Meet Dr. Randy Rudderman | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA
More than a surgeon who simply performs procedures, he is a physician who studies the human form, understands the culture that surrounds it, and has spent a career developing the expertise to enhance it with extraordinary precision and deeply personal care, specializing in breast implant removal, breast lift, breast revision surgery, and breast augmentation.
Patients travel from across Georgia, the country, and around the world to place their trust in him. And they return — year after year — because the results speak for themselves.
Ready to meet Dr. Rudderman? Call (678) 566-7200 or request your consultation at our Alpharetta or Midtown Atlanta locations.
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Board-Certified. Fellowship-Trained. Internationally Recognized.
Dr. Randy Rudderman holds board certification from the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of the most rigorous credentialing standards in medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a distinction awarded only to surgeons who have demonstrated exceptional skill, integrity, and a reputation for excellence in their field. He is also a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
His academic and clinical training are among the most distinguished in the country:
- M.D., University of Florida School of Medicine (1981)
- Internship & General Surgery Residency, Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta — served as Chief Resident
- Maxillofacial Trauma Fellowship, Georgia Baptist Medical Center (1987)
- Plastic Surgery Residency, Case Western Reserve University Medical Center, Cleveland (1987–1989)
- Board Certification, American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1994)
- International Senior Trustee, AO Foundation, Davos, Switzerland
- Member, AO Foundation International Facial Injury Classification Committee
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, and University of South Carolina (prior appointments)
His surgical career has produced thousands of complex, nuanced, and beautiful outcomes that patients carry with them for the rest of their lives.
A Surgical Philosophy Rooted in Respect for the Natural Form
Dr. Rudderman’s approach to plastic surgery is guided by a principle that has never wavered over three decades of practice: that every procedure must honor the patient’s natural form, their genetic blueprint, their lifestyle, and the reality that both bodies and desires evolve.
He does not offer a signature look. He does not default to trending techniques. Instead, he works diligently to understand each patient’s anatomy, goals, and lifestyle and designs a treatment plan that is built to look beautiful not just today, but for years to come.
“I believe that if a patient entrusts their surgery to us, then we are committed to them for the entire journey and in every way.” — Dr. Randy Rudderman
This philosophy extends beyond the operating room. Dr. Rudderman consults with every patient to assess their overall health before and after surgery because the art of plastic surgery must incorporate a healthy attitude as well as a healthy body.
His Areas of Surgical Expertise
Dr. Rudderman has spent his career developing specialized mastery in breast surgery and body contouring, areas that demand technical precision as well as the anatomical intuition that only decades of experience can produce.
His surgical specialties include:
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
- Breast Revision — one of his most sought-after specialties nationally
- Breast Asymmetry Correction
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Implant Illness
- Capsular Contracture
- Tuberous Breast Correction
- Areolar Reduction
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Liposuction
- Mommy Makeover
- Injectable Fillers & Wrinkle Reduction
Pioneering Research and Groundbreaking Science
What truly sets Dr. Rudderman apart from his peers is his depth of scientific inquiry. He has collaborated with some of the most prestigious research institutions in the world, including:
AO-ASIF Foundation in Davos, Switzerland
Dr. Rudderman is a Senior Trustee of the AO Foundation (Association for the Study of Internal Fixation), a group founded in 1958 that revolutionized the operative treatment of bone fractures, and worked within the Foundation to develop craniofacial trauma systems used worldwide. Dr. Rudderman has published articles and book chapters on the biomechanics of facial surgery used for global education. He has lectured in North America, Europe, and Asia to thousands of practicing surgeons and OR staff and served as the international co-chair of the Craniofacial Trauma Symposium in Davos.
Daykin Molecular Systems
As CEO and Co-founder of Daykin, Dr. Rudderman leads the team in the development, testing, and commercialization of Daykin’s proprietary and patented technologies to assist in the delivery of therapeutics for cancer and metabolic diseases. The team of scientists and entrepreneurs at Daykin is working to solve one of the biggest practical limits in RNA medicine: cold chain dependence. mRNA therapies and vaccines today are constrained by freezing, shipping, and storage. When RNA can travel and perform at room temperature, everything changes. Development, manufacturing, and distribution of innovative medicines are becoming faster and less expensive. Therapies can finally reach places that freezers never could, exponentially impacting the lives of people around the globe.
Case Western Reserve University, Civil and Environmental Engineering School
Chief Investigator, developing nanotechnology with projects at DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) for the detection of chemical warfare and robotic surgery techniques for battlefield and space applications (patent issued for MEMS devices).
NASA - Biodynamic Human Craniofacial Development
Dr. Rudderman served as Project Chief Investigator, producing foundational breakthroughs at the intersection of facial biomechanics, reconstructive surgery, and rapidly advancing technology.
His groundbreaking work in facial biomechanics led to a wider exploration of the human condition, one that has taken him to the Institute of Human Origins, to university-sponsored courses on multiple continents, and to ongoing international research projects across North America, Europe, and Asia. He continues to teach, publish, and collaborate with some of the world’s foremost minds in reconstructive medicine.
