Shannon Allen
MD
About Shannon Allen
Dr. Shannon Allen, MD, is a licensed otolaryngologist (ENT) turned aesthetic physician and the owner of MaineStay Skincare in Augusta, Maine. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan (2002) and earned her MD from Wayne State University in Detroit. She completed a five-year otolaryngology residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, with extensive training in facial aesthetics, head and neck surgery, facial reconstruction, and otologic surgery. She practiced ENT at MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta for over six years (2013-2020) before transitioning to aesthetic medicine full-time. She trained under the mentorship of Dr. John Burke at Maine Laser Skin Care, honing her skills in neuromodulators, laser therapy, and injectable fillers. She is also a former medical illustrator, giving her a refined eye for detail in creating subtle, natural improvements. Her practice is ranked among the top 10 providers in Maine for Botox and injectables. MaineStay Skincare is female-owned and operated. Clients describe her as "THE BEST, never frozen, always flawless" and a "Dream Team" leader, with one 71-year-old client reporting she is always told she looks much younger. She has over 10 years of experience studying the efficacy and safety of fillers. She specializes in Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, dermal fillers, CO2 laser resurfacing, Fraxel laser, radiofrequency microneedling, CoolSculpting Elite, laser rejuvenation, and medical weight loss.
What Sets Them Apart
Recognition History
2026
Top 10 Laser Specialist in Maine
Elite Aesthetics Guide 2026
Independently Evaluated & Recognized
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