Dr. Cedric Hunter, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Raleigh, North Carolina
NPI: 1801185228· License: 2021-01783 (NC) verify
Industry payments (2025): $198 across 6 payments (what this means)
4.61(3 ratings)
In Dr. Cedric Hunter's own words
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Approach
- Dr. Cedric Hunter's practice understands that six weeks without lifting a child can be a difficult task for many of their patients, especially mothers.
- The goal is to create a result that complements her proportions rather than using the same approach for everyone
Specialization
- For this patient, I combined a breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck to restore volume, improve breast shape, and create a more balanced overall contour
Technique
- This gives me the ability to balance implant coverage, projection, and breast shape based on her individual anatomy
Technology
- Dr. Cedric Hunter's practice uses a system called Crisalix for patient photos during appointments.
Training & credentials
- Trained at Duke, Stanford, and UChicago.
Consultation
- When I create your surgical plan, I evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, previous weight changes, and aesthetic goals to determine the approach that will give you the best possible result
Recovery guidance
- In general, I recommend waiting about 6 weeks before lifting heavier objects
- Dr. Cedric Hunter's practice advises patients to use specific techniques, such as lifting with their legs instead of arms and shoulders, to protect incisions when lifting children.
Results
- Dr. Cedric Hunter's muscle repair technique for tummy tucks narrows patients from front to back, which can improve back pain and core strength.
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About
Dr. Cedric Hunter is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina, at Amelia Aesthetics. He trained at Duke, Stanford, and the University of Chicago. Dr. Hunter's philosophy for cosmetic plastic surgery, including breast augmentation, lift, reduction, and implant exchange, tummy tucks, liposuction, and mommy makeovers, focuses on refining natural shapes. He aims for subtle changes that yield significant results, enhancing a patient's existing appearance to look like a more sculpted version of themselves.
For breast procedures, Dr. Hunter utilizes Sientra High Profile implants, often with subglandular placement, and Mentor BOOST implants, known for their cohesive silicone gel, projection, and upper-pole fullness. He emphasizes that implant selection is customized, considering factors like starting breast tissue, chest dimensions, skin quality, and desired fullness, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. When performing tummy tucks, he addresses loose skin and, when needed, repairs separated abdominal muscles, often combining this with liposuction for a balanced contour. Dr. Hunter evaluates each patient's anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals to determine a personalized surgical plan, ensuring consultations provide comprehensive information for informed decisions.
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Specialties
- Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Procedures & Services
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Average Cost of Surgery
Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Cedric Hunter, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices
Tummy Tuck
$11,000
1 patient report · 2023
Above typicalTypical in Raleigh: $7,000–$10,100 (median $8,400, 16 reports) compare ↗
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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Cedric Hunter
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What are the general recovery guidelines after a breast lift?
After a breast lift, patients should generally wait about 6 weeks before lifting heavier objects, specifically avoiding anything heavier than a gallon of milk during this initial period. The focus should be on gentle movements that give the body time to heal. It's important to remember that each patient's healing journey is unique, and their timeline will depend on their specific procedure and individual progress.
What are the benefits and process of breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction offers benefits beyond just changing breast size, aiming to improve body comfort and ease daily activities. Large breasts can cause discomforts such as neck, shoulder, and back pain, difficulty exercising, skin irritation, and challenges with clothing fit. The procedure involves removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, and reshaping the remaining tissue to create a lighter, more proportionate, and balanced breast shape that improves comfort and mobility. Many patients report that daily activities like working out and wearing certain clothing become easier after surgery, making it a life-changing procedure for those limited by the physical effects of larger breasts.
What is Dr. Hunter's approach to implant exchange surgery?
Dr. Hunter performs implant exchanges for patients desiring more volume, enhanced cleavage, or a different aesthetic. His technique focuses on creating a smaller space between implants to enhance cleavage while maintaining a beautiful overall shape. He has experience with a range of implant sizes, including increasing implant size to 775cc for patients seeking a more dramatic aesthetic. Consultations are offered to discuss individual goals and potential outcomes.
What is Dr. Hunter's approach to combined breast and body procedures, and what implant placement techniques does he use?
Dr. Hunter combines procedures like breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck to restore volume, improve breast shape, and create a balanced overall contour. He frequently uses submuscular/dual plane implant placement, which adds fullness while allowing breast tissue to maintain a natural shape. This technique places the upper portion of the implant beneath the muscle for coverage, while the lower portion expands into the breast pocket, creating a smooth transition and balanced projection. He emphasizes that breast augmentation alone cannot lift or reposition breast tissue, necessitating a breast lift to remove excess skin and raise the breasts when needed. A tummy tuck is used to address excess abdominal skin and refine the midsection, often complementing breast changes.
What is the recovery timeline for breast and body procedures?
At 6 months post-op, implants typically have settled and swelling has significantly improved. Patients can expect results to continue refining as scars soften and fade over time.
How does Dr. Hunter address diastasis recti during a tummy tuck, and what factors influence his surgical approach?
Diastasis recti, a separation of abdominal muscles often caused by pregnancy or weight changes, can lead to a persistent lower abdominal bulge. During a tummy tuck, if appropriate, Dr. Hunter can restore the underlying abdominal wall by bringing separated muscles back to the midline. Following muscle repair, excess skin is removed and the abdominal contour is refined. He emphasizes that a tummy tuck is not just a skin-removal procedure, and muscle repair is not always necessary. His surgical approach is highly customized, determined by factors such as the patient's anatomy, degree of muscle separation, skin laxity, and personal goals. A consultation is the best way to determine the most suitable approach for individual anatomy.
