Dr. Cara Ryan Downey M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
2500 West Loop S Suite 150 Houston TX, 77027Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Cara Downey is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Downey specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Education and Training
University of Texas - Austin Bachelor of Science in Human Biology 2003
Baylor College of Medicine MD 2009
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Lift
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Brachioplasty
- Brazilian Buttock Augmentation
- Cool Sculpting
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Labiaplasty
- Lower Body Lift
- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty
- Diep Breast Reconstruction
- Brow Lift
- Chin Implant
- Eyelid Surgery (blepharoplastry)
- Facelift
- Facial Fat Grafting
- Rhinoplasty
- Botox
- Chemical Peel
- Restylane
- Dermal Fillers
- Mommy Makeover
- Laser Hair Removal
Professional Memberships
- Member Phi Beta Kappa 2002
- Member Texas Medical Association 2013
- Member Harris County Medical Society 2013
Publications
- Annals of Plastic SurgeryCrystal Deposition Disease Masquerading as Proliferative Tenosynovitis and its Associated Sequelae2009
- Wound Repair and RegenerationNegative Pressure Therapy is Effective to manage a Variety of Wounds in Infants and Children2007
- Journal of Craniofacial SurgeryDeformational Plagiocephaly Associated with Ocular Torticollis: a Clinical Study and Literature Revi2007
- In pressSystemic Capillary Leak Syndrome: A Rare Etiology of Compartment Syndrome0
- Seminars of Plastic SurgeryEvaluation and Reduction of Nasal Trauma2010
- Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAn Algorithmic Approach to the Management of Limb Ischemia in Infants and Young Children2013
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Assistant Professor2013Baylor College of Medicine - Department of Surgery
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