
Heights Plastic Surgery is a Houston plastic surgery practice known for refined results, thoughtful surgical planning, and a more elevated patient experience.
Excellence in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
Our team offers facial plastic surgery, breast surgery, and body contouring procedures tailored to the anatomy, goals, and lifestyle of each patient. For some, that means a facelift designed to restore definition through the jawline and neck. For others, it means a mommy makeover, tummy tuck, liposuction, or breast procedure that brings the body back into better proportion after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging. We aim to create results that feel elegant, intentional, and aligned with the person in front of us.
Our two board-certified, experienced Houston plastic surgeons, Drs. Downey and Bullocks have built a sophisticated yet comfortable facility that welcomes patients from all walks of life. Facial rejuvenation and facial plastic surgery are further supported by Dr. Megan Swonke’s specialized focus on aesthetic procedures of the face and neck. From our conveniently located, yet intimate, aesthetic office space to our privately owned surgical center, you’ll feel a sense of vibrant excitement from the moment you walk through our door.
From all of us at Heights Plastic Surgery—we’re glad you’re here.
Skillful Compassionate care
Our Values
Our Passion is to Practice Integrity
Our Passion is to Enhance Beauty
Our plastic surgery team offers you the choice of industry-leading plastic surgeons across a variety of disciplines.
Dr. Cara Downey has been recognized for her Functional Aesthetics approach to body surgery, from mommy makeovers to breast and body contouring. Dr. Jamal Bullocks is a distinguished facial plastic surgeon who lectures internationally on multiple facets of facial surgery. Dr. Megan Swonke's fellowship training in Head and Neck surgery delivers a unique perspective on ENT procedures that balances form and function.
Together, our surgeons share a commitment to personalized care, thoughtful artistry, and results that elevate rather than transform. It is this collaborative expertise that makes Heights Plastic Surgery a destination for sophisticated aesthetic care in Houston and The Heights.












Why Choose Heights Plastic Surgery
At Heights Plastic Surgery, we believe aesthetic care should do more than change how you look; it should elevate how you feel, move, and experience life. Our philosophy of Functional Aesthetics recognizes that confidence is built through harmony: between form and function, beauty and wellness, artistry and science.
This is aesthetic care designed around the whole person.
Led by a team of nationally recognized surgeons and supported by expert specialists, Heights Plastic Surgery offers a comprehensive experience where every detail is intentional.
Because true luxury isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming the most confident version of yourself.




Facial aging rarely happens in one place. Skin changes, soft tissue descent, hollowing, heaviness along the jawline, and changes around the eyes all contribute to the way your face shifts over time. At Heights Plastic Surgery, our facial procedures are designed with that complexity in mind. We offer facelift surgery, deep plane facelift, neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, chin implant surgery, lip lift, and facial fat grafting for Houston patients who want a more precise approach to facial rejuvenation.

A facelift remains one of the most effective ways to restore lower-face and neck definition when fillers and surface treatments no longer match the degree of aging. At Heights Plastic Surgery, deep plane facelift surgery is planned around facial structure, tissue descent, and the level of correction that will look the most natural in motion and at rest.

The upper face often shows the first signs of structural fatigue. Heavy, hooded upper eyelids and a descended brow line can project an exhausted aesthetic, regardless of how rested you actually feel. Our precise surgical techniques—including blepharoplasty and brow lifts—remove herniated fat pads and elevate the foundational tissue, restoring a bright, alert, and structurally sound upper face.

The nose serves as the central anchor of facial proportion. Rhinoplasty at Heights Plastic Surgery is approached as a highly complex engineering task. Whether we are refining the external aesthetic or rebuilding the internal airway for functional breathing, we prioritize strong structural support. We execute millimeter-precise cartilage grafting to ensure the nose achieves permanent, flawless harmony with the rest of your facial framework.

Breast surgery should feel personal from the start. At Heights Plastic Surgery in Houston, we offer breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, implant exchange, fat transfer breast augmentation, and breast reconstruction for patients seeking better balance, improved comfort, or a change in shape and proportion.
Some patients want more upper-pole fullness. Some want a lifted position after pregnancy or weight loss. Some are ready to remove the heaviness that affects the way they move through daily life. The right surgical plan depends on anatomy, skin quality, goals, and how natural or noticeable the result should be. That level of customization is where better breast surgery starts.

Restore youthful breast position and shape with a customized breast lift. A personalized breast lift procedure elevates the breasts on the chest wall and refines contours to restore a youthful, proportionate appearance. By addressing sagging and reshaping the breast tissue, this procedure creates a more lifted, balanced, and refreshed appearance.

