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Dr. Peter Raphael, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Plano, Texas

Dr. Peter Raphael, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plano, Texas
NPI: 1245340553· License: G8361 (TX) verify

34+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2024): $118 across 4 payments (what this means)
4.55(50 ratings)

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In Dr. Peter Raphael's own words

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

Approach

  • Dr. Raphael is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care for every patient.

Specialization

  • The practice performs breast reduction, breast lift, and augmentation using 400 cc ultra-high profile silicone implants placed under the muscle.
  • He is internationally recognized for his expertise in innovative surgical techniques

Technique

  • The erbium, on the other hand, we're able to adjust the heat component and therefore have less effects on that
  • When you've sized thousands of implants, not looking is just showing off

Technology

  • In simple terms, an erbium laser has a great deal more flexibility, in my mind, to a CO2 laser

Training & credentials

  • Meet Dr. Raphael, a Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon
  • Dr. Raphael completed extensive general surgery and microsurgery training.

Consultation

  • Best thing is, let's examine your skin, see what we need to do, do we need to combine it with other facial procedures, and then come up with a good game plan

Cost & consultation

  • The practice offers complimentary consultations.

Safety

  • To me, it's more flexible and overall safer to use on more skin types

Results

  • Dr. Raphael is committed to achieving exceptional, natural-looking results.

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About

Dr. Peter Raphael is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Plano, Texas, and the founding physician of the American Institute for Plastic Surgery. He focuses on both plastic and reconstructive surgery, committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care. Dr. Raphael views consultations as conversations, not sales pitches, taking time to understand each patient's specific goals to build a completely customized treatment plan. He emphasizes that the best approach is never one-size-fits-all, often involving a combination of treatments tailored to individual needs. Known for his advanced training and featured on Discovery Channel’s “Super Surgery,” Dr. Raphael is internationally recognized for his expertise in innovative surgical techniques. His practice was the first in Plano to offer alloClae®, an innovative option for personalized body contouring that can restore volume, improve symmetry, and enhance natural shape without requiring liposuction. He often prefers erbium laser treatments for their customizable nature, reduced heat, and lower risk of pigmentation changes across various skin types. With experience sizing thousands of implants, Dr. Raphael also specializes in breast procedures and revision surgery, which he considers an opportunity to achieve the correct outcome. He also treats gynecomastia, a treatable hormonal condition affecting men regardless of age or fitness level.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Peter Raphael, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Breast Implant Removal

$5,500

About typicalTypical in Plano: $4,900–$10,053 (median $7,000, 10 reports) compare ↗

Rhinoplasty

$5,600

Below typicalTypical in Plano: $7,900–$12,000 (median $9,125, 16 reports) compare ↗

Masculinizing Top Surgery

$6,000

Below typicalTypical nationally: $6,375–$13,000 (median $7,751, 16 reports) compare ↗

Breast Augmentation

$6,500

About typicalTypical in Plano: $5,900–$7,050 (median $6,375, 20 reports) compare ↗

Liposuction

$7,250

About typicalTypical in Plano: $4,698–$8,400 (median $6,500, 9 reports) compare ↗

Mastectomy

$8,700

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Peter Raphael

Sourced directly from Dr. Peter Raphael's social posts and replies.

