Profile of Cara Downey, Dr

Dr. Downey is a proud native of Houston. She attained her undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Natural Science.

As a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Dr. Downey returned to Houston to complete her medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Downey extended her stay at the Baylor College of Medicine in order to complete an integrated residency in plastic surgery.

During her six years of rigorous training, Dr. Downey specialized in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, breast surgery, and cosmetic surgery.

She focused on areas of ‘DIEP’ reconstruction for breast cancer and the restoration of the female figure after childbearing.

As a passionate educator, Dr. Cara Downey serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery (Plastic Surgery Division).

She has written multiple book chapters and articles in highly-respected peer-reviewed journals.

Procedures of Cara Downey, Dr ⁽²¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Houston	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Houston: 29	Ranked in TX: 264	Ranked in US: 2429
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Houston: 80	Ranked in TX: 287	Ranked in US: 2697
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Houston: 10	Ranked in TX: 176	Ranked in US: 1635
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Houston: 52	Ranked in TX: 279	Ranked in US: 2511
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Houston: 29	Ranked in TX: 194	Ranked in US: 1803
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Houston: 22	Ranked in TX: 137	Ranked in US: 1365
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Houston: 23	Ranked in TX: 125	Ranked in US: 1070
Hand Rejuvenation Hand rejuvenation treatments turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, minimizing prominent veins, fading brown spots, and improving skin tone.	Ranked in Houston: 6	Ranked in TX: 19	Ranked in US: 260
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Houston: 12	Ranked in TX: 99	Ranked in US: 1099
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Houston: 52	Ranked in TX: 279	Ranked in US: 2511
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Houston: 42	Ranked in TX: 229	Ranked in US: 2304
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Houston: 27	Ranked in TX: 232	Ranked in US: 2753
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Houston: 66	Ranked in TX: 265	Ranked in US: 2771
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Houston: 10	Ranked in TX: 74	Ranked in US: 832
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Houston: 27	Ranked in TX: 203	Ranked in US: 2199
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Houston: 129	Ranked in TX: 661	Ranked in US: 4305
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Houston: 45	Ranked in TX: 342	Ranked in US: 2104
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Houston: 31	Ranked in TX: 296	Ranked in US: 1761
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Houston: 115	Ranked in TX: 486	Ranked in US: 3652
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Houston: 53	Ranked in TX: 139	Ranked in US: 2230
Urinary Incontinence Treatment The choice of urinary incontinence treatment depends on the type of bladder control problem you have, how serious it is, and what best fits your lifestyle.	Ranked in Houston: 3	Ranked in TX: 11	Ranked in US: 42