Profile of Robert J. Allen, Dr

Robert J. Allen, M.D., is the pioneer of the muscle sparing DIEP/SIEA/S-GAP/I-GAP perforator flaps and a founder of The Center for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and the Group for the Advancement of Breast Reconstruction.

As a plastic surgeon, he has an interest in autogenous breast reconstruction and microsurgery. He believes that all women have the chance to keep their muscles and still have natural breasts after breast cancer. Dr. Allen has limited his practice to microsurgical breast reconstruction for the past ten years.

Dr. Allen received a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He then went on to residency at Louisiana State University in general and plastic surgery. After completion of general and plastic surgery training in Louisiana, he moved to New York City for a one-year fellowship in microsurgery at New York University Medical Center. He is Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at NYU Medical Center, Medical University of South Carolina, and LSU Health Sciences Center.

Procedures of Robert J. Allen, Dr ⁽¹⁰⁾

Procedure	Rank in Mount Pleasant	Rank in SC	Rank in US
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 Mount Pleasant: 4	Ranked in SC: 23	Ranked in US: 852
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction The TRAM Flap breast reconstruction procedure uses tissue and muscle from the tummy.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant: 1	Ranked in SC: 2	Ranked in US: 94
truSculpt truSculpt is a new body contouring technique that uses heat to melt fat cells and you can use it on your entire body.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant:	Ranked in SC:	Ranked in US:
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant: 4	Ranked in SC: 20	Ranked in US: 746
Nipple Surgery Nipple reduction surgery involves decreasing the size of protruding or disproportionately large nipples and trimming excess tissue to create an aesthetically balanced breast.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant: 6	Ranked in SC: 17	Ranked in US: 268
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant: 5	Ranked in SC: 23	Ranked in US: 1280
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant: 5	Ranked in SC: 24	Ranked in US: 1192
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 Mount Pleasant: 5	Ranked in SC: 20	Ranked in US: 667
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant: 3	Ranked in SC: 12	Ranked in US: 369
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Mount Pleasant: 6	Ranked in SC: 16	Ranked in US: 278