What should patients look for when evaluating before-and-after photos?
Dr. Raphael recommends checking for consistent lighting, positioning, and distance, as well as the amount of time that passed between photos. He advises maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism.
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What is alloClae™ and what can it achieve?
alloClae™ is an innovative approach to targeted volume enhancement that does not require liposuction or fat transfer. It can soften hip dips, enhance curves, restore volume, improve symmetry, and add subtle fullness. It's an option for patients who may not have enough fat for a traditional fat transfer or prefer to avoid liposuction. alloClae™ can be used in areas including the breasts, buttocks, and thighs. Treatment is customized to individual goals and can be performed in-office or incorporated into an operating room procedure. The practice is the first in Plano to offer alloClae®.
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What is Dr. Raphael's philosophy on revision surgery?
Dr. Raphael views revision surgery not merely as a redo, but as an opportunity to achieve the correct outcome. It is one of the most personalized procedures performed by the practice, where he takes time to understand the patient's specific goals for 'better' before recommending a treatment plan.
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What are the indications for implant revision surgery?
Indications for implant revision surgery include addressing changes over time, capsular concerns, or simply desiring a refreshed look and feel.
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What are Dr. Raphael's preferences for breast augmentation implants?
For breast augmentation, Dr. Raphael's practice commonly uses 400 cc ultra-high profile silicone implants placed under the muscle.
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What should I know about gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a hormonal condition that affects more men than commonly thought, regardless of age, and is not related to weight or fitness level. Most men suffer in silence, but it's important to know that gynecomastia does not always resolve on its own and is very treatable.
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Who is Cristal and what is her role in the patient experience?
Cristal is Dr. Raphael's right-hand and a key part of the patient experience. Together, Dr. Raphael and Cristal guide patients through every step with clarity, comfort, and care, from the first consultation to beyond surgery day.
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What is Dr. Raphael's expertise regarding scar revision, particularly for hypertrophic keloid scarring?
Dr. Raphael has experience with hypertrophic keloid scarring, a condition most surgeons find difficult to manage or treat effectively. Scar revision can be particularly challenging when performed in certain areas, and he has successfully performed scar revisions in notoriously tricky areas.
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What is the consultation process like with Dr. Raphael's practice?
The first consultation is considered one of the most important steps in a patient's journey, and walking in prepared makes all the difference. Consultations are designed as conversations, not sales pitches, where board-certified surgeons take the time to understand patient goals and build completely customized treatment plans.
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What is Dr. Raphael's experience and philosophy regarding implant sizing?
Dr. Raphael has sized thousands of implants. He believes that the ability to size implants without needing to visually confirm is a demonstration of high expertise, achieved through extensive experience.
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What is Dr. Raphael's approach to laser treatments?
Choosing the right laser is crucial for safety and results. The practice often prefers erbium laser treatments because they are more customizable and controlled, produce less heat (leading to fewer side effects), carry a lower risk of pigmentation changes, and are safer for a wider range of skin types. Dr. Raphael emphasizes that the best treatment approach is never one-size-fits-all; it depends on the patient's skin, goals, and overall treatment plan, sometimes involving a combination of treatments.
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From Dr. Peter Raphael's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Peter Raphael mentions

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

LasersErbium laser · 2

Patient Experience

Dr. Peter Raphael Review Summary

4.76
Dr. Raphael receives stellar reviews, averaging a near-perfect 4.8 out of 5 stars. Patients praise his skill, care, and professionalism, with some even calling him the best in Texas!

Ratings from Other Platforms

facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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realself.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 45 reviews

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health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 64 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Based on 91 reviews

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Dr. Peter Raphael, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Plano, Texas

American Institute for Plastic

6020 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, Texas

(972) 543-2477

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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 (2024)

$118

Payments

4

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Peter Raphael received $118 across 4 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE 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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Phone: (972) 543-2477

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Location & Contact Information

American Institute for Plastic

6020 W Plano Pkwy

Plano, Texas 75093

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Office Information

Phone: (972) 543-2477

Where does Dr. Peter Raphael practice?

Doctor's Office

American Institute for Plastic (Primary)

6020 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75093

(45 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Md From The University Of Texas Southwestern
M.d. From The University Of Texas

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Peter Raphael online?
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Does Dr. Peter Raphael offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Peter Raphael?
Patients rave about Dr. Raphael's surgical skills and compassionate care. Reviews mention positive experiences with body lifts, facelifts, masculinizing top surgery, mastectomies, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. Patients appreciate his affirming approach, especially in gender-affirming procedures, and highlight the kindness and professionalism of his staff. Several reviews emphasize his exceptional results and consider him the best in the region.
What areas of care does Dr. Peter Raphael cater to?
Dr. Raphael's areas of care include general plastic surgery, transgender surgery (specifically masculinizing top surgery and mastectomies), body contouring (body lifts, liposuction), facial rejuvenation (facelifts, rhinoplasty), and breast procedures (augmentation, implant removal, and likely mommy makeovers, given the mention of combined procedures). His expertise extends to a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. His practice focuses on both plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is committed to achieving exceptional, natural-looking results.