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Dr. Cara Downey, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

Dr. Cara Downey, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Houston, Texas
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1013142165· License: 390200000x (TX) verify
Industry payments (2025): $1,031 across 15 payments (what this means)
4.77(9 ratings)

About

Dr. Cara Downey is a highly-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon based in Houston, Texas. With over 12 years of experience, she specializes in minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery, breast aesthetics (augmentation, lifts, and reconstruction), and body contouring procedures. Dr. Downey is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and co-founder of Heights Plastic Surgery, where patient experience is paramount. While pricing information isn't available online, prospective patients can connect with her practice for consultation and personalized cost estimates.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Cara Downey, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Tummy Tuck

$15,000

1 patient report · 2021

About typicalTypical in Houston: $9,000–$15,000 (median $12,100, 37 reports) compare ↗

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From Dr. Cara Downey's Instagram

@heightsplasticsurgery →

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Patient Experience

Dr. Cara Downey Review Summary

4.7
Dr. Downey receives stellar reviews across various platforms. She boasts a perfect 5.0 rating from 9 reviews on one platform, along with 5/5 on Healthgrades and Health.USNews. Her Yelp rating is a solid 4.7/5, and Google Reviews give her a 4.2/5. Overall, patients consistently praise her skill, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, as well as the beautiful results she achieves.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

5 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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yelp.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 13 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.2 out of 5

Based on 5 reviews

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Dr. Cara Downey, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

Heights Plastic Surgery &

2813 W T C Jester Blvd Suite 100, Houston, Texas

(713) 496-2427

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$1,031

Payments

15

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Cara Downey received $1,031 across 15 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as long term medical supply or device loan, and the largest single payer was Integra LifeSciences Corporation.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Phone: (713) 496-2427

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Location & Contact Information

Heights Plastic Surgery &

2813 W T C Jester Blvd Suite 100

Houston, Texas 77018

Office Information

Phone: (713) 496-2427

Where does Dr. Cara Downey practice?

Doctor's Office

Heights Plastic Surgery & (Primary)

2813 W T C Jester Blvd Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77018

(9 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Cara Downey online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. It's recommended to contact the practice directly to inquire about online booking options.
Does Dr. Cara Downey offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Contacting the practice directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Cara Downey?
Patients rave about Dr. Downey's positive impact, from achieving desired surgical outcomes (tummy tuck, breast augmentation, Brazilian butt lift) to providing support during challenging times. Reviews highlight successful results, exceeding expectations, and an overall amazing experience with both the doctor and staff.
What areas of care does Dr. Cara Downey cater to?
Dr. Downey's areas of care include minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery, breast aesthetic surgery (augmentation, lifts, and reconstruction), and body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction. She also performs Brazilian Butt Lifts.