Profile of Daniel Casso, Dr

Dr. Daniel Casso was born and raised in McAllen, Texas, where he attended public schools. For his undergraduate preparation, he attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying economics and pre-med. After graduation from Harvard, he received his M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He served his internship and residency in general surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas. While at St. Joseph, he also completed his residency in plastic surgery.

Dr. Casso was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1994, and was elected as a Fellow to the American College of Surgeons in 1996. He was awarded a certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in November 1999. In addition, he has been a member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgery since 1997 and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons since 1994, as well as a Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Texas Medical Association.

Dr. Casso has been active in physician governance at Houston Methodist St.John Hospital, having served two terms as Medical Staff President, as well as Chief of the Surgery Department and General Surgery Section.

Procedures of Daniel Casso, Dr ⁽²²⁾

Procedure	Rank in Houston	Rank in TX	Rank in US
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: 35	Ranked in TX: 62	Ranked in US: 239
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: 55	Ranked in TX: 87	Ranked in US: 397
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Houston: 26	Ranked in TX: 59	Ranked in US: 174
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: 29	Ranked in TX: 47	Ranked in US: 141
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Houston: 53	Ranked in TX: 84	Ranked in US: 380
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Houston: 53	Ranked in TX: 84	Ranked in US: 380
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Houston: 41	Ranked in TX: 67	Ranked in US: 320
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: 19	Ranked in TX: 50	Ranked in US: 174
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Houston: 41	Ranked in TX: 67	Ranked in US: 320
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Houston: 19	Ranked in TX: 43	Ranked in US: 162
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: 40	Ranked in TX: 67	Ranked in US: 342
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: 42	Ranked in TX: 74	Ranked in US: 367
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Houston: 16	Ranked in TX: 45	Ranked in US: 132
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Houston: 33	Ranked in TX: 58	Ranked in US: 230
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Houston: 20	Ranked in TX: 38	Ranked in US: 219
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: 36	Ranked in TX: 58	Ranked in US: 294
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Houston: 126	Ranked in TX: 649	Ranked in US: 4367
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: 78	Ranked in TX: 337	Ranked in US: 2146
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in Houston: 6	Ranked in TX: 28	Ranked in US: 309
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Houston: 13	Ranked in TX: 70	Ranked in US: 1260
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Houston: 24	Ranked in TX: 126	Ranked in US: 1079
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Houston: 16	Ranked in TX: 96	Ranked in US: 674