Meet Dr. Brantley
Shelby K. Brantley Jr., MD, is a highly-experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving patients in Flowood, MS and the areas around Jackson, MS. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Brantley performs all types of plastic and reconstructive procedures, with a specific interest in cosmetic surgery. He performs procedures including the entire spectrum of breast lifts, breast augmentation, and breast revision, body contouring with tummy tucks and liposuction, facial rejuvenation such as nose jobs (rhinoplasty), facelifts and brow lifts, eyelid surgery, and fat grafting. His reconstructive interests include breast cancer reconstruction, complex breast surgery, and surgery in massive weight-loss patients. Dr. Brantley also does vaginal rejuvenation including labiaplasty and laser vaginal rejuvenation via V-Revive, www.v-revive.com. A recipient of multiple awards and honors, Dr. Brantley regularly contributes his expertise and knowledge to leading organizations, medical journals, and surgeons across the nation.
Skills and Specialties
Dr. Brantley has authored more than 50 articles and abstracts for medical journals and has performed more than 20,000 procedures. His vast experience in aesthetic surgery has led numerous plastic surgical residents to seek his tutelage. Dedication to his work, diligence in his pursuit of perfection, and a bedside manner that exudes compassion have made him the plastic surgeon of choice for thousands of satisfied patients. Dr. Brantley's extensive knowledge base covers all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast lifts, breast revision, breast augmentation, facelifts, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, and more.
Education and Training
A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi, Dr. Brantley received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Following an internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, he completed his plastic surgery fellowship in 1994 at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga. He was selected to participate in a basic and clinical science plastic surgery fellowship, which resulted in multiple award-winning, national scientific presentations and the publication of numerous articles related to silicone immunology and ultraviolet light exposure. He continues to contribute to the medical literature, with recent articles related to liposuction and abdominoplasties published in MD News and Outlook.
Awards and Recognition
For several years running, Dr. Brantley participated in LEAD which stand for Leadership, Experience, and Development in breast augmentations. The LEAD council is composed of board certified plastic surgeons from across the country who meet on an annual basis to share their wealth of knowledge with industry leaders.
Dr. Brantley is one of 500 doctors worldwide to receive the RealSelf 500 Award, a prestigious award honoring the top influencers on RealSelf—the most trusted online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find and connect with doctors and clinics. Click here to find out more.

In 2017, Dr. Brantley was voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon in the Jackson Metro area by popular vote in BOOM magazine. He was also recognized as one of the top three plastic surgeons in the annual Clarion Ledger “Best Of…” contest in 2017.
Dr. Brantley has been awarded memberships into several of the profession’s most well-respected and prestigious medical organizations, including the American Medical Association; American Society of Plastic Surgeons; American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons; American College of Surgeons; American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery; Lipoplasty Society of North America; Mississippi State Medical Association; and Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Brantley was cited as one of the “Two Thousand Notable American Men” and is recognized as a life member of the National Registry of “Who’s Who”.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Brantley has been awarded memberships into several of the profession’s most well-respected and prestigious medical organizations, including the American Medical Association; American Society of Plastic Surgeons; American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons; American College of Surgeons; American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery; Lipoplasty Society of North America; Mississippi State Medical Association; and Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Brantley was cited as one of the “Two Thousand Notable American Men” and is recognized as a life member of the National Registry of “Who’s Who”.
Medical Affiliations
Dr. Brantley has the privilege of being affiliated with multiple medical centers, including:
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St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital
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River Oaks Hospital
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Woman’s Hospital at River Oaks
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HealthSouth Surgicare of Jackson
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The Plastic Surgery Center of Mississippi
Personal
He and his wife, Beth, have four children: Savannah, Alexis, Eliza, and Shelby, III. They are members of Christ United Methodist Church. Dr. Brantley is active in numerous charitable organizations and his outside interests include real estate development and outdoor activities including competitive sporting clay shooting. To schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Brantley, contact our Flowood, MS office today.