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Dr. Ernest Layton, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

Dr. Ernest Layton, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Houston, Texas
NPI: 1083621684· License: J1106 (TX) verify
Industry payments (2025): $696 across 19 payments (what this means)
4.49(14 ratings)

Consultation $100

In Dr. Ernest Layton's own words

How Dr. Ernest Layton describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • At Layton Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to be recognized for our dedication to personalized patient care
  • The practice's goal is to enhance natural beauty.
  • The doctor believes that sometimes the aesthetic concern is related to contour rather than overall weight.

Specialization

  • Dr. Ernest Layton is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas.

Technique

  • Dr. Ernest Layton's practice uses both silicone and saline implants.
  • At Layton Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to be recognized for our dedication to personalized patient care, innovative techniques
  • Dr. Ernest Layton's practice places saline implants through a smaller incision.

Technology

  • Dr. Ernest Layton's practice uses new silicone implants with a highly cross-linked gel that does not leak when cut, enhancing patient safety.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Layton is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Consultation

  • Our staff is ready to happily answer any inquiries or to assist you in booking a consultation with Dr. Layton

Results

  • At Layton Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to be recognized for our dedication to personalized patient care, innovative techniques, and helping our patients feel confident and beautiful every day
  • Dr. Ernest Layton's practice uses new silicone implants that feel more natural and like breast tissue.

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About

Dr. Ernest Layton, MD, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas. He focuses on personalized services, designing treatments specifically for each individual. Dr. Layton believes aesthetic concerns often relate to contour rather than overall weight, aiming for refined, natural, and rejuvenated results. His core goal is to enhance natural beauty and help patients feel as confident on the outside as they do on the inside. Dr. Layton offers a range of procedures including breast augmentation, tummy tucks, facelifts, and eyelid surgery. He utilizes technologies like Fractora RF, FaceTite, BodyTite, and Renuvion Resurfacing, which helps tighten and rejuvenate skin from within for natural-looking, long-lasting results. For a defined jawline, Dr. Layton performs chin liposuction, a subtle procedure that removes excess fat for a sharper, more contoured look with minimal downtime. The practice also offers Obagi Medical skincare, a trusted physician-dispensed line designed to improve skin health and appearance. Patients can call to schedule a consultation.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. Ernest Layton offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

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. Ernest Layton, 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

Fractora Rf

$1,500

1 patient report · 2017

About typicalTypical nationally: $1,100–$2,150 (median $1,500, 11 reports) compare ↗

Facetite

$2,500

1 patient report · 2017

Below typicalTypical nationally: $3,625–$6,050 (median $5,000, 14 reports) compare ↗

Breast Augmentation

$6,400

Average of 2 patient reports · 2017–2021

About typicalTypical in Houston: $5,500–$7,225 (median $6,651, 28 reports) compare ↗

Drainless Tummy Tuck

$10,100

1 patient report · 2019

About typicalTypical nationally: $8,500–$14,225 (median $10,500, 24 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Ernest Layton

Sourced directly from Dr. Ernest Layton's social posts and replies.

What are the benefits and expectations for Chin Liposuction?
Chin liposuction is a subtle yet powerful procedure performed under local anesthesia. It is a safe and effective way to define the profile, eliminate stubborn fullness under the chin, and remove excess fat, resulting in a sculpted, sharper, and more defined jawline, a smoother profile, and permanent fat removal. It involves minimal downtime and can provide a significant confidence boost by enhancing facial balance and contour.
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What is Renuvion Resurfacing and what results can be expected?
Renuvion Resurfacing is an advanced, single treatment technology that tightens and rejuvenates the skin from within, leading to smoother skin, improved texture, and a more refined appearance with natural-looking, long-lasting results.
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What are the benefits of Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction can provide significant relief from back and neck pain, improve posture, and boost confidence.
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How can I learn which Obagi products are best for my skin type?
Patients can visit the office or ask at their next appointment to receive personalized recommendations for Obagi products.
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What does a Lower Facelift achieve?
A Lower Facelift restores youthful contours by tightening the jawline and smoothing sagging skin around the lower face and neck. It results in a refreshed, completely natural appearance, reducing sagging, defining the jawline, and restoring youthful facial contours.
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What is the purpose of a consultation with Dr. Layton?
A consultation is used to determine if a specific procedure, such as a Lower Facelift, is suitable for an individual and to discuss personalized treatment plans.
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From Dr. Ernest Layton's Instagram

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Recent photos posted by @laytonplasticsurgery, Dr. Ernest Layton's own Instagram account. Each image opens the original post on Instagram.

Images © Dr. Ernest Layton / @laytonplasticsurgery, shown here with a link to the original post. Procedure labels are inferred from the post's caption and hashtags. If you are the account owner and want an image removed, contact support [at] navmds.com.

Technologies & brands Dr. Ernest Layton mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Ernest Layton's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

SkincareObagi · 5
Skin tighteningRenuvion (J-Plasma) · 2

Patient Experience

Dr. Ernest Layton Review Summary

4.68
Dr. Layton receives stellar reviews, averaging 4.7 stars across various platforms. Patients praise his artistic skill, expertise, and the stunning results he achieves.

Ratings from Other Platforms

facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 5 reviews

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health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 21 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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realself.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 22 reviews

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Dr. Ernest Layton, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

Main Office

929 Gessner, Memorial Hermann Tower, Ste. 2200, Houston, Texas

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $100

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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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)

$696

Payments

19

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Ernest Layton received $696 across 19 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 57% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC..

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 ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

929 Gessner, Memorial Hermann Tower, Ste. 2200

Houston, Texas

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Ernest Layton practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

929 Gessner, Memorial Hermann Tower, Ste. 2200, Houston, Texas

(22 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Medical Degree From Texas A&m

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Ernest Layton online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking, but you can call 830-792-3702 or email [email protected] for appointments. Their staff is available to answer inquiries and assist in booking consultations.
Does Dr. Ernest Layton offer telehealth?
Telehealth availability isn't mentioned in the provided information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Ernest Layton?
Patients rave about Dr. Layton's skills and artistry, describing him as the "best plastic surgeon." Reviews highlight positive experiences with tummy tucks, breast lifts with implants, and facial rejuvenation procedures like FaceTite and Fractora. Patients express satisfaction with their results, even mentioning specific age and family history contexts.
What areas of care does Dr. Ernest Layton cater to?
Dr. Layton's areas of care include a wide range of plastic surgery procedures, encompassing breast augmentation and lifts, tummy tucks, facelifts, eyelid surgery, and body contouring using technologies like Fractora, FaceTite, and BodyTite. The practice emphasizes personalized services, designed specifically for each individual patient. Dr. Layton believes that aesthetic concerns are often related to contour rather than overall weight, focusing on refining natural shapes and aiming for natural contours in all plastic surgery results. He consistently aims for refined, natural, and rejuvenated results, with a core goal to enhance natural beauty and help patients look as confident on the outside as they feel on the inside. Dr. Layton believes a defined jawline can completely transform a person's profile, contributing to overall facial harmony. The practice views breast reduction as a life-changing procedure, beyond just cosmetic benefits. Additionally, the practice believes healthy, radiant skin starts with the right products and offers Obagi Medical skincare, one of the most trusted, physician-dispensed lines. Obagi products are designed to improve skin health and appearance by improving tone and texture, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, treating hyperpigmentation and sun damage, and promoting healthier, brighter skin.