depth of his dedication to and passion for providing his patients with today’s most sophisticated techniques.

Teaching & Leadership

During his tenure as a fellow at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Ulm also taught surgery. He is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and an active member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic and Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program. He also serves as a plastic surgery consultant at all other nearby hospitals within the Charleston vicinity.

Contributions & Awards

Dr. Ulm is proud to have taken medical mission trips to Central and South America, working with Operation Smile and Global Smile Foundation. He remains actively involved in research to stay at the forefront of advancements and the evolution of procedures. Dr. Ulm continues to publish findings and deliver presentations and has received numerous awards and honors, including several for teaching. These recognitions speak volumes about his ability to mentor, collaborate, and instill confidence in others—qualities he brings to interactions with all his patients.

Publications & Presentations

PubMed:

• Tapp M, Singh R, Ulm JP, Herrera FA. Association of increased body mass index and resection weights on the safety of reduction mammaplasty in the adolescent population. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Jul;72(7):1219-1243.
• Gundlapalli VS, Ogunleye AA, Scott K, Wenzinger E, Ulm JP, Tavana L, Pullatt RC, Delaney KO. Robotic-assisted deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap abdominal harvest for breast reconstruction: A case report. Microsurgery. 2018 Sep;38(6):702-705.
• Mikhaylov Y, Weinstein B, Schrank TP, Swartz JD, Ulm JP, Armstrong MB, Delaney KO. Ketorolac and Hematoma Incidence in Postmastectomy Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 May;80(5):472-474.
• Thuman JM, Worbowtiz N, Jain A, Ulm JP, Delaney KO, Herrera FA. Impact of Radiation on Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction in Prepectoral Versus Submuscular Planes. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Jun 1;86(6S Suppl 5):S560-S566.
• Granick MS, Tenenhaus M, Knox KR, Ulm JP. Comparison of wound irrigation and tangential hydrodissection in bacterial clearance of contaminated wounds: results of a randomized, controlled clinical study. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2007 Apr;53(4):64-6, 68-70, 72.
• Shah S, Ulm JP, Sifri ZC, Mohr AM, Livingston DH. Mobilization of bone marrow cells to the site of injury is necessary for wound healing. J Trauma. 2009 Aug;67(2):315-21; discussion 321-2. 
• Volpe MV, Chung E, Ulm JP, Gilchrist BF, Ralston S, Wang KT, Nielsen HC. Aberrant cell adhesion molecule expression in human bronchopulmonary sequestration and congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2009 Jul;297(1):L143-52.

Books/Chapter Books:

• Clinical Diagnosis in Plastic Surgery – Hazani R, Mrad M, Tauber D, Ulm J, Yan A, Yaremchuk M ; Editors: Hazani R, Mrad M, Tauber D, Ulm J, Yan A, Yaremchuk M.Springer Edition 1

Board Certification

• American Board of Surgery
• American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Memberships

• The Aesthetic Society®
• The American Society of Plastic Surgeons – ASPS
• American Society of Craniofacial Surgery
• Massachusetts Medical Society – MMS
• American College of Surgeons – ACS
• American Cleft Palate- Craniofacial Association
• American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons

Most Popular Procedures

• Breast augmentation
• Breast implant removal
• Breast implant exchange
• Breast lift
• Breast reduction
• Liposuction
• Tummy tuck
• Mommy makeover
• Brazilian butt lift
• Gynecomastia surgery
• Facelift
• Forehead/brow lift
• Blepharoplasty
• Rhinoplasty
• Chin augmentation
• Neck lift

Meet With Dr. Ulm

If you would like to discuss your aesthetic goals with Dr. Ulm, please request a consultation online or call our Charleston plastic surgery practice at (843) 722-5904. You can keep up with Dr. Ulm and see more of his before-and-after photos on Instagram.