Dr. Christopher K. Livingston, MD

Dr. Christopher K. Livingston is a double board-certified plastic and hand surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas. With 23 years of experience, he serves as Chief of Surgery at HCA Healthcare. He is one of only 800 US surgeons holding his specific board certifications, which he notes requires three years of additional training, written and oral examinations, continuous education, and yearly testing to uphold professional standards. Dr. Livingston specializes in cosmetic, hand, and reconstructive plastic surgery, performing procedures such as breast augmentation, revision, reconstruction, and gynecomastia surgery. He emphasizes that for injectable treatments, the injector's skill, training, aesthetic eye, and judgment are paramount, stating, "Choose the injector. Not just the treatment." He uses Jeuveau for frown lines, recommending treatment when they appear. Dr. Livingston believes board certification signifies trust and confidence in a surgeon's commitment to patient best interests. He advises patients to always ask about board certification by the American College of Surgeons and ASPS, and to be cautious of paid advertisements. Livingston Plastic Surgery was recognized as the Houston Plastic Surgery Center of the Year for 2026.