'Body Parts': Anaplastologist Allison Vest claims she found her career 'by accident'

A 'traditionally trained artist that exists in the medical world', Vest changes lives one prosthetic at a time

PUBLISHED APR 6, 2022

Many times, our self-worth is tied to our physical appearance. However, looks are fleeting, and this sentiment can be literal for some. It is not uncommon to have your appearance altered due to disfiguration via health issues or sudden accidents. In some cases, having these parts replaced with a prosthetic is crucial as it may be automatically required, but sometimes, it just helps people feel human again. That's where Anaplastologist Allison Vest steps in, as she is known for creating 'lifelike prosthetics for patients who have missing or deformed body parts'. You can now follow her journey as she helps patients recover in TLC's new show, 'Body Parts'.

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Who is Allison Vest?

Allison Vest is a renowned Anaplastologist. Anaplastology deals with prosthetic replacements for missing or disfigured parts on the face or body, which are anatomically critical. With 20 years of experience under her belt, Vest is the vice president of the International Anaplastology Association. She is also the owner of Mosaic Prosthetics and was formerly the president of the Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology. A classically trained artist, Vest has a Masters in Science in Biomedical Visualization from the University of Illinois and received clinical training at the University of Florida's dental school and the Morriston Hospital in Swansea, Wales. In the trailer of her series, 'Body Parts', Vest claims she discovered Anaplastology "by accident", noting that she is a "traditionally trained artist that exists in the medical world."

In the TLC press release of the series, it is revealed that Vest has a longstanding career — "'Body Parts' features certified anaplastologist Allison Vest who has over 20 years of experience. For the first time, this top-of-her-field professional is opening the doors to her practice and sharing the most devastating cases of patients who have lost major body parts, giving them a second chance by creating amazing, realistic prosthetics to help restore their lives to normalcy. Oftentimes, her prosthetics go undetected thanks to the skillful combination of skin."

What is Allison Vest's net worth?

While not much is known about her net worth, a bit of research does indicate the kind of salary Vest draws. As per Salary.Com, Anaplastologists earn anywhere between $50,726 and $85,180. However, it is likely that Vest's salary is in the higher range than the mentioned numbers, seeing that she runs her own clinic and is also the vice president of the International Anaplastology Association, making her a big name in the field.

'Body Parts' premieres on TLC on Wednesday, April 6 at 10pm ET/PT.