Fellowship Program
Dr. Daniel E. Rousso is the Director of a Fellowship Program under the auspices of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Rousso has been a Fellowship Director for more than 30 years and continues to train young physicians in the artistry and facial surgical techniques he has refined over the years. These physicians have received their medical degree and completed their Internship and Residency Program prior to coming for their Fellowship year at our Clinic. These physicians have the ability to set up their own practice but have chosen to spend an additional year under the tutelage of Dr. Rousso. During their fellowship year the Fellow physician has the opportunity to perform surgery. This surgery can be performed in our state-of-the-art accredited (AAAHC) clinical facility or at one of the nearby hospitals. Dr. Rousso is always present while the Fellow performs surgery.
Fellow physician fees are one-half of Dr. Rousso’s surgical fees. The facility and anesthesia fees are the same as Dr. Rousso’s.
Meet Dr. Lauren E. Melley, DO
Dr. Lauren Melley is the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow at Rousso Adams Facial Plastic Surgery. She was selected for one of approximately 60 highly competitive fellowship positions offered annually across the United States and Canada through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Dr. Melley graduated in the top 1% of her medical school class at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing five years of rigorous surgical training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, where she was appointed Chief Resident. Throughout her training, she developed a passion for facial plastic surgery, gaining extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck. She performed over 3,000 cases as lead surgeon throughout her 5 year residency.
An accomplished researcher and published author, Dr. Melley has published more than 20 peer-reviewed medical articles, including research focused on facial rejuvenation, nonsurgical facial contouring, and advanced fat grafting techniques. She has also presented her research at national meetings of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In addition to her surgical background, Dr. Melley has over five years of experience in aesthetic injectables. She served as Director of her residency program’s Aesthetic Injection Clinic, where she developed educational curricula and trained fellow physicians in nonsurgical facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Melley believes that exceptional aesthetic results come from combining surgical precision with an artistic eye. She aims to create natural, balanced results that complement each patient’s unique features and goals.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel Rousso and Dr. Austin Adams, she continues to advance her skills in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering patients a personalized approach to both surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation.
Outside of the operating room and clinic, Dr. Melley enjoys traveling, staying active, and exploring Birmingham with her fiancé, Mark, and their mini Bernedoodle, Lily. She also has a passion for art and design, interests that complement her creative approach to facial aesthetics.