Every procedure Dr. Rudderman performs is informed by this exceptional scientific foundation. His patients benefit from a level of precision shaped by decades of research, collaboration, and discovery.
Where Plastic Surgery Meets Culture, Fashion, and Identity
Dr. Rudderman holds a perspective on aesthetic medicine that is genuinely rare: he understands that beauty does not exist in a vacuum. It exists in relationship to culture, fashion, identity, and the passage of time.
“Fashions in clothing and plastic surgery share the same basic purpose — to modify, conceal, and accentuate, in keeping with the trends of the time. The plastic surgeon must seek a precise balance for each patient. Procedures should be in concert with fashion-driven cultural norms, while remaining sensitive to how both those norms and the patient’s body will change over time. Changes to conform to fashion, however, should never conflict with the natural form in any way.” — Dr. Randy Rudderman
This philosophy is not abstract. It is woven into every consultation, every surgical plan, and every result Dr. Rudderman delivers. Informed in part by his partnership with his wife, Jennifer, a former fashion designer and the founder and CEO of a highly successful fine jewelry line, Dr. Rudderman brings a rare cultural literacy to his practice that allows him to connect with his patients in a way few surgeons can.
A Practice Designed for Your Wellbeing — From the Ground Up
Dr. Rudderman believes the environment in which you seek care should actively support your health and healing — not conflict with it. When designing his practice spaces, he applied construction methods that frequently exceeded national standards, creating an environment that minimizes ambient toxins from the materials used in walls, floors, and ceilings. He constructed a LEED-certified office and subsequently has followed these construction criteria for current offices.
His patients experience their evaluations, consultations, and follow-up appointments in spaces that are as thoughtfully designed as the care they receive within them.
A Surgeon with a Greater Purpose
Dr. Rudderman’s commitment to the human condition extends far beyond his surgical practice. He has devoted significant time, leadership, and resources to causes that reflect his deepest values: environmental stewardship, human rights, and the health of our planet.
Captain Planet Foundation
Co-Chairman, Board of Directors (Prior- Current Board Member)
This grant-making organization supports hands-on environmental education projects designed to inspire and empower young people to create solutions in their homes, schools, and communities. The foundation has funded more than 2,600 projects across all 50 U.S. states and 25 countries, reaching more than 1.4 million children. Dr. Rudderman has also served on the Executive and Diversity Committees and as Past Chair of the Development Committee.
Rainforest Foundation US
Former Chairman, Board of Directors
This organization is dedicated to protecting rainforests and supporting the rights of indigenous peoples who depend on them. For nearly 30 years, the foundation has helped protect more than 33 million acres of forest while strengthening indigenous leadership and advocacy worldwide. Dr. Rudderman served as a board member for South American initiatives.
Level Growth, LLC
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Level Growth, LLC is a management consulting firm that integrates economics, social policy, and sustainability to support business growth that advances environmental stewardship and local empowerment.
Through Level Growth, Dr. Rudderman has helped lead initiatives with global impact, including certification efforts with the Rainforest Alliance and Sustainable Agriculture Network, and collaborations with the Wildlife Conservation Society to protect endangered species and improve living conditions for local communities. This work was centered in Southeast Asia, primarily Indonesia, and integrated government, industry, NGOs, and local indigenous peoples, impacting the health and welfare of more than 100,000 people and hundreds of thousands of hectares of land. This collaboration had a verifiable impact on thousands of workers and their families by improving access to clean water, education, and internationally standardized housing, while supporting best-practice agriculture and assisting multiple endangered species.
The Schenck School
Trustee (Past)
The Schenck School is an Atlanta-based school dedicated to educating students with dyslexia and helping them build strong academic foundations. Dr. Rudderman also served on the advisory committee for the Dyslexia Resource Trust, supporting teacher training and public education efforts. The school is affiliated with the global “Made by Dyslexia” initiative.
Beyond his work in medicine and science, Dr. Rudderman is an accomplished musician and banjo player with Left on Blue (formerly DeJaBlue Grass Band), a bluegrass band dedicated to the craft and tradition of American roots music. Music offers a different kind of precision and expression, one that complements the balance of technical mastery and artistry that defines his surgical practice.
Is Dr. Rudderman the Right Surgeon for You?
Choosing a plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make, and it deserves the same care and deliberateness that Dr. Rudderman brings to every procedure. His patients tend to share certain things in common. They are looking for a surgeon who will:
- Take a conservative, thoughtful approach oriented toward long-lasting, natural-looking results.
- Bring genuine expertise to complex revision, reconstruction, or correction procedures.
- Prioritize their safety above all else and deliver results that will age gracefully alongside them.
- Treat them as a person, not a procedure—with open communication, total transparency, and a commitment to their journey from the first consultation forward.
The next step is simply a conversation. Call (678) 566-7200 or request your consultation online. Dr. Rudderman serves patients in Alpharetta and Atlanta, as well as patients from across the country and around the world.