PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeon specializing in cosmetic and aesthetic surgery with over 15 years of clinical experience. Founder and medical director of Allen Aesthetic Surgery in Raleigh. Combines surgical excellence with a genuine personal touch with patients, building lasting relationships through compassionate consultations, individualized treatment plans, and unwavering support. Expertise in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast procedures, and advanced patient selection protocols. Proven ability to deliver excellent aesthetic outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety and patient satisfaction in both private practice and high-volume settings.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Facial Fat Rejuvenation
Body Contouring & Liposculpture
Breast Enhancement & Reduction
Abdominoplasty & Body Sculpting
Patient Selection & Consultation
Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Techniques

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & Cosmetic Surgeon
Allen Aesthetic Surgery, PA
Raleigh, NC
February 2018 – Present

Founded and operate a thriving private cosmetic surgery practice focused on personalized aesthetic results
Perform a comprehensive range of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures
Developed systematic patient evaluation process to optimize outcomes and satisfaction

Cosmetic Surgeon
Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center
Cincinnati, OH
September 2024 – April 2025

Cosmetic Surgeon
Elite Body Sculpting, LLC Charlotte, NC
March 2022 – August 2023

Cosmetic Surgeon
Aesthetic Physicians PC / Sono Bello
Raleigh, NC
February 2020 – February 2022

Locum Tenens General Surgeon (Surgicalist)
Surgical Colleagues – UNC Nash Healthcare
Rocky Mount, NC 2017

AACS Cosmetic Surgery Fellow
Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center
Cincinnati, OH
June 2016 – June 2017

General Surgeon
Wilson Surgical Associates
Wilson, NC October 2013 – June 2016

General Surgeon
Central Carolina Surgery, PA
Greensboro, NC
August 2009 – July 2012

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship (AACS Accredited)
Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, Cincinnati, OH 2016 – 2017

Fellowship – Minimally Invasive Surgery
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2007 – 2008

General Surgery Residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2001 – 2006

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN 2001

Bachelor of Science – Biology & Pre-Medicine
Avila College, Kansas City, MO 1994

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Diplomate, American Board of Surgery (2007, Recertified 2016)
Medical License – North Carolina & Ohio
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American College of Surgeons, Fellow (FACS)

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

“Facial Fat Grafting” – American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Pre-Conference Workshop, Orlando, FL (2019)
“Cosmetic Surgery Patient Selection: Identification of Personalities to Avoid…” – AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA (2017)
“Hernia Repair During Abdominoplasty” – AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA (2017)

HONORS & AWARDS

Recognition of Service on Pediatric Surgery, UNC Residency (2003)
Recipient of $5,000 TMA/TMEF Scholarship (1999)
Imhotep Society, inducted 2000
AOA Nominee (2001)

Dr. Amber L. Allen's CV