Capital Plastic Surgery Patients, You’re in the Right Place

Yes. After more than 25 years caring for patients in Columbia, Dr. Gregory Sexton has retired and Capital Plastic Surgery has closed. Before retiring, he chose Dr. Paul Diegidio of Virtu Cosmetic Surgery to continue caring for his patients. Virtu is located at 700 Gervais St in Columbia, so you can keep your care local.

Dr. Paul Diegidio, a board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder of Virtu Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Sexton picked him personally to care for his patients. Most people call him Dr. Paul or Dr. D. Whether you need follow-up care or you’re considering a new procedure, he and his team are ready to help.

Virtu Cosmetic Surgery is at 700 Gervais St, STE 150, Columbia, SC 29201. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. If getting to the office is hard, you can also meet with Dr. Paul virtually for your consultation.

Dr. Sexton’s patient records are securely held in Texas. To request yours, you have options.Authorized release of information will be provided for ten years through a third party vendor.​A copy of the release form is available athttps://veritrust.net/client-support/medical-records-request​The completed Form can be submitted via fax at 281-758-8316, emailed to medicalrecords@veritrust.net or mailed to:Medical Records Fullfillment        PO Box 550748        Houston, Texas  77255​If there are any issues call 713-263-8316, ask for medical records.​Most likely, all you will need is your operative report, and the way to obtain that is to call the hospital or surgery center where the procedure was performed, and they have it in their computer system.​If you are looking for breast implant information, and you lost your card, the implant company will keep your records for 10 years.  Mentor: 800-636-8678Allergan: 800-377-7790 If you need to talk to us, text or call Catherine at 803 309-3581.Requesting them before your consultation is a good idea, since your surgical history helps Dr. Paul plan your care. If you hit a snag, call Virtu and the team will help you sort it out.

Yes. Dr. Paul and the Virtu team are ready to see Dr. Sexton’s former patients, whether your surgery was recent or years ago. Schedule a consultation and tell us what procedure you had and roughly when. Bring

Yes, a consultation is the first step for everyone, including past Capital patients. It’s a chance to talk through your goals, ask questions, and get a plan built around you. You can meet in person in Columbia or virtually. There’s no pressure to commit to anything, and no question is off limits.

Dr. Paul specializes in breast, body, and face and neck procedures. His fellowship training in scar treatment means he focuses on helping you heal with as little scarring as possible. Every plan is customized, from pre-op through recovery.

Yes. Dr. Paul is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He trained at the University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina, then completed a specialized fellowship in scar treatment. He’s the founder of Virtu Cosmetic Surgery.

Call (803) 220-1303, email columbia@virtucosmetic.com, or click Schedule a Consultation on this page. Let the team know you were a Capital Plastic Surgery patient so they can help with your records and history. Consultations are available in person or virtually, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.