Profile of Robert Knowlin, MD

A gifted and highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Knowling began his private practice in Huntsville in 1994.

Dr. Knowling earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. After having completed a full five-year residency in general surgery at Baptist Hospitals in Birmingham, Alabama, he completed requirements for certification by the American Board of Surgery. He then completed a two-year fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1996, he became board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Alabama Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. Having distinguished himself through ethical conduct and professional proficiency, Dr. Knowling was initiated into the Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons in 1998.

Procedures of Robert Knowlin, MD ⁽²¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Huntsville	Rank in AL	Rank in US
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Huntsville: 5	Ranked in AL: 26	Ranked in US: 2199
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Huntsville: 4	Ranked in AL: 27	Ranked in US: 2432
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Huntsville: 4	Ranked in AL: 33	Ranked in US: 1456
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Huntsville: 3	Ranked in AL: 10	Ranked in US: 1231
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Huntsville: 6	Ranked in AL: 41	Ranked in US: 2440
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Huntsville: 4	Ranked in AL: 25	Ranked in US: 1010
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Huntsville: 2	Ranked in AL: 6	Ranked in US: 362
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Huntsville: 1	Ranked in AL: 8	Ranked in US: 961
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Huntsville: 3	Ranked in AL: 13	Ranked in US: 926
Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.	Ranked in Huntsville: 1	Ranked in AL: 3	Ranked in US: 139
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Huntsville: 2	Ranked in AL: 21	Ranked in US: 653
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Huntsville: 1	Ranked in AL: 12	Ranked in US: 932
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Huntsville: 3	Ranked in AL: 18	Ranked in US: 2471
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Huntsville: 4	Ranked in AL: 26	Ranked in US: 1723
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Huntsville: 3	Ranked in AL: 20	Ranked in US: 1956
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Huntsville: 2	Ranked in AL: 4	Ranked in US: 524
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Huntsville: 3	Ranked in AL: 27	Ranked in US: 2495
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Huntsville: 3	Ranked in AL: 52	Ranked in US: 1616
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Huntsville: 2	Ranked in AL: 23	Ranked in US: 870
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Huntsville: 4	Ranked in AL: 57	Ranked in US: 1916
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Huntsville: 1	Ranked in AL: 12	Ranked in US: 923