Breast augmentation is one of the most requested plastic surgery procedures in Houston because it can change proportion, clothing fit, and overall body balance in a very direct way. A strong result depends on implant selection, surgical technique, and a plan that fits the patient rather than the trend.

Patients considering body contouring treatments often come in describing looseness in the abdomen, loss of waist definition, volume changes after pregnancy, or stubborn fullness that does not respond as they hoped. Heights Plastic Surgery offers tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, mommy makeover, Brazilian butt lift, arm lift, lower body lift, and skin tightening options in Houston for patients who want a more sculpted silhouette and a plan grounded in what is actually achievable.
In some cases, surgery is the right answer. In others, a combination of body contouring and skin tightening creates a more balanced outcome. The point is not to force every patient into the same operation. It is to choose the right one.

A mommy makeover combines procedures such as tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast surgery to address the physical changes that can follow pregnancy. Each treatment plan is designed to restore balance, confidence, and a silhouette that feels authentically yours. For Houston patients who want a more comprehensive reset, this approach allows multiple concerns to be treated within one surgical plan.

A tummy tuck is often the right solution when abdominal laxity, loose skin, or muscle separation cannot be meaningfully improved through exercise alone. The procedure is especially relevant after pregnancy or major weight changes, when the midsection no longer reflects the effort patients are putting in. At Heights Plastic Surgery, every abdominoplasty is tailored to the individual, creating smoother contours and a stronger foundation while preserving natural proportions.

Liposuction is designed to refine contour, not replace weight loss. It can improve areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, or under the chin when fullness feels resistant, and shape is the real issue. For the right patient, it is one of the clearest ways to sharpen proportion. By combining circumferential liposuction with Renuvion® and QuantumRF® skin tightening, our surgeons can address excess fat and skin laxity to create smoother, more sculpted contours.

A Surgical Sanctuary, Situated in the Heart of Houston
From consultation to recovery, every detail of the Heights Plastic Surgery experience is designed with intention. Located in the heart of The Heights, our modern surgical center and luxury aesthetic studio bring plastic surgery, advanced medspa treatments, and wellness services together under one roof, creating a seamless experience tailored entirely to you.
Thoughtfully designed to feel more like a private retreat than a medical office, our space reflects the same philosophy that guides our work: refined, personalized, and focused on natural results. Patients enjoy the privacy and convenience of receiving care in a state-of-the-art facility where comfort, safety, and discretion are always prioritized.
Whether you're visiting for a surgical consultation, a restorative wellness treatment, or a transformative procedure, you'll find an environment that feels calm, welcoming, and distinctly elevated. Here, expertise and experience come together in a setting designed to support every step of your aesthetic journey.
Luxury. Expertise. Personalization. All in one destination.


Studio Essex Medical Spa at Heights Plastic Surgery brings the same level of discernment to nonsurgical care.
Studio Essex Medical Spa in Houston
Our Houston med spa offers injectables, laser treatments, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and wellness services for patients who want visible improvement and natural-looking results, all performed by certified specialists with advanced degrees in their respective fields.
Popular treatments include neurotoxin therapy (ie, Dysport, Botox, Daxxify), dermal fillers, Sculptra, ezGEL PRF, Hydrafacial, chemical peels, RF microneedling, Vivace, Morpheus8 Burst, IPL photofacial, laser hair removal, Fraxel, fractional CO2 resurfacing, medical weight loss, hormone therapy, dermatology services, and hair restoration. Chemical peels use potent acids to deeply exfoliate the skin, reducing wrinkles and fading discoloration for a smoother, more youthful appearance. We also provide specialized injectable treatments for skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, and anti-aging effects, tailored to each patient’s needs.
Some patients use med spa treatments for maintenance. Others use them as a starting point. Either way, the best plan is the one that fits your face, your skin, your timing, and your goals. Non-surgical treatments at Heights Plastic Surgery’s aesthetic center can provide a VIP experience from start to finish.
A More Complete Aesthetic Plan
What makes Heights Plastic Surgery distinctive is not just the breadth of services. It is the ability to build a plan across surgery, skin, body treatments, injectables, and wellness without making the patient sort through it alone.
A patient considering facelift surgery may also benefit from laser resurfacing or eyelid surgery. A patient planning a mommy makeover...
...may later want maintenance through skin tightening, injectables, or body contouring. A patient who begins with a Neurotoxin (such as Botox or Dysport) or Morpheus8 Burst may eventually be ready for surgery.
The advantage of a practice with both plastic surgery and med spa depth is that the recommendations can evolve with you.