Why might Dr. Hunter combine a tummy tuck with liposuction, and what does this combined procedure entail?
While a tummy tuck addresses loose skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles, some stubborn fat may remain. Dr. Hunter often combines tummy tuck with liposuction to strategically remove this excess fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or waistline, enhancing overall contour and creating smoother transitions. This combined approach allows him to address multiple layers of the abdomen simultaneously, tightening the underlying structure, removing excess skin, and sculpting surrounding areas for a more balanced result. The best approach is always determined during a personalized consultation.
What is an extended tummy tuck, and how does it differ from a traditional tummy tuck?
A traditional tummy tuck focuses on the front of the abdomen, removing excess skin and improving abdominal contour. An extended tummy tuck carries the incision farther around the sides of the body, allowing Dr. Hunter to address additional skin laxity along the flanks and create a smoother transition between the abdomen, waist, and hips. This procedure removes excess skin and improves contour across the abdomen and flanks.
How long does a breast augmentation procedure typically take?
A breast augmentation procedure can take approximately one hour, though individual cases may vary.
What can patients expect during a consultation with Dr. Hunter, and what is his philosophy on patient decision-making?
During a consultation, Dr. Hunter discusses patient goals, examines anatomy, and reviews surgical options, including implant size, the need for a breast lift, or if a tummy tuck should be part of the plan. He emphasizes that a consultation is not the point of final decision; patients are given ample time to consider options, ask questions, finalize choices, and decide whether to proceed. The goal is to provide patients with all necessary information to make a surgical decision that feels right for them.
What is the difference between a breast lift and a breast lift with reduction, and who is a candidate for each?
A breast lift focuses on lifting and reshaping breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning tissue and the nipple, aiming to restore a higher, more youthful shape while maintaining natural breast volume. A breast lift with reduction includes these techniques but also removes breast tissue to decrease overall size. This combined procedure is ideal for patients experiencing discomfort from larger breasts, such as back/neck pain, difficulty exercising, or feeling their breast size is disproportionate to their frame. During a consultation, Dr. Hunter discusses anatomy, goals, and desired look to determine the best option.
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Patient Experience
Dr. Cedric Hunter Review Summary
4.5
Dr. Hunter receives stellar reviews, averaging 4.5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients consistently praise his skill, bedside manner, and the natural-looking results he achieves.
Ratings from Other Platforms
Amelia Aesthetics
2304 Wesvill Ct #360, Raleigh, North Carolina
(919) 785-1220
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Industry Payments
Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.
Total received (2025)
$198
Payments
6
Compared to peers
Small
Dr. Cedric Hunter received $198 across 6 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Mentor Worldwide LLC.
What this means for your care
- A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
- Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
- Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
- A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”
Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗
Patient Awards
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Location & Contact Information
Amelia Aesthetics
2304 Wesvill Ct #360
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Office Information
Phone: (919) 785-1220
Where does Dr. Cedric Hunter practice?
Doctor's Office
Amelia Aesthetics (Primary)
2304 Wesvill Ct #360, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
(12 reviews)
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital affiliations unknown
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Education & Experience
Education
Duke
Stanford
Uchicago
Certifications & Licenses
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make an appointment with Dr. Cedric Hunter online?
The information provided does not specify whether online appointment booking is available. It's best to contact the office directly at (919) 785-1220 or visit Amelia Aesthetics' website for booking options.
Does Dr. Cedric Hunter offer telehealth?
The information provided does not indicate whether Dr. Hunter offers telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Cedric Hunter?
Patients rave about Dr. Hunter's comforting and reassuring demeanor, making them feel heard and safe. They express immense satisfaction with their results, describing them as 'top-notch,' 'natural yet full and lifted,' and exceeding expectations. Many patients share that choosing Dr. Hunter was the 'best decision' and emphasize the minimal post-operative pain experienced.
What areas of care does Dr. Cedric Hunter cater to?
Dr. Hunter's areas of care primarily focus on cosmetic plastic surgery, including breast augmentation, lift, reduction, and implant exchange, tummy tucks, liposuction, and mommy makeovers. He also has expertise in reconstructive procedures, specifically lymphedema treatment and breast reconstruction. Dr. Hunter's body contouring philosophy emphasizes refining natural shapes and addressing stubborn areas, aiming for subtle changes that yield significant results rather than exclusively dramatic transformations. He believes the best results enhance a patient's existing appearance, making them look like a more sculpted version of themselves. Dr. Hunter uses Sientra High Profile implants and performs subglandular (over-the-muscle) placement to restore volume and create fullness when appropriate for patient goals. When creating a surgical plan, Dr. Hunter thoroughly evaluates a patient's anatomy, skin quality, previous weight changes, and aesthetic goals to determine the optimal approach for the best possible result. Dr. Hunter frequently uses Mentor BOOST implants, which feature a highly cohesive silicone gel designed for projection, fullness, and a smooth feel, often creating more upper-pole fullness. He emphasizes that implant selection involves more than just cc's, considering factors like starting breast tissue, chest dimensions, skin quality, desired fullness, implant profile, and placement to create results that complement individual proportions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.