Meet Our Owners

“Come visit the professional staff at The Skin Retreat for a head-to-toe experience designed to enhance your skin and body, regardless of age!” – Jennifer Gabbard R.N.

The Skin Retreat at Shewmake Plastic Surgery is a state-of-the-art physician-directed MedSpa in Little Rock, co-owned by Kris Shewmake, MD, and Jennifer Gabbard, RN. Opening the Skin Retreat in 2013, associated with Dr. Shewmake’s surgical practice, is one of their proudest achievements. Having an accomplished plastic surgeon as a partner and medical director ensures their patients an exceptionally high level of care and safety with excellent results.

Dr. Kris Shewmake is an acclaimed plastic surgeon with a passion for helping patients transform their lives by helping them achieve a more youthful, natural, and rested appearance.

“At the Skin Retreat everything we do is focused on the patient and we ensure their experience is the very best MedSpa experience available,” says Dr. Shewmake. “We have built our business and reputation on our personal commitment to service and attention to detail. Our amazing team is dedicated to delivering next level, concierge care to each and every patient”.

An experienced and skilled nurse, Jennifer Gabbard loves her chosen career. She has been a surgery nurse for almost 30 years, with 20 of those being in plastic surgery and aesthetics with injections.

“We genuinely love helping others look and feel their best” adds Jennifer. “A positive self-image is one of the most powerful tools a person can carry with them each day, and we are honored to be a partner in our patient’s success. Our staff has the training and expertise to gracefully enhance your natural beauty and bring out your best, most confident self.”

Both Dr. Shewmake and Jennifer have devoted countless hours to mission work in Honduras performing reconstructive surgery on both children and adults. The privilege of contributing in this way has helped develop their commitment to helping patients live healthier, better lives through the services they offer. As non-surgical skin enhancing and anti-aging technologies evolve they intend to be the first to offer it to their patients.

DANIELLE ATWOOD, M.D.

Dr. Danielle Atwood is a highly skilled and compassionate fellowship-trained plastic surgeon dedicated to enhancing the confidence and well-being of her patients. While the field of medicine can be a sterile and uncomfortable experience, Dr. Atwood’s aim is to build relationships in the hopes of providing an empathetic and comfortable space to discuss patients’ individual goals, enhancing their features while remaining true to each person.

A native of central Arkansas, Dr. Atwood pursued her passion for medicine and surgery starting at the University of Central Arkansas, earning Bachelors degrees in Biology and History. She then pursued dual degrees, M.D. and Ph.D. in Microbiology, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she graduated with honors and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

She completed her integrated Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, one of the first five integrated programs in the country. She initially began training in Orthopaedic Surgery, however quickly realized her true calling lay in the artistry of Plastic Surgery. She gained extensive experience in a wide range of plastic and reconstructive procedures. To further refine her expertise in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Atwood pursued additional training in a fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. During this year, she honed her skills in the latest techniques and innovations with leaders in the field of Plastic Surgery, ensuring she brings her patients the most advanced and effective options available.