Profile of David Altamira, Dr

Dr. Altamira has a passion for perfection, which is evident in his thorough approach to patient care. He always takes time with each individual patient to answer all questions and to make sure he or she is a good candidate for the chosen procedure. Dr. Altamira is highly trained and proficient in performing natural, beautiful enhancements for all areas of the body and face, including breast augmentation, nose job, laser hair removal, liposuction and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. If you are in Texas and looking for a cosmetic surgeon that you can trust, it is important to choose an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. David Altamira to ensure you receive the high-quality results you deserve.

Cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. David Altamira, received his undergraduate training at Texas A&M University where he graduated summa cum laude, and was named as the most outstanding undergraduate student in the College of Science as a senior. Dr. David Altamira obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with high honors and was awarded membership into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society.

He subsequently completed a full five-year residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, where he trained under renowned surgeons, including Dr. Michael DeBakey. Finally, Dr. Altamira completed a full three-year residency training in plastic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

In the Houston, Texas area, cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. David Altamira maintains his private plastic surgery practice while also being on staff at several hospitals and serving on multiple hospital committees. He enjoys teaching and lecturing and is actively involved in the training and education of surgical residents.

Procedures of David Altamira, Dr ⁽²⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in Houston	Rank in TX	Rank in US
FaceTite FaceTite is an FDA-cleared facial rejuvenation procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, which tightens and firms skin.	Ranked in Houston: 2	Ranked in TX: 12	Ranked in US: 19
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Houston: 14	Ranked in TX: 45	Ranked in US: 156
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Houston: 31	Ranked in TX: 58	Ranked in US: 433
Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.	Ranked in Houston: 3	Ranked in TX: 8	Ranked in US: 15
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: 12	Ranked in TX: 74	Ranked in US: 379
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: 23	Ranked in TX: 68	Ranked in US: 356
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: 14	Ranked in TX: 56	Ranked in US: 247
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: 30	Ranked in TX: 59	Ranked in US: 308
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Houston: 40	Ranked in TX: 89	Ranked in US: 399
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Houston: 25	Ranked in TX: 68	Ranked in US: 331
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: 28	Ranked in TX: 87	Ranked in US: 392
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: 8	Ranked in TX: 63	Ranked in US: 246
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Houston: 6	Ranked in TX: 16	Ranked in US: 19
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: 28	Ranked in TX: 49	Ranked in US: 150
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: 28	Ranked in TX: 87	Ranked in US: 392
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Houston: 11	Ranked in TX: 58	Ranked in US: 184
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Houston: 110	Ranked in TX: 275	Ranked in US: 4946
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Houston: 27	Ranked in TX: 207	Ranked in US: 1677
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Houston: 18	Ranked in TX: 119	Ranked in US: 1288
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: 44	Ranked in TX: 367	Ranked in US: 3449
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Houston: 33	Ranked in TX: 398	Ranked in US: 2270
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: 23	Ranked in TX: 119	Ranked in US: 1676
Photo Facial A photo facial is a laser light treatment which effectively treats men and women to remove brown spots and sun damage while increasing collagen production.	Ranked in Houston: 41	Ranked in TX: 147	Ranked in US: 637
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: 25	Ranked in TX: 260	Ranked in US: 2490
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: 34	Ranked in TX: 229	Ranked in US: 2097
ThermiVa ThermiVa is a radiofrequency energy treatment that’s commonly used to rejuvenate and recondition vaginal and vulvar skin by increasing collagen and elastin concentrations to minimize skin sag.	Ranked in Houston: 7	Ranked in TX: 34	Ranked in US: 292
Ultherapy Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin of your face, neck and décolletage.	Ranked in Houston: 16	Ranked in TX: 59	Ranked in US